Tapas, Shared Plates & Boards
Most food journeys and travel experiences are best shared with friends and families, so why not indulge your tastebuds.
Tapas, Shared Plates & Boards
Bannockburn Platter $60 | GFO
CARRICK WINERY & RESTAURANT, BANNOCKBURN
Carrick's cheese log, blue cheese, honeycomb, rabbit croquette, chorizo, chevon salami, twice cooked agria potatoes & antipasto goodies.
Local Products: Forage & Gold, Basil Parsley & Partners, Martinez chorizo, Shingle Creek Chevon, Fare Game rabbit
Match: Carrick Bannockburn Pinot Noir Rosé
Rough Ridge Duo Platter $39
THE WAIPIATA COUNTRY HOTEL, WAIPIATA
A fusion of Waipiata kitchen culture – India: vegetable samosas, chicken skewers, lamb paratha. Jordan: Kebeh, lamb kebabs, falafel sliders. Served with tamarind sauce and a mint and yoghurt dip.
Local Products: Basil Parsley & Partners, lamb
Match: Dunstan Road 2015 Pinot Noir $10 glass
Spring in Central Otago Cheeseboard $40
ALEXANDRA DISTRICT CLUB, ALEXANDRA
A local collection of cheeses, honey, homemade relishes, chevon salami, homemade crackers and focaccia.
Local Products: Honey, rosemary, Shingle Creek Chevon salami
Taste of the Shed Platter (serves 2) $69 | GFO
THE CLOUDY BAY SHED, CROMWELL
A delicious selection of NZ products, the perfect accompaniment to a glass of wine looking out at the amazing view.
Three Bites $25 | GF, DF
BANNOCKBURN HOTEL, BANNOCKBURN
Three bites of mackerel, pork belly & chicken terrine to start a meal.
Local Products: Harbour Fish mackerel, Neat Meat pork belly, chicken & black pudding, Basil & Parsley Partners
Match: Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Brut
Pulled Lamb Shoulder Flatbread $19
DANSEYS PASS HOTEL, DANSEYS PASS
Provenance Lamb shoulder, caramelized onions, tahini, mint yoghurt, tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese.
Local Products: Provenance Lamb, Peregrine Chardonnay
Match: Peregrine Chardonnay
Pioneer Platter
SCOTT BASE VINEYARD, CROMWELL
A platter of locally sourced meats, cheeses, olives and more, with a nod our wine industry pioneers, and a perfect match with our wines.
Morning Teatime @ The Orchard $12
THE COURTHOUSE CAFE, ALEXANDRA
Light & fluffy scones with stewed apricots & whipped cream served with a pot of tea.
Local Products: Apricots
Match: Tea included
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Most food journeys and travel experiences are best shared with friends and families, so why not indulge your tastebuds.
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