Walter's Steakhouse and Wine Bar

traditional accompaniments, buckwheat blini

romaine lettuce, house cocktail sauce and lemon

Walter's cocktail sauce, lemon

Moreton Bay bug, prawns, oysters, sand crab, cocktail sauce, mignonette

sauce mignonette and lemon

maple-cured bacon and leek jam

herb and porcini crust, toasted baguette

blue swimmer crab, Old Bay Spice mayonnaise

half-shell scallops, panko, parmesan and herbs

spatchcock chicken, carrot mousse, pickled cauliflower, radish

sauce gribiche

Bay Lobster tail meat, olive oil, garlic and chilli

potato and cheese-filled dumplings, pan-fried, brown butter and malted onions

chèvre, gruyére and cream

cornichons, capers, shallot and cured egg yolk

muscatels

arugula, pecorino

Dry-Aged And Cut In-House; priced per person

charred onion, leek fondant

charred tomato, porcini and brown butter sauce

hazelnuts, ricotta and carrot

apple mustard, parsnip

bacon and red cabbage, almond tarator

macadamia nuts, salami, provolone, onion, tomato and oregano dressing

tomato, cucumber, red onion, basil and red wine vinaigrette

classic dressing

cultured butter

baby potatoes, stout and wholegrain mustard jam, scallion

crème fraîche, avruga caviar, smoked salt

black vinegar, Madeira, lemon

pancetta, sweet mustard dressing

burnt sour cream, grapefruit

roasted, with walnuts, cranberries PX vinaigrette

cinnamon and raisins

orange and thyme biscotti

warm chocolate sauce

vanilla bean, dark chocolate, cookies & cream, mango and strawberry

Prosecco | Fruit Puree | Bitters

Chivas 12yo Whisky | Lemon | Ginger | Honey | Peat

Hayman's Gin | Dry Vermouth | Lemon | Raspberry | Aquafaba

Hayman's Gin | Mint | Lime

Le Calvados de Christian Drouin | Feels Botanical Bask | Wild Turkey Rye | Grenadine | Lemon

Hayman's London Dry Gin | Sweet Vermouth | Dry Vermouth | Pineapple

Havana 7yo | lemon | Honey | Prosecco

Martell VSOP | Sazerac Rye | Peychaud's Bitters | Absinthe

Dry Aged Porterhouse Bourbon | Salted Guinness Maple Reduction | Bitters | Absinthe

Ambleside Big Dry Gin | Charred Pineapple Sage | Lime

Lemon Thyme Vodka | Limoncello | Lemon Juice | Spritz

Hayman's Gin | Snow Pea Fennel | Lime | Aquafaba

Wheatly Vodka | Blackberry | Apricot | Lime | Spritz

Nuestra Soledad Santiago Matalan Mezcal | Pineapple | Orange Bitters

Vodka | Cream | Lemon Curd | Mascarpone | Lemon | Cookie Crumbs

Watermelon | Cucumber | Mint | Kombucha

Lyres Sugar Cane Spirit | Lime | Simple Syrup

Lyres Amaretti Spirit | Lemon | Aquafaba

Pale straw yellow colour with large green tinges, fine and persistent. Taste is fragrant, fruity and gentle, reminiscent of acacia flowers with elegant, fresh and harmonious bouquet

Daosa Natural Reserve NV 'Method Classic' is a beautiful clear, very pale gold in the glass - its bead fine but vigorous. On the nose you'll find pear, toast and butter notes. A sip reveals a soft bubbly mousse with Granny Smith apple, lemon and toast notes within its crisp fresh acidity. Malo, butterscotch and subtle stoney mineral on the finish - I suspect this would be sublime with a few oysters.In only its second year of release, Daosa Natural Reserve NV been included in James Halliday's Top Rated Sparkling Wines of 2020, one of only 16 wines (3 of which were red), with an impressive score of 96 points

This exquisite wine exudes style and finesse. Refreshing citrus notes with an irresistible aroma of a pâtisserie. Tantalizing lime and chamomile with precise acidity that dances on the palate. Fine persistent mousse will capture and engage your senses

Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut is a melting pot of aromas and flavours – a wonderfully rounded, generous champagne whose joie de vivre makes every moment more special. Floral aromas, rounded out by fresh fruit and hints of buttery brioche and vanilla. Crisp and light, it combines freshness with a lingeringly rich and generous finish

Pol Roger Brut Réserve diplays a beautiful golden straw coloured hue, as well as abundant and fine bubbles. With a powerful and attractive nose, it first delivers aromas of fruit (pear, mango ...) and then releases light flavours of honeysuckle and white jasmine, lingering on vanilla and brioche notes. Behind a frank and dynamic attack, the wine encompasses a nice harmony and a pleasant freshness, whilst preserving some structure. On the palate, flavours of cooked fruit (quince jelly, apricot jam) happily mingle with fragrances of beeswax and acacia honey. The long-lasting aromas, composed of both fruity (candied orange peel, tangerine...) and spicy notes (cardamom, anis) is outstanding

This Champagne Rose represents the joint efforts of Thienot Chef de Cave Nicolas Uriel and Penfolds Chief Winemaker Peter Gago, who share mutual style and quality ambitions. On the nose subtle mandarin and raspberry fruits impact immediately – over a flavours base of strawberry with pepper/Turkish Delight with pistachio. The palate is balanced, with an overt freshness and bright/vivid pale-salmon hue

Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé is a rosé that defies every cliché, every stereotype. If you want to try something daring, this is the champagne for you – it will go with you all the way. Intense aromas of ripe red and black fruit, complemented by a hint of exotic pomegranate. Lush and lively on the palate, it lingers into a full, generous finish

Grown on the lower terrace at Te Muna Road, this wine shows a unique level of texture and complexity. The cooler climate of Martinborough ensures the wine is aromatic with steely minerality while the rocky soils gives intensity of the fruit.Lovely flavours of lime, passion fruit and white peach are complemented by the dry, mineral sensation on the palate

The innovative winery situated along the Wine Route, is considered one of the best wineries in Friuli and Italy. Pale yellow color with a slightly green shimmer. Notes of ripe pear and honeydew melon on the nose. A creamy taste and mouthfeel

In the glass this is a bright and clear light gold. The nose is intensely perfumed with tropical fruit and honeysuckle, while on the palate it's all baked apricots and clean crisp acid with a roundness of generously structured fruit and a long, elegant finish

Here's an initial shyness on the nose, not surprising given the history of Grosset Polish Hill; and more restrained than some recent releases. This initial restraint gives way to a slowly evolving, yet increasingly intense, pure lime perfume. The palate is tight yet features amazingly intense lime pith and lime juice flavours while the impressive weight and steely backbone are characteristic of the style. It finishes crisp, clean and mouthpuckering: the length is staggering

An inviting nose of citrus and a palate that is the perfect mid-point between power and elegance. The signature Vat 1 fruit power is balanced by its delicate yet crisp acid profile, resulting in a seamless wine with a clean finish

The colour is brilliant and intense yellow whit golden hints. Characterful wine, reminiscent of exotic fruit and nuts on the nose, soft and persistent on the palate, with hints of spice, length and elegance

One of the greatest domaines in Chablis. Very fresh bouquet with notes of citrus and white fleshed-fruit. Fresh and supple, the wine is marked by mineral notes that are typical of the appellation

Elegant pale gold color with brilliant glints. Intense nose combining aromas of citrus fruit and white flowers. Ample palate, crystalline character, enveloping freshness, generously fruity. Long and deliciously aromatic finish

95 Points - James Halliday, 93 Points – David Sly – Decanter Bin 311 Chardonnay truly reflects the winemakers mantra of going where the fruit grows best and where is best suits style. Tasmania, Piccadilly and Henty blend exhibits lemon/lime aromas and a mineral acid backbone, complemented by barrel fermentation and maturation in mostly seasoned oak. Minimal filtration is employed, preserving elegant fruit flavours

A wine that really shows the ability of the winemaker of taking something good and making it better. A rich and complex wine, with aromas of ripe apple, butterscotch, and lemon curd.The barrel fermentation added complex aromas of soft vanilla and baking spices. The palate is full and the partial malolactic fermentation creates a lovely creaminess, while preserving enough acidity to keep it fresh and vibrant

The wine lifts a remarkable perfume of fresh red berries, pressed flowers, nectarine skin and the trademark Nebbiolo whiff of star-anise. In the mouth it's a refreshing hit of white stone fruit flesh culminating in a zippy citrus-juice finish that cleanses the palate and sets it up for another sip

AIX is a well-balanced premium Provence rosé with a typical hypnotising salmon pink colour. The nose is fresh and fragrant, delicate yet youthful with sophisticated notes of fresh red fruits, peach and subtle flower hints. It offers roundness on the palate and a beautiful aromatic depth, before finding freshness and some minerality in its long and precise finish. Made with love, passion and pride, AIX Rosé is elegant, generous and delicious - with the power to make any moment of the day feel effortless

Salmon pink with coral reflections. Ripe red fruit notes such as cherry and strawberry combine with baked quince and toast. The complexity persists through a fresh and mellow finish

The wine was cool fermented using wild yeasts in stainless steel and old French oak barrels to preserve primary fruit characters. Natural acid, minimal sulphur added. Medium intensity with melon and pear characteristics. The palate also has melon, pear, and citrus blossom. Full rich mouthfeel a soft waxy finish

Deep red with a pale pink-red hue. The wine is perfumed, showing spiced dark cherries, subtle toasty oak, with a complex and savoury whole bunch earthy/lees character. The palate is long, showing dark berry fruits, nutmeg spice and hints of earthiness from the whole bunch. Defined tannins help to provide definition and length

Badiola Tempranillo de Laderas Rioja shows excellent balance between fresh natural acidity, fruit concentration and firm, but fine-grained tannins. Pure and precise aromas of cherries and red berries are layered with herbal notes of thyme through to a textured palate

The tasting exam shows an intense red color with violet reflections. The nose has aromas of red fruits and herbaceous notes. The taste in the mouth is persistent, it opens to the palate in a soft way and evolves in a rich and spicy finish, typical of the Negroamaro grape variety

Friendly red fruit on an open nose. Supple and silky onthe palate with the cool scent of wind blowing through garrigue. Really juicy and so incredibly easy to drink, but there is an underlying seriousness. You could underestimate this wine. Lovely savoury spices-and-herbs undertow and finely judged balance of sweetness, ripeness and acidity. Superb finish – long and almost burgundian in its fragrance

A blend of Shiraz from Wally's Block and Staker's vineyards, the ripe red berry and plum like fruits that we know Shiraz delivers is combined with flavours of mocha and spice from the 18 months of barrel maturation. The French and American oak characters complement the sweet fruit mid palate concentration and the range of red berry flavours. Soft dry tannins highlight the finish

Exhibits bright, fragrant berry-fruit aromas, interlaced with spice and herbal notes. The wine is focused and concentrated, with a succulent fruit core, framed by finegrained tannins and a mouth-watering acidity. An elegant and understated style with immediate appeal, but structure to last

Wine opens to aromas of wild berries and raspberries which are woven together with spices, earth and florals and hints of liquorice that all develop in the glass. This medium bodied Pinot Noir is silky with a touch of underling minerality that persists through the finish

The central theme of black cherry and blackberry fruit, picking up warm spice notes as this plays out the palate. Floral and mineral elements peek through as these builds to the lengthy finish. The tannins leave a dusty impression

Good structure, deep garnet colour; powerful aromas of cherry and will berries. Fleshy on the palate. A lot of character

This wine displays an intense purple colour with violet floral aromas, and flavours of ripe plums and chocolate combine with subtle spices and hints of black pepper. It finishes dry with very silky tannins and a lengthy fruit aftertaste

Powerful and elegant, this Lirac has a deep ruby red colour. Its bouquet is marked by a wonderful combination of blackberry fruit, spicy notes, slightly smoked liquorice, truffles, and the typical flagrances of the surrounding "garrigue". Strong, structured, and aromatic, but always fresh and elegant. Definitely a gem that deserves to be unearthed!

Leather and menthol notes on the nose with plenty of herbal character, complimented by intense blackberry jam and liquorice flavours. This is sweet and mellow with hints of black pepper and clove and a zesty, racy freshness that underpins the wine

A wine with remarkable complexity that shows a fresh bouquet of cherry, raspberry, and roses, followed by more earthy aromas of mushroom, leather and cedar. The body is complex with bright acidity, elegant fine-grained tannins, and a long, rich finish. Poured from Magnums to express a slower yet better integration between the flavour profile and the structural elements of the wine

Soft and velvety, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot leases intense notes of blackberry, cherry, chocolate, spice and leather. It shows plush layers of dark fruit and tangy tobacco that builds the palate's momentum

Deep, garnet red. Blackcurrant, Doris plum and the complexity of butter sauteed chanterelle mushrooms round out an exceptionally lifted palate defined by the sheer concentration of ripe fruit flavours. Sweet plum, redcurrant and blackberry are interwoven with cinnamon and mocha notes. The tannins offer a savoury counterpoint to the sweetness of fruit and the traditional hallmark of being powder fine in texture

Wonderful dark plum and mulberry fruit couple with liquorice and baking spices on the nose. This is followed with more luscious black fruits on the palate, together with cedar and alluring cassia bark overtones. The tannins are fine and soft, lending synergy between fruit and French oak together with structure that delineates and defines the palate. Now showing superb integration, the natural acidity lends vibrancy and freshness and will aid longer cellaring if desired

96 Points – James Suckling; Aromas and flavours of mocha, toasty pistachio, and berry tart with a supple, bright, medium-to-full body and a seamless, captivating, medium-long finish that shows suggestions of chocolate cherries and orange peel, cocoa powder, vanilla, nuts, delicate spices and cedar with silky soft, dusty tannins and light oak flavour

This wine will have you second guessing as it skips between red fruits and lifted spice notes on the one hand to more brooding, dark, ashen, earthy aromas on the other. A sign of the vintage no doubt. The seasonal conditions are even more evident on the palate where flavour, tannin and acid are in perfect balance. There is an impressive amount of concentration

The Schulz Shiraz speaks of true Northern Barossa style: rich, deep and opulent. The grapes are sourced from the single vineyard in Koonunga Hill, which gives a wine with a beautiful perfumed aromatics with generous blueberry and blackberry jam aromas, as well as subtle notes of cured charcuterie and graphite. The palate reveals a soft mouth coating texture and tannins

95 Points – James Halliday; Red fruits – cranberry, pomegranate, raspberry pips a savoury edge.Creamy, naturally balanced by an interplay of acidity and extract. Madagascar vanillin and juniper enliven the package. Silky tannins induce a finely-layered and almost chalky edge

96 Points – James Halliday Instantly fresh and fleshy. Some overt single-varietal cabernet and shiraz fruits still sit separate …time will unite. Expected liquorice, stewed plum and blackcurrant, with dark chocolate and mocha in the background. Savoury and salivating – mouthwatering, succulent acidity. This acidity interplays with integrated tannins – coating the mouth and adding length.. Yes, impressive length, with concentration, and a mandatory Bin 389 'sweet' core; oak completely absorbed. Polished and refined

99 Points – Nick Stock (James Suckling); 97 Points – James Halliday; Stone fruits and charcuterie savouries abound. Fresh acidity abetted by the cut-rhubarb noted aromatically above, and liquorice root. Toasted pumpkin seed flavours, tannindry yet not puckering. Mouth-watering, finely etched tannins 'mist up' the palate spectrum – a tactile fog!

98 Points - Joe Czerwinski (Robert Parker Wine Advocate); 99 Points – Andrew Caillard MW; Viscous and lush. An immediate supple fleshiness, liveliness. At release, during this primary fruit stage – berried ice-cream and black forest cake fruits unfold – redcurrant and blackberry. Powdery tannins – silky and glossy – offer textbook velvet/cashmere texture. So smooth! Dense, verging on unctuous, without any reliance or concession to alcohol or oak. Wonderful length, depth, balance

Gold Medal – Berliner Wein Trophy 2020, Germany; Silver Medal – AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2020, Austria; Silver Medal – Australian NZ Boutique Wine Show 2020; This deliciously delicate late-harvest wine gets its name from the Austrian word 'Gruner' which means 'green'. The grapes for this wine are allowed a very extended period of ripening, during which the berries shrivel and thereby concentrate the flavour, the sugar and the natural acidity. Since the climatic condition ight, honeyed sweetness with loads of orange marmalade and bright citrus. Quite honeyed orange finish. Clean, pure fruit, but perhaps a bit too honeyed at times. Not very complex, but pure and yummy

Aromas of dried apricot and marmalade with sweet honey with limy flavours. Lengthy and delicious. Dessert in a glass! This 'iced' Riesling is made by freeze concentrating freshly pressed grape juice, giving a flavour intensity that is out of this world

This attractive refreshing, light and fruity wine has just a hint of spritz, allowing the bright sherbet, elderflower and honeysuckle flavours of the moscato giallo grape to take centre stage. It balances sweetness, acidity and alcohol perfectly in a style reminiscent of the great wines of Asti

Málaga Mountain Wines are a very nearly forgotten style, grown on very steep schist slopes at an altitude of 500-1000m. The Moscatel grapes (Muscat of Alexandria) are grown and harvested from incredibly old bush vines at optimum ripeness

Bright golden colour with pale gold hue. The nose displays lifted top notes of honeyed apricot followed by some raisin, toffee and spice. Rich and luscious palate texture showing excellent concentration with mouthfilling flavours of honey, raisins, apricot and spice. Clean finish with long aftertaste of honey, apricot and raisin

97 Points, 2022 Halliday Wine Companion – Tyson Stelzer; renache/shiraz/mourvèdre; matured 21 years in old oak hogsheads; fortified with brandy spirit. The legendary fortified outfit of Seppeltsfield achieves epic levels of complexity even in single-vintage blends. All the profound power, detail and impeccable balance we've come to expect, but what truly sets off the millennium vintage is line and length that hover unwavering for more than 60 seconds. Absolutely splendid

98 Points, Wine Advocate Magazine; Complex aromas of chocolate, prune, caramel walnuts, while maintaining impeccable balance

Raisins and rose petal aromas combine with luscious palate consistent with the fruit aromas and the hint of wood age. The result is a rich, well-balanced wine with depth of flavour to enjoy with cheese dishes or chocolate-based desserts

97 Points – Wine Enthusiast

97 Points – Wine Enthusiast; #66- TOP 100 Cellar Selections

Wine Spectator 2000 – Wine of the Year

95 Points – James Suckling; 94 Points – Robert Parker

98 Points – James Suckling; 97 Points - Decanter

97 Points – Tasting Book

93 Points – Robert Parker; 94 Points - Decanter

98 Points – James Suckling; 99 Points – Robert Parker

no added sulphites