NEW RELEASE – Russian Imperial Stout

As we head into winter we’ve got the perfect fireside drop – Russian Imperial Stout.  Don’t panic! Like a black hole, this opaque beer absorbs all light.  Sit down and allow time to bend and stretch whilst thinking of the complexities of beer and the universe.  Sit back and imagine how many versions of you and this beer are being enjoyed.  Enjoy now, or cryogenically freeze and save for some years down the line.

ABV: 10%

Zesty crisp and refreshing with grapefruit and citrus aromas

5.0% ABV.

Alba Original Sparkling Margarita - made with authentic Mexican tequila.

As diehard margarita fans we know the importance of using a good quality tequila and real lime juice to make the perfect drink. Our Original Sparking Margarita is just that.

Authentic Mexican Tequila, Mexican lime juice, agave, salt, and NZ sparkling water. 

250ml slimline can (6 pack)
5.9% alc per 250ml. 

Queenston Lager | Mountain Fresh 4.0%

Elevate yourself with Queenstown Lager. Crafted with pristine mountain fresh water sourced from the heart of the Southern Alps, it's the peak of refreshment. Every drop of this golden liquid carries the clear, crisp taste of the rugged mountains that surround us. Life tastes better at altitude.
AIBA: Silver 🥈

Crisp and clean like a snowball to the face is how we describe our pilsner. Different to classic European pilsners but with the heritage of all imported malts to create that signature flavour and mouthfeel. Called an NZ pilsner as it is hopped with all NZ varieties that scream to be shown, the riwaka and nelson sauvin show a medly of grape and passionfruit with a lime zing. Light to medium bodied with the creamy mouthfeel of well brewed german malts and a crisp refreshing bitterness to quench the thirst. Winner of a gold medal at 2021 brewers guild awards.

Alba Chilli Sparkling Margarita - made with Kaitaia Fire Chilli Pepper Sauce and authentic Mexican tequila.

This Sparking Margarita is the hottest by far... for die-hard spicy margarita lovers who can take the heat! Made possible by the super hot crew at Kaitaia Fire. 

Authentic Mexican Tequila, lime juice, and agave, Kaitaia Fire Chilli Pepper Sauce, salt, and NZ sparkling water. 

250ml slimline can (6 pack)
5.9% alc per 250ml. 

The G. Benvenuti & C. Distillery was founded in the early years of the last century in Livorno. Over time, it expanded its production, settling in the Modena area. The production of Nocino began in this area, with all the right qualities for the harvesting of the best walnuts, and it soon became one of the most sought-after specialties of the Distillery. Nocino Benvenuti is made from Italian walnuts only. Tradition has it that the hulls are harvested on June 24 on the night of San Giovanni (Italian for St. John), and then undergo a 9-month long maceration process. The macerate is then tapped and the hulls, still soaked, are lightly pressed, in order to recover all the precious nectar that will form the base of the liqueur.

VINEYARDS: Cactus Merlot/Malbec, Lunatic Syrah, Owhiti Malbec, Ponui Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. 

BLEND: Malbec 35%, Merlot 32%, Syrah 28%, Cabernet Franc 5%

WINEMAKING

The vintage of 2023 was a challenging year climatically, very wet and humid with low sunshine hours and periods of intense rain culminating in flooding in late January and Cyclone Gabrielle in early February.  The weather improved for the harvest months, but low sunshine hours resulted in wines with a light elegant touch, fresh, lively and delicious in their delicacy. Our Pinque Rose is harvested from select coastal sites on Waiheke and Ponui Islands made up of individual vineyards planted in Merlot, Malbec and Syrah which are designed with Rose production in mind. Picking early in the season but still showcasing red berry characters, the f ruit is whole bunch pressed in the champagne style liberating only the cleanest and most pure of juice. Fermented cool in stainless steel tanks and blended in the winter. 

TASTING NOTE

Pinque is a pure expression of Rose. Beginning with a classic pale salmon colour the wine has aromas of crushed rose petal, musk candy (pink smokers) strawberry flesh and a maritime scent. The palate is fresh and delicate with shades of stone and citrus fruits with fresh herbs finishing clean, crisp and delicious. 2023 Pinque is an uplifting and refreshing response to a challenging vintage.

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes are gently pressed into production to make this dry, medium bodied bubbly from Marlborough, which was fermented with wild yeasts and aged for 18 months in bottle on lees; the decomposing yeast cells following fermentation in the bottle. It contains 8.8 grams of residual sugar per litre and alcohol of 12.5% ABV, giving it a medium body and lovely balanced flavours. It’s made by Allan Scott and his winemaking team.

Member of Methode Marlborough.

Bright and expressive aromas of lime zest, kiwifruit, passionfruit, and fresh nettle, delivering a vibrant and layered nose.

A refined yet intensely vibrant Sauvignon Blanc from the Awatere Valley, showcasing exceptional fruit purity and depth. Aromas of passionfruit, kiwifruit, gala apple and kaffir lime leap from the glass, leading into a boldly expressive palate layered with ripe melon, lime zest, and crisp green apple acidity. Full-bodied and beautifully textured, the wine is underpinned by striking minerality and a long, refreshing finish, flavoursome, elegant, and highly enjoyable.

• 5 Stars & 93/100 (Candice Chow),  92/100 (Cam Douglas MS)
• An elegant, dry style with just a kiss of sweetness
• Overseeing the Otu winery team is Jeff Clarke - ex-Penfolds, Montana & Church Road winemaker
• Jeff is a two time International Winemaker of the Year winner and rated as one of the top six winemakers globally by UK journo Tim Atkin MW!
• A fragrant floral palate of rose bud, sweet strawberries and ripe raspberry, is offset by a hint of citrus acidity. Crisp and fullbodied with luscious red berry and pomegranate notes, this wine showcases the delicate fruit subtlety of Marlborough, Awatere Valley Pinot Noir, with outstanding balance and a beautifully dry finish. Suitable for vegans & vegetarians

Flinty, fleshy, full bodied and deliciously dry. Bull Paddock Sauvignon Blanc is one of Marlborough's top expressions of its most planted grape and an outstanding take on Sauvignon with complexity, depth and great length all providing superb drinking now - this wine works in place of a Chardonnay and will appeal to all white wine lovers thanks to its savoury flavour notes with just a mere hint of tropical fruit. This wine is great drinking now, excellent when paired with food and can also age well for up to four to five years. 

Smooth, creamy and subtly nuanced with a savoury edge. This French Chardonnay comes from Saint Veran, which is the newest appellation in the Maconnaise, situated in the south of Burgundy, just north of Beaujolais. The warmer climate here and the chalky soils are considered ideal for producing high quality Chardonnay and the proof is in the bottle, as each creamy sip shows. 

The appellation of Saint Veran was established as an AC in 1971.

This 18 year old single malt is part of a series of six Tobermory expressions originally bottled exclusively for Germany. Aged in bourbon casks, it has a light, fresh and floral nose accompanied by notes of oak, maple syrup and sea salt on the palate.

Fever Tree uses naturally occurring fruit sugars to develop their lighter tonic water. The blending of subtle botanical flavours with spring water and highest-quality quinine gives it the distinctively clean, crisp character of Indian Tonic Water, but with 46% fewer calories.