Wines

Cocktails

A temperature controlled wine cellar with one of the North's most interesting and varied wine lists, is an experience not to be missed for even the most astute wine connoisseur. Our wine list boasts quality wines from famous regions around the globe.

At Vivo Bar and Grill a varied selection of fine wines are also available by the glass, as well as a selection available by the quartino (250 ml carafe). Complementing our fine wine list is a stunning selection of exotic cocktails supported by an extensive spirit selection sourced world wide.

Classics and Twists

• No. 10 Martini - 2½ shots of tanqueray no.10 stirred over ice, served straight up in a cinzanco extra dry rimmed glass, olive or twist
• Vivo Negroni - bombay sapphire, campari and cinzano rosso, served long with sparkling prosecco and orange zest
• Mojito - the cuban classic: muddled lime mint and sugar, shaken with havana club white rum
• Mango Bellini - a tropical twist on the venetian original: mango puree, brizzard mango liqueur, vanille de madagascar, topped with sparkling prosecco
• Bloody Hot Mary - absolut peppar, tomato juice, fresh horseradish, grant burge 20yo tawny port, tabasco and worchestershire sauce, herb salt rim
• Orange Margarita - patron reposado tequila and cointreau, shaken with fresh lime and lemon, served up in a pink salt rim
• Lychee Caipirinha - we throw a few lychees at this brazilian classic: cachaca 51, muddled lime and demarara sugar, over crushed ice

Passionfruit Batida

• cachaca 51, pineapple juice, passionfruit lime, sugar and loads of ice, muddled, shaken and served
• Vivo 75 - plymouth gin, tuaca, lemon myrtle syrup, fresh strawberries, topped with chandon sparkling brut, served long and on the rocks

Vivo Originals

• The Passion - grand marnier, frais de bois, passionfruit, topped with sparkling prosecco
• Sin-City - Belvedere vodka, kahlua, Vanille de Madagascar, genovese espresso, syrup, coconut foam
• Tropical Heat - a touch of muddled red chilli is soothed by a cool local mango puree, grey goose l’orange, vanille de madagascar, mango juice and lime
• Vanilla Julep - a southern sweetie in the far north: wild turkey bourbon with licor 43 vanilla liquor, muddled mint, blueberry-infused syrup, topped with soda
• Strawberry and Peppercorn Margarita - hussong’s reposado tequila, cointreau, frais de bois strawberry liqueur, fresh lime, lemon, sugar and cracked peppercorn, served up with a strawberry and peppercorn rim
• Tuaca Lemon Daiquiri - limoncello, tuaca, bacardi, fresh lemon and lime, on crushed ice in a sugar-rimmed glass
• Coral Sea Breeze - 42 below passion vodka, chambord, pineapple juice and cranberry juice are shaken without mercy and poured over ice
• Watermelon and Mint Martini - belvedere vodka, brizard watermelon liqueur, fresh watermelon and mint, splash of sugar syrup

With over 100 spirits and liqueurs from around the world, as well as fresh tropical fruits and juices, we welcome requests for your favourite drink.

Beer

• Cascade Lite, XXXX Gold, Victoria Bitter, VB Midstrength
• Crown Lager, James Boag’s Lager, Pure Blonde Lager
• Coopers Pale Ale, Little Creatures Pale Ale, Peroni
• Blue Tongue Lager, Corona, Little Creatures Pilsener, Stella Artois

Spirits

Gin

• Beefeater (UK), Vicker’s (UK)
• Premium, Bombay Sapphire (UK), Plymouth (UK), South (NZ), Tanqueray (UK)
• Super Premium, Martin Miller’s (UK), Tanqueray no. 10 (UK)

Vodka

• Smirnoff (Russia)
• Premium, Absolut Peppar (Sweden), Absolut Vanilla (Sweden), Belvedere (Poland), Chopin (Poland), Grey Goose (France), Grey Goose L’Orange, Kettle One (Holland), 42 Below (NZ), 42 Below Manuka Honey (NZ), 42 Below Passion (NZ), Zubrowka Bison Grass (Poland)
• Super Premium, Absolut Level One (Sweden), Pravda (Poland), Wyborowa Single Estate (Poland)

Tequila

• Coyote
• Premium (Mixto), Olmeca Gold
• Super Premium (100% Blue Agave), Hussong’s, Patron Resposado, Herraduras Anejo

Rum

• Bacardi (Cuba), Bundaberg (Aus)
• Premium, Havana Club Blanco (Cuba), Mt Gay Eclipse (Barbados)
• Super Premium, Appleton Estate V/X (Jamaica), Matusalem Classico (Cuba), Matusalem Gran Reserva Dark (Cuba), Ten Cane (Trinidad & Tobago)

Cachaca

• Cachaca 51 (Brazil)

Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey

• Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Wild Turkey, Woodford’s Reserve

Rye Whiskey

• Canadian Club, Jameson’s

Blended Scotch Whiskey

• Johnnie Walker Red Label, Justerini & Brooks
• Chivas Regal 12yo, Johnnie Walker Black Label

Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

• Glenfiddich 12yo Reserve, The Glenlivet 12yo

Aperitifs and Vermouths

• Apero, Campari, Punt e Mes, Cinzano Bianco, Cinzano Extra Dry, Cinzano Rosso

Digestives/Amari

• Agwa Coca Leaf Liqueur, Amaro Alpina, Averna, Fernet Branca, Mirto Rosso, Patron xo Cafeacute;, Punch Abruzzo, Limoncello

Pastis/Anis/Ouzo

• Barbaresco Ouzo, Molinari Sambuca Extra, Pernod, Ricard

Fortified Wines

• Pellegrino Marsala DOC (Sicily, IT), Galway Pipe Port, Ramos Pintos Tawny Port (Portugal), Barbadillo ’Pedro Jimenez’ Sherry Spain, Penfold’s Grandfather Port

Brandy/Cognac/Armagnac

• Hennessey VS, Hennessey VSOP, Hennessy XO, La Maison Janneau Armagnac VSOP

Grappa

• Nardini Aquavite (Veneto), Grappa di Brunello (Tuscany), Grappa di Amarone (Veneto), Grappa del Turriga (Sardegna), Grappa di Nebbiolo (Peidmont), Grappa di Moscato d’asti (Peidmont)- 1998, one of the best Italian grappas, single vineyard, French barrique aged

Liqueurs

• Baileys, Chambord, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Drambuie, Disaronno Amaretto, Dom Benedictine, Strega, Galliano, Licor 43, Tuaca, Frangelico, Kahlua, Tia Maria, Midori, Malibu, Pimms

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Wine by the Glass

Sparkling Wines

• Domain Chandon NV Pinot Noir/Chardonnay Yarra Valley
  
• Domain Chandon NV Blanc De Blancs Z*D Yarra Valley
  
• Veuve Cliquot NV Pinot Noir & Menuer/Chardonnay Reims, FR
• Moet et Chandon 200ml NV Rose Reims, FR

White Wine by the Glass

• Primo Estate ‘La Biondina’ 2007 Colombard/Sauv Blanc McLaren Vale
• Browns of Padthaway 2006 Verdelho Padthaway
• Cape Mentelle ‘Georgiana’ 2006 Semillion/Sauv Blanc Margaret River
• Kilkanoon 2006 Riesling Clare Valley
• Fox Creek 2005 Chardonnay McLaren Vale
• Corte Giara 2006 Pinot Grigio Veneto, IT
  
• Crowded House 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough NZ
• Voyager Estate 2006 Chenin Blanc Margaret River
  
• Argiolas 2005 Vermentino Sardegna, IT
  
• Cloudy Bay 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough NZ
  

Red Wine by the Glass

• Antinori ‘Santa Cristina’ 2005 Sangiovese/Merlot Tuscany, IT
  
• First Drop 2006 Rose (Trincadiera) Adelaide Hills
  
• Tyrell’s Moore’s Creek 2005 Shiraz Limestone Coast
  
• Rymill ‘the Yearling’ 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra
  
• Danzante 2005 Chianti Tuscany, IT
  
• Ferngrove 2005 Merlot Franklin River
  
• Innocent Bystander 2006 Pinot Noir Yarra Valley
• Fox Creek ‘JSM’ 2003 Shiraz/Cabernet Franc McLaren Vale
  
• Setanta ‘Black Sanglain’ 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Adelaide Hills
  
• Two Hands ‘Gnarley Dudes’ 2005 Shiraz Barossa
  

Current featured Wines

Whites

• 2003 Arneis, First Drop Adelaide Hills
  Indigenous to the Peidmont region of Italy, the name Arneis translates To ‘little rascal’ in the local dialect. The grape yields a crisp, aromatic Distinctive wine with a fragrance of nashi pear, lemon and almond. Light and clean, this wine compliments subtle-flavoured dishes such as Our crab salad and natural oysters, and will be enjoyed by fans of Pinot Grigio.
  
• 2004 Tocai Fruilano, Livio Felluga Friuli Venezia Giulia
  A powerful, complex wine with aromas of wildflowers, white stone fruit and Green apples and a sturdy core of cleansing acidity. Reminiscent of a dry Riesling, local friullano is recommended with fuller-flavoured seafood Dishes such as spicy baby calamari and crispy-skinned barramundi.
  

Reds

• 2001 Pinot Noir ‘Section 400,’ Chain of Ponds Adelaide Hills
  Light-bodied with a brick colored rim, this pinot noir is deceptively flavourful. Concentrated aromas of blackberry, plum and mint, good use of oak and perfect bottle age drive this wine to a profound and persistent finish.
  
• 2004 Cannonau di Sardegna ‘Costera,’ Argiolas Sardegna, IT
  Cannonau, from the Mediterranean island of Sardegna, it certainly Better known worldwide by the name Grenache, notably used as the Base varietal in the French wines Chateauneuf du Pape and Cotes du Rhon. The ’04 ‘Costera,’ reveals scents of kirsch liqueur, white chocolate And spice. Full bodied with terrific fruits enjoy with pistachio and rosemary lamb or black angus fillet.
  

Sparkling Wines

Non Vintage

• Domain Chandon Brut Yarra Valley
  
• Prosecco, La Riva Dei Frati Veneto, IT
  Italy’s answer to champagne, light, dry, sparkling and savoury with just a hint of citrus
  
• Pelorus, Cloudy Bay Marlborough, NZ
  
• Veuve Cliquot 375ml Reims, FR
  
• Veuve Cliquot Reims, FR
  

Vintage

• 2004 Majella Sparkling Shiraz Coonawaarra
  
• 2003 Blanc de Blancs Z*D, Chandon Yarra Valley
  
• 1999 Dom Perignon Epernay, FR
  
• 1998 Dom Perignon Epernay, FR
  
• 1999 Cristal, Louis Roederer Reims, FR
  
• 1996 La Grande Dame, Veuve Cliquot Reims, FR
• 1990 Krug Reims, FR

Rose

• NV Moet et Chandon Rose (200ml) Reims, FR
  
• 1995 La Grande Dame, Veuve Cliquot Reims, FR
  

White Wines

White Varietals – Italy

• 2005 Tocai Fruliano DOC, Livio Felluga Friuli Venezia
  powerful, well structured complexity of fruit and spice
  
• 2006 Vermentino di Sardegna DOC, Argiolas Sardegna
  ripe exotic fruit with a dry, heady finish
  
• 2005 Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG Terruzzi Puthod Tuscany
  dry and harmonic, with a characteristic finish of almonds
  
• 2005 Orvieto Classico , Antinori Umbria
  Pleasant honey and nut hints with floral blossoms
  
• 2005 Soave Classico, Fattori Veneto
  from the garganega grape, a rich aromatic wine, herbaceous with mineral notes- the best of modern soave
  

White Varietals-Australia

• 2006 Arneis ‘Prima Facie’, First Drop Adelaide Hills
  light-bodied crisp, clean wine with hints of lemon, almonds and flowers
  
• 2006 Albarino ‘The Matador’ First Drop Barossa
  this traditional Spanish varietal is complex and flavourful with notes of apricots, grapefruit and chestnuts
  
• 2005 Viognier, Haan Barossa
  a lush full-bodied off-dry wine with classic viognier traces of honeysuckle and apricot
  
• 2006 Chenin Blanc, Voyager Estate Margaret River
  light, easy-drinking aromatic white with delicate fruit sweetness
  
• 2007 La Biondina, Primo Estate McLaren Vale
  a fresh and friendly wine with a fruit-driven palate. a wonderful accompaniment to all forms of seafood
  
• 2006 Verdelho, Browns of Padthaway Padthaway
  fresh and fruity, medium dry, typical expression of the portuguese varietal
  

Chardonnay

• 2005 Chain of Ponds ‘Retreat Valley Rd’ Adelaide Hills
  
• 2006 Nepenthe (unwooded) Adelaide Hills
  
• 2004 Setanta ‘Emer’ Adelaide Hills
• 2004 Tyrrell’s Vat 47 Hunter Valley
  
• 2002 Leeuwin Estate ‘Art Series’ Margaret River
  
• 2006 Fox Creek McLaren Vale
• 2005 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Yarra Valley
• 2005 Wonga Estate Yarra Valley
• 2003 Wonga Estate Yarra Valley
  jady and greg roberts of wonga estate, are committed to making classic, low-yield, cool-climate chardonnay at their small yarra valley vineyard which results in a rich and opulent style with ripe melon and fig and well integrated oak. james halliday rated:93pts. total production only 95 cases
  

Sauvignon Blanc

• 2006 Setanta Diahmid Adelaide HillsS
  
• 2007 Crowded House Marlborough, NZ
  
• 2005 Gravitas Marlborough, NZ
  
• 2006 Cloudy Bay Marlborough, NZ

Semillon/Sauvignon Blend

• 2007 Cape Mentelle Georgiana Margaret River
  
• 2006 Leeuwin Estate Siblings Margaret River
  

Semillon

• 2006 Briar Ridge Hunter Valley
  
• 1999 Tyrell’s HVD Reserve Hunter Valley
  

Pinot Grigio/Gris

• 2006 Stefano Lubiana Granton, Tas
  
• 2006 Pipers Brook (Pinot Gris) Pipers Brook, Tax
  
• 2006 Corte Giara Veneto, IT
  

Riesling

• 2006 Kilkanoon Clare Valley
  
• 2000 Wilson Vineyard ‘Gallery Series’Clare Valley
  powerful citrus and floral notes of orange blossom, steely clean, with not a hint of bitterness, enormous length
  
• 2006 Mountadam Eden Valley
  
• 2003 Hugel et Fils Alsace, FR

Red Wines

Light Varietals

• 2006 Tricadiera Rose, First Drop Adelaide Hills
  
• 2004 Saignee, Farr Rising Geelong
  
• 2004 Aglianico Rose IGT, Feudi Di San Gregorio Campania, IT
  

Red Varietals

• 2005 Tempranillo, Mr Riggs McLaren Vale
  more reminiscent of a fine chianti than a tempranillo, with natural fruit sweetness, elegance and savoury tannins: a richly flavoured, stylish wine
  
• 1997 Pinot Shiraz ‘Mt Henry’, Mt Pleasant Hunter Valley
  

Italian Varietals

• 2005 Dolcetto D’alba, Prunotto Piedmonte
  dolcetto translates to ‘little sweet one’, and the combined upfront fruit and softness makes dolcetto charmingly seductive
  
• 2005 Rosso di Montepulciano ‘Sabazio’ DOC, Tuscany, IT Fattoria La Braccesca
  ruby red in colour, intense nose of mature fruits, well-structured and very pleasing palate
  
• 2005 Cannonau di Sardegna ‘Costera,’ Argiolas Sardegna
  the italian version of chateauneuf du pape. made from the sardinian clone of grenache, the ’05 costera reveals scents of kirsch liqueur, white chocolate and spice-full bodied with terrific fruits
  

Aglianico
-this southern italian grape produces full-bodied, tannic wines made for ageing, typically exhibiting subtle fruits with earthy, tarry, chocolate characteristics

• 2002 Beneventano, Vesevo Campania
  
• 2003 Rubrato, Feudi di San Gregorio Campania
  
• 1998 Taurasi DOCG, Feudi di San Gregorio Campania
  

Amarone
-a style of making wine which involves drying the grapes in racks for up to 100 days-this process concentrates the flavours of the grape, enabling rich, powerful wines to be made

• 2003 Mitolo ‘Serpico’ Cabernet Sauvignon McLaren Vale
  velvety cab/sauv made in australia using the same ‘amarone’ style drying technique
  
• 2003 Amarone della Vapolicella DOC, Zenato Veneto, IT
  

Barbera
-a very popular varietal planted widely in north-eastern italy, barbera makes robust reds whose low tannin and high acidity, makes for a fresh, lively summer red

• 2005 Michelini Buckland Valley
  
• 2003 Dal Zotto Estate King Valley
  

Cabernet Sauvignon

• 2005 Setanta ‘Black Sanglain’ Adelaide Hills
  elegant in the modern sense .full bodied without bitter tannins mulberries mix with dark chocolate, mocha, and gentle oak
  
• 2003 Knappstein Enterprise Vineyard Clare Valley
  
• 2000 Katnook Estate ‘Odyssey’ Coonawarra
  
• 2005 Majella Coonawarra
  
• 2005 Rymill ‘The Yearling’ Coonawarra
  
• 2001 Leeuwin Estate ‘Art Series’ Margaret River
  
• 2002 Leeuwin Estate ‘Art Series’ Margaret River
  
• 2005 Mitolo ‘Jester’ McLaren Vale
  
• 1996 Fox Creek McLaren Vale
  
• 2002 Penfolds Bin 707 Multi-Regional SA
  
• 1997 Penfolds Bin 707 Multi-Regional SA
  

Cabernet Predominant

• 2004 Haan ‘Wilhelmus’ Barossa Valley
  based on the philosophy that the sum is greater than it’s parts, the ’04 Whilhelmus is comprised of the ‘classic quintet’ of bordeaux grapes. cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, malbec, and petit verdot-a rich,powerful wine with distinct fresh berry aromas and soft, silky tannins
  
• 1996 Yalumba ‘The Reserve’ Cabernet Shiraz Barossa Valley
• 2005 Cape Mentelle Cabernet Merlot Margaret River
  
• 2003 Sexton ‘Harry’s Monster’ Cabernet Blend Yarra Valley
  
• 2003 Montevertrano IGT, Colli di Salerno Campania
  also known as the ‘Sassicaia of the south’: a velvety blend of 60% cab/sauv, 30% merlot and 10% aglianico
  
• 2002 Guidalberto, Sassicaia Tuscany
  a blend of cab /sauv merlot and sangiovese- marked by sweet black merlot fruit character with restrained notes of vanilla, spice and cedar
  
• 2002 La Sera Nuove, Ornellaia Tuscany
  cab/merlot blend: glossy rich purple hue with red berry characteristics and a slight mineral edge- very good bstructure
  
• 2003 Sassicaia, Tenuto San Guido Tuscany
  one of Italy’s most famous and respected wines: a blend of 85% cab/sauv and 15% cab/franc

Pinot Noir

• 2001 Chain of Ponds Section 400 Adelaide Hills
  
• 2004 Yabby Lake Mornington Peninsula
  
• 2005 Innocent Bystander Yarra Valley
  
• 2003 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Yarra Valley
  ripe, full, sweet cherryish fruit, rich palate, elegant and, created from french dijon clones
  
• 2005 Mt Difficulty Central Otago, NZ
• 2004 Felton Road Central Otago, NZ
• 2005 Felton Road ‘Block 5’ Central Otago, NZ
• 2004 Felton Road ‘Block 5’ Central Otago, NZ
• 2003 Felton Road (1500ml) Central Otago, NZ
• 2005 Gravitas Marlborough, NZ
• 2006 Ata Rangi ‘Crimson’ Martinborough, NZ

Primitivo and Zinfandel
-it has only recently been discovered that california’s famed zinfandel grape is in fact an identical twin of the primitivo of southern italy- this varietal makes fruit forward wines with supple body in a round, easy to drink style

• 2003 A Mano Primitivo IGT Puglia, IT
  
• 2005 McHenry Hohnen Rocky Rd Zinfandel Margaret River
  

Sangiovese Predominant and Chianti
-italy’s most widely planted grape, and the main varietal in chianti and the ‘super tuscan’ brunello di montalcino, among others- typically medium-bodied with an earthiness and hints of bitter cherry. sangiovese’s high acidity is a great match for stewed tomato, such as in pasta sauces, and braised meats

• 2005 Sangiovese Merlot ‘Santa Cristina,’ Antinori Tuscany, IT
• 2005 Chianti DOCG, Danzante Tuscany, IT
• 2004 Chianti Classico ‘Peppoli’ DOCG, Antinori Tuscany, IT
• 2002 Brunello di Montalcino, Argiano Tuscany, IT
• 2001 Brunello di Montalcino, Fuligni Tuscany, IT

Malbec Predominant
-full rich and easy drinking, malbec is often described as merlot’s softer, more lush brother-the varietal has found a new home in sth america, where many fantastic examples hail from

• 2004 Malbec ‘Alamos’, Bodega Catena Zapata Mendoza, AR
  soft mouth feel with sweet black raspberry and cassis fruit flavours-layered with hints of coffee and spice-long lingering finish with ripe, velvety tannins.
  
• 2003 Cullen Malbec Blend Margaret River
  

Merlot

• 2006 Ferngrove Franklin River
  
• 2005 Fox Creek Reserve McLaren Vale
  
• 2000 Rutherford Hill Napa Valley, USA
  
• 2005 ‘Atrium’ Torres Penedes, SP
  generous and intense varietal aroma, hints of mature fruits overlaying truffle and bayleaf aromas-rich vanilla evolves towards a long, persistent finish
  
• 1998 ‘Lamaione’, Marchesi di Frescobaldi Tuscany, IT
  

Nebbiolo
-grown for centuries in the foothills of the alps in north west italy, nebbiolo is known as one of the great grape varietals-big, dark, highly tannic and consequently extremely long lived, the grape is the only varietal used in two of Italy’s most respected reds: barbaresco and the infamous barolo ‘the king of wines and the wine of kings’

• 1998 Barolo ‘Gromis’, Gaja Peidmont, IT
  
• 2002 Barolo ‘Patrizi’, Manfredi Peidmont, IT
  

Shiraz

• 2006 Two Hands Gnarley Dudes Baross
  
• 2004 Two Hands Bella’s Garden Barossa
  from 13,500 wines from around the world, the influential wine spectator magazine blind-tasted and selected the year’s most noteworthy for the inclusion in the 2006 top 100- the ‘04 bella’s garden was ranked 10th overall: deep black core with an intense purple rim this wine possesses immense elegance and fruit purity
  
• 1998 Yalumba ‘The Octavius’ Barossa
• 1999 Henscke Hill of Grace Eden Valley
• 1994 Henscke Hill of Grace Eden Valley
• 2005 Wonga Estate Heathcote
  Brilliant colour, intense, yet supple black fruits, touches of spice with fine ripe tannins. 5 star winery James Halliday
  
• 2004 Brokenwood Graveyard Hunter Valley
• 2003 Brokenwood Graveyard Hunter Valley
• 1996 Brokenwood Graveyard Hunter Valley
• 2006 Tyrell‘s Moore’s Creek Hunter Valley
• 2004 Tyrrell’s Vat 9 Hunter Valley
• 2006 Mr Riggs McLaren Vale
• 2001 Penfolds Magill Estate Multi-Regional SA
• 2001 Penfolds RWT Multi-Regional SA
• 2000 Penfolds Grange Hermitage Multi-Regional SA
• 1996 Penfolds Grange Hermitage Multi-Regional SAA
• 1995 Penfolds Grange Hermitage Multi-Regional, SA

Shiraz Predominant

• 2004 Fox Creek J.S.M. Shiraz Cabernet Franc McLaren Vale
  
• 1998 Tyrrell’s Vat 8 Shiraz Cabernet Hunter Valley
  

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