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Vino blanco BUBBLES

Glass / bottle

Tartessos NV Brut Vino de la Tierra de Castilla, Spain

8.5 / 39.0

Organic and naturally grown and made. Creamy, full flavoured, fresh, with good acidity and a tropical fruits bouquet. Top 100 Wine - Metro Magazine, Jan 2013.

Dibon Cava NV Brut Reserva Catalonia, Spain

48.0

Citrus aromas, long and crisp palate, smooth and well balanced. 4 Stars - Cuisine, Nov 2010; BRONZE - NZIWS 2013.

Zuccardi ‘Santa Rosa’ NV Brut Mendoza, Argentina

10.0 / 49.0

Toasted bread with pear and fig aromas. Creamy, off-dry, with a nice balance of citrus and acidity, and a lingering finish.

Hunter’s ‘Miru Miru’ NV Brut Marlborough, NZ

54.0

Elegant, full and persistent. GOLD & Best in Class - Int. Wine Comp 2010; GOLD &TROPHY Best Bubbles Marlborough Wine Show 2011; BRONZE - NZIWS 2013.

Laurent-Perrier NV Brut Tours-sur-Marne, France

66.0 / 125.0

(375ml bottle) The ideal aperitif with perfect balance, crisp flavours and finesse. Also an ideal with fish, poultry and white meat. GOLD - NZIWS 2012; 5 Stars - Cuisine, Nov 2011.

Verve Clicquot Ponsardin NV Brut Reims, France

Beautifully fruity with toasty, brioche notes, this classic Champagne is perfect for any celebratory occasion. 5 Stars - Cuisine, Nov 2012.

135.0

VARIETALS Zuccardi ‘Santa Rosa’ Torrontés 2012 Mendoza, Argentina

9.0 / 42.0

Torrontés is the indigenous specialty white varietal of Argentina. Tropical fruit, fig and melon flavours with a spicy, dry and refreshing finish. An alternative for those who enjoy unoaked Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. Excellent as an aperitif!

Castillo de Monjardin Rosé 2012 Navarra, Spain

43.0

Menganito Verdejo 2011 Rueda, Spain

48.0

Sin Palabras Albariño 2010 Rias Baixas, Spain

66.0

Intense aromas and flavours. Serious and elegant. Made from Merlot. Top 100 Wine - Metro Magazine, Jan 2013.

Fresh, soft, fruity and tropical with an ever so slight bitter finish which adds elegance - a characteristic of the Verdejo variety. Top 100 Wine - Metro Magazine, Jan 2013. Aromatic and fresh, a fantastic example of Albariño (Spain’s premier white wine). Made from 50 year old vines.

Sauvignon blanc Trivento ‘Tribu’ Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Mendoza, Argentina Aromas of pink grapefruit and wildflowers, with a fresh, mineral finish.

Julicher Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Martinborough, NZ Citrus and gooseberry flavours, a hint of minerality and a long finish.

Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Marlborough, NZ

7.5 / 35.0 42.0 10.0 / 47.0

Beautifully aromatic, textural, juicy acidity, minerality, and refreshing lemon/lime infused finish. 93/100 - Jamie Goode, wineanorak.com, Oct 2013. Vintages subject to availability

Sauvignon blanc (cont.)

Glass / bottle

Man O’ War ‘Gravestone’ Sauvignon Sémillon 2012Waiheke, NZ

70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon, partially fermented in barrel. Fresh and vibrant with high natural acidity balanced by weight, texture and a long persistent finish. 5 Stars - Raymond Chan, Nov 2012; 4½ Stars - Cuisine, Apr 2013; DOUBLE GOLD - 6 Nations Wine Challenge 2013; 4 Stars - Winestate, Mar 2013.

63.0

RiESLING Wairau River Riesling 2011 Marlborough, NZ

9.0 / 43.0

Ripe and succulent with lemon sorbet characters, balanced by fine acidity and a flinty, mineral finish. Lean and dry. 4 Stars - Cuisine, Mar 2012.

Amisfield Dry Riesling 2011 Central Otago, NZ

49.0

Escarpment Riesling 2009 Martinborough, NZ

50.0

Pegasus Bay ‘Bel Canto’ Dry Riesling 2010 Waipara, NZ

64.0

Aromatic, fresh and fluid with citrus flavours, vibrant acidity and minerality. 93 Points - Gourmet Traveller Wine, Jun 2013; 5 Stars & Top 10 - Cuisine, 2012; SILVER - Int Aromatic Wine Comp 2011. Off-dry with excellent weight and texture. 89 Points - Bob Campbell MW, Mar 2011. Impressive fruit concentration and depth, with mouth tingling minerality. 5 Stars - Michael Cooper, May 2012; 96 Points - James Halliday’s Wine Companion; 5 Stars - Raymond Chan, Feb 2012.

PINOT GRIS Trapiche Pinot Grigio 2012 San Juan, Argentina

Intense citrus aromas. Fruity with balanced acidity and an elegant, mineral finish.

9.0 / 40.0

Hop Kiln Pinot Gris 2012 Nelson, NZ

42.0

A single vineyard wine, with pear and floral aromas, quince and apple flavours, attractive acid length and a dry finish.

Vavasour Awatere Valley Pinot Gris 2012 Marlborough, NZ Luscious and beautifully aromatic. GOLD - NZIWS 2013.

10.0 / 46.0

Greystone Pinot Gris 2011 Waipara, NZ

59.0

Lovely spiced pear aromas, lush fruit flavours, natural acidity, and textural complexity. GOLD & Champion Pinot Gris Bragato 2012; 5 Stars - Michael Cooper’s Best of 2012, Winestate.

GEWüRZTRAMINER Lawson’s Dry Hills Gewürztraminer 2010 Marlborough, NZ

45.0

Torres ‘Viña Esmeralda’ 2011 Catalunya, Spain

46.0

Beautiful aromas, concentrated flavours and magical balance. Rich, round and full. TROPHY & PURE GOLD Air NZ Wine Awards 2012; GOLD Marlborough Wine Show 2012; SILVER - Spiegelau Int Wine Challenge 2012.

Made from Moscatel and Gewürztraminer. Floral aromas of passion fruit and banana. Silky, sappy and sublime with seafood. SILVER - Decanter World Wine Awards 2012.

Vintages subject to availability

chardonnay

Glass / bottle

Trivento ‘Tribu’ Chardonnay 2010 Mendoza, Argentina

9.0 / 42.0

Hunter’s Chardonnay 2011 Marlborough, NZ

9.5 / 44.0

Delicate pineapple, banana and citrus aromas. Fruity and fresh with a long finish.

Ripe, citrusy fruit framed by biscuity oak and tapering to a long, fine close. GOLD - Marlborough Wine Show 2012; SILVER - Air NZ Wine Awards 2012; 4½ Stars & Top 10 - Cuisine, May 2013; SILVER - NZIWS 2013 .

Castillo de Monjardin Chardonnay 2011 Navarra, Spain

50.0

Te Awa Chardonnay 2010 Hawke’s Bay, NZ

56.0

Ata Rangi ‘Craighall’ Chardonnay 2011 Martinborough, NZ

78.0

Intense aromas of green apples. Well-balanced mouth-feel, unctuous, rich and fruity with a lingering aftertaste. Ripe citrus and stonefruit, with butter, nutty oak and flinty elements. Dry, long finish. SILVER - Easter Show Wine Awards 2013; BRONZE - Spiegelau Int Wine Challenge 2013; 18+/20 - Raymond Chan, Nov 2011. Powerful but supremely elegant. 97 Points - James Suckling, Apr 2013; 95 Points - Bob Campbell MW, Apr 2013; 5 Stars - Raymond Chan, Nov 2012.

Vino tinto PINOT NOIR Trivento ‘Tribu’ Pinot Noir 2011 Mendoza, Argentina

Aromas of plums and cherries with fine floral notes. Soft touches of oak deliver a pleasurable finish.

9.5 / 43.0

Te Kairanga Estate Pinot Noir 2010 Martinborough, NZ

47.0

Luscious plum, cherry and cedar aromas. Soft and supple with sweet fruit flavours. BRONZE - Decanter World Wine Awards 2012.

Lake Hayes Pinot Noir 2012 Central Otago, NZ

12.5 / 58.0

Generously flavoured with a fine silky texture. SILVER - Spiegelau Int Wine Challenge 2013; 4 Stars - Raymond Chan, May 2013.

Julicher Estate ‘99 Rows’ Pinot Noir 2010 Martinborough, NZ

60.0

Amisfield Pinot Noir 2009 Central Otago, NZ

78.0

Spicy, sweet and mouth filling with soft tannins and flavours of red cherries, plums and herbs. SILVER - NZIWS 2012; 4½ Stars - Cuisine, Nov 2012; PURE SILVER - Air NZ Wine Awards 2012. Lush dark fruits overlaying seamless velvety tannins. Long, complex finish. 5 Stars & Top Ten - Cuisine, Nov 2011; 4 Stars - Dish Magazine, Jun-Jul 2012; 4 Stars - Michael Cooper.

MALBEC Nieto Senetiner ‘Benjamin’ Malbec 2012 Mendoza, Argentina

8.5 / 38.0

Trapiche ‘Oak Cask’ Malbec 2012 Mendoza, Argentina

9.5 / 45.0

Layers of plum and cherries, smooth and lingering on an elegant, balanced finish. 4 Stars - Joelle Thomson.

Succulent, smooth and filled with delicious dark fruit flavours. 91 Points & 4½ Stars - Wine Orbit, Jan 2013.

Trivento Malbec Reserve 2008 Mendoza, Argentina

10.5 / 50.0

Plum and raspberry aromas with vanilla notes. Well balanced, sweet tannins and a velvety finish. From multi-award winning Trivento – Argentina’s Winery of the Year 2009. Vintages subject to availability

Glass / bottle

MERLOT & BLENDS TW Merlot 2010 Gisborne, NZ

9.5 / 44.0

Mouth filling with lingering flavours of sweet black plums, cherries, fruitcake and spice. BRONZE - NZIWS 2012.

Marques de Casa Concha Merlot 2010 Maipo Valley, Chile

54.0

Ata Rangi ‘Célèbre’ 2011 Martinborough, NZ

72.0

From Concha y Toro, a full bodied Merlot, aged 18 months in French oak. Concentrated black fruit flavours, weighty with superb richness, and a very long lingering finish of oak spices and liquorice. TROPHY & GOLD - NZIWS 2012; 5 Stars - Wine Orbit, Jun 2012; 5 Stars - Raymond Chan, Jun 2012; SILVER - Spiegelau Int Wine Challenge 2013.

Powerful blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Syrah and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. 90 Points - Bob Campbell MW, Apr 2013.

cabernet sauvignon & BLENDS Trapiche ‘Oak Cask’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Argentina

Rich with dark fruit and subtle nutty oak notes. Succulent and smooth. 4½ Stars - Wine Orbit, Jan 2013.

9.5 / 45.0

Don David Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2011 Mendoza, Argentina

50.0

Te Mata ‘Awatea’ Cabernets Merlot 2011 Hawke’s Bay, NZ

68.0

Sophisticated and complex with a long elegant finish. 5 Stars - Wine Orbit; SILVER - Argentine Wine Awards. Aromatic berry fruit, full flavoured, rich and supple. 94 Points - Wine Orbit; 5 Stars - Raymond Chan, Mar 2012.

SYRAH / shiraz Trivento ‘Tribu’ Syrah 2012 Mendoza, Argentina

9.0 / 42.0

Casillero del Diablo Reserva Shiraz 2011 Maipo Valley, Chile

9.5 / 44.0

Blackberry and dried fig aromas. Well balanced with velvety tannins and a pleasurable finish.

From the iconic Concha y Toro Estate! Succulent and dense with silky texture and excellent fruit intensity, finishing long and supple. SILVER - NZIWS 2012; 4½ Stars - Wine Orbit, 2012.

Torres Nerola Tinto 2010 Catalunya, Spain

55.0

Man O’ War ‘Dreadnought’ Syrah 2010 Waiheke Island, NZ

85.0

Aged 9 months in French oak, this Syrah/Garnacha blend is rich, velvety and elegant. 5 Stars - Wine Orbit, Oct 2012.

Elegant, concentrated and rich but well balanced with vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins. SILVER - Decanter World Wine Awards 2013; 5 Stars - Winestate Magazine, Mar 2013; 90+ Points - Robert Parker, Oct 2012; 5 Stars - Wine Orbit, Sep 2012; 18.5/20 - Raymond Chan, Oct 2012.

Garnacha & blends La Multa ‘Old Vine’ Garnacha 2011 Calatayud, Spain

9.0 / 42.0

Rich and concentrated with huge berry fruit, spice and a sweet, smooth vanilla finish. BRONZE - NZIWS 2013.

Bajondillo 2012 Méntrida, Spain

Medium to full-bodied blend of organically grown Garnacha and Syrah. Soft, juicy and deliciosa!

Papa Luna 2010 Calatayud, Spain

10.0 / 48.0 56.0

A rich, powerful, full-bodied blend of Garnacha, Syrah and Monastrell. GOLD - NZIWS 2012; BRONZE - Spiegelau Int Wine Challenge 2013. Vintages subject to availability

Tempranillo

Glass / bottle

Codice 2010 Vino de la Tierra de Castilla, Spain

9.5 / 45.0

Spicy strawberry and vanilla aromas, loaded with ripe berry flavours, subtle oak, silky mouthfeel and mellow tannins. 90 Points - International Wine Cellar; Top 100 Wine - Metro Magazine, Jan 2013; SILVER - NZIWS 2013.

Sierra Cantabria 2010 Rioja, Spain

55.0

Garcilaso Tinta de Toro 2003 Rivera del Duero, Spain

68.0

A classical, elegant Rioja made from 100% Tempranillo from low-yielding vines of family-owned vineyards. Widely regarded as the best modern producers in Rioja, the Eguren family have been making wine since 1870. Top 100 Wine - Metro Magazine, Jan 2013.

A full-bodied, 100% Tempranillo with generous quantities of spicy black fruit flavours. GOLD - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 2006; 89 Points - Wine Advocate.

Varietals Carchelo ‘C’ Tinto 2010 Jumilla, Spain

Well structured, concentrated, intensely aromatic blend of 40% Monastrell, 40% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. 91 Points & 4½ Stars - Wine Orbit, Oct 2011; 89+ Points - Int Wine Cellar, Sep 2011.

Casa Donoso ‘Evolución’ Carménère Reserva 2011 Chile

43.0

10.0 / 47.0

Despite French origins, Carménère is regarded as Chile’s ‘own’ red grape. Cherry, blackberry and spice aromas, with friendly tannins and herbaceous character.

Don David Tannat Reserve 2011 Cafayate, Argentina

50.0

Native to the small Madiran appellation in South West France, the Tannat grape makes full-bodied, age-worthy red wines. Aged 12 months in oak. Smooth red berry and dark chocolate flavours. Perfect with asado (Argentinean BBQ)!

Dessert wine Alvear Moscatel NV Cordoba, Spain (500ml)

10.5 / 40.0

This 100% Moscatel has aromas of apricot and marmalade with citrus flavours and well balanced acidity.

Beach House Noble Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Hawke’s Bay, NZ (375ml) Apricot, fig, quince and nectarine with vanilla and fresh toast from the oak. Great balance and purity. GOLD - NZIWS 2010; SILVER - Easter Wine Show Awards 2010.

Lustau Pedro Ximenez ‘San Emilio’ Jerez, Spain (375ml)

9.8 / 59.0

Golden brown and made of 100% Pedro Ximenez which makes the sherry very sweet, smooth and luscious. Excellent with dessert or blue cheese. TROPHY & GOLD - Int. Wine Challenge 2012; GOLD - NZIWS 2012.

Vintages subject to availability

48.0

Cocktails Mojito - white rum, sugar, mint, fresh limes, soda, on the rocks

14.0

Margarita - tequila, Triple Sec, sour mix, fresh limes, on the rocks or shaken

14.0

Sex on the Beach - vodka, Peach Schnapps, pineapple juice, Grenadine, shaken

13.0

Limonada Electrica - vodka, Midori, fresh limes, lemonade, splash of Quina Fina tonic,

13.0

El Matador - brandy, Kahlúa, Cointreau, Dubonnet, orange zest, cinnamon

17.0

Long Island Iced Tea - rum, vodka, tequila, gin, Cointreau, fresh lemons, splash of Coke,

20.0

Caipirinha - Cachaça, fresh limes, palm sugar, crushed ice

13.0

Pisco Sour - Pisco, fresh lemon, sour mix, dash of bitters, shaken, the Peruvian Pisco Sour

13.0

Blue Hawaiian - white rum, Blue Curaçao, Cointreau, pineapple juice, shaken

14.0

Sangria Española - red wine, Triple Sec, mixed fruit juices, sour mix, on the rocks

10.0

on the rocks

on the rocks

(with egg white), or the Chilean Pisco Sour (without egg white).

Sherry / Port Lustau Fino ‘Puerto Fino’ Jerez, Spain Lustau Pedro Ximenez ‘San Emilio’ Jerez, Spain Taylors 10 Year Tawny Port Oporto, Portugal

8.0 9.8 11.0

rum Mount Gay Eclipse Silver Barbados Appleton Estate Jamaica Matusalem 15 Year Old Dominican Republic

8.0 8.0 12.0

vodka Stolichnaya Russia 42 Below Feijoa New Zealand 42 Below Passionfruit New Zealand Absolut Vanilla Sweden

8.0 8.0 8.0 9.0

tequila El Jimador Reposado Mexico Herradura Añejo Mexico Jose Cuervo Tradicional Mexico

8.0 13.0 9.0

Gin Beefeater England Tanqueray Scotland Bombay Sapphire England

8.0 9.0 9.0

whiskey Famous Grouse Scotland Johnnie Walker Black Scotland Laphroaig 10 Year Old Scotland Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Scotland

8.0 10.0 12.0 16.0

bourbon Jim Beam America Maker’s Mark America Jack Daniels America

8.0 9.0 9.0

Brandy / cognac St-Rémy France Rémy Martin VSOP France

8.0 16.0

other Pisco Chile Cachaça Brazil

9.0 9.0

liqueurs Licor 43 Spain Cointreau France Grand Marnier France Kahlúa Mexico Malibu Canada Drambuie Scotland Patrón XO Café Mexico Pimm’s England Amaretto Italy Sambuca Molinari Italy Baileys Ireland Agwa de Bolivia Netherlands Campari Italy Pernod France Fernet Argentina Agavero Mexico Southern Comfort America Blue Curaçao Netherlands Martini Rosso Italy Dubonnet France

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Beer Bottled beer Renaissance Paradox Pilsner (330ml) Blenheim, NZ Epic Pale Ale (330ml) Auckland, NZ Little Creatures Pale Ale (330ml) Freemantle, Australia Stoke I.P.A. (330ml) Nelson, NZ Tuatara Hefe (330ml) Reikorangi, NZ ParrotDog FlaxenFeather Blonde Ale (330ml) Wellington, NZ Negra Modelo (355ml) Mexico Moa Original (330ml) Marlborough, NZ Moritz (330ml) Barcelona, Spain Pacifico (355ml) Mazatlan, Mexico Moa Imperial Stout (375ml) Marlborough, NZ Emerson’s Pilsner (500ml) Dunedin, NZ Three Boys Wheat Beer (500ml) Christchurch, NZ Harrington’s Rogue Hop Pilsner (500ml) Christchurch, NZ Renaissance Stonecutter Scotch Ale (500ml) Blenheim, NZ Croucher Pale Ale (500ml) Rotorua, NZ 8 Wired The Big Smoke Porter (500ml) Blenheim, NZ Founders Generation Ale (500ml) Nelson, NZ Brew Moon Broomfield Brown Ale (500ml) Canterbury, NZ Emerson’s Bookbinder (500ml) Dunedin, NZ Harrington’s Harry’s Light (330ml) Christchurch, NZ Weka Cider (330ml) Blenheim, NZ

9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.0 10.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 12.0 14.0 13.0 15.0 13.0 14.0 13.0 8.0 9.0

Tap beer Tuatara Helles Reikorangi, NZ

(pint or half pint)

8.0 / 6.0

Tuatara Pilsner Reikorangi, NZ

(pint or half pint)

8.0 / 6.0

Non-alcoholic Drinks Squeezed Juices - Orange; Pink Grapefruit; Cranberry; Apple; Pineapple;

4.5

Tomato

Phoenix Organic Juice - Apple & Feijoa; Apple Mango & Passionfruit;

4.8

Apple & Guava

Coke; Diet Coke; Lemonade; Ginger Ale

4.0

Hardieboys Ginger Beer - Dry; Regular; Lime

6.0

Quina Fina Tonic Water

4.8

Lemon, Lime & Bitters

4.5

Elderflower, Soda & Lime

6.0

Otakiri Mineral Water - Still or Sparkling

300ml 4.8 or 750ml bottle 8.5

Hot drinks Short Black; Long Black; Macchiato

3.0

Flat White; Latte; Cappuccino

3.8

Mochaccino; Chai

4.0

Hot Chocolate

4.5

Tall Glass or Bowl Size

5.5

Soy Milk; Decaf

0.5

Extra Shot

1.5

Hot Black Currant

3.0

Hot Lemon, Honey & Ginger

4.8

t Leaf T Tea - various available

small 3.8 or large 5.5

TRIVENTO Argentina’s Winery of the Year 2009 Our company takes its name from the three winds: Polar, Zonda and Sudestada that breeze through the Mendoza terrain and shape development in our vineyards. Trivento, founded in Mendoza in 1996, has two modern wineries with state-of-the-art crushing and pressing equipment. Its 28 million-litre winemaking and ageing capacity comprises 10 million litre in stainless steel tanks, and a temperature and humidity-controlled cellar containing 1,800 French and American oak barrels for the ageing of premium wines.

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