"Once upon a time, a bee (or two) went from the flowers of a Cabernet Franc vine to the flowers of a Sauvignon Blanc vine, and a seedling child began to ripen inside the mother grapes. Then came war, and the vineyard was abandoned. Years later, the vintner returned to his land and found a new vine. He tasted the grapes and fell in love. It was Cabernet Sauvignon. Our allegory of the vines as animals gives a whimsical rendering of the story. The fox - Cabernet Franc - has attributes of Cardinal Richelieu, the first famous lover of the said grape. The siren - part woman, part bird - represents Sauvignon Blanc in all her savage glory. On the right, their
child - Cabernet Sauvignon- is depicted as a world traveller, adventuring from the French Pyrenees to the Catena Zapata pyramid, at the foothills of the Andes, in Argentina."

James Suckling 96 points

From Skypunch vineyard, which lies on the slope next to Home vineyard on Black’s Ave.  We’re leasing and managing  Julianne and Conor’s vineyard here and we’re excited.  In conversion to organic with BioGro 5202.

Aromas of preserved lemon citrus, flint, almond, cardamon, and ginger. The palette is structured and vibrant with unique saline tension. Flavours of new season pear and apricot, white peach and vanilla bean. Un-fined, unfiltered.

A lovely ripeness and aromatic impact, scents of fresh quince and pear then apple and fruit spices. Youthful, vibrant and enticing. On the palate a dry wine with flavours of pomaceous fruits framed by lees and mineral qualities, there’s youthful tautness that gives a palate squeeze and crunch. Salivating, lengthy and well made, a reflection of vintage and excellent wine making. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2028.

93 Points Excellent
Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

Aromatic Pinot Gris is a real treat when it’s as dry and fresh as this vibrant, young white from Blue Earth Estate in Te Muna Valley. All grapes were hand picked and the wine was fermented to less than 1 gram of residual sugar, which makes it absolutely bone dry in taste and style. Flavours of white pears, fresh crisp red apples and a little citrus all run through each sip. Drinks well now and can hold for a further three to four years, evolving in that time but it’s made to enjoy now, so why wait? Joelle Thomson

Cape Byron ‘The Original’ Australian Single Malt Whisky, the signature expression, aged in American oak ex-bourbon casks.

The colour of a Byron Bay sunset. The palate offers soft vanilla, creme brulee, and biscotti characters, layered over distinct notes of pear, coconut and buttery macadamia.

For years, Richard Emerson has had big plans to brew beers under the name Deafinition Unfortunately, these plans went off the rails. You see, Richard is easily side tracked. And the culprit is, almost always, trains. So, while he is off doing the locomotion, we’re brewing Deafinition beers for him. Chasing Trains is one of Richards favourite styles. A barley wine that’ll warm the palate, with fruity hoppiness, citrus and toffee flavours, and a wine like mouthfeel. Yes, it is a real trainspotters beer.

11.8%ABV | 500mL

Kaiserdom Beer IPA 5.1% Can 440ml

PRODUCT OF GERMANY. Kaiserdom IPA 5.1% brings a fresh take on the traditional German brewing craft with a bold, modern twist. This India Pale Ale offers a light malt base, perfectly balanced with gentle bitterness from aromatic hop blossoms. Bright citrus notes dominate the aroma — think grapefruit, orange peel, and lemon zest — making each sip vibrant and refreshing. Available in a convenient 440ml can, it's ideal for fans of craft-style beers looking for something easy to enjoy yet flavourful. A clean and crisp IPA that fits perfectly into your casual evenings or weekend gatherings.

7.7% - Fruited Spontaneous Ferment Ale

Kyle Harrop from legendary Horus Aged Ales, squeezed in this collaboration (and a few rounds of disc golf with Dave) during a flying visit to New Zealand. Specially selected puncheon aged spontaneous beer, infused with organic Sultan, Satsuma and Billington plums picked on Roy Sunde's ‘Orchard’ disc golf course in Oratia. Tart, aromatic, colourful and utterly delightful. It’s an ace.

Brunswick Aces Diamonds Gin, our latest alcoholic expression, is a citrus-forward blend of premium botanicals, perfect for when you're looking for something fresh and light to sip on. Diamonds blend is zesty and floral, leading with notes of native desert lime and lemon, it is perfectly balanced by savoury sage and juniper, with angelica root rounding out the palate. Best enjoyed with tonic or soda to release the layers of citrus and floral aromas, and also acts as a strong base for a range of fresh cocktails. With garnishes, get creative with sage, or a wheel of fresh lemon and lime. Our revolutionary new bottle enables you to pour the perfect drink every time. Taking the guesswork out of pouring the perfect G&T, and removing the hazards of free pouring, our lids help you accurately measure all your ingredients in 15ml, 30ml, 45ml & 60ml volumes.

Lager 4.0%
Radiant pale gold, cracker, and crisp citrus. dry finish with a gentle touch of lingering bitterness.

TASTING NOTE An ethereal, highly perfumed pinot noir hailing from Marlborough’s Southern Valleys. A delicious combination of boysenberries, Black Doris plum, lavender and liquorice are underpinned by elegant, finely integrated tannins, with hints of cinnamon-clove spice and a dry, earthy finish. 

VITICULTURE Fruit was sourced from the historic Auntsfield Vineyard in the Ben Morven Valley and The Wrekin Vineyard at the head of the Brancott Valley. A mixture of clones 5, 114, 115, 667, 777 and Abel are grown on wind-blown, loess clay soils overlying greywacke bedrock that typify the sub-region. A combination of low yields, organic and biodynamic practices allow the vines to ripen beautiful, black bunches of intensely flavoured fruit. 

WINEMAKING Picked over three weeks starting mid-March, the fruit was harvested by hand and transported to the winery where it was chilled overnight. The majority of fruit was carefully destemmed into small fermentation vessels while a portion of whole-bunch fruit was also included. After several days cold-soaking on skins, the fermentation spontaneously commenced by indigenous yeast and was followed by gentle, daily hand-plunging. Following fermentation, the wine was drained off skins and transferred to a combination of seasoned French oak puncheons and barrels. The wine was aged in oak for 11 months before being transferred out just in time for the 2023 harvest. Each batch was kept separate until June when the blend was assembled and settled prior to bottling in July

Benito the Italian Centaur's philosophy is, "approach life and beer the same way, simply chill"

Hops: Hallertau Mittelfruh

Malts: European Pilsner

Yeast: Danish Lager

ABV: 5.2%

This Limoncello Spritz is carefully crafted in small batches with Freshly squeezed New Zealand Meyer Lemons & all-natural ingredients. It offers a balanced zesty bite resulting in a mouth-watering beverage. So go ahead & enjoy your SideTracks, wherever they may be.
4%

Townshend's hazy brew brings the East Coast IPA vibes to their Nelson brewery - cloudy and juicy. This beer is a veritable fruit bomb boasting huge hop flavours of mango, melon and pine needles. Keep cold, drink fresh, and put your feet up!

5.8%

For those who want more beer-per-beer, Tallboy is here. This lofty classic IPA stands tall, showcasing a blend of American and New Zealand hops on the shoulders of a crisp and quenching malt base. You know, sometimes, more is more.

5.5% ABV | 500mL

Distilled in 2009, this 12-year-old Glendullan has been aged first in Bourbon casks and then in Côte-Rôtie casks from the Rhone Valley in France. Expect some clean vanilla and green apples from the Bourbon, matched with red fruit notes from the red wine cask.