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OUR W INE LIST
Ours is a small and uncomplicated list. We feature our favourite wine styles from around the
world, with a distinctive New Zealand focus.
For the explorers amongst you we introduced, in mid-2015, the Coravin system to offer more unknown or
rarer wines by the glass. This system works by displacing wine in the bottle with argon gas, without having
to remove the cork. This means your wine will arrive at your table in the optimal condition — safe from
premature exposure to oxygen, while allowing us to serve it by the glass.
If you have questions about our wine list in general, our Coravin wines or would like a recommendation
with your meal, please do not hesitate to start up a conversation with us. We love talking about wine!
"Water assumes cooking colours as the sun
Directs the unwilling downcast clouds
To pattern it constantly in change
They call the sun a hotted kitchen range"
— Extract from Wellington Harbour - A Shepherd's Pie by Denis Glover —Rarities B White Dry River, Riesling, Craighall Vineyard, 2016, Martinborough, NZ 84 Sadie Family, Palladius, 2013, Swartland, ZA 173 Philippe Colin, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru, Les Chaumées, 2015, Burgundy, FR 230 Jean-Marc Boillot, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, Les Combettes, 2016, Burgundy, FR 252 Red Escarpment, Pahi, 2012, Pahi Vineyard, Martinborough, NZ 134
C H A M PAG N E TA I T T I N G E R
"Taittinger, in my eyes, is an oasis. Our rocks are a family, a history. Our coconuts are the best
grapes. Our water is the best juice. Every day, I am trying to elaborate Taittinger as the last reliable,
sexy and pleasant thing on earth. A wine to lift you in heaven and make you stay there!"
— Clovis Taittinger, August 2016 —
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Taittinger, Folies de la Marquetterie, Brut, NV 25 146
Taittinger, Cuvée Prestige, Brut, NV - 115
Taittinger, Cuvée Prestige, Brut, NV (375ml) - 69
Taittinger, Rosé Prestige, Brut, NV - 160
Taittinger, Brut Millésime, 2014 - 170
Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, Brut, 2008 - 435
NOBLE NOTES
Pre-dating the French Revolution, Château de la Marquetterie is the birthplace of Taittinger Champagne. And from the
vines that surround the historic estate, hail the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes that to this day, make up the original
"Champagne de Domaine", Les Folies de la Marquetterie. This wine is an enduring homage to the terroir that Pierre
Taittinger fell in love with in 1932; continuing to translate the emblematic power and richness of the wines made by the
last family owned Grande Marque Champagne house.Champagne
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Chartogne-Taillet, Cuvée Sainte Anne, Brut, NV, Merfy, Montagne de Reims 110
Larmandier-Bernier, Latitude, Extra Brut, NV, Côtes des Blancs 120
Paul Bara, Grand Rosé, Grand Cru, Brut, NV, Bouzy, Montagne de Reims
112
Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne, Côte de Béchalin, Blanc de Noirs, 2009, Côtes des Bars 220
Pol Roger, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, 2009
245
Egly-Ouriet, Tradition, Grand Cru, Brut, NV, Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims 239
Léclapart, L'Artiste, Blanc de Blancs, 1er Cru, Brut Nature, NV, Trépail, Montagne de Reims 286
Bollinger, La Grande Année, Brut, 2007 345Sparkling
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La Marca, Prosecco, Brut, NV, Veneto, IT 9 52
MÉ THODE TR A DITIONELLE
Quartz Reef, Méthode Traditionelle, Brut, NV, Bendigo, Central Otago, NZ 11 61
Nautilus, Rosé, Brut, 2016, Marlborough, NZ 15.5 84
NOBLE NOTES
Bubbles in your wine can arise from several different methods, resulting in quite different flavours. Méthode Traditionelle
(the Champagne method) derives its bubbles from a second fermentation that happens in the bottle, after which the
wine is aged for years on the fermentation lees to gain the classic complex, toasty, brioche aromas and creaminess on
the palate. Prosecco's bubbles arise from fermentation in large tanks for a much shorter period before being bottled,
which is why it is much fruitier and fresher without toastiness.Last Bottles - White Wine
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Terras Gauda, o Rosal, 2018, Rías Baixas, ES 68
Península Vinicultores, Vino Atlántico, Txakoli, 2018, Bizkaiko Txakolina, ES 80
Mas Candí, QX, Quatre Xarel.los, 2014, Penedès, ES 77
Château de Mérande, Son Altesse, Roussette de Savoie (Altesse), 2018, Savoie, FR 82
Viñátigo, Marmajeula, 2015, Tenerife, Canary Islands, ES 87
Grosjean, Petite Arvine, 2017, Valle d'Aosta, IT 106
NOBLE NOTES
These bottles represent either rare finds of small quantities or discontinued wines from older vintages, which we have
kept in the cellar. We endeavour to keep this up-to-date, but due to their limited numbers, please accept our apologies
if your selection is no longer available.Smaller Plantings ↓
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Neudorf, Albariño, 2020, Upper Moutere, Nelson NZ 14 7 41 75
Petane Station, Viognier, Track's Block, 2018, Esk Valley, Hawke's Bay, NZ 11 5.5 32 58
Burn Cottage, Riesling/Grüner Veltliner, 2016, Cromwell Central Otago, NZ - - - 104
Deep Down, Arneis, 2020, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, NZ 13.5 7 39 73Sauvignon Blanc & Sémillon L I S T E D F R O M C L A S S I C T O OA K-AG E D ↓
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Gérard Fiou, 2018, Sancerre, Loire Valley, FR 14.5 7.5 42 80
Greywacke, 2019, Marlborough, NZ 10 5 28 49
Château du Seuil, Graves Blanc, 2018, Bordeaux, FR - - - 79Riesling L I S T E D F R O M D R Y T O M E D I U M- S W E E T ↓
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Rippon, Mature Vine Riesling, 2019, Wanaka, Central Otago, NZ 13.5 7 40 74
Alzinger, Dürnsteiner, Federspiel, 2014, Wachau, AT - - - 96
Domaine Ostertag, Les Jardins, 2017, Alsace, FR - - - 102
Ökonomeirat Rebholz, vom Rotliegenden, Trocken, 2016, Pfalz, DE - - - 97
Angsar Clüsserath, Trittenheimer Apotheke Kabinett, 2017, Mosel, DE 14 7 41 77
Terrace Edge, Liquid Geography, 2020, Waipara, North Canterbury, NZ 9 4.5 27 49
NOBLE NOTES
While Germany may be the gatekeeper of some of the most profound examples of both dry and sweet
Riesling, the grape has found its suitability around the globe. With an innate ability to convey
terrior and a capacity for extended aging, it truly is one of the world's noble white grapes. Whether a dry,
powerful wine from the Alsace or a light, sweeter style from the Mosel, there is a Riesling for every wine drinker.Pinot Gris/Grigio & Pinot Blanc LISTED FROM LIGHTEST TO R ICH & F ULL ↓
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Kelly Washington, Pinot Blanc, 2019, Rapaura, Marlborough, NZ 12.5 6.5 36 67
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Erste & Neue, Pinot Grigio, 2018, Alto Adige, IT - - - 56
The Elder, 2018, Te Muna, Martinborough, NZ 12 6 37 73
Albert Mann, Pinot Gris, 2018, Alsace, FR 14.5 7.5 44 80
Prophet's Rock, 2018, Bendigo, Central Otago, NZ 11.5 6 34 63
NOBLE NOTES
Where Pinot Gris is a lighter-skinned blue-pink mutation derived from Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc is a green-yellow mutation
derived from Pinot Gris. One step further removed from the original variety, it is less spicy, more textural and with crisp
apple flavours. Think unoaked Chardonnay with a crispness, and you’ll be in Pinot Blanc territory. Perfect with seafood.Chardonnay L I S T E D F R O M C R I S P & M I N E R A L T O F U L L- B O D I E D & OA K E D ↓
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Solange Tribut, Chablis, 2018, Chablis, Burgundy, FR 19 9.5 56 105
Felton Road, 2019, Bannockburn, Central Otago, NZ 16.5 8.5 47 86
Dry River, 2019, Martinborough, NZ 21 11 62 112
Te Awanga, The Loom, 2018, Maraekakaho, Hawke's Bay, NZ 12 6 35 64
Morey-Blanc, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru, MB, 2017, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, FR - - - 160
Stag's Leap, Hands of Time, 2018, Napa Valley, CA, USA 15.5 8 45 86Gamay, Rosé & Orange G A M AY g ½g ½B B Organised Chaos, Gamay Noir, 2020, Mangatahi, Hawke's Bay, NZ 11 6.5 33 60 ROSÉ g ½g ½B B Triennes, Rosé, 2019, Provence, FR 11 5.5 31 56 Cable Bay, Waiheke Rosé [Merlot], 2019, Waiheke Island, NZ 12 6 36 65 Peregrine, Rosé [Pinot Noir], 2020, Central Otago, NZ 11 5.5 33 60 Tenuta di Carleone, Rosato [Sangiovese], 2019, Chianti, Tuscany, IT 14 7 42 79 Weingut Untermoserhof, [Lagrein] Rosé, 2019, Südtirol - Alto Adige, IT 12 6 36 65 OR A NGE g ½g ½B B De Martino, Viejas Tinajas, Muscat, 2018, Itata Valley, CL 14.5 7.5 42 78
Pinot Noir L I S T E D F R O M F R U I T- D R I V E N T O S AVO U R Y ↓
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Churton, 2019, Waihopai Valley, Marlborough, NZ 15 7.5 44 79
Bryterlater, Ernest, 2019, Waipara, North Canterbury, NZ 13 6.5 39 70
Michel Lafarge, L'Exception, Passetoutgrain, 2018, Burgundy, FR 16.5 8.5 48 91
Weingut Brand, 2017, Pfalz, DE - - - 105
Doctor's Flat, 2017, Bannockburn, Central Otago, NZ 17 8.5 50 93
Ata Rangi, 2017, Martinborough, Wairarapa, NZ 28 14 80 150Cabernet Sauvignon Dominant LISTED FROM ELEGA NT TO BOLD ↓
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Vasse Felix, Premier Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017, Margaret River, WA, AU 14.5 7.5 43 87
Château Haut-Batailley, 5éme Cru Classé, 2015, Pauillac, Bordeaux, FR 37.5 19 110 206
Vidal, Legacy, [Cab Sauv/Merlot], 2013, Hawke's Bay, NZ - - - 90
Te Mata Estate, Awatea, [Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc], 2018, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, NZ 14 7.5 40 75
Viña Aquitania, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016, Maipo, CL - - - 54Merlot & Cabernet Franc Dominant LISTED FROM ELEGA NT TO BOLD ↓
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Hans Herzog, Spirit of Marlborough, 2015, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, NZ 25.5 13 75 140
Puriri Hills, Mokoroa [Merlot/Cab Franc/Malbec/Carménère], 2017, Clevedon, Auckland, NZ 12 6 35 62
Black Estate, Cabernet Franc, 2019, Waipara, North Canterbury, NZ - - - 85
Domaine Bernard Baudry, Chinon, 2018, Touraine, Loire Valley, FR - - - 78
Château Couronneau, L'Écuyer de Couronneau, Merlot, 2017, Bordeaux, FR 11 5.5 32 56
Bodegas y Viñedos Catena, Catena Malbec, 2018, Mendoza, AR 12 6.5 35 65
NOBLE NOTES
Cabernet Franc often gets overlooked alongside its more famous bedfellows Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but it is
widely planted across the world and produces wines full of heady strawberry and cedar aromatics, fine structure and
supple tannins.Grenache & Mourvèdre Dominant LISTED FROM MEDIUM TO F ULL BODIED ↓
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Pierre Usseglio, L'Unique, 2018, Southern Rhône, FR 12 6 36 67
Domaine Tempier, Bandol Rouge, 2018, Provence, FR - - - 120
Domaine Saint Damien, Gigondas, Vieilles Vignes, 2017, Southern Rhône, FR - - - 90
Cirillo, The Vincent Grenache, 2018, Barossa Valley, SA, AU 14 7 42 77
Bodega Aranleón, Sólo Tinto, 2018, Valencia, ES 11 5.5 33 59
NOBLE NOTES
Most recognised as contributing to the famous blends of the Southern Rhône and some of Spain’s greatest wines,
Grenache gifts gorgeous bright and crunchy red fruits, spice and juiciness. Mourvèdre on the other hand plays a more
savoury role with wines full of rustic, leathery spice, dried herbs and dark fruits aromatics, fine structure and supple
tannins. They are wines with a serious side but also a flirtatious edge.Syrah & Shiraz Dominant L I S T E D F R O M F R U I T- D R I V E N T O S AVO U R Y ↓
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J.L. Chave Selection, Farconnet, 2016, Hermitage, Northern Rhône, FR - - - 195
Te Whare Ra, Syrah, 2019, Renwick, Marlborough, NZ - - - 90
Bilancia, Syrah, 2019, Roy's Hill, Hawke's Bay, NZ 12.5 6.5 36 68
Langmeil, Valley Floor Shiraz, 2017, Barossa Valley, SA, AU 13.5 7 38 71
NOBLE NOTES
Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape variety. Syrah cuttings were taken from the hills of Hermitage in the Northern
Rhône of France to South Australia where it was given a new name. Eventually a new style of wine emerged. Classically,
“cool-climate” Syrah is perfumed with hints of white pepper, whereas Shiraz is rich and sweet with black pepper.Sweet & Fortified LISTED FROM MEDIUM TO F ULL BODIED ↓ S WEE T WHITE g B Château Garonelles de Climens, 2017, Sauternes, Bordeaux, FR (375ml) 14 63 Framingham, Noble Riesling, 2018 , Marlborough, NZ (375mls) 16 73 Alvear, Moscatel, NV, Montilla, Córdoba, ES (750ml) 9 70 S WEE T RED & P ORT g B Churchill's Reserve, NV, Douro, PT (750ml) 9.5 88 Churchill's 10 year Tawny, NV, Douro, PT 19 120 SHERR Y g B Bodegas Hidalgo, La Gitana, Manzanilla, NV, Sanlucar de Barrameda, ES (500ml) 10.5 59
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