Exceptional half bottle of deliciousness from an unlikely corner of the country, Matakana, which is one of the smallest wine regions in New Zealand and situated north of Auckland. This wine is made by Toby Gillman, who fell in love with the idea of making wine after he spent his first student allowance on a bottle of Matakana red. 

He and his father John volunteered to work at the iconic Providence vineyard in Matakana on weekends, and later set up their own vineyard, which is home to the Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec grapes that go into this little half bottle of deliciousness. 

We really enjoyed tasting the concentrated cassis and blackcurrant flavours in this six year old red, which is an outstanding wine to drink now, and has further potential for aging. Its weight, richness of flavour and big but smooth tannins all show impeccable balance for a high quality red based on a classic Bordeaux right bank style.

Top of the range Taittinger Champagne. Very pale yellow colour with fine, light bubbles. On the nose, a complex combination of tangerine, ripe fruit and raisin pastries. On the palate, rich, with flavours of grapefruit and liqourice. The Comte Blanc de Blancs promises excellent potential for ageing. 

100% Naturally fermented passion fruit kombucha with a beautifully aromatic Passionfruit pulp. All natural triple fermented to a sturdy 5.5% ABV results in a tasty passion fruit style juicy cocktail that is lightly carbonated, low in sugar, probiotic, vegan, GMO free, with no gelatine, silicates or fake sweeteners allowing It to carry a refreshing light zest and angelically dry finish.

‘A first for New Zealand kombucha to hand blend some of the finest flavours with the best local ingrediants. (Alcoholic) Booch is popular overseas and we are glad to be the first brothers to bring it to the table, cheers!’ 

- Brandon - MD Kombucha Bros

5.5% ABV

KOMBUCAHA BROS'S Blood Orange Kombucha brings a truly zesty local flavor of brilliant blood oranges. Real organic tea, water, organic sugar and famous local citrus. Naturally fermented to produce a wonderfully delicious, bubbly, alcoholic kombucha.

5.5% ABV

100% naturally fermented. Our Tasman Bay Berries kombucha brings unimaginable local flavor of boysenberries, raspberries and blueberries grown in the sunny Tasman bay. Real organic green tea base, water, organic sugar and natures best berries. Naturally fermented to produce a wonderfully delicious, bubble, alcoholic kombucha.

5.5% ABV

Shiraz Cabernet Blend

Deep crimson with ruby hues. Intensely perfumed aromas of raspberry, blackberry, black plum, violets and almond blossom, with nuances of bay leaf, vanilla pod, black pepper and dried herbs. The palate leads with dark forest fruits, supported by baking spice,  sage and Dutch cocoa, balanced by fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity for a  long, lingering finish.

Cold pressed whole ginger root brings big ginger nose, nice ginger spice, delicate carbonation and a floral finish from the sencha green tea.

‘A true ginger ninja bouncing around in your tummy, being a big fan of ginger beer, creating a healthy kombucha with the same twang was a winner!’ 

- Brandon, MD Kombucha Bros  

Hapi Daze (4.6% Pacific Pale Ale); Sessionable in strength, bright golden in colour and loaded with generous quantities of aromatic New Zealand hops. Very friendly indeed.

The Crater Rim Waipara Valley Chardonnay is a youthful, estate-grown wine, hand-picked and fermented and lees-aged for 11 months in French oak barriques (partly new). This wine is a bright, light yellow-green, with a fragrant, citrusy bouquet. The palate is mouth-filling, with good intensity of grapefruit-like flavours, slightly buttery and toasty.

VINEYARD - The fruit was sourced from one of the oldest vineyards in the Waipara Region.  The vines are sustainably managed and maintained in order to deliver fruit with a great balance of concentration and acidity. 

SOIL TYPE - Clay over Alluvial gravels

WINEMAKING - After gently pressing this wine was fermented in seasoned French oak and aged on lees for 7 months.

TASTING NOTES - Wonderfully fruited and richly expressed, the bouquet shows golden peach, lychee, mango and rose petal aromas with a lovely spicy overtone. The palate delivers terrific fruit power and intensity combined with creamy mouthfeel and velvety texture, finishing long and sumptuous.  Sam Kim – Wine Orbit

 La Trappe Blond is an agreeable, tingling ale with a slightly sweet, softly bitter and malty taste.

6.5% ABV.

Best Before: 2026/01/01

The extremely rich and complex taste sensation and the stable beer head can also be found in the Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple. The sweet caramel touches, however, are still reserved for the Gulden Draak.
The new recipe, on basis of 3 different kinds of malt added in a volume of 4 times the content in lager, provide the Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple with a deep golden amber colour and a fruity scent. Together with the smooth and subtle sweet taste ensures this a wonderfully accomplished bouquet.
Just like the other specialty beers of Brewery Van Steenberge is the Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple a beer of high fermentation with secondary fermentation. A wine yeast is used for the secondary fermentation, which also contributes to the grandiose taste.

10.5% ABV.

Best Before: 2027/05/14

Oakwood, complex and perfectly balanced, with smoky and spicy touches. 

This traditional Oude Geuze is the favorite of our team of tasters. Its is pleasantly full bodied, complex and has a few smoky and spicy touches. These unique flavours are due to the oak cask, which used to be used by red wine makers in France's Rhône Valley. 

The oak leaves a clear mark on the general taste, adding an extremely welcome touch to the Lambic's aroma.

8% ABV.

Best Before: 2036/12/16