sample menu

Starters
Breads & Dips (V)   
Ciabatta with blended olive oil, hummus and sweet onion marmalade

Entrees
Vegetable Tartlet (V)
Seasonal vegetable tartlet served with a roasted capsicum jam

Herb Crusted Lamb (GF)
Herb crusted lamp rump accompanied by a chickpea salad

Mains
Aoraki Salmon (HO)
Pan seared South Island salmon fillet resting on a herbed blini
and accompanied by an avocado and mango salad

Cajun Crusted Chicken Breast (GF)
Chicken breast lightly coated in Cajun spices, served on a
chive polenta with a capsicum and corn salsa 

Porterhouse Steak (GF)
Pan seared Porterhouse steak served medium rare and on
an asparagus, mushroom and goats cheese salad

Summer Vegetable Pastels (V) (HO)
Select seasonal vegetables wrapped in crispy pastry served with marinated tofu,
ginger bok choy, shitake mushrooms and a chilli dipping sauce

Desserts
Coconut Crème Brulee (GF)
A light and creamy taste of the Tropics with subtle a coconut and Malibu flavour

Decadent Chocolate Brownie
Soft and succulent chocolate brownie served with a white chocolate mousse
and a maple and berry compote

(GF) Gluten Free, (V) Vegetarian, (DF) Dairy Free (HO) Healthier Option

SAMPLE WINE LIST

METHODE TRADITIONNELLE
Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blanc
A pale straw-gold with a delicate aroma of broken biscuit intermingled with lemon sorbet.

Mumm Cordon Rouge
This is a subtly balanced wine with a remarkable capacity to linger in the mouth the bubbles are rich on the palate, but never overpowering.  Mix of fresh fruit and caramel aromas give even more intensity to the finish.

SAUVIGNON BLANC
Lindauer Sparkling
Vibrant passion fruit aromas topped off with a fresh gooseberry zest and a lively sauvignon sparkle.

Coupers Shed - Marlborough
Light straw in colour with green tinges.  Has intense passion fruit, citrus and red capsicum characters.

Triplebank - Awatere
The palate shows ripe gooseberry supported by peach and a tantalizing minerality. 
Displays a fantastic equilibrium of concentrated fruit flavours and zesty acidity.

Camshorn - Waipara
Pale straw in colour, with stone fruit aromas and subtle herbal notes.  On the palate the wine offers
strands of lime and mineral flavours accented with flavours reminiscent of white peach.

CHARDONNAY
Coupers Shed - Hawkes Bay
An elegant wine with lingering flavours of ripe citrus fruit.....

Main Divide - Waipara
The fruit flavours are reminiscent of ripe peach and citrus fruits, including a whiff of orange-skins and marmalade supported by a touch of spice.  They are delightfully melded with subtle hazelnut, toast and buttery nuances.

Cottage Block - Hawkes Bay
A concentrated textural style, the palate exhibits lingering peach and tropical fruit
characters with a creamy, mealy finish and hints of toasty oak.

AROMATIC
Montana Reserve Riesling - Waipara
On the palate, stone fruit and spicy flavours predominate accented with
concentrated lime zest and hints of white peach.  Off-dry in style.

The Doctors Riesling - Marlborough
Lime sherbet, granny smith apple and mandarin flavours make an appealing wine. 
On the palate aromas of citrus, apricots and asian spice, lovely fruit sweetness,
balanced by fine acidity; the wines naturally lower alcohol, 8.5%,
ensure each mouthful is a refreshing delicious experience.

Boundry Paper Lane Pinot Gris - Waipara
Straw in colour, with aromas of pear and stone fruit.  On the palate spicy pear and honey flavours.

Triplebank Pinot Gris - Awatere
The palate shows the ripe pear and rock melon flavours as well as
possessing great concentration and tantalizing tropical notes.

PINOT NOIR
Boundary Kings Road - Waipara
A beautiful deep garnet colour and has an abundance of earthy plum and dark cherry fruit aromas
 complemented savoury spice and mineral complexity.  The palate is warm and generous
 with ripe, dark fruit, a somewhat fleshy structure and savoury spice notes.

Triplebank - Awatere
Overlaid with clove and cinnamon spice aromas the palate is dominated by boysenberry, blackberry and black cherry characters, balanced by smoky spice notes.  Exhibits soft, silky tannins and excellent length.

Mudhouse Swan - Central Otago
Deep plum red aromas of dark cherry, raspberry and mocha with hints of crushed herb and clove. 
The palate shows ripe rich fruit which integrates seamlessly with the subtle tannins.
  Shows a delicate hint of French Oak.

Camshorn - Waipara
Deep garnet red in colour has aromas of lifted black cherry and plum with subtle oak vanilla and clove spice. 
The palate is generous, showing wild berry and chocolate.  There are notes of dried herb and
 lingering cracked peppers characters.

Gibbston Valley
Complex and intriguing.   Structurally muscular as a young wine, with impressive depth of flavour. 
Concentrated, yet silky, expansive front, with the mid palate having sure direction and focus. 
Finishes with well-balanced tannins that lend a lingering savoury complexity.

RED
Church Road Cuve Cabernet Sauvignon - Hawkes Bay
On the palate the wine is rich yet dry and elegant with a backbone of fine ripe tannins. 
A serious multi-dimensional wine in a classic Bordeaux style.

Coupers Shed Syrah - Hawkes Bay
On the palate is concentrated and rich with savoury nuances and supple tannins.

Church Road Cuvee Merlot
Fragrant violet notes with plum dark berry and plum fruit with a touch of spice.

Ceorge Wyndham Shiraz - Australia
Dense ripe blackberry fruits with a luscious mid palate and a velvety tannin finish.

DESERT WINE
Saints Noble Semillon
The palate is rich and oily with flavours of dried apricot and nougat.

All wine is subject to availability