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Campari is an Italian drink developed by Gaspare Campari in 1860. It is made by steeping a secret mixture of herbs in alcoholic spirits, creating a strongly flavoured alcoholic beverage. Used in a wide variety of cocktails or in the classic Campari and soda.

This was a surprise when it was released in 2018 as the distillery was closed from 1993 onwards and finally dismantled in the early 2000s. It was matured in refill American oak hogsheads and bottled at a cask strength 52.1% and the result is a lively vibrant expression with pastry, green apples and coconuts at the fore. Always a pleasure to sample  malt from a ghost distillery knowing that nothing quite like it will ever be produced again.

Bootleg Brewing - 

like your mama used to make (if she was bavarian)

crisp, bright and balanced with a long finish that showcases just how great this style of lager can be.

5.4 ABV.

This beer takes its name from Estrella the spanish word for 'star' and Damm, the founding family's name. Since 1876 this beer has been brewed according to the original recipe. Golden in colour, this crisp lager is rounded with dark-roasted notes to give it personality and final flavour.

This single vintage expression from Foursquare was distilled in 2011 and matured for twelve years in a parcel of ex Bourbon casks. There are notes of fragrant citrus oil, molasses treacle, freshly grated ginger and cracked pepper. The white oak shows its influence with notes of creamy vanilla  and coconut.

This is the second release of this Chardonnay, following on from a micro release in 2024. Situated on the chalky hillside of this tiny North Canterbury single vineyard, the Chardonnay vines work hard in the prevailing warm winds. Each task is performed in the vineyard with quality in mind and the work is lovingly done by hand throughout the season. Hand picked at the end of March, whilst the vines were enjoying a prolonged period of dry Autumn weather. Gently whole-bunch pressed, with the new juice going into French oak barrels for a natural fermentation over the following months. Aged for 10 months and bottled without fining.

VARIETY - Chardonnay
REGION - North Canterbury
SUB-REGION - Waipara
VINEYARD DETAILS - Single Vineyard Isolated Hill, grown on chalky limestone soils.
PRESSING - Whole bunch
TIME IN BARRELS - 10 months, 3 barrels
AGE OF OAK33%  - 1 yr old, 33% 2 yr old, 33% 3 yr old +. Very fine grained, French.
MALOLACTIC - Yes, naturally in Springtime
ALCOHOL - 13.5%
pH - 3.49
TA - 5.60g/L

Tasting Note: A lifted and expressive blend of Merlot and Tannat, showing aromas of dark berries, plum and subtle florals, layered with notes of spice and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, with bramble fruit supported by fine tannins and fresh acidity. Balanced and approachable, finishing smooth with a gentle savoury edge.

Alcohol: 13.0%

Variety: Merlot & Tannat

Region: Northland, New Zealand

Tasting Note: This is a high-altitude wine (450m), with warm, sunny days and cool nights. The result is a fine, elegant, fresh wine with a fine tannic structure. A fine finish of tension and freshness.

Winemaking Notes: Density: 10,000 vines / ha Growing region: Beaujolais – Lancié Average age of vines: 40 years Yield: 45 hl / ha Soil type: Weakly decomposed granite, mid-slope. Alcoholic fermentation: In cement vats and whole bunches. Maturing: 50% in vats and 50% in 228-liter barrels. Bottling: At the Domaine in Lancié, Beaujolais

Certification: Organic

Alcohol: 13.5%

Variety: Gamay

Region: Beaujolais, France

CHICAMA WEST COAST IPA 6.4%

Once keg-only. Now in 440ml cans.
Chicama West Coast IPA is a long cool wave of bright tropical notes balanced by a clean, punchy bitterness. Citrus, berries, stone fruit and fresh pine aromatics are upfront from the Riwaka, Mosaic Cryo and Simcoe Cryo hops, grounded by a sturdy malt backbone for body and depth of flavour.

440ml

MAPLE PECAN CHILLI STOUT 5.5%

Revel in the rich aromatics of black coffee and dark chocolate balanced by sweet notes of maple syrup and toasty pecan. A delicate hint of spice, infused with habaneros from the late ‘Chilli King’ Clint Meyer from Fire Dragon Chillies.

24/4/27