Bavarian

Helles Bier

Slip on your lederhosen and transport your mind to one of the great German beer halls to enjoy this traditional Helles.

We have followed the strict German purity rules of the Reinheitsgebot – all malt, noble hops, and traditional German lager yeast to give you a taste of Bavaria. The rules don’t stop there – the German beer-drinking customs stipulate you need to always start your beer with a hearty Prost!, full eye contact, and a bottom glass clink. Best served with Wienerschnitzel, Sauerkraut, and Pork Knuckle.

Fresh baked oven loaves, subtle spice, and garden honey.

Dr. L embodies the elegant and racy style of classic Mosel Riesling. It is refreshing and fruity, with a fine mineral edge that is typical of the region as the fruit comes vineyards nestled amongst the slate slopes of the Mosel. It is a true ambassador for the Mosel Region that delivers excellent quality and consistency in every vintage.

Wehlener Sonnenuhr (pronounced vay-len-er zon-en-ooer - The Sundial of Wehlen) is one of the greatest vineyards in the Middle Mosel. This precipitously steep, rocky vineyard consistently yields some of the most elegant and sophisticated white wines in the world. Citrus and white peach flavors predominate when the wines are young, turning to a pure expression of the mineral soil as they age.

Spatlese -  The Spatlese (late picked) designation means that the grapes get an extra week or two of hang time, which helps them develop higher ripeness and deeper flavours than Kabinett. 

Technical Info

Grape Variety: 100% Riesling

Appellation: Mosel

Quality level: Prädikatswein Spätlese 

VDP Classification: VDP.Grosse Lage

Vineayard: Wehlener Sonnenuhr

Soil: Blue slate soil

Viticulture: Sustainable, according to strict German environmental regulations

Picking method: Selective hand-picking

Blue Slate Soil is the most typical type of slate in the Middle Mosel. Rich in potassium, it provides vital nutrients to the vines and gives the wines a pronounced mineral edge that enhances the naturally high acidity of Riesling. In addition to the heat retaining blue slate soil, the vineyards are characterized by incredibly steep slopes, a favourable position near the river and excellent drainage.

NEW RELEASE – Sunrise 08 440ml

Sunrise Series 08 Hazy Pale Ale 5% 440ml

The newest version of our hazy pale ale series is filled to the brim with Citra and Cryo Mosaic hops. Expect waves of citrus fruits and floral undertows. These two hops are the cornerstones of IPA, whether hazy or not. A nostalgic duo, like Bert and Ernie, whose colours seem perfect for the synaesthetic few.

ABV: 5%

Pipe Dream Low Carb Pilsner 330ml 6 Pack

Craving a light, refreshing pilsner without the extra carbs? Look no further. This NZ Pilsner brings the bold flavors of New Zealand’s finest hops—Motueka and Riwaka—delivering notes of lychee, passionfruit, jasmine, and a burst of citrus with hints of lemon and lime. Crafted with a generous amount of rice for a crisp, cracker-like finish, this beer has all the flavor, without the guilt. Enjoy a couple more without compromise, perfect for your next session.

Tasting Notes:

• Hops: Motueka & Riwaka
• Aroma: Lychee, passionfruit, jasmine
• Flavor: Citrus, lemon/lime, and a unique New Zealand terroir
• Finish: Crisp and dry, with a light, cracker-like base.

ABV: 4%

Rogue Wave 330ml 4 Pack Cans

Rising from the depths is a Rogue Wave, our new core-range IPA.  Like our previous IPA, the inspiration comes from tradition, but, we have used Gladfield Supernova in place of Crystal Malt.  The grain bill offers colour and depth without too much sweetness.  A trio of Aussies hops, Galaxy, Eclipse and Vic Secret lay down layers of pine, tangerine, papaya and melon.  A lingering but unoffensive bitterness makes it an easy choice for a session.

ABV: 6%

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 🥈

The vision is to ‘go beyond fruit’, where the aromatics represent a feeling of texture. There is a well-defined oak influence, that embraces the wine. This is combined with more recognisable notes of nougat, fennel seed and a peach-like perfume that show themselves upon closer look.

The mouthfeel is soft, plush and round initially. Then the sense of direction comes through the acidity that salivates and further activates the taste buds. There is a fine balance throughout the mouthfeel of fruit weight, creaminess and acidity that are harmonised by the extended time in large-sized oak barrels.

You can find a classic approach but with a tight lens that brings freshness and playfulness.

WINEMAKING Hand-harvested fruit was pressed the following day, cold. After a light settling, the juice was racked into large format barrels, 300-500 litres, for a spontaneous ferment. Spring malolactic fermentation started naturally in October/November, the wine remained in barrel until the 2024 harvest started. It was then transferred into large 1000litre oak vessels for another 4 months of maturation on lees. 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION Vineyard source(s): McCreanor Vineyard, 37 Princess Street, Martinborough, NZ Harvest dates: 20 March - 31 March      |      Harvest Brix: 22.5 - 23.5 Brix Alcohol by Volume: 12.5%     |     pH 3.41      |     TA: 5.8 g/l

A nose of fresh plums and cherry blossoms allude to this wine’s central delicate fruit aromatics. The details are found by spending time with the wine, allowing it to open up and show the warmer side with vanilla and leather.

The palate is subtle but complex with finely-spread tannins. Open and calm at the front, acidity draws the wine inwards in the middle before it shifts its weight towards the back palate, where it closes in with a combination of fruit and oak flavours.

This is an intriguing wine that doesn’t readily give away its secrets. To define this wine requires time in order to get to know the complexities and layers that are in store.

WINEMAKING - We harvest all our fruit by hand into small tubs. The fruit is sorted the following day, cold, and is all destemmed into 900kg ferment vessels. We let the newly filled vessels acclimatise and warm so that a natural fermentation occurs. An occasional hand plunge helps to keep the ferments happy and homogenous. After between 14 and 20 days in the fermenting vessel, we pressed the wines and transferred them to large format barrels, 300 and 500 litres, for 12 months. 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - Vineyard source(s): McCreanor Vineyard, 37 Princess Street, Martinborough, NZ Harvest dates: 23 March - 5 April      |      Harvest Brix: 21.5 - 23 Brix Alcohol by Volume: 13%     |     pH 3.7      |     TA: 5.7 g/l