Menu Home of New Zealand s most awarded winery We are 100% family owned and resolutely proud of our history. Founder and owner Sir George Fistonich has always been driven by an unrelenting passion for quality and it is this leadership that sees Villa Maria filled with passionate and talented people dedicated to making your wine experience the best it can be. We have an unparalleled history of awards for our wines and our pursuit of extraordinary quality is confirmed by the acclaim and medals that we have received over the years at major national and international wine shows and competitions. Top 10 Most Admired Wine Brands Worldwide, and No.1 in New Zealand D R I N K S I N T E R N AT I O N A L 2 0 1 7 Three Trophies and 15 Gold Medals including Champion Wine of Show and Winemaker of the Year R O YA L E A S T E R S H O W W I N E A W A R D S N E W Z E A L A N D 2 0 1 7 New Zealand Winery of the Year (our 15th win in 19 years) W I N E S TAT E M A G A Z I N E 2 0 1 6 Champion Wine Company of the Year, Champion Winemaker of the Show, 3 Trophies and 20 Gold Medals N E W Z E A L A N D I N T E R N AT I O N A L W I N E S H O W 2 0 1 6 Champion Producer of Show, 2 Trophies and 12 Gold Medals S P I E G E L A U I N T E R N AT I O N A L W I N E C O M P E T I T I O N 2 0 1 5 Champion Wine of Show, 3 Trophies and 5 Gold Medals MAR LBOROU G H WI N E SHOW 2015 New Zealand s Most Awarded Winery
ALL DAY MENU Available daily 10:00am - Close Warm Turkish Bread $8 Olive oil, dukkah and house-made spread. Soup of the Day $11 Warm Turkish bread. Vegetarian Platter V $45 Smoked portobello, eggplant parfait, charred winter vegetables, heirloom tomatoes, olive, crostini, selection of Puhoi cheeses. Winemaker s Platter $53 Cured meats, smoked salmon, olives, antipasto, Puhoi cheeses and salad. Charcuterie $53 Wild pork pistachio nut terrine, duck liver parfait, prosciutto, Puhoi cheeses, preserves. All platters served with bread LUNCH MENU STARTERS Available daily 11:30am - 3:00pm Caesar Salad $19.50 Baby cos, parmesan croutons, crisp pancetta, anchovy, soft egg. with chicken $25 Reserve Barrique Fermented Gisborne Chardonnay 2016 $14 $50 Cajun Marinated Chicken GF $25 Mixed leaves, red wine vinegar dressing, pickled grapes, orange, cherry tomatoes, parmesan shards. Single Vineyard Arneis 2014 $11 $39 Brioche Prawn Toast $25 Sautéed garlic prawns, curry aioli, lemongrass, salmon caviar. Single Vineyard Ihumatao Verdelho 2014 $11 $39 Confit Pork Belly GF $25 Burnt apple purée, golden raisins, macadamia crumble. Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2014 $11 $39 Seared Scallops GF $25 Chorizo crumbs, green pea mousse, pumpkin ketchup, chive oil. Single Vineyard Seddon Valley Pinot Gris 2017 $11 $39 Baby Heirloom Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad V $24 Goat cheese mousse, caramelized beetroot, cucumber, dill, panagratato. Cellar Selection Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé 2017 $10 $35
LUNCH MENU MAINS Available daily 11:30am - 3:00pm Duo of Beef GF - Participating in the Silver Ferns Restaurant Awards 2018 $37 Eye fillet and cheek bon bon, crispy garlic potato pavé, Autumn baby vegetables, onion anchovy purée, Syrah jus. Reserve Syrah 2012 $15 $69 Lemon and Thyme Roasted Chicken Breast GF $34 Chicken supreme, mushroom fricassee, braised witloof, truffle potato purée, deep fried kale, jus roti. Reserve Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2016 $14 $50 Roast Lamb Rump GF $37 Sous vide lamb rump, buttercup pumpkin, kumura dauphine, sautéed spinach, Manuka honey and lemon. Cellar Selection Grenache 2016 $11 $39 Duo of Duck $38 Sous vide breast, confit leg and Shitake croquette, spiced orange gel, baby carrots, sweet and sour figs. Single Vineyard Seddon Pinot Noir 2015 $15 $65 Stewart Island Salmon GF $36 Sourced from Big Glory Bay TM, zat ar spice, wilted kale, cranberry, potato crumbs, preserved lemon dressing. Lighter Pinot Gris 2017 $9 $29 Fish of the Day GF $37 Pan seared fish of the day, whipped chive potato, baby fennel and sea asparagus, Miso glaze. Single Vineyard Templar Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2015 $11 $39 Roasted Garlic and Tarragon Gnocchi V $29 Caramelised cauliflower purée, truffle oil, pickled mushroom, peas, aged Pecorino. Single Vineyard Taylor s Pass Chardonnay 2016 $13 $45 SIDES Crushed Baby Potatoes GF $8 Smoked paprika butter, pancetta crumbs, créme fraîche. Mandarin Salad with Verjus Dressing GF $8 Candied beetroot, fennel, baked feta. Mesclun Leaf Salad GF $8 Cucumber, cherry tomato, with sherry vinaigrette. Chef s Selection of Summer Vegetables $8 If you have any particular dietary requirements or allergies, please advise our staff prior to ordering. We will do our best to try and accommodate your requirements, but we do handle ingredients such as nuts, eggs and other allergens on site and therefore cannot guarantee that any menu items are allergen free.
Our wine regions AUCKL AN D AUCKL AN D GISBORNE H A W K E S B AY NELSON WE L L I N GTO N MARLBOROUGH W A I PA R A C H R I STC H U R C H Q U E E N STOWN P LEAS E N OTE: The Vineyard Café is surrounded by extensive grounds with deep water features and a working winery. For your children s safety, please ensure they are supervised at all times. Menu items are subject to availability. R18 for the service of alcohol. Host Responsibility limits apply. New Zealand s Most Awarded Winery
LUNCH MENU DESSERTS Citrus Tart $14 Raspberry sorbet, fresh berries, mascarpone. Cellar Selection Late Harvest Riesling 2013 $11 $29 Baked Rhubarb Cheesecake $14 Ginger nut crumbs, poached rhubarb and gel, caramel shard. Reserve Botrytis Noble Semillon 2011 $11 $42 Dark Chocolate Namelaka $14 Raspberry, almond streusel, cassis sorbet. Reserve Malbec 2015 $15 $65 Kohu Road Ice Cream and Sorbet $12 Selection of Kohu Road ice creams. Cheese Platter with accompaniments $25 Puhoi Blue Cheddar Brie Individual $9 TEA & COFFEE Selection of Teas $3.50 Please ask wait staff for today s selection. Allpress Coffee Long Black Short Black Macchiato $3.50 Latte Flat White Cappuccino $4.00 Mochaccino Hot Chocolate Chai $4.50 Extras: Vanilla, Caramel Syrup, Hazelnut, Soy, Extra Shot $0.50 WINE TASTINGS $5.00 per person While visiting the winery, why not try the wonderful wines that we offer. Whether you consider yourself a connoisseur or a beginner, the Cellar Door experience offers something for everyone. Our staff can educate you on our range of wines with an informative and entertaining wine tasting. WINERY TOURS $5.00 per person 11:00am & 2:00pm daily. Alternative times can be arranged in advance.