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							                                                  A La Carte Menu
Starters                                                                            Suggested Wine Compliment
             ciabatta,
char grilled ciabatta, served with mandarin infused dipping oil and dukah           meanee block chardonnay, omahu
spice. $8.90 (vegetarian) (gluten free option available $9.50)                      block merlot
       bread,
garlic bread home made garlic and cheese bread toasted ciabatta. $8.90              meanee block chardonnay, omahu
(gluten free option available $9.50)                                                block merlot
            day,
soup of the day our wait staff will advise you of today’s creation. $market         will be advised by wait staff
price

Light Meals
Light
       chicken,
smoked chicken spinach, feta and sun dried tomato omelette served with a            meanee block chardonnay, huka block
summer salad. $15.50 (gluten free / low carbohydrate) (vegetarian option            pinot noir
available)

           confit,
pork belly confit slow cooked pork belly served on a gala salad with apple          ngaruroro block unoaked chardonnay,
and ginger puree. $19.00                                                            korokipo block gewürztraminer

     wrap,
beef wrap fillet steak wrapped with brie, red onion marmalade and roma              patatahi block pinotage
tomatoes in a tortilla wrap, served with shoe string fries. $18.00

 hef’                 day
chef’s terrine of the day, our wait staff will advise you of our chef’s creation.   will be advised by wait staff
$market price

           scallops,
pan seared scallops, served with courgette, charlotte and finished in a
                                          ,                                         meanee block chardonnay
maltese sauce. $19.50 (vegetarian option) (gluten free)

       calamari,
spiced calamari shallow fried and served on a panzella salad of red onion,
                                                                         ,          brookfield block sauvignon blanc,
basil, croutons and olives. $15.50                                                  ngaruroro block unoaked chardonnay

Salads
               salad,
salmon & prawn salad succulent smoked salmon and marinated prawn                    ngaruroro block unoaked chardonnay,
cutlets set on salad greens with sliced pear, citrus segments and cherry            meanee block chardonnay
tomatoes, dressed in a lightly curried lime & dill vinaigrette. $18.90 (gluten
free)

       salad,
caesar salad crisp roman lettuce tossed with bacon, croutons and parmesan           fernhill block merlot cabernet,
cheese, finished with a unique huka falls restaurant caesar dressing and            marlborough block pinot rosé meanee
topped with a coddled egg. $17.50 with grilled chicken breast $24.50                block chardonnay

          salad,
warm beef salad pan seared beef strips tossed with blue cheese. served with         korokipo block gewürztraminer,
a radish salad and new potatoes. $19.00 (gluten free)                               omahu block syrah,

Vineyard Platters For Two
 eafood,
seafood, half shell mussels and prawn cutlets served in a white wine cream          meanee block chardonnay, brookfield
sauce with succulent smoked salmon, served alongside te mata blue cheese,           block sauvignon blanc, ngaruroro
brie, dolmades, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, pickles, dried fruit and       block unoaked chardonnay
salad greens, finished with a lightly curried lime and dill vinaigrette and char
grilled ciabatta bread. $29.50 (gluten free option available $31.50)

 ntipasto,
antipasto, salami, pastrami, hot smoked pork and smoked chicken, served             omahu block merlot, fernhill block
alongside te mata blue cheese, brie, dolmades, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata         merlot cabernet, patatahi block
olives, pickles, dried fruit and salad greens, finished with fruit chutney and      pinotage
char grilled ciabatta bread. $28.50 (gluten free option available $30.50)
Main Meals                                                                        Suggested Wine Compliment
            minot,
beef fillet minot char grilled to your liking and served atop dauphinoise         omahu block merlot, fernhill block
potatoes with jus de roti, béarnaise and hickory smoked vine tomatoes.            merlot cabernet, omahu block syrah.
$31.00 (gluten free option available)

            day,
fish of the day, our wait staff will advise you of today’s catch. $market price   will be advised by wait staff

     roulade,
lamb roulade lamb loin filled with fresh mint and bell pepper pesto. served       patatahi block cab franc pinotage,
on crushed kumara with warmed watercress and finished in a dried cherry           huka block pinot noir.
jus. $32.00 (gluten free option available)

        breast,
chicken breast pan fried and stuffed with sage, served on risotto cake and        ngaruroro block unoaked chardonnay,
finished with a provencale sauce. $28.00 (gluten free option available)           meanee block chardonnay, brookfield
                                                                                  block sauvignon blanc

          gastrique,
duck a la gastrique slow cooked duck supreme set atop a polenta cake with         omahu block syrah, patatahi block
glazed blood oranges and braised red cabbage. $33.00                              cab franc pinotage

grilled polenta cake, served with char grilled mediterranean vegetables           meanee block      chardonnay, omahu
finished with onion marmalade and red pesto sauce. $22.00                         block merlot

Sides
panzella salad. $6.00
shoe string fries served with chilli, lime and saffron aioli. $6.00
char grilled gluten free bread with mandarin dipping oil. $6.00
dauphinoise potatoes. $5.50
crushed kumara topped with garlic butter. $6.00
tossed summer salad. $5.00
caesar salad. $6.00
wok tossed vegetable stir fry. $6.00

Desserts
            gateaux,
sticky date gateaux served warm with butterscotch sauce and cookie coated
gelato. $9.50

       brulé,
ginger brulé, served with biscotti and vanilla ice cream. $9.50 (gluten free
option available)

                     trio,
huka falls chocolate trio a selection of chocolate inspired creations. $11.50

affogarto,
affogarto an old italian classic with a twist. vanilla bean gelato served with
your choice of amaretto, cointreau, frangelico or sabra, complimented with
espresso coffee and biscotti. $13.00 (gluten free option available)

             selections,
cheese board selections choose from the following listed cheeses. each            bird block pinot port, bird block late
cheese selection is served with home made ginger bread, crackers, dried fruit     harvest muscat.
and nuts. (can be served with grilled gluten free panini)
    1.   te mata double cream camembert with julienne apple.$11.50
    2.   te mata ‘bay view blue’ with spiced blueberries. $11.50
    3.   te mata cumin gouda with pickled red cabbage. $11.50
all three cheeses. $21.00

Hot Drinks
orb espresso coffee. $4.00
selection of tea. $3.00
hot chocolate. $4.00
                                House Wines
                                                                                   bottle   glass
                                     White

brookfield block sauvignon blanc                                                   $38.00   $9.50
this sauvignon blanc was fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel
and displays aromas of stone fruit complemented with ripe passionfruit and
gooseberry flavours on the palate.

ngaruroro block unoaked chardonnay                                                 $36.00   $9.00
hawkes bay delivers great chardonnay year after year. grown in the free
draining soils near the ngaruroro river, this unoaked chardonnay has under
gone a cool, controlled fermentation process in stainless steel to maximize
aroma and flavour. this unoaked chardonnay has lifted and lively citrus
aromas and characteristics of crisp lime and lemon softening to pineapple on
the palate.

meanee block chardonnay                                                            $38.00
                                                                                   $38.00   $9.50
this chardonnay was fermented in stainless steel with 25% oak and 20%
malolactic fermentation. it displays aromas of ripe peaches, pineapple
and subtle oak on the nose and the palate is full bodied, citrusy, and peachy
with buttery undertones.

korokipo block gewürztraminer                                                      $44.00   $11.00
batch fermented under controlled temperature this gewürztraminer has an
astounding bouquet of soft ripe fruit with hints of lime, lychee, ginger and a
touch of rose water. these aromas then cascade across the palate leaving a
lingering soft, silky finish.

marlborough block pinot rosé                                                       $44.00   $11.00
this rosé is made from a young block of hand picked pinot noir grapes in
marlborough. the picked grapes were left to soak in their skins for 12 hours
after harvest then the juice was pressed off and fermented at a controlled
cool temperature. specialty yeast from the rhone valley in france has been
used and the resulting wine is delightfully fruity and soft with aromas of
strawberries and cherries balanced with a dry finish on the palate.
                                                                                   bottle   glass
                                     Red
omahu block merlot malbec                                                          $38.00   $9.50
this predominant merlot is a wine of contemporary style that shows excellent
ripe fruit, balance and complexity with aromas of dark plum, berry, and
mocha chocolate. ripe plums and blueberry, fine 'coffee char' oak fill the
palate with soft tannins, finishing with lingering ripe plum and spice flavours.

fernhill block merlot cabernet                                                     $36.00   $9.50
this bordeaux styled wine has been aged in french oak barrels producing
aromas of cherry and raspberry with smoky undertones and hints of mint. on
the palate this wine displays flavours of plum and black olives with berry fruit
and a touch of spice complimented by fine tannins.
               gisborne
patatahi block gisborne pinotage                                                   $38.00   $9.50
pinotage grapes for this wine were hand picked from the parklands block in
gisborne. fermented in open top vats using burgundy yeast, the wine was
then matured for 10 months in oak. the resulting pinotage is a well-rounded
wine with chocolate, cherry and leather aromas combine with a palate of
blackberries, plums and hints of pepper. firm ripe tannins provide a long
smooth balanced finish.

patatahi block gisborne cabernet franc pinotage                                    $44.00   $11.00
fermented in open top vats using bordeaux yeast, this wine was matured for
10 months in a mixture of 1 year old and 3-4 year old american and french
oak barrels. this is a spicy medium bodied wine combining damson plums
and blackcurrants with christmas cake, chocolate, tobacco and smooth
tannins. this wine can be enjoyed on its own or would compliment roast
beef/lamb or moroccan food.

omahu block syrah                                                                  $44.00   $11.00
a combination of small open-topped and enclosed vessels were chosen for
the fermentation of this wine, which was then aged in small french oak
barriques. aromas of black olive and freshly ground black pepper with hints
of dark berry, leather and violet arouse the senses. the palate is balanced with
toasty french oak and flavours of strawberry and blackberry combine to leave
a warm finish.

                                                                                   bottle
                             Reserve Wine
huka block pinot noir 2006                                                         $50.00
grown in the elevated and cooler climate of the central plateau, hand picked
and lovingly aged in oak. our huka block pinot noir displays typically
burgundian characteristics of raspberry, dark cherry and hints of licorice on
the palate, balanced with mild earthy tones. this light and refreshing styled
pinot noir would wonderfully compliment lamb or red meat dishes.

                          chardonnay
wishart ‘muritai’ reserve chardonnay 2004                                          $42.00
the 2004 muritai chardonnay is the top of the wishart chardonnay range.
hand harvested and barrel fermented it shows big mealy/yeasty characters
with hints of butterscotch on the nose. this wine is soft and elegant and yet
presents a clean crisp acidity. ripe stone fruit and quince are complemented
by smoky toasty characters and subtle oak. the palate is bold and yet
refreshing with a soft tannin structure and good length.

wishart legend merlot cabernet syrah 2002                                          $56.00
an elegant bordeaux style red, aged in american and french oak barriques to
add complexity.    intense berry colour with ripe cassis, plum & cedary oak
flavours.

mills reef reserve merlot 2002                                                     $46.00
the grapes for this distinguished wine were grown in the renowned gimblett
gravels appellation of hawkes bay, handpicked and aged in quality french oak
barriques for twelve months. this notably dark and fragrant merlot is rich and
complex with brambly, plummy aromas accompanied by a bouquet of leather,
cigar box, licquorice and hints of spice. on the palate are rich fruity flavours
of cherries and plums with leathery, coffee, and dark chocolate accents.
integrated ripe supple tannins give this wine power, length and a soft dry
finish.

                footbolt’
d’arenberg ‘the footbolt’ shiraz 2004                                          $48.00
a brilliant dark red appearance with an aroma dominated by fragrant
raspberry and satsuma plums spiced with licorice and a hint of eucalyptus.
the palate is of medium intensity which subsides to leave a very pointed,
beautifully spiced red fruit finish. (australian)


                                Cellar List
                               White Wine                                      bottle
palliser estate riesling                             2006              mart    $44.00
nautilus estate sauvignon blanc                     2007               marl    $46.00
palliser estate sauvignon blanc                     2007              mart     $48.00
eden valley viognier                                2006    barossa – aust     $48.00
palliser estate pinot gris                          2006               mart    $52.00
summer house chardonnay                             2006               marl    $55.00
nautilus estate chardonnay                          2006               marl    $55.00
ngatarawa ‘alwyn’ chardonnay                        2006                 hb    $67.00
mountford chardonnay                                2006               cant    $95.00
rippon pinot noir                                   2006              otago    $95.00
vinoptima gewurztraminer                            2004                 gis   $99.00


                                 Red Wine                                      bottle

jim barry mcrae wood shiraz                         2005        clair – aust   $78.00
seghesio sonoma zinfandel                           2006          cal - usa    $89.00
ngatarawa ‘alwyn’ merlot, cabernet                  2005                hb     $98.00
          estate
balthazar estate merlot                             2004                 hb    $69.00
clearview estate ‘old olive block’                  2005                 hb    $68.00
black barn merlot, cabernet, franc                  2005                 hb    $46.00
yalumba hand picked shiraz, viognier                2006          sa - aust    $65.00
vasse felix cabernet, sauvignon                     2004    marg rvr - aust    $68.00
alluviale merlot, cabernet, franc                   2006                 hb    $62.00
summer house pinot noir                             2005               marl    $59.00


                             Sparkling Wine
nautilus cuvee marlborough brut nv                                             $68.00
          2000
huia brut 2000 vintage                                                         $58.00
freixenet cordon negro                                                         $25.00
freixenet cordon negro (200ml)                                                 $7.50
lindauer fraise (200ml)                                                        $7.50
                              Champagne
champagne bollinger ‘special cuvee’ nv                                            $165.00


                             Dessert Wine
                              noir
bird block late harvest pinot noir                                                $38.00    $9.50
every now and then a vintage lends itself to make late harvest wines. well-
ripened grapes are concentrated by some noble rot, while others just shrivel.
it intensifies the flavours and adds to the natural sugars. concentrated
tropical fruits and sweet tangelo flavours dominate with a fine citrus balance.
(375mls)

bird block late harvest muscat                                                    $38.00    $9.50
with brilliant floral aromas on the nose and a superb palate of stone fruit
balance with mild citrus tones, this dessert styled muscat will make the
perfect accompaniment to any cheese board. (375mls)


                             Beverage List
                           Restaurant Beer
tui                                                                               $5.00
lion red                                                                          $5.00
db export                                                                         $5.00
monteiths black                                                                   $6.00
monteiths golden                                                                  $6.00
monteiths pilsner                                                                 $6.00

heineken                                                                          $6.50
stella artois                                                                     $6.50
corona                                                                            $7.00
steinlager pure                                                                   $7.00

bitburger ‘drive’ 0.5%                                                            $5.50



                                     Spirits
single                                                                            $4.50
double                                                                            $7.00
premium single                                                                    $5.50
premium double                                                                    $8.50



                         Non – Alcoholic
soft drinks                                                                       $3.00
juice                                                                             $4.00
kiwi blue still or sparkling mineral water                                        $5.50