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We are proud to launch the first of our series of Winemaker Dinners

We will be hosting Greywacke Wine with special guest Kevin Judd (former winemaker and founder of Cloudy Bay)

For two nights only – 15 & 16 November from 6.30pm until 10.30pm.

6 course meal matched with Wine for each course.

Bookings are essential as spaces are limited.

$135 per person
(early bird tickets at reduced $115 pp).

Bookings can be made via email to: emma@ancestral.co.nz

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Menu

  • Medallion of Game Fish

    with Soy Sauce, Rock Sugar and Ginger Granita, Coriander and Spanner Crab and Salted Egg Yolk Salad
    { With 2010 Sauvignon Blanc }

  • Salmon Crackling

    with Coromandel Scallop and Fresh Red and Green Seaweed Salad and Avocado and Soy Sauce Emulsion
    { With 2009 Wild Sauvignon Blanc }

  • Soft-Poached Free Range Egg

    with Grilled Sea Urchin and Braised Paua
    { With 2009 Chardonnay }

  • Line-Caught Leigh Snapper

    Poached in Sichuan Pepper, Dried Wild Chilli and Celery-Infused Oil
    { With 2010 Riesling }

  • Chao Zhou-Style Poached Duck

    Steamed in Cantonese Spiced Brine with Shiitake Mushrooms and Wood Fungus Braised in Star Anise, Ginger and Sesame Oyster Sauce
    { With 2009 Pinot Noir }

  • Azuki Bean, Mandarin Rind and Cinnamon Pudding

    with Chinese Maw Fruit Sorbet
    { With 2009 Late Harvest Gewürztraminer }

Tues - Fri | 11.00am - Late
Mon & Sat | 4pm - Late
Closed on Sundays

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