SPARKLING WINE
Morton NV Sec
A blend that has made Morton Estate Brut famous, this sparkling wine combines Hawkes Bay and Marlborough grapes. With a higher sugar level than the Brut, the Reserve Sec offers a sweeter, softer palate enhanced with classic methode characters.
It is delicate, very fresh and lively with crisp citrus and apple flavours and recommended to accompany all our seafood dishes and most tapas
Accolades ***1/2 - Winestate Magazine, 2008
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$32
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Italian La Gioiosa Prosecco
Sweeter than the average Brut but not to the Asti Spumante sweetness this sparkling wine (sometimes called Venetian Champagne) has become very popular at The Cheeky Pipi with any selection of food. Flavoured from apple and peach the La Gioiosa brand is the biggest selling Italian wine in the UK (April 2008) and described as the "ideal summer afternoon quaffer"
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$34
per750ml bottle
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$8
per 150 ml glass
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Deutz Blanc de Blanc 2003
A very stylish sparkling wine from Marlborough can be both an aperitif or served Deutz Brut with main course food. Suits reasonably delicate dishes. Seafood is great, particularly shellfish and salmon. The acidity in the wine helps to enhance seafood flavours in much the same way as garnishing it with a squeeze of lemon.
Accolades 2004 International Festival (Gisborne) - Awarded Champion Wine of Show.
Highest gold across all classes
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$58
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$13
(200ml mini)
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WHITE WINES
CHARDONNAY
A native of Burgundy, France, this grape variety dates back to the 1950s in New Zealand. Experimentally grown at a Government Research station in the Waikato in the 1950s Chardonnay grapes are now grown mainly in Marlborough, Gisborne and Hawkes Bay.
House Chardonnay (New Zealand)
Our Cheeky Little White Chardonnay is made by Babich Wines in Hawkes Bay. We recommend it to accompany our chicken and fish dishes
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$32
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$7.50
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Tuki Tuki Chardonnay 2007
From out by the long and winding Tuki Tuki River in Hawkes Bay comes an exotically tropical, peachy Chardonnay fruit, hinting at butterscotch and grapefruit in an ocean of toasty oak. Recommended for our chicken dishes and fish tapas and mains
Accolades Bronze Medal 2008 |
$38
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$8.50
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Kahurangi Mount Arthur Chardonnay Marlborough 2007
From the 3rd largest winery in the Nelson Region comes a wine with a full-bodied taste of cocnut and butterscotch.
If you like pretty lablels this is the wine for you !
Goes well with our seafood or chicken dishes.
Accolades Gold and Bronze Medals 2009
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$40
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$9
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PINOT GRIS
A distant relative of the Pinot Noir the Pinot Gris originated from Burgundy France. In New Zealand uit is found mainly in Marlborough, Hawkes Bay and Central Otago regions. Between 2001 and 2003 plantings in New Zealand doubled as the Pinot Gris gained more popularity.
Huntaway Pinot Gris 2007
A soft supple and full bodies wine with attractive ripe pear and quince fruit aromas layered with a floral complexity and a rich powerful palate of exotic fruit flavours |
$38
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$8
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Kahurangi Pinot Gris Marlborough 2008
An elegant classic style Pinot Gris from Moutere in the Marlborough region with undertones of citrus of citrus and dried pears coupled with honeysuckle and violets combine to give a lingering taste finish
A wonderful accompaniment to Pipi's seafood, chicken and salad dishes.
Accolades: Silver - Air New Zealand Wine Awards, 2008
Bronze - Royal New Zealand Wine Show, 2008
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$39
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$8.50
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SAUVIGNON BLANC
The first Sauvignon Blanc in NZ was recorded in West Auckland's Matua Valley winery in 1974. The first commercial plantings were in Marlborough which has now become a world class producing region; today Sauvignon Blanc is our most widely grown grape variety and is one of NZ's top export successes.
Mt Riley Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Marlborough's Mt Riley is a regular Gold Medal winner. One of our biggest sellers Mt riley Sauvignon features capsicum, gooseberry, grapefruit and stonefruit aromas. It can be matched with seafood, light meats, pasta, salads or our Brunch Thai Salad cuisine choices |
$36
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$7.50
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Tohu Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2008
With Tohu (pronounced Tor-Who) Sauvignon Blancs consistently winning Awards Tohu has rapidly become a "must-have" on reputable restaurants' wine lists.
An excellent accompaniment to most of the Cheeky Pipi Entrees and mains light meats or seafood especially green shell mussels from the Marlborough Sounds
Accolades - ELITE GOLD Air New Zealand Wine Awards (Also In-flight choice) 2008
5 Stars - NZ Cuisine magazine2008
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$39
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$8.50
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Matua Regional Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2008
The grapes for this wine are a blend of two company owned vineyards in the Wairau Valley. The nose on this delicious Sav delivers up aromas of lime, floral passionfruit and tropical fruits. The palate is textural with linear lime and mineral characteristics that linger on the palate
A multi dimensional Sauvignon that matches well with most of The Cheeky Pipi's Entrees' and Mains light meats or seafood especially our green-lipped shell mussel dishes from the Marlborough Sounds or Calamari from off the Kaikoura coast.
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$38
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$8.50
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RIESLING
Framingham Marlborough Classic Riesling 2007
Framingham produces one of the best range of Rieslings in Marlborough. Lifted aromas of lemon, Granny Smith apples and hint of pineapple and passionfruit.
The residual sugar in the wine is balanced with a backbone of firm, natural acidity giving a long, dry finish Goes well with fish dishes.
Accolades - SILVER Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2008
SILVER UK International Wine and Spirit Competition 2008
SILVER UK International Wine Challenge 2008
SILVER Liquorland Top 100 NZ 2008
SILVER Decanter World Wine Awards UK 2008
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$38
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$8.50
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Mount Cass Waipara Riesling 2007
From Waipara Valley in North Canterbury this off-dry wine shows lime and spice flavours. The wine style has a clean fresh flavour with a hint of sweetness and a crisp finish.
A good match with our Chicken and fish dishes
Accolades - BRONZE New Zealand International Wine Show 2007
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$38 |
$8.50 |
Saints Gewurtztraminer Gisborne 2008
Refreshing and spicy, this mouth-filling, rich Gewurtztraminer has exotic flavours of rose petals, lychees and spice perfectly balanced by a touch of natural sweetness. Palate is rich, spicy & balanced - very drinkable!
An ideal accompaniment to our fish of foods with a creamy sauce (eg Lamb's Fry) or with our Dessert menu.
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$37
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$8
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CABERNETS
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House Red
Our House Red is a Cheeky Little Red which comes from the Hawke's Bay Babich vineyards.
This Cabernet Merlot is recommended to accompany our beef and lamb meat dishes.
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$32 |
$7.50 |
Montana Cabernet Merlot 2007
From one of New Zealand's famous brands this Cabernet Merlot is a dark and aromatic red with blackcurrant, cherry, mocha and vanilla flavours. Soft and creamy palate.
Goes well with our our succulent lamb or beef dishes.
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$32
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$8
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Mount Cass Harmony 2006 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot)
From Waipara Valley in North Canterbury this sized bottle is ideal for a couple wanting a glass of quality wine each with dinner. The combination of flavours featuring blackcurrant fruit, berries and spicy oak aroma goes well with our lamb and beef menu selection.
Has a soft, complex middle palate and a medium to firm finish. Enjoy !
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$22 (375ml)
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Not available by the glass
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Kahurangi Merlot 2006
The 2006 Merlot was grown in Central Hawkes Bay and is a wine with good fruit intensity and true varietal character with ripe cherry on the nose and spicy and firm tannins on the palate.
A good accompaniment to our Steak dishes
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$38
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Not available by the glass
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PINOT NOIRS
Te Kairanga Martinborough Pinot Noir 2008
From Martinborough, Wairarapa comes one of Australasia's top Pinot Noirs. From its inception as a vineyard in the 1980s Te Kairanga Pinot Noir has consistently rated amongst the best.
Matches well with our Lamb and Fillet Mignon main course dishes
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$39
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$9
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Kings Road Pinot Noir Waipara 2007
Warm and generous with ripe, dark cherry taste and a slight savouriness with black pepper notes Pinot Noir is particularly lovely with food. Try it with the Pipi's Lamb rack. |
$40
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Not available by the glass
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Morton Estate Pinot Noir 2005
Lifted aromas of mocha chocolate, boysenberry and raspberry complement an intense black plum character. Displaying a full bodied roundness to the palate and grainy tannin structure, this wine gives way to a lingering smoky finish. A wonderful accompaniment to red meat dishes. |
$38
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Not available by the glass
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OTHER REDS
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Sileni Syrah
From the Sileni family Vineyard near Hastings in the Hawke's Bat comes this award winning Syrah. From the dark purple grapes with ripe brambly fruit and cracked pepper characters this wine is a wonderful accompaniment to the Pipi's pasta, lamb or beef dishes.
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$40
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Not available by the glass
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House Shiraz 2007
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$32
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$7
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DESSERT WINES
Haewai Festive Mead or Honey Mead
Haewai Meads are made locally in Houghton Bay Road from natural spring water mixed with organic honeys. They can be served at room temperature or with ice. Also recommended as a Dessert Wine to accompany our Pavlova dessert offering. Festive Mead is dry whilst Honey Mead is medium sweet.
Mt Cass "Opulence" Late Harvest Chardonnay 2006
Harvested in June 2004 at waipara in North Canterbury this classy, fresh sweet wine with apricots, honey and pear flavours has vanilla and cream notes on a long sugary finish. Melts in the mouth ad especially good with the Cheeky Pipi heavier desserts (Steam puddings and Chocolate cake in particular). What a way to finish a great night at the Cheeky Pipi !
Accolades SILVER New Zealand International Wine Show 2008
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$18
$36
(375ml bottle)
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