Welcome To Stonyridge Vineyard

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1 Welcome To Stonyridge Vineyard Our Story Stonyridge Vineyard is the ongoing dream of owner Stephen White. In 1981 Stephen returned to New Zealand after sailing a Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, skippering yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, and working at wineries in France, California and Italy. It was during this 3-year adventure that Stephen came to love the culture and lifestyle of the Mediterranean and the great red wines of France, Tuscany and California. After extensive climatic research Stonyridge was discovered as the ideal site to ripen and produce a world class Bordeaux style red wine. The first Bordeaux vines and olive trees were planted in 1982 with the help of close friends and family. This makes Stonyridge the first commercial olive grove in New Zealand. When Cabernet Franc and Malbec were planted in 1983, it was the beginning of New Zealand's first Bordeaux four blend. In 1984 Stephen returned to Bordeaux for a final training period to collect Petit Verdot and completed a vintage at Chateau d'angludet, Cantenac-Margaux under the tutelage of Peter Sichel. Stephen produced the first vintage at Stonyridge Vineyard in Two years later, he made the great 1987 Larose that rocketed Stonyridge to national fame, and attracted international attention a wine hailed as the greatest red wine ever made in New Zealand. The 1993 vintage, Stonyridge made the first Bordeaux five blend in New Zealand and we believe, the world. Today Stonyridge is referred to as One of the Top Ten Must Visit Wineries in the World Guardian UK and most recently topped the list for the best Cabernet Merlot in The Age/ Sydney Morning Herald Good Wine Guide The Stonyridge Larose 2010 scored 97 points to make it the highest equal scoring red wine in 2013 and finished ahead of all of Australia s most iconic Cabernet Merlots! Stonyridge Larose is the favourite of the former NZ Prime Minister, Sir John Key and has been enjoyed by King Juan Carlos & Queen Sofia of Spain and Queen Elizabeth II, and has sold at some of the world s best restaurants including Madrid s top Restaurant Viridiana.

2 To Share Fresh Local Ciabatta & Turkish Pide Loaf Served with Daily House Made Dip, Marinated Olives and Extra Virgin Olive Oil $12- Small or $16- Large Bruschetta Lightly Toasted Sourdough Bread topped with either... Pancetta, Goat's Cheese, Honey and Walnuts OR House Cured Salmon, Ricotta and Capers or Sautéed Mushroom Medley, Rocket and Brie w Balsamic Reduction (v) $23 each Oysters Local Te Matuku Oysters served Natural w Fresh Lemon or Champagne Vinaigrette (Season Dependent) (gf) $4.50 each Stonyridge Platter (Main for 2 or Entrée for 4) A Selection of Selection of Cured Meats, Prawns, Akaroa House Cured Salmon, House Made Duck Liver Pâté, Seasonal Vegetables, House Marinated Olives, Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers, Sundried Tomatoes, Daily House Made Condiments, Olive Oil and Dukka, Whitestone Mt Domet Double Cream Brie and Puhoi Valley Soft Goats Cheese, Daily Fruit served w Fresh Breads and Crostini $60

3 Starters Seared Beef Carpaccio served w Roasted Baby Beets, Parmesan, Rocket and Salmoriglio (gf) $18 Soup of the Day served w Toasted Local Ciabatta Bread (gf) $16 Pear and Apple Salad w Baby Spinach and Rocket, Soft Goats Cheese, Walnuts and Lemon Dressing (v)(gf) $16 Pan Fried Scallops, Fresh Orange and Crispy Prosciutto served w Raspberry Vinaigrette (gf) $21 Steve's Salad Smoked Salmon, Goat's Feta, Avocado Fresh Tomato and Spinach topped with Roasted Pistachios, Olive Oil and Lime (v)(gf) $19 Stonyridge Vineyard, Winner of 'Best Vineyard Visit' for Auckland/Northland region, as voted by Bob Campbell, MW. - Taste Magazine, May/June 2017 issue.

4 Mains / Plat Pan Fried Market Fish topped w Prawns served on a bed of Red Rice and Fresh Garden Peas w Carrot Puree (gf) $41 Grilled Angus Eye Fillet atop Gourmet Baby Roast Potatoes served w Green Beans, Portobello Mushrooms w Beef and Red Wine Jus (gf) $41 Hawkes Bay Lamb Shank served w Puy Lentils, Grilled Baby Carrots, and Crème Fraiche (gf) $41 Rotolini di Pasta Fresca w Ricotta, Funghi and Zucchini served w Béchamel Sauce (v) $32 Side Orders: Truffle Mash Green Beans w Rosemary Oil Seasonal Garden Salad Grilled Baby Carrots w Honey and Walnuts $9 Each

5 Dessert Warm Poached Pear in White Wine w Crème Fraiche, Almond Meringue and Pistachios (v)(gf) $17 Tortino Cioccolato Caldo w Vanilla Ice Cream and Raspberry Coulis $17 Crispy Puff Pastry and Crema Pasticcera w Black Doris Plums $17 Selection of Sorbet and Ice Cream (gf) $5 per scoop "The vineyard that caused the wine world to wake up to Waiheke, Stonyridge has produced vintages that have been rated among the very best on the planet. That reputation has caused many famous faces to drop in over the years " Lonely Planet, October 2015

6 Cheese A Selection of New Zealand Cheeses Served with... NZ Honeycomb, Fresh Breads, Crackers, Crostinis & Fresh Fruit Whitestone Airedale This semi-soft variety is aged to produce a full bodied flavour profile with a piquant finish. Whitestone Mt Domet Double Cream Brie Made from cow's milk with extra cream added. This is a smooth textured cheese with a decadent rich flavour. Whitestone Vintage Windsor Blue Aged for 6 months intensifying the flavour of the rich and full bodied creamy blue, to a connoisseur s blue. Puhoi Valley Soft Goats Cheese Incredibly smooth, fine-textured cheese with a light citrus flavour. $18 each Cheese Platter (Includes all above) $60 Former Prime Minister, Sir John Key names his favourite wine in Australian Women s Weekly The guilty pleasure that makes me feel better is.red wine. I like big reds. Stonyridge Larose is my favourite. There is something relaxing about a nice glass of red and a piece of parmesan. November 2015

7 fallen Angel Wines By Stonyridge Glass Bottle fallen Angel Methode Traditionelle $15 $60 Marlborough NV This NV Methode Traditionelle exhibits lively bead with persistent mousse. Fresh summer peaches, roasted hazelnuts and pastry crust on the nose are followed by a rich broad palate with subtle sweetness balancing the zingy acidity. This classic sparkling finishes with great purity and length. fallen Angel Sauvignon Blanc $13 $50 Marlborough produced a Sauvignon leaning more to the tropical end of the flavour spectrum with passionfruit, pineapple and lychee notes with a subtle undercurrent of crushed nettles. The palate is fresh with a backbone of lively acidity, and sweet fruit midpalate following with good length. fallen Angel Riesling $13 $50 Marlborough 2016 The 2016 Riesling has floral aromas of honeysuckle and citrus blossom with fresh lemon and lime notes. On the palate, the wine has a vibrant acidity balanced by a medium dry sweetness through the mid-palate. fallen Angel Chardonnay $14 $55 Hawke's Bay was another exceptional vintage around the whole of New Zealand. A mild dry spring led into a long hot summer, with good ripeness achieved across all regions and varietals. The 2015 fallen Angel Chardonnay is 100% barrel fermented and aged in French Oak, with 25% being new. On the nose, ripe peach and nectarine combine beautifully with the creamy, buttery complexity from the malolactic fermentation and the subtle toasty oak. In the mouth, this Chardonnay has a wonderful creamy texture and is medium-full bodied with great balance and length. fallen Angel Pinot Gris $14 $55 Central Otago 2016 Made from Pinot Gris fruit grown in Central Otago, this wine is perfect for a hot summer day! The wine appears pale gold in the glass, with brightness and sparkle. On the nose, classic aromas of ripe citrus and pear with toasted almond in abundance. On the palate the wine is crisp, clean, focused and balanced. The low amount of residual sweetness gives balance to the fresh acidity. fallen Angel Dessert Wine $22 $65 Noble Sémillon Hawke's Bay 2015 Fresh characters of mango, rockmelon and citrus blossom, mingle with secondary characters of melted honeycomb on warm toast. The palate is lush and rich, with perfectly balanced acidity and great length.

8 Stonyridge Waiheke Wines Glass Bottle Stonyridge Sauvignon Blanc $13 $50 Waiheke Is was a warm even year, producing grapes with wonderful fruit generosity and volume. This classic warm climate Sauvignon Blanc shows bright tropical fruit notes of passionfruit and pineapple, over hints of freshly mown summer lawns. The palate is zingy and vibrant, with gorgeous texture and medium length. Most enjoyable in its youth, while the freshness of fruit is dominant. Stonyridge Merlot $14 $55 Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot Waiheke Is This right bank style Bordeaux blend is grown in the sheltered easterly hills of Waiheke Island. The 2014 growing season is considered a classic year resulting in wines of great ripeness, freshness and purity. On the nose, plum conserve and wild blackberry followed by hints of Provençal herbs. In the mouth, soft round tannin and a solid fruit core make this wine approachable and ready to enjoy now or would benefit from short-term cellaring.

9 Stonyridge Estate Wines Glass Bottle Stonyridge Airfield $15 $65 Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot Waiheke Is was a warm season, with some significant rain events through the harvest period. The wines produced as a result are a gentler and earlier drinking style, with incredible florality and fragrance. The Airfield 2016 displays upfront violets and rose petal, over a core of purple and red forest fruits, with hints of vanilla and clove from the oak ageing. The palate has gentle fine tannin on the front palate, with juicy sweet fruit through the mid palate, medium body and a hint of dark chocolate on the finish. Stonyridge Faithful $15 $65 Syrah Waiheke Is A warm start to the season, then good peak heat periods through ripening resulted in the 2016 vintage producing wines of good physiological and flavour ripeness. The rain periods through the harvesting were above average, but the excellent drainage of the Stonyridge site, meant little effect was noticeable in the wines. Across the board, the 2016 wines show perfume, florality and great balance and harmony. The 2016 Faithful shows perfume and spice up front before layers of ripe plums and blackberry are revealed. In the mouth, the palate is soft and finely tuned, fine silky tannin supports the vibrant sweet core of fruit, and the finish is satisfying. Stonyridge Pilgrim Sold Out Syrah, Mourvédre, Grenache, Viognier Waiheke Is Points from Lisa Perrotti-Brown for Robert Parker s The Wine Advocate For hundreds or years, pilgrims have passed through the south of France on their way to Spain and the church of Santiago de Compostela. Their symbols are the cross and the scallop shell which appear on wall frescoes throughout the region, indicating that pilgrims are welcome and safe. The pilgrimage was a journey involving dedication, devotion and discipline, just like winemaking, and is the inspiration behind the name of the wine. From an exceptional vintage, the Pilgrim 2015 shows all the characteristics expected from a near perfect vintage. On the nose, intense aromas of boysenberry and black cherry combine with well integrated French oak over a complex spice bouquet. The nose continues to open and reveal more layers as the wine breathes, with some graphite and earth, giving depth to the intriguing nose. The palate at this youthful stage is tight and focussed, with lively acidity and a firm structure. The mid-palate has generous fruit sweetness and breadth, and finishes with great length.

10 Stonyridge Luna Negra Sold Out Hillside Malbec Waiheke Is Gold Medal, New Zealand International Wine Competition 2016 We are devoted to creating the finest quality Malbec in the world, grown on our vineyard, Vina Del Mar, Waiheke Island. This extremely low cropping, steep, north facing site combined with meticulous viticulture and traditional winemaking techniques create an inky dark "Luna Negra", our very own "Black Moon". From an exceptional vintage, the Luna Negra 2015 shows all the characteristics expected from a near perfect vintage. The nose displays deep, wild, brambly fruit, with black doris plum compote, and Valrhona chocolate over a hint of toasted coriander seed. The oak is high quality American and integrates very well into the bouquet. On the palate, the Luna is complex and concentrated with great fruit weight and length. There is such great depth, richness and warmth in the 2015 Luna Negra, that it will continue to develop beautifully over a number of years in the cellar. Stonyridge Tannat Bottle Only $110 Tannat Waiheke Is Released from the owners cellar, the 2010 Stonyridge Tannat is a Limited Edition Wine with only One Barrel produced. Tannat is a red wine grape originating in the Madiran region of France and is generally considered one of the dozen and a half of world-class-red-wine grapes. Although an experimental variety for New Zealand it has some big potential. The very name of the grape means "tannin" and the wines are typically very concentrated and tannic and are considered very age worthy. A wine for lovers of full body rich reds. Pinot lovers need NOT apply The Stonyridge Tannat is characterised by its bright colour and warm blackberry jam aromas. In the mouth the tannin structure is firm, notes of dark cherry and blackcurrant are layered with pipe tobacco notes. A lively and well structured wine, that can be enjoyed with game and charcuterie or aged in the cellar for many years. Sir Richard Branson chooses Larose: In late November 2015 Sir Richard selected and served Stonyridge Larose 2009 at his dinner hosting other owners and Virgin executives at his new uber luxury eco resort and residence on Moskito Island, next to Necker in the British Virgin Islands.

11 Stonyridge Larose Stonyridge Larose - Vintage availability Taste Glass Celebrating 31 vintages of Larose $18 $50 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Carménère Waiheke Island Gentle north facing slopes that are sheltered from the cool southerly winds by the ridge which gives Stonyridge its name, provide the perfect climatic conditions for ripening the Bordeaux grape varietals. The 3 rd vintage of Larose, 1987, won the trophy for best Bordeaux style blend in New Zealand and was hailed as the greatest red wine ever to be made in New Zealand, vindicating Stephen s foresight and commitment to making the finest wine in the nation. We use hands-on, labour intensive viticulture techniques to chase perfection in each and every vintage. We have the most experienced production team on Waiheke that pursue this goal with passion each and every harvest. 31 vintages and counting, Larose is now considered to be the most collectable wine in New Zealand, a reputation that is the envy of the country s industry. An amazing wine of deep colour, flavours saturated with ripe plums, berry fruits and vanilla with layers of soft textured tannins. Ask which vintage we have open for tasting today! Stonyridge Larose 1990 $290 Stonyridge Larose 2003 $290 Stonyridge Larose 1991 $290 Stonyridge Larose 2004 $390 Stonyridge Larose 1992 Not Made Stonyridge Larose 2005 $390 Stonyridge Larose 1993 $290 Stonyridge Larose 2006 $590 Stonyridge Larose 1994 $390 Stonyridge Larose 2007 $290 Stonyridge Larose 1995 $290 Stonyridge Larose 2008 $490 Stonyridge Larose 1996 $500 Stonyridge Larose 2009 $350 Stonyridge Larose 1997 $290 Stonyridge Larose 2010 $500 Stonyridge Larose 1998 $290 Stonyridge Larose 2011 $290 Stonyridge Larose 1999 $290 Stonyridge Larose 2012 $350 Stonyridge Larose 2000 $390 Stonyridge Larose 2013 $450 Stonyridge Larose 2001 $290 Stonyridge Larose 2014 $390 Stonyridge Larose 2002 $290 Stonyridge Larose 2015 $450 (Subject to availability) Magnums are available upon request Don t forget to mention if you are a current Stonyridge Larose VIP Club member as you will receive your 20% off anything you purchase at Stonyridge including your lunch today and also, of course, the Rock Star treatment!!

12 Stonyridge Owner's Collection Chateau Sociando Mallet 2010 Haut-Médoc $ Chateau Magdelaine 2009 Saint-Émilion $ Chateau Clos Fourtet 2010 Saint-Émilion $ Chateau Figeac 2009 Saint-Émilion $ * Chateau Beausejour 2011 Saint-Émilion $ Chateau Beausejour 2012 Saint-Émilion $ Chateau Cos d'estournel 1995 Saint Estèphe $ Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2004 Saint-Julien $ Chateau Gruaud Larose 2005 Saint-Julien $ Chateau D'Angludet 2009 Margaux $ Chateau D'Angludet 2010 Margaux $ Chateau Palmer 1996 Margaux $ 1, Chateau Margaux 2008 Margaux $ 2, Chateau Montus 2002 Madiran $120 91* Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron 2010 Pauillac $ Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste 2010 Pauillac $ Chateau Pontet-Canet 2009 Pauillac $ Chateau Pontet-Canet 2010 Pauillac $ Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2009 Pauillac $ 4, Chateau Latour 2006 Pauillac $ 3, Tignanello Marchesi Antinori 2013 Tuscany $250 94* Joseph Phelps Insignia 2012 Napa Valley $ Destiny Bay Magna Praemia 2007 Waiheke Island $ Amisfield RKV Reserve Pinot Noir 2010 Central Otago $180 94* Valli Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013 North Otago $90 91 Valli Bendigo Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013 Central Otago $90 94 Valli Bannockburn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013 Central Otago $90 91 Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir Magnum 2014 Central Otago $ Parker *Spectator

13 Other Alcoholic Drinks Champagne Moet Imperial 120 Veuve Clicquot 120 Joseph Desruets Reserve 140 Joseph Desruets Reserve Magnum 300 Joseph Desruets Reserve Rose 140 Joseph Desruets "La Bacchus" Limited Edition 260 Rose Chateau Routas Local Brew Waiheke Hauraki Gulf Ginger Beer (non-alcoholic) 6 Waiheke Brewery Local Beers (Pale, Wheat, Malt, Dark) 12 Waiheke Apple Cider 12 Other Beer Beer (Peroni, Heineken, Corona) 10 Heineken Light 7

14 Other Non - Alcoholic Drinks Bottled Water San Pellegrino Sparkling 10 Aqua Panna Still Water 10 Coaqua Coconut Water 6 Organic Teza Iced Teas 6 Other Juice Pineapple, Apple, Cranberry, Orange 5 Coke / Diet Coke / Lemonade / L&P / Ginger Ale / Soda / Tonic 5 Redbull 6 Coffee Cappuccino, Espresso, Flat White, Latte, Long Black, Macchiato 4.5 Hot Chocolate T2 Tea English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Sencha Green, Lemongrass & Ginger 4.5 Chamomile, Peppermint

15 Thank You for Choosing Stonyridge Vineyard Stonyridge is a working vineyard with machinery in operation. Please ensure children are kept under supervision at all times for their safety. All Red Meats are Served Medium Unless Otherwise Specified GST is included but service is not, please remember to tip your server today so he or she can continue to pursue their lifestyle as a brilliant young artist, dancer and traveller in the never ending quest for perfection. A children s menu is available on request Duct tape is available for hyperactive children. We apologise in advance for any delays in peak times, please advise staff if you are on time restrictions. Your final bill may be split by a maximum of 4 ways, thank you for your understanding. FREE WI - FI AVAILABLE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! "It overlooks the vines, olive grove and lavender field and serves delicious nibbles and one of the country's best wines Stonyridge Larose This is one winery café that's everything you've always wanted a winery café to be." Joelle Thomson, Wine Writer NZ Herald Viva Section "Waiheke Wine"