SPECIALS - WINES

Deep and bright ruby colour. Multi-faceted nose of blood plums and red cherries; with star anise, nutmeg and cinnamon; and garrigue - brambles, wild thyme, heather, rosehip and crushed herbs. The palate structure is lithe; the acids are juicy yet taut, and the fine supple tannins lengthen the smoky mineral finish. The flavour spectrum finishes with earthy notes from the vineyards - schist gravels and river pebbles. ABV: 13.5%

This succulent Pinot Noir has aromas of spice, currant and dark Ghana chocolate. A juicy cherry mouthfeel matches perfectly with the grippy bitterness of the dark cocoa. A long and luxurious feel on the palate will remind you of your favourite cherry jam colliding with that warm dark cup of black tea. ABV: 13%

Consisting predominantly of Chardonnay blended with Pinot Noir this Méthode Traditionnelle was made to exacting standards using time-honoured techniques. Adapting the Méthode Marlborough stringent criteria, it was carefully crafted from our own fine Marlborough grapes, skilfully blended, twice fermented and aged on lees for at least 18 months. A hint of yeastiness and huge acid backbone linger behind abundant wild lemon and citrus fruit aromas. This is followed by a voluptuously long-lasting and creamy finish. This wine boasts a silkily sparkling texture and fine, persistent mousse. ABV: 12.5%

A true Methode Traditionnelle, this Sparkling Rosé is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. A subtle pink colour, Cecilia Rosé is a complex but elegant Rosé. Dry, crisp and refreshing it is shows an array of wild summer fruits, such as ripe strawberries and raspberries. The focused acids lead to a mouthwatering fruit finish. The bubbles enhance the aromas on the palate making this a very fitting drink for the summer months which is equally delicious throughout the rest of the year.

Peach and ripe apricot, with light oak. A fruit-forward balanced style with a touch of creaminess. One to share with anything from grilled crispy skin salmon, wood-roasted rotisserie chicken or even a slow-cooked BBQ rolled pork roast or chilled on its own. ABV: 13%

An aromatic nose of plum, raspberry and spice, with ripe berry fruit flavours. A concentrated wine with smooth texture and round tannins. Allan Scott Estate Merlot is the perfect accompaniment to good strong cheese or with barbequed meats. Best served at room temperature and given a little time to breathe. ABV: 12%

This wine perfectly displays the grapes flavours achieved during the growing season. If you have ever had the fortune to taste real Turkish delight – this wine screams of rose and lemon Turkish delight. If you have not been to Turkey and feasted on their delight – no need! – it’s right here in the glass! The more flamboyant among us may suggest lychee’s as well. This wine has excellent balance and excellent drinkability.

A short spell of skin contact has enhanced both colour and flavour. With aromas of melon, citrus and stone fruit, this wine is highly drinkable now and will accompany a broad range of cuisine. Vegan friendly. ABV: 13%

Fresh, zesty, juicy and full, this fruit-driven new world style wine will excite the senses without the racy overload. Tropical fruit with a fresh herbaceous character balanced with zesty passionfruit and a dry finish, this wine will take you straight back to the warmer summer days. ABV: 12.5%

Aromas of juicy pineapple and lime are beautifully balanced with hints of nectarine and honeysuckle. The acidity and minerality makes for a crisp and refreshing wine with a long lingering finish. Riesling is a preferred accompaniment to a wide range of foods. This wine is especially enjoyable with savoury and spicy dishes, with cheese or simply on its own. Best served lightly chilled, Allan Scott Riesling is guaranteed to improve for many years if carefully cellared. ABV: 12.5%

This wine is from our single estate in Marlborough New Zealand and is sustainably grown and crafted. Displays fresh fruit aromas, balanced by the zest of a Sauvignon Blanc sparkle. Perfect for any formal or relaxed occasion.

Tasting Notes: These grapes were selected by its characteristics, as Touriga Nacional gave to the wine a ripe floral character and Tinta Roriz and Alfrocheiro for their fruit and spice. In taste is medium-bodied and very smooth and pleasant finish. Alcohol: 13%

Colour : Pale yellow and elegant colour with fine bubbles. Nose: A fruity and elegant sparkling wine, with aromas of fresh butter and cake. Palate: Fresh and harmonious sparkling wine.

Fragolino is a wine-based drink with an unmistakable fruity aromaticity which reminds of fragrant wild strawberries. Thanks to its moderate alcohol content and pleasant sweetness, it is perfect at any time of the day and is a synonym for party and joy. Color and Appearance: Brilliant, vivid red color. Bouquet: Predominantly fruity aroma, with intense notes of wild strawberries.Taste: Sweet, fresh, lively and fruity, with strong hints of wild strawberries, recalling olfactory sensations.Serving Suggestions: Ideal at any time of the day, it is also perfect as an aperitif and as an ingredient in cocktails. It goes particularly well with desserts, pastry and fruit, especially with strawberries. ABV: 11%

Bottega Gold is a Prosecco DOC, obtained by the vinification of Glera grapes. The elegance, freshness and liveliness of its bubbles stem from the beauty and tradition of its territory, where unmistakable panoramas are shaped by vineyards. Soft, harmonious and elegant, with a slim body and with lively yet balanced acidity. ABV: 11%

Il Vino dell’Amore Petalo Moscato is a white sparkling wine characterized by a clear sweetness, pronounced and elegant bouquet, low alcohol content and a typical scent of roses that evokes the image of petals on the label. Velvety, pleasantly sweet, intense and persistent with a good acidity that enriches its freshness and balances the high sugar content. ABV: 6.5%

Il Vino dei Poeti is the prestigious brand evoking the joy with which poets, artists and intellectuals toast to life with sparkling wine, a light, fragrant and prestigious Italian wine. Il Vino dei Poeti Venezia DOC Rosé is a sparkling wine where personality, freshness and liveliness meet a delicate and captivating pink color, and an intense and persistent bouquet. These characteristics are typical of the grape’s originary territory among the provinces of Treviso and Venice. ABV:11.5%

Il Vino dei Poeti Prosecco DOC is a Brut sparkling wine, obtained by Glera grapes grown according to classic, traditional techniques in the province of Treviso. Over the years, typicality and quality, the distinctive traits of these grapes, have remained unchanged, making Prosecco the most famous and best-selling Italian wine all over the world. ABV: 11%. Fresh, delicate, balanced, with an harmonious blend of acidity and softness.

Bottega Rose Gold is a Brut rosé sparkling wine obtained through vinification of Pinot Nero grapes. Fresh, delicate, soft, structured, with balanced acidity and a pleasant and persistent aftertaste. ABV: 11.5%

Bottega White Gold is a Venezia DOC wine obtained from the vinification of Glera, Chardonnay and Pinot grapes. With its great character, this Brut sparkling wine is fresh and elegant, representing an expression of the territory where grapes are grown, among the provinces of Treviso and Venice. Color and Appearance: Straw yellow with gold reflexes, fine and persistent perlage. Bouquet: Elegant and refined, it is characterized by fruity hints (mainly apple and peach), delicate floral aromas (hawthorn above all), with a finish of honey notes and a special aromaticity reminding of dried fruit. Taste: Soft and captivating, on the palate it creates a perfect balance between the freshness of Glera grape, the body of Chardonnay grape and the acidity of Pinot grape. ABV: 11%

This delicate ruby-red wine opens with a subtly spicy nose, hints of toasty oak and vanilla with damson plum and blackberry fruit. On the palate, there is a vibrancy, with juicy red cherries and plums jostling with a fresh earthiness and touch of mocha, on supple tannins. The concentration is good with balanced acidity and the joyously sweet fruit carrying on to the finish.

This delicate 'blush pink' wine is bright and fruit forward. Aromas of strawberries and raspberries with a creamy undertone spring from the glass. The palate is poised, dry and crisp with bountiful ripe red fruits. The fresh and clean fruit flavours linger on the finish.

A lively and crisp Prosecco with flavour of pear and peach. Pale straw in colour, with floral and fruity bouquet. Extra dry finish. ABV: 11%

12-year-old tawny produced in small quantities and previously rather hard to come by. Smoothly rich, with nutty, toffee-like flavours and a lush, viscous texture.

Château Bois Pertuis 2016 offers us a garnet robe supported and brilliant. The nose is fruity-spicy and complex with aromas of cassis, vanilla, and spice. On the palate, it is an ample, balanced wine, with notes of blueberry jam, mocha and vanilla. The finish is persistent with a spicy touch. Food & Wine Pairing: Serve on grilled beef flank, lamb skewers or a tray of cheeses. Serving condition: Between 16°C-18°C Preservation : 5 years with evolution of the sensory profile.

Chateau Pasquet Bordeaux Merlot Cabernet has a nice ruby color with purple shades. The nose develops aromas of ripe fruits, blueberry and blackcurrant with hints of pepper and spice. On the palate, the wine is delicate with pleasant round tannins. The finish is juicy, structured and balanced. Food & Wine Pairing: Pairs well with rabbit, lamb, game or strong cheeses.

For many years, The Christian Brothers Cream Sherry has been a popular alternative to aperitifs and after dinner wines. With its full bodied caramelized character, Cream Sherry makes a wonderful complement to chocolate and sweet desserts, or it can be enjoyed as a smooth and mellow sipping wine throughout the evening.

Golden Sherry is a luxurious and mellow sipping wine that serves as the perfect companion to appetizers, nuts and cheeses. It refreshes the palate, while flavors of butterscotch and vanilla blend with highlights of apricot to create an exquisite medium-sweet taste.

As with every Clifford Bay wine, the fruit is the focal point here. A subtle dash of wood only enhances the citrus, apple and pear notes in the nose and on the palate.

APPEARANCE & BOUQUET: Light straw in colour with lifted aromas of pear, apple and spice. PALATE: Mouth filling and rounded, the same fine fruit flavours as evidenced on the nose linger on the palate to a crisp dry finish. Our Clifford Bay Pinot Gris has impressive concentration of flavours and an attractive mineral undertone. CELLARING: Ready to drink now or over the next 3-4 years. Our Pinot Gris is sealed with a screw cap to ensure optimum quality and\ freshness. SERVING TEMPERATURES: Best served between 10-14°C (50-57°F). FOOD ACCOMPANIMENTS: An excellent match with a wide range of Asian inspired foods,including poultry, pasta and seafood dishes.

The combination of Negroamaro & Merlot gives the D'Amati Rosato its characteristic Mediterranean touch. A wonderfully fresh and fruity rosé wine that delights with its summerly fruity style. In the taste of the rosé wine is pleasantly fresh, on the palate it shows liveliness and elegance paired with juicy clear flavors of strawberry. In the bouquet he gives away easily flowery notes. Delightfully fresh, elegant and tasty - D'Amati Rosato is a must on the summer terrace.

This wine impresses with its deep dark red color paired with an aroma of wild berries, cherries, plums and blackcurrants.

Elegant and fruity with floral notes, hint of pear and acacia flowers. Mineral, dry, fresh and with a pleasantly intense lingering aftertaste. To be enjoyed with fish, white meats, or cheeses.

David Rocco - Celebrity Chef "This is a bit of a passion project for me.I love wine - i am italian after all! - so my goal was to produce quality, affordable wines that pair well with a wide variety of food. I wanted to create wines that inspire you to pick up the phone and invite friends for a glass ; wines that make every day feel bit more special. The Prosecco is nice, crisp and medium dry,it's produced in Venetia using the Charmat method of fermentation. A lot of people think Prosecco is for special events or celebrations only, but I think it's perfect for any occasion.

Fresh white peach and nectarine aromas with undertones of complex nougat and straw. On the palate, stonefruit flavours lead through to the creamy texture and a clean fresh finish. Region / Country: Canterbury, New Zealand Varietal: Chardonnay Volume: 750ml Food Match: Light Poultry and Heavy Poultry

Deep ruby red. Plum and cherries, mocha spice and a touch of mint. The red fruit flavours continue on the palate. Medium bodied with well structured tannins. Bright red fruit- ripe plum and cherries, mocha spice. Medium bodied with well structured tannins.

Pale straw. Lifted guava and grapefruit aromas. Lively with fresh nettles and tropical fruit flavours combined with stylish flint characters.

The new Central Otago-hailing Pinot Noir is rich red in colour, and accented by dark cherry and blackberry notes. The spirited name for the wine is, according to winemaker Greg Rowdon, a tribute to the fickle nature of the Pinot Noir grape. 'While it's one of the world's most respected and treasured varieties, Pinot Noir has a reputation for being notoriously difficult to grow and vinify, making 'Fickle Mistress' the perfect description,' says Rowdon. But he's quick to assert that although fickle by name, the wine's complex texture and regional characteristics make it anything but fickle in nature.

This mellow wine from the south of France is a perfect accompaniment to meat, game and cheeses. Serve at room temperature.

Beautifully full combined with distinct liveliness, exalting fine spicy aromas. Perfect match with salads, white meat, delicatessen, grilled meats.

Intense dark red cherry color, very clean. Very complex nose, showing the nuances of terroir, dark fruit, liquorice, cherry and spices. Palate pleasing, balanced, with a fruit driven flavor and a sharp acidity that extends the aftertaste. One of the finest expressions of some of the best Rioja Alta and Alavesa vineyards.

The wine is pale straw in colour. Fragrant citrus, baked pear and stone fruit aromas are layered over spicy notes and a hint of smokey oak. The partial wild & malolactic fermentations along with the extended lees maturation in barrel have added complexity and texture to the wine. Smooth and round on the palate with a lovely balance of minerality. Flavours of stonefruits, nougat and citrus are enhanced with well integrated oak and refined acid.

Sometimes we leave the fruit on the vines and let it ripen and over ripen and sometimes we get just the right conditions and just the right mould and then we make teeny tiny quantities of tart honeyed gold. Sometimes. Winemakers notes Delicate aromas of ripe stone fruits, honey and subtle hints of its Sauvignon Blanc heritage are echoed on the palate with flavours of apricots, mandarin, candied tropical fruits and honey in this golden hued late harvest sweetie. Rich and viscous the great acid balance keeps this wine from being cloying.

You can't go wrong with this Marlborough institution, particularly if you're planning a seafood-themed get-together over the summer. It is a particularly versatile wine that can be served as an aperitif, with seafood or with chicken dishes, and it's the ideal refreshing outdoors wine. Characterised by intense aromas of passionfruit and tropical fruit backed by citrus notes, it is elegant and balanced, with herbaceous nuances, a textural mouthfeel and a fine, persistent finish. Region / Country: Marlborough, New Zealand Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Food Match: Seafood and Light Poultry

Floral, slightly dusty, a musky damson, a dusky maiden or a starry diadem? All three and more. This Pinot Noir is cherry drenched, soaked in splendour, a seductive yet demure, pretty thing, charming but a tad earthy too, bless her brogues. Very flavoursome, with a fruit-filled and savoury touched palate, generous of spirit, kind of heart and with a slight skip in its two-step that disarms with charm. Region / Country: Marlborough, New Zealand Varietal: Pinot Noir Volume: 750ml Food Match: Pasta/Pizza

Jules Taylor Rose wine is a lovely "watermelon"red. Bright aromas of fresh summer berries are accompanied by wonderful strawberry & cream flavours on the palate. A well balanced wine with a lingering fruit filled finish. One that will guarantee calls for a second glass!

Jules Taylor Sauvinon Blanc has a radiant light yellow hue, tinged with green and the dominant flavours are fresh and herbal layered over ripe tropical fruit & citrus notes. A fine line of acid ensures the flavours are focussed and leads to a delicate yet persistent finish with underlying mineral tones.

Named after the long extinct Haast eagle, New Zealand?s largest known bird of prey, this current release has a seductive aromatic presence that exudes notes of stonefruit and citrus backed by spicy oak. An elegant wine with well-defined fruit rounded out by a creamy, textural mouthfeel and a clean, crisp finish. Region / Country: Marlborough, New Zealand Varietal: Chardonnay Volume: 750ml Food Match: Light Poultry and Cheese

Lanson Black Label is a balanced alliance of power and elegance, freshness and complexity. It has the taste of spring and subtle hints of long-lasting honey-dew. Notes of ripe and citrus fruits give a sensation of lightness and fullness with a long, fresh finish. Black Label is perfect as an aperitif and a call to celebration.

Lanson Rose Label is a blend of 53% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier, from a number of crus and almost ten different years. Like Black Label, it is enhanced through a long maturation of at least three years in the cellar, including at least 6 months after disgorging. Lanson Rose Label is a subtle wine with very fine bubbles. Its aromas of rose and fine fragrances of red fruits echo its pale pink colour. The sensation is tender and long-lasting. It seduces with its unfaltering originality and a harmonious balance alternating between roundness and freshness.

Maker's Table wines have at their heart a very simple ideal, to offer consistent , approachable winery of popular varietals sourced from premium Australian vineyards, with the Saltram seal of quality

Matua Land & Legend Marlborough Sav Blanc 750ml: Sauvignon Blanc has legendary status here at Matua. That's because back in 1974 the Spence Brothers produced NZ's first Sauvignon Blanc. Since then it's become world famous. We like to do the grape and our heritage justice by selecting a few of the most expressive parcels for our Lands & Legends Marlborough Sauvy to craft a truly unique, multi-layered and oh-so-delicious Sauvignon Blanc. FOOD MATCHES: Sweet Wild Onion & Cauliflower Soup

Matua Valley SV Albarino 750ml

Reserve Pinot Gris Variety: Pinot Gris Area: Hawkes Bay Winemakers: Tim Preston & Paul Dawick Alcohol: 14% Tasting Note: The grapes for this cooler-climate loving variety were sourced from a selected vineyard in the Maraekakaho district of Hawkes Bay, which enjoys a temperate climate moderated throughout summer by cooling afternoon breezes. The grapes were pressed on arrival, and the clarified juice sent to seasoned barrels for fermentation, initiated with yeast specially selected for its aromatic expression. The wine remained in barrel to age for seven weeks to further enhance its complexity and mouthfeel. Progressing out of barrel for light fining and cold stabilisation, it was bottled under screwcap This rich full-bodied wine is made in an off-dry style. Bright golden in colour, it displays a delicately floral fragrance, with appealing sweet marmalade, pear, and peach aromas. The palate is luscious and viscous, yet with perfectly balanced acidity and concentrated flavours of tropical fruits featuring peach, apricot and pear. The finish is satisfyingly long and persistent.

TASTING NOTE The grapes for this delicious Sauvignon Blanc were sourced predominantly from the cooler elevated terraces of the Crownthorpe district of Hawkes Bay, located a little inland at the upper reaches of the Ngaruroro River, and a smaller portion from the much admired Awatere region of Marlborough. They were harvested at ideal ripeness between 14th and 20th April 2014 in optimal condition and at the height of flavour development. On arrival at the winery, the grapes were immediately pressed off their skins and the juice cool tank fermented to retain its fresh fruity character and lively acidity that this variety is classically renowned for. It was then allowed to rest on lees for a short period after ferment for enhanced complexity, before the wine was lightly fined and filtered. Then bottled under screw cap October and December 2014. This classic Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc has been crafted in an off-dry style, brimming with flavours and aromas of passionfruit and tropical stonefruit with a dash of lime. It is deliciously appealing on its own or matched with seafood and Asian style dishes.

This Cabernet Sauvignon has vibrant red colour, blackberry, smoke and floral aromas on the nose. The palate is medium to full bodied with good fruit intensity and freshness. It is a wine with good structure that is well balanced with good fruit intensity and has the ability to age for some years.

Notes: Elegant and well structured, the front of the palate is full with soft mouth feel and fine flavours. They are reminiscent of citrus, such as grapefruit, with vanilla undertones from the oak. The finish is clean silky and lingers well. Established in 1851 by the French Marist religious order, Mission Estate Winery is New Zealands oldest winemaker.

Tasting Notes: The wine has a lovely pink orange hue and has attractive ripe flavours. It is made in a dry style - ideal for luncheons or as an aperitif. The vibrant, fruity, berry-driven nose follows on to a full-bodied palate. The finish is pleasing and dry. Serve well chilled. The wine is youthful, soft and fruity at time of release. It will unfold particularly well over the next two to three years.

Tasting Notes The colour is pale straw. The bouquet has gooseberry, passion fruit and grapefruit aromas. In the mouth the wine is crisp and textural from the ageing on lees. The palate has a full varietal impact and the intense fruit on the mid-palate leads to a dry, clean finish. This is a stylish wine with character and complexity.

Tasting Notes The wine has a bright vibrant colour. The nose has aromas of plum sweet spice and savoury notes. The palate is medium bodied with generous fruit in the mid palate. The wine finishes with soft fine tannins and lingering spicy fruit aromas.

The colour is a deep garnet. The nose shows sweet spices, reminiscent of cocoa, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. Overlaid are rich aromas of crushed raspberries, blackberries and boysenberries. A savoury complexity comes from aromas of leather and tobacco. The palate is bright, fresh, juicy and vibrant with a fine grained tannin giving drive long into the finish.

Tasting Notes The colour is a light yellow. The wine displays primary fruit characters typical of pinot gris, reminiscent of pear and apple. Our wine has citrus overtones that typify white wines from Church Road and Ohiti Road. The palate is soft and approachable with an appealing fresh acidity that makes this wine ideal for current consumption. It shows good intensity and richness with a full round mouth feel. The palate will gain intensity and length on the finish with one to two years bottle maturation.

Tasting Notes This Riesling is bright and fresh, reflecting gentle handling of the fruit. It has aromas of lemon and lime citrus with a mineral tone of stone fruit. It was made in a medium dry style. The aromatics on the palate linger and are in harmony with the clean refreshing finish.

Tasting Notes: Vibrant red berry notes with some spicy pepper overtones. Vibrant fruity palate showing soft tannins and good length. Tasting Notes: This wine has sufficient tannin and fruit to cellar for 3-5 years

Bold yet elegant, fully-concentrated aroma of citrus fruit with layers of pink grapefruit and sizzling butter, clean and textured showing lifted aromatics and freshness. Full-bodied, with a firm and concentrated core of citrus with brioche, butter and grapefruit is melded with layers of citrus and mouth wateringly attractive acid.

Full, bright electric-salmon colour with light blood-orange hues, lighter on edge. The nose is richly packed with dense and deep aromas of ripe red berries, lifted with exotic florals and harmoniously melded with pink-grapefruit and sweet wild strawberry notes.

Full, very dark, near impenetrable black-red colour with youthful purple hues on the rim. The nose is gently full and softly concentrated with youthful, primary aromas of ripe, blackberried fruits and spicy black plums, unfolding fragrant herbs, camphor and cedary oak elements.

A riper style, grown in the wairau valley it is full and voluminous with deeply packed aromas of pungent passionfruit, ripe tropical fruits and grassy, green capsicum and dark herbal detail. Dry to taste and medium-bodied, bold, juicy and luscious flavours of ripe passionfruit and tropical fruits feature on a fulsome palate. layers of green stonefuits, herbs and capsicum add interest.

COLOUR-Garnet Red NOSE-Deep red fruit notes with a hint of spice PALATE-Generous flavours of cherry and currant combine with subtle oak. The silky dry tannins lead to a generous fruitful finish SERVE-Cool room temperature PEAK DRINKING-2011 - 2016 SUGGESTED FOOD MATCH-Braised pork belly with grilled figs

COLOUR: Straw yellow. NOSE: Lovely aromas of melon and stone fruit with hints of shortbread and citrus PALATE: The palate is full but elegant and shows flavours of melons and freshly cut apple FOOD MATCH: Crispy skin chicken, lemon, garlic on a medley of saute mushroom risotto. ACL13.70% RS1.40 ACIDITY6.97 CELLARING: Drinking wonderfully now and will continue to develop for the next four years.

On the nose this delightful wine exudes lifted passionfruit, honeysuckle and nettle aromas. Concentrated tropical and citrus notes lead to a perfect finish with crisp mouth-watering acidity.

COLOUR-Deep crimson red. NOSE-Aromas of red currants and brambles blend with earthy and mocha notes. PALATE-A lovely plump wine with a supple mid palate. The dark red fruit and sweet spicy flavours add length and structure. SERVE-Room temperature PEAK DRINKING-2010 - 2015 SUGGESTED FOOD MATCH-Rich Italian style casserole.

COLOUR-Straw yellow. NOSE-Delicate aromas of quince, honeysuckle and freshly cut pear. PALATE-The front palate is luscious with flavours of nectarine and spicy pear. The smooth palate finishes with a hint of mouthwatering minerality. SERVE-Chilled PEAK DRINKING-2010 - 2016 SUGGESTED FOOD MATCH:Seared NZ Tuna & Asian Greens

COLOUR- Pale straw NOSE-A vibrant nose reminiscent of spring with snow pea and passionfruit aromas. PALATE-A focussed and concentrated palate with crisp grapefruit acidity and bold tropical flavours. SERVE-Chilled PEAK -DRINKING2011-2013 SUGGESTED FOOD MATCH-Pan-fried scallops with bacon and asparagus.

Tasting Notes : Offley Porto Ruby has an attractive and well defined red-ruby hue and lively aroma reminiscent of red fruit with some more complex notes arising from its ageing in oak wood. In the mouth, it has a fine balance between sweetness and mature tannins, it is well structured and it has a long finish. Its elegance and liveliness make it the ideal option for those who enjoy young and accessible Porto Wines

Tasting Notes : With an attractive red-tawny hue, typical of an older wine, Offley Porto Tawny has a delicate aroma reminiscent of ripe red fruit and enhanced by nutty notes that provide it with an added complexity. In the mouth, there is a fine balance between soft tannins and natural sweetness which combine harmoniously towards an elegant and fine finish.

Tasting Notes : Offley Porto White has an attractive yellow-straw hue and an intense aroma dominated by floral, apricot and peach, marmalade and nutty notes. The ageing in oak wood has ennobled it, increasing its richness and complexity. In the mouth, the balance between acidity and sweetness stands out, culminating in a lingering and elegant finish. Tasting Notes Offley Porto White has an attractive yellow-straw hue and an intense aroma dominated by floral, apricot and peach, marmalade and nutty notes. The ageing in oak wood has ennobled it, increasing its richness and complexity. In the mouth, the balance between acidity and sweetness stands out, culminating in a lingering and elegant finish.

Pipa Dourada Red Reserva VR Alentejano: A complex aroma of ripe fruit and spices. Fillled with silky tannins along with an elegant taste. Made from a mix of Trincadeira, Aragonez and Touriga Nacional grapes. This wine is best served immediately or within the next 5 years. Accompany with meat dishes.

Pipa Dourada Red VR Alentejano: A blend of Trincadeira, Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet grapes, this wine can be served immediately or within the next 3 years. Best accompanied with meat dishes.

Pipa Dourada Vinho VR Alentejano: A blend of Arinto, Antao Vaz and Perrum grapes, this wine can be served immediately or within the nest year. Best served with fish dishes or cheeses.

This elegant Champagne has a lovely floral bouquet with refreshing fruit on the palate and an exquisite mousse of tiny bubbles. Light in body yet abundant in backbone and depth, produce this wonderfully sophisticated Champagne. ABV: 12%

Pale gold with a hint of green with aromas of ripe stone fruits. The taste shows intense white nectarine and peach with subtly toasty aromas. Well balanced acidity with a lingering creamy finish.

This red burgundy is made exclusively from the Pinot Noir grape variety. With a brilliant ruby colour, this pinot noir expresses aaromas of red berries, fruits and licorice.

Mt Difficulty RoarMeg Pinot Gris: This wine has aromatics reminiscent of a fruit cocktail full of stonefruit, melon and green mango. These characters are richly replicated on the palate, with a full textured mid palate and an off-dry finish.

The wine exhibits a lovely mix of dark red cherry and black berry fruits along with a hint of licorice. Further complexity is gained from oak spice. The wine has a sweet berry entry which displays these same characters in abundance. Lovely ripe textural tannins rise gracefully out of the mid-palate to finish the wine. These are balanced by the wine's acidity and fruit, to produce a long fruit-driven finish.

Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Sav Blanc: This is a concentrated Sauvignon Blanc in a typical Central Otago style. The wine displays dried hay; capsicum and passionfruit with a vibrant wet stone note; this moves into a tightly textured palate which flows into a clean citrus focussed finish. This wine is ideal for fun-loving, responsible summer drinking.

This Central Otago Pinot Noir is lavishly layered with sweet, ripe, red berries, underpinned with savoury characters and a touch of spice. Supple tannins flow softly across the palate. These are balanced by the wines acidity, leading to a long fruit driven finish. ABV:14%

The wine delivers a pleasantly sweet taste, perfectly tempered by the freshness offered by its refined bubbles. Flavors of sage and fresh white stone fruit linger on the palate. ABV: 6%

This Pinot Noir offers aromas and flavours of wild strawberry, red cherry and herb. This is a wine that should be enjoyed in its youth, ideally with friends and acquaintances or any place where you just want to have fun, relax and enjoy the better things in life.

A soft, luscious and layered palate. Richly fruited with ripe strawberry and blackberry notes, the wine has a creamy mouth-feel that is reminiscent of strawberries and cream in the summertime. ABV:13.1%

Smooth, creamy and simply melts in your mouth. The beautifully integrated toasty oak results in flavours of brioche and vanilla, while still enabling the delightful ripe stone fruit characters to shine through.

An elegant style with abundant flavours of dark cherry, plum and spice. Ready to enjoy now!

We’ve called this Sauvignon Blanc Zesty because it’s packed with juicy citrus flavours. Layer in passionfruit and melon undertones and you get a flavour explosion waiting to happen. Definitely a wine to delight your friends with.

Sexto Sentido P.Lex Reserva Alentejano: This wine is made with a blend of Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Alicante Bouschet grapes in Northern Italy. It is a great pairing with beef, lamb, spicy food, mature and hard cheeses and poultry.

Tasting Note: Spice Trail Hot Blend is...blended for hot spicy dishes. Soothing Riesling blended with Gruner Veltliner and a touch of Gewurztraminer. will tame those hot and spicy flavours capturing the essence of the dish and soothing your palate.

Instantly recognisable as The Ned with its skin-contact derived, delicate salmon pink colour, it has a gentle aromatic of baked yellow apple, persimmon and powdered ginger embedded in a warm, spicy palate with a deliciously slippery feel.

Lifted red and blue berry fruit perfume contrasts with the more savoury elements of oak spice, smoke and forest floor. These aromatic themes carry directly to the palate where they are given structure and mouthfeel by a core of fine, ripe tannin balanced against a seam of positive acid freshness.

A sensitively handled blend of two Pinot varieties; one where the Noir delivers a long, saturated core of pure berry fruit flavour with crisp acid edges and a lightly drying tannin tail whilst the Gris provides the perfect contrast – a subtle richness that lends fruit sweetness, flesh and palate texture. FOOD MATCHING: A highly versatile wine that neatly bridges the gap between stand-alone, afternoon sipper and being enjoyed alongside a broad range of diverse food styles. Try The Ned Pinot Rose 2016 with turkey larb - stuffed fresh spring rolls. ABV:13%

A classic, warm vintage expression of Waihopai Valley Sauvignon Blanc. A lifted perfume of lime leaf, passion fruit pulp and fine mineral complexities are delivered on a palate that sets plush, smooth textures against a nervous tension created by bright acidity.

Timara showcases popular wine styles with distinctive varietal fruit flavours. Timara Riesling is a fresh, easy-drinking, medium-styled wine with citrus and spice aromas and a crisp finish. DESCRIPTION Colour: The wine is straw in colour with green tinges. Aromas: This wine's fresh aroma is dominated by fresh lime and orange blossom characters and a hint of spice and beeswax. Palate: The palate shows limey characters and is filled out with stone fruit flavours, giving excellent weight and length. The wine is complemented with some sweetness, balanced by a clean, crisp finish. CELLARING Drinking well now but will develop intensity if cellared for up to two years. Bottles should be stored in a cool, dark place. As the wine develops in the bottle the colour will change to a golden hue and the flavour will gradually acquire delicious honey characters.

This Lightly Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with gooseberry, passionfruit, fresh citrus, and melon aromas. The wine is vibrant, clean and crisp, with a lingering sparkle in the mouth. The small delicate bubbles of this frizzante style wine enhance the citrus and gooseberry flavours. This wine is best consumed on release while the fruit flavours are intense and fresh. A superb apéritif wine and perfect with seafood.

The Villa Maria Private Bin East Coast blend consists of parcels grown in Gisborne, Hawkes Bay and a small portion from the Marlborough region. This inter-regional blend produces a complete wine displaying the full spectrum of Chardonnay flavours. The vineyards in the three regions are managed differently to ensure that their individual microclimate produces the optimal fruit. SERVING SUGGESTION: Enjoy with an antipasto platter, chicken Caesar salad or seafood dish.

This Lighter Pinot Gris displays attractive floral aromas of white flowers and spring blossoms. The textural palate has flavours of pear and hints of exotic spices.

This Light Rosé displays cranberry and strawberry aromas on the nose. The palate is delicately balanced, smooth and refreshing. Served chilled, this is an excellent aperitif wine and perfect with summer salads, charcuterie and most seafood dishes.

This light and vibrant wine has aromas of fresh snow peas, and zesty limes. The juicy palate is balanced with flavours of fresh herbs, grapefruit and white peach. This Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect pairing with baked snapper and a fresh garden salad.

Bright, deep crimson hues lead to a nose of red plum and berry fruits with cedar like oak undertones. A full, textured palate possessing supple tannins with gentle acidity makes this an excellent food wine.

The fruit for these wines are sourced predominantly from vineyards located across the Hawkes Bay region. An array of soil profiles combined with high sunshine hours and low rainfall makes the Hawkes Bay New Zealand’s ‘home’ to the French Bordeaux varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. A significant portion of the grapes are grown in Villa Maria’s vineyards in close proximity to Gimblett Road. The free draining gravelly soil here has a devigourating affect on vines and results in red wines with enhanced structure, flavour and colour. SERVING SUGGESTION This wine has fine grained soft tannins and good length, making it a perfect match for a variety of red meats and cheeses.

A Pinot Gris with a rich mouthfeel and delicious off-dry finish, a classic with its aromas of pear, red apple and honeysuckle. Serving Suggestion Seafood, soft cheeses, salads and white meats.

Displaying lifted aromas of mature red cherries and berry fruits - hallmarks of Marlborough Pinot Noir, whilst on the palate the wine displays succulent fruit with complex spice, wild herb and savoury elements. Enjoy with red meats, salmon or aged cheese.

The grapes for this wine were harvested in the cool of the morning then gently pressed. The resulting juice was allowed to naturally settle before cool fermentation with neutral yeasts to aid in savouring the delicate Riesling aromatics. The ferments were stopped at just the right time to give a slightly off-dry styled wine which was then blended and lightly fined prior to bottling. A pure and delicate bouquet of ripe citrus-lime and spring blossom aromas. The palate is beautifully balanced with intense flavours, lovely juicy length and a zest lime finish. Great on its own or with light fresh food.

A fragrant bouquet of fresh rose petals, confectionary, strawberry and guava notes dominate the nose. An intensely flavoured palate with lovely richness, finishing balanced and polished. A dry styled wine which is fantastic for warm summer days. This is a dry-styled wine which is best served chilled and enjoyed on warm summer days and with fresh alfresco fare.

Fruit for this wine was sourced from vineyards across the Marlborough region in the Wairau and Awatere valleys spanning a range of different meso-climates. Careful attention was paid to vine health and cropping levels to give the vine the best chance to optimise the season and develop strong, clean flavours. SERVING SUGGESTION: This Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect pairing with seafood and all white meats.

The nose of this wine displays good depth and complexity with bright berry fruit, violet and savoury pepper aromas. The palate features plum fruit, spice and wild herb notes, complemented by silky smooth tannins. This is a supple wine which displays sheer drinkability. Ideal with most red meats, game and a variety of cheeses.