Taylor’s Fine Ruby a blend of full bodied Port wines aged for around two years in large oak vats in Taylor’s cellars, or ‘lodges’, in Vila Nova de Gaia.  

As they age, they gain smoothness and elegance while retaining their fruitiness, intensity and youthful ruby colour.  They are then blended together for balance and consistency. With its firm tannins and concentrated fruitiness, Fine Ruby is perfect for the classic port-and-cheese combination.

It is particularly good with blue-veined and richly flavoured soft cheeses.  It also pairs well with berry fruit and dark chocolate flavours and, like all red Ports, makes an excellent after dinner drink.

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From Jules Taylor...

Forget what you think you know about Pinot Gris and try this tasty little treat. Jules conjures up some winemaker witchcraft to coax every last ounce of personality out of this subtle little grape. Modern clones combine with traditional wild ferments, barrel aging and lees stirring to supercharge the aromas and textures of this wine. The end result is a flavour-packed mouthful of peach and citrus with an elegant spicy dry finish: a wine that will keep everyone happy.

Bold, dry deliciousness and peachy perfection with just a hint of hint of spice come together in the perfect party pour.

The 2022 back Block Syrah exhibits plum, pepper, ripe tannins, subtle oak, vibrance and complexity. he Back Block Syrah is always one of Brookfields most popular wines – do enjoy!

This flagship Chardonnay expresses a medley of peach and melon flavours, overlaid with toasty oak. A rich, ripe style with finely integrated oak and a taut but harmonious acidity on the finish. - Matawhero.

Form Jules Taylor...

Chardonnay is one of the unsung heroes of Marlborough but also a wine that can divide the room! Jules’ take on this variety is a far cry from the big buttery Chardonnay-bombs from the 1990s. Instead Jules prefers a wine with delicate freshness and attractive fruit flavours that express the vineyards in which they were grown. With only 10% new oak and a partial malolactic ferment, this elegant wine that will convert even the most die-hard chardonnay-basher!

From Jules Taylor...

The signature dish. When Jules talks about Sauvignon Blanc, clouds part and celestial choirs sing. This is the wine Jules loves because it is so expressive of the site where it’s grown. It’s a grape that, within a row - and even within a bunch - has a mind-blowing range of full-throttle flavour, just the way Jules likes it.

Tasting Notes

Made using Zoncello Limoncello and sparkling wine, this is a vibrant limoncello spritz with notes of lemon sherbet and is reminiscent of ice cold sorbet in a glass. Fresh and bright with a gentle fizz. Perfect for sunny days and friends. This is a refreshing drop best served chilled over ice.

Process

The Limoncello has been handmade from locally sourced lemons, steeped in alcohol for two months to extract all the wonderful citrus aromas.

Sugar was then added and allowed to rest for another two months.

Sparkling wine was then added to the Limoncello and the sugar levels reduced.

Citric acid was then added to ensure the final product was fresh and zingy.

The Prophet’s Rock Pinot Gris comes from both the Home and Rocky Point vineyards. Planting in these warmer areas of Central Otago and practising careful viticulture allows for the production of a very aromatic style of Pinot Gris, while retaining the trademark freshness of the region. This wine has achieved an avid following and wide acclaim, despite very limited production.

The vinification is heavily influenced by winemaker Paul Pujol's time in Alsace where use of wild yeast, multiple small vessels and long ageing are the norm. After long slow ferments the various components are aged on their yeast lees before bottling.

Master distiller Bill White selects individual casks matured exclusively in traditional
american oak whisky barrels before marrying them together for a further maturation in casks that have previously been used for making fortified madeira wine. the madeira cask finish enhances the orchard fruit character of peach and pear with marzipan and nutmeg and gives a dry nuttiness to the long, oak finish.

Emerson's - The Orange Roughy's scientific name is Hoplostethus atlanticus.  Which roughly translate as, a hazy, hoppy pale ale with a tropical fruit aroma, citrus flavour, and malty backbone.  In the past, the roughy has been subject to unsustainable practices - completely selling out.  Thanks to the hard work of our brewers, numbers are now on the rise.  Careful you don't exceed your quota, though.

4.2% ABV.

Our multi-award winning Best Bitter now part of the Sprig + Fern Brewing Co. core range of beers – try it once and you’ll soon see why it’s sticking around!

This well-known English-style beer has earned it’s stripes as a hoppier, and therefore more bitter counterpart to the typically mild pale ales of its time. It’s notched a few medals along the way, too:

2023: GOLD – Australian International Beer Awards, Highly Commended – New World Beer & Cider Awards

2016: Best British Ale – Brewers Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards

Our Best Bitter blends five speciality malts to give the ideal balance of sweetness, providing well rounded toffee and biscuit characteristics. This is in combination with just the right amount of hops to accent the bitterness, and give a fruity, earthy aroma without dominating this malt-driven beer.

Amber in colour, bitter yet smooth in flavour, and malty in finish, the award-winning Best Bitter is one not to miss! Available in 440ml cans and 1.25L riggers – as well as on tap at all Sprig + Fern Taverns.

4.8% ABV

Can’t settle for your favourite Sprig + Fern beer style? Why not try a few at once, with our Mixed 6! Some of our favourite beers have been chosen for this handy mixed pack:

1 x Awesome Mix WCIPA • 6.3%
Following a trio of limited release hits, Awesome Mix West Coast IPA has been inducted into our core range! The newest mix takes cues from each of its earlier iterations, delivering a massive, hoppy hit from the all-American hops used, with bold notes of pine resin, twisted citrus peel, ripe tropical and stone fruit, and a pleasing hint of herbs.

1 x Best Bitter • 4.8%
Best Bitter blends five speciality malts to give the ideal balance of sweetness, providing well rounded toffee and biscuit characteristics. This is in combination with just the right amount of hops to accent the bitterness, and give a fruity, earthy aroma without dominating this malt-driven beer.

1 x Chasing Hazy • 5.2%
Chasing Hazy is our answer to the call for a hazy that delivers everything loved about this style of beer. Our brewers have crafted a juicy hop bomb, that delivers big on the citrus, passionfruit and stone-fruit notes. Sitting at 5.2%, it’s thirst-quenching and easy-drinking, but brings you that unmistakable hazy flavour and mouthfeel – a distinctively soft, smooth body and just the right amount of bitterness.

1 x Nectaron® Pale Ale • 5.4%
Nectaron brings intensely tropical characteristics to a brew, alongside citrus and stone fruit. Think pineapple and passionfruit, sitting alongside grapefruit and peach. Added to our Pale Ale, it delivers a juicy and sessionable flavour that is sure to delight the senses.

1 x Pinner Pilsner • 4.8%
Pinner Pilsner is a Tavern favourite – try it once and it’s easy to see why. It’s an aromatic, crisp, and hop-forward New Zealand Pilsner, sitting at a sessionable 4.8% ABV. A great example of what a New Zealand style Pilsner should be, showcasing crisp citrus and juicy tropical fruit characters.

1 x The O.G. Pilsner • 5.0%
This golden, refreshing beer conjures up a fruity hop aroma, supported by a good malt balance. We’ve left behind the high hop bitterness of a typical pilsner, to create an easy-drinking (and award-winning) style. Extremely sessionable, The O.G. Pilsner has earned itself a solid reputation in our core range.

Mixed 6 is a great way to try a variety of styles – think of it as your at-home tasting tray!

Our brewers are masters of the dark (beer) arts, and the Art of Darkness six pack boasts three of their finest, award-winning masterpieces.

2 x 330ml The G.O.A.T Doppelbock • 7.9%

Six quality malts give this smooth, full-bodied German-style Doppelbock a dark almost black colour and a rich, dominant malt aroma and sweetness. It has a warming but soft, smooth mouth feel, whilst the aroma is toasted and biscuity with delicate hints of caramel. We reckon this multi-award winning Doppelbock might just be The Greatest of All Time – and the judges agree.

2023: GOLD – Melbourne International Beer Competition, Highly Commended – New World Beer & Cider Awards, BRONZE – Australian International Beer Awards, BRONZE – Brewers Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards

2022: Highly Commended – New World Beer & Cider Awards

2021: Highly Commended – New World Beer & Cider Awards, GOLD – Brewers Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards

2 x 330ml Grizzly Porter • 5.0%

This velvety dark ale brings tantalising layers of chocolate, coffee and liquorice together in a rich, full-bodied and classically elegant way. For the ultimate flavour and finish, let Grizzly Porter warm to 6-8°C.

2023: SILVER – Brewers Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards

2021: SILVER – Brewers Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards

2 x 330ml Broken Axe Scotch Ale • 6.5%

When you want to go deep and rich…there’s nothing like six quality malts to get you there. Combining them with Fuggle hops has created a Scotch Ale with pronounced caramel, coffee and chocolate notes. A full-bodied smoothness that is second to none. Broken Axe is best enjoyed at 6-8°C.

2023: SILVER – Brewers Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards, BRONZE – Australian International Beer Awards

2019: BRONZE – Brewers Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards

When a beer or a cider just won’t cut it, but you’re craving something cold and refreshing (and still for grown ups), you can’t go past Sprig + Fern’s Grown Up Lemonade!

This is a vodka based lemonade, made with lemon juice to give a fresh and zesty citrus bite. Sitting as a relaxed 4.0% ABV, this is a real thirst-quencher. Perfect for a hot day or whenever the situation calls for it – but remember, grown ups only!

6 PACK

ABV 4.0%

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