Wine List

Kaibo’s boutique wine list is hand picked to make this list the best possible match for Laurence Tham’s extraordinary menu combining Modern European methods with Caribbean ingredients. Every wine fights for its place on this list. When a new wine arrives another must go. Think it’s easy to do? It’s not. Each wine has a reason to be here, to match with a special dish. No matter what you choose we are confident you will be happy. Explore and enjoy!

Champagnes and Sparkling

Krug Grande Cuvee Brut 150

Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin, Brut 95

Moët et Chandon 85

Moët et Chandon Imperial Rosé 89

Perrier Joët Grand Brut 78

Nicholas Feuillatte 75

Blanquette de Limoux (considered the first sparkling wine produced in France)                        42

Lunetta prosecco

The List – White

sauvignon blanc, Sancerre, Pascal Jolivet, centre Loire, France 2009 56

premier sauvignon blanc from established producer •  refreshing lime •  summer fine herbs  •  elderflower • acacia flowers

sauvignon blanc, Duckhorn, Napa, USA. 2009 52

palate cleansing fruitiness with refreshing acidity •  fresh citrus  •  lemon zest  •  grapefruit  •  pear  •  kaffir lime •  subdued coconut • hint lychee  • mild banana  • served at the White House  • from the proud award winning US winery

sauvignon blanc, Craggy Range, Martinborough, New Zealand. 2008 51

exceptional NZ sauvignon blanc •  snappy apple  •  fresh pineapple  •  cut grass  •  bright citrus •  kiwi  •  white nectarine

albarino, Pazo de Senorans, Rias Baixas, Spain 2008 50

a favorite of the European jet setters, with fish and shellfish, • smooth citrus zest • fine floral and spice aroma • nuts

pinot grigio, Jermann, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy 2009 52

award winning Silvio Jermann’s finest expression of Friullian excellence • fruity apple •  ripe melon • mellow banana • light pineapple • cream • divinely paired with fish, seafood and tagliatelle • Wine Spectator 88 points • Patterson’s 91 points

pinot gris, Villa Maria Single Vineyard, Seddon, Marlborough, NZ 2007 62

multi award winning • spectacular floral perfume • spicy cinnamon • rich mandarin • seductive ripe pear •  balanced acidity

fiano, di Avalino dei Feudi di San Gregorio, Italy 2007 52

an Italian favourite from award winning vineyard • golden delicious apple • crisp pear • rich hazelnut • hint of honey

chardonnay partially oaked, Chateau St Jean, California USA 2008 43

mild lemon lime •  light touch of butter •  subtle toasted hazelnut • hint of mango •  white pepper • gentle oak

chardonnay unoaked,  Mer Soleil ‘Silver’, California 2007 52

from winemaking team of Caymus •  this chardonnay never sees oak • chablis style with tropical elements of pacific coastline • clean lively honeydew melon •  crisp green apple • pineapplepapaya • guava • laser-like purity and bright acid • 92pts WE

white burgundy, chablis première cru, William Fevre fourchaume, Burgundy France 2007 66

limited production premier cru • family with a history of excellence • white flowers • pale yellow plum • lively citrus fruits

chardonnay oaked, Cakebread, California USA 2008 87

a Napa favourite •  rich lemon zest  •  melon •  white peach • buttered vanilla •  apricots • a glint of gold • French oak WS 90

riesling, Eroica, Chateau Ste. Michelle Washington, USA 2008 58

The Washington Times “Eroica … the best dry Riesling made in the US… a world-class wine, capable of holding its own with top renditions from Alsace and Germany.” • fresh mandarin orange • seductive cut lime • W&S 94pts• WE 93pts • WA91pts • WS 90pts

Evolution, Sokol Blosser, Oregon, USA 38

tropical fruits • melon • pear • flint • exceptional balance and acidity • certified organic and sustainable methods • from second generation pioneering family established in 1971


The List – Red

rosé, Chateau D’Esclans Whispering Angel, Provence, France 40

from wine maker Patrick Leon • fresh strawberries  • fruity raspberries  • dry as a bone • the most aptly named wine on the list

pinot noir, Patz and Hall, Pisoni vineyard, California 2007 90

“probably the best Pinot Noir vintage across the map in California’s history,” James Laube, Wine Spectator. Ranked #1 with 94 pts.

pinot noir, Hartford Court, Land’s Edge Russian River, California 2006 87

Wine Enthusiast 96 pts •   ripe strawberries  •  raspberries •  velvet  •  vanilla • a house favourite

pinot noir,  Belle Gloss ‘Meiomi’ Sonoma coast, California 2008 52

layered blend of flavours  •  delicate cherry  •  chewy raspberries •  hint of cola  •  asian spices • forest floor

zinfandel blend meritage, Orin Swift, The Prisoner, Napa, California  2008 76

criminally popular boutique wine • zesty wild berry •  spice  •  plush blackberry  •  core fruit

zinfandel blend meritage ‘Ridge’, Lytton Springs, California, 2008 68

claret-like finesse • ruby-purple raspberry • plum pepper • chapparel • blackberry • vanilla • 93pts Robert Parker Wine Advocate

zinfandel, Seghesio, Sonoma, California , 2008 48

Wine Spectator top 10 • briary raspberry • blackberry jam • well rounded • spicy undertones

zinfandel, cabernet, syrah, merlot, petit syrah blend, 689 cellars, Napa valley, USA, 2009 39

divine unique proprietary blend  • rich crimson berry  •  smoky edge  • claims to offer a happy, wealthy and long life!

shiraz, Barossa Jack, Barossa Valley, S. Australia  2008 52

from winemaking team Hundred Acre’s Labyrinth vineyard and greatest shiraz valley on earth • giant German Black Forest cake

malbec, “Alta” Catena, Argentina 2005 69

multi awarded young winemakers • Wine Spectator: 93pts • deep elegant dark red fig • currant paste • bittersweet mocha • licorice

barolo, Gaja “Dagromis”, Piemonte, Italy. 2003 92

incredible Barolo of prized vineyard from powerhouse ‘Gaja’ family  • rich cherry • deep red rose  • spiced anise • robust flavor

amarone, Zenato, Valpolicella, Italy. 2006 87

gorgeous amarone, new to the list • round juicy blueberry • luscious melted licorice • rich red kirsch• decadent black cherry

merlot, Plumpjack, Napa, California 2005 99

from the award winning boutique winery • ripe plum •  black cherry •  currants • clove • blackberry • vanilla soy • dark chocolate

merlot blend, (merlot, syrah, sangiovese) Gaja “Promis” Ca’Marcanda estate, Piemonte, Italy, 2007 62

incredible Super Tuscan from Angelo Gaja • dark blueberry • focused fruity plum • delicious blackberry jam • WS 90pts

cabernet sauvignon, Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido,  DOC Bolgheri, Toscana , Italy 2006 210

“The 2006 Sassicaia may very well go down as one of the all-time great recent vintages for this Tuscan thoroughbred” Wine Advocate 97pts

cabernet sauvignon, Far Niente, Napa, California 2006 155

complex dark cassis •  ripe purple blackberries •  spicy oak •  velvet dark chocolate • dust/earth • vanilla toast • WE95 • WN 94

cabernet sauvignon blend, Orin Swift, Papillon, Napa, California  2006 96

serious cab from makers of The Prisoner •  wild strawberry  • rhubarb • cherry pie  •  campfire •  toast • sweet vanilla

cabernet sauvignon, Stag’s Leap, Artemis, Napa, California 2006 86

muscular plum •   dark ripe black berries •  bittersweet cocoa •  nutmeg piecrust • WE 90pts • WS 92pts

cabernet sauvignon, Jean Leon Gran Reserva , Penedes, Spain 2000 71

only made in exceptional vintages • deep ripe fruits • spicy toasted notes • integrated, classy, and does not rely on power for effect

House Wine Selection

verdejo, Piedra, Spain 2008 bottle 36 glass 9

delightful white from Caymanian producer Stein • tropical fruit • crisp clean citrus  •  green herbs  • locally recommended

pinot grigio, Kris, Italy. 2009 bottle 36 glass 9

classic crisp quality • acacia flowers • almond • honey •  light lemon citrus 

sauvignon blanc, Oyster bay, New Zealand 2010 bottle 36 glass 9

Incredible NZ sauvignon blanc •  asparagus  • fresh cut grass • bursts of gooseberry

chardonnay unoaked, Layer Cake (virgin), Central Coast USA 2009 bottle 36 glass 9

kaffir lime • lemon curd  • guava • gold pineapple  • clean flint • stainless steel fermentation

cavit, riesling, Trentino, Italy.  2009 bottle 36 glass 9

fresh peach  •  sweet apricot  •  great with seafood and exotic dishes

pinot noir, Cono Sur, Chile 2009 bottle 36 glass 9

incredible entry level red pinot  •   juicy red cherry  •  ripe summer berry fruit  •  sage herb • cut pumpkin

malbec, Trivento, Argentina. 2009 bottle 36 glass 9

plump fruit •   vanilla  •  dark plums  •  soft tannins •  hint of berries

cabernet sauvignon, Vina Maipo, Chile  2009 bottle 36 glass 9

cheerful entry level cabernet • blackcurrant  •  black cherry •  earth • raspberry

prosecco, Lunetta , Italy bottle 44 glass 11

asian pear • citrus • fresh flowers

Port

Taylor’s 10 year old Tawny                    9

Sandeman Founders reserve                 7

Graham’s Six grapes                             7

Cockburns Special reserve                     6

“A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world” - Louis Pasteur


Upstairs Rare Rums We offer over 45 Rare Rums on the speciality Menu. Please request a private rum tasting.