Rubicon offers up a finely tuned wine list that oscillates between classic European wine producers, definitive fine wines of Australia, and an evolving and thoughtfully chosen collection from the local Canberra District wine region. Drinkers will be thrilled by the raft of excellent grower Champagnes, and titillated by the by-the-glass program bolstered by a Coravin tool. These handy gadgets are increasingly popular, allowing drinkers an ever-changing selection of rarities and “fancy” wines. The list is long with names that thrill wine lovers – Joh. Jos. Prüm, Vinoptima, Hugel, Benjamin Leroux, Massolino. However, it’s a delight to see emerging and younger generation winemakers, too. There’s also has a neat selection of sake, very good sherry, high-end eau de vie and an -impressively lengthy dessert wine list. Overall, it’s a well-rounded list with some clever selections.
Rubicon
6a Barker St, Griffith
(02) 6295 9919
CUISINE European
WINE LIST Owen Kenyon
WINEs ON LIST 620 (45 by the glass)
WINE PRICES $$ ($35-$12 by the glass)
A thoughtful increase in the number of wines and the use of Coravin pouring system has put this list in the upper echelon. Wines by the glass (in 90ml, 120ml and 150ml serves) come from home and abroad and at a range of price points. The Canberra region is given superstar status, yet so is Australia and the rest of the world. There are classics, everyday wines, and cutting-edge gems in a list that has something to satisfy everyone.