Rhain Steakhouse| WINE CELLAR – CONNOISSEURS Dubai

WINE & BEVERAGE SELECTION

We invite you to visit our speciality walk in wine room which has been developed and created by our team who could assist you to decide on an exquisite wine to pair with your meal or a favorite whisky or cognac to savour as well as to find you a cocktail that suits your palate.

GLASS SELECTION

CORAVIN SELECTION

Coravin Wine Preservation System is designed to pour wine without removing the cork, so wine always tastes like it has just been opened, even years later. every glass you pour tastes as good as the first, weeks, months or even years later.

SOMMELIERS RECOMMENDATIONS

*Pairings are done as per our Head Sommelier and are just recommendations.

BOTTLE SELECTION

*Some wines may be a blend however the grape varietal will be the dominant grape under the catergories.

CHAMPAGNE BLANC

Champagne is produced in the Champagne region of France, a sparkling wine produced in the traditional method from particular grape varietals including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Pinot Meunier. Classically a white or rose wine due to extraction methods which minimises contact between the juice & skin.

CHAMPAGNE ROSÉ

Pink champagnes derive their colour from either longer contact between skin & juice or the addition of a small amount of red wine back into the champagne.

CHAMPAGNE MAGNUMS

SPARKLING

Many wine producing countries produce sparkling wine, how it is fermented, the carbon dioxide level, quality & flavour profile are all different. Some Examples would be Italian Prosecco, South African MCC, German Sekt, Spanish Cava.

SANGRIA

Sangria is a traditional Spainish mixed alcoholic drink based on wine with the addition of assorted chopped fresh fruits & juice finished with a touch of brandy or liqueur & topped with ice cubes.

ROSÉ

The skins are removed shortly after fermentation to give the wine its salmon pink colour whilst still extracting all the depth & complexity of red wine as well as the fresh crispness of a white, a true summer wine.

CHARDONNAY

Originating from Burgundy, the great white wines of the world vinified in many different styles from the lean, crisp & mineral wines of Chablis, France to a tropical fruit forward & oaky from the New World. Chardonnay is an extremely versatile varietal & can be consumed with a number of dishes.

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Generally they are unoaked & drunk young when they are still intensely aromatic & fresh with crisp racing acidity & flavours of freshly cut grass, lemon zest, green apple, gooseberries & passionfruit.

UNIQUE WHITE VARIETALS & BLENDS

Some grape varietals are unique to certain countries or regions & are sometimes blends produced from certain indigenous varietals that enchance & balance one another as the whole is often greater than the sum of its parts.

RED WINE

PINOT NOIR

The red Queen, originating from Burgundy delivers a silky texture, vibrant acidity & low tannin structure filled with red fruit characteristics, earthy notes & a gamey complexity.

SHIRAZ / SYRAH

One of the most exotic reds (also known as Syrah). It is generally fuller-bodied with a robust tannic structure followed by considerable alcohol levels. The aromas & flavour characteristics are often multi-dimensional with layers of mixed berries, leather, tar, cocoa, white pepper & sweet spices with a rich & smoky finish.

Bodega Catena Zapata

Founded in 1902 by Nicolas Catena Zapata, he is regarded as the pioneer for resurrecting Malbec and discovering the extreme high altitude terroirs in the Andean foothills of Mendoza, Argentina.

MERLOT

Renowned Merlot is generally dry, medium to full-bodied with moderate acidity & alcohol along with a soft pleasant tannin structure followed by a fresh & fruity taste ranging from red fruits, black cherries, plums, herbs, cocoa & often layered with notes of clove, vanilla & cedar.

UNIQUE RED VARIETALS & BLENDS

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

The red King is found in virtually every country that produces wine, possibly one of the most well-known red wines in the world for its deep, heavy, full bodied characteristics with a robust tannin structure, yielding aromas & flavours of blackcurrant, mint, bell pepper, dark chocolate, cedarwood, pencil lead shavings with whiffs of sweet vanilla oak & moist forest floor.

OTHER FORMATS

DEMI Bottles

MAGNUM BOTTLES

Larger bottles have a higher proportion of wine volume compared to cork surface area so oxidisation is slower meaning the wines generally age slower & better.

DOUBLE MAGNUMS

SAKE

The national beverage of Japan enjoyed since the 8th century is a fermented rice beverage, typically referred to as a rice wine. It is brewed using highly polished sake mai rice, water, a mold called Aspergillus oryzae (used in soy sauce) & yeast, most variations are between 15% – 20% alcohol.

Heaven Sake

Heaven Sake is a composition by the acclaimed French cellar master Regis Camus, in collaboration with Japans most respected sake breweries.

WINE & BEVERAGE SELECTION​

GLASS SELECTION

NV - Moët & Chandon Imperial, Brut

Bisol, Jeio, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

2020 - Cavaliere d’Oro, Promessa, Pinot Grigio

2020 - Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Southern Right, Sauvignon Blanc

2020- Domaine Cordier Père et Fils, Mâcon-Fuissé, Chardonnay

2020 - Miraval

2020 - Catena, Alamos, Malbec

2020 - Two Hands ‘Angel’s Share’ Shiraz

2019 - Robert Mondavi, Private Selection, Bourbon Barrel-Aged, Cabernet Sauvignon

2020 - Louis Latour, Bourgogne, Pinot Noir

2020 - Nederburg, NLH

2015 - Cock Burns, LBV Port

CORAVIN SELECTION

2020 - Boekenhoutskloof, The Chocolate Block

2016 - Prunotto, 'Bussia' Barolo

2013 - Clos des Forets Saint-Georges, Premier Cru

2014 - Vega Sicilia, Valbuena #5

2015 - Opus One by R. Mondavi & B.P.D Rothschild

2003 - Warre’s Vintage Port

SOMMELIERS RECOMMENDATIONS

NV - Moët & Chandon Imperial, Brut

Oysters & Cavier

2020 - Hamilton Russell, Southern Right, Sauvignon Blanc

Tuna Ceviche

2020 - Miraval, Rosé

Black Cod Fish

2020 - Boekenhoutskloof, The Chocolate Block

Ceviz

2016 - Prunotto, 'Bussia' Barolo

Dry-Aged Tamahawk

2013 - Clos des Forets Saint-Georges, Premier Cru

Whole Rack of Lamb

2014 - Vega Sicilia, Valbuena #5

Golden Steak

2003 - Warre’s Vintage Port

Cheese Plate

BOTTLE SELECTION

CHAMPAGNE BLANC​

NV - Moët & Chandon Imperial, Brut

NV - Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée, Brut

NV - Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Brut

NV - Billecart-Salmon, Sous Bois, Brut

2011 - Taittinger, Comtes De Champagne Blanc De Blanc

2013 - Cristal By Louis Roederer

CHAMPAGNE ROSÉ

NV - Ruinart, Brut Rosé

NV - Laurent-Perrier, Brut Rosé

CHAMPAGNE MAGNUMS

NV - Armand de Brignac, Ace of Spades Gold, Brut

SPARKLING

Bisol, Jeio, Valdobbiadene Prosecco

2019 - Simonsig, Kaapse Vonkel, Methode Cap Classique

SANGRIA

White

Red

ROSÉ

2019 - Le Fou

2020 - Boschendal, Blanc de Noir

2020 - Planeta

2020 - Miraval

2020 - Château D’Esclans, Whispering Angel

2020 - Domaine Ott* Château De Selle

2020 - Château Minuty 281

WHITE WINE

CHARDONNAY

2020 - Domaine Cordier Père et Fils, Mâcon-Fuissé

2019 - Warwick Estate, White Lady

2019 - Bodega Catena Zapata, Alta

2019 - Cloudy Bay

2018 - Domaine Laroche, ‘Les Vaudevey’, Chablis 1er Cru

2019 - Cakebread

2016 - Louis Latour, ‘Les Chalumeaux’ 1er Cru

SAUVIGNON BLANC

2020 - Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Southern Right

2019 - Seresin

2019 - Ladoucette, ‘Comte Lafond’, Sancerre

2015 - Robert Mondavi, Fumé Blanc Reserve

2019 - Ornellaia, Poggio Alle Gazze

WINE & BEVERAGE SELECTION

CHAMPAGNE BLANC

2017 - Felton Road, Cornish Point
(100% Organic)