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PAGE 22 Wednesday October 23 2019 BAY HARBOUR Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Wine Chardonnays to keep an eye out for • By Mark Henderson THIS WEEK’S assortment is a group of 2017 chardonnays. With Mr McLaren away travelling, McLaren jun joined my regular panelist, Mr Collins, and me to taste through a range from across the regions. A grapefruit note came up in one of the early wines, and once that character was identified, I kept finding it in most of the wines. The power of suggestion? A character of the vintage? Or perhaps my succumbing to cognitive bias? More study will be needed. 2017 Mahi Alchemy Single Vineyard Marlborough Chardonnay Price: $39.90 Rating: Excellent Gunflint, struck match, powerful peach and melon fruit, citrus with time. At first, playing in the sweet and sour spectrum with grapefruit in focus and biscuity/ oatmeal notes, but this fattens up nicely, aeration adding a wisp of buttered popcorn. All the while, there’s delicious drive and crispness with a delightfully long, fresh and tangy finish. www.mahiwine.co.nz 2017 Hunters Offshoot Marlborough Chardonnay Price: $34.99 Rating: Very good to excellent Grapefruit, struck match, fresh baguette, a little toastiness. Powerful in the mouth, the lemony citrus notes play off grilled nuts and toasty elements, with stonefruit and apple joining in with aeration. Crisp, salivatory, there’s a real lip-smacking element to the acidity. Tightens a little over time, but a good swirl helps to coax it back. www.hunters.co.nz 2017 Tohu Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Awatere Valley Chardonnay Price: $39.99 Rating: Very good to excellent Struck match, burnt toast, warm baguette, grapefruit. Showing its youthful side, yet also its richness, texture and supple acidity. Grilled nuts, caramel, some fruit pith bittersweet elements and a petrol-like note. This becomes more zesty with aeration but seems to be holding its cards close to its chest. www.tohuwines.co.nz 2017 Craggy Range Les Beaux Cailloux Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay Price: $150 Rating: Excellent Bonfire smoke, spices, peach almost a deeper register, developing perfume and struck match. This could be perceived as underpowered but there’s quiet depth in the mouth. This grows in texture, picking up notes of orange peel, spice and toffee, enlivened as the acidity becomes more racy. Elegant and with potential. www.craggyrange.com 2017 Mahi Marlborough Chardonnay Price: $29 Rating: Good to very good A little wild funkiness, wild yeast, matchstick and spice lead. Full and creamy entry with toasty oak in support and just when you think it might be a little soft, the racy acidity floods in, giving this a mouth-puckering lift. Quite linear through the mouth — as the matchstick subsumes a little cheesiness grows — though just a little short on the finish. www.mahiwine.co.nz 2017 Pegasus Bay Waipara Chardonnay Price: $43 Rating: Very good to excellent Powerful struck match, wood smoke and toast notes, adding lactic hints and white peach. Real acid drive to this giving brisk freshness, leading with a bittersweet citrusy element reminding me of grilled grapefruit. Fragrant top notes and a long, mellow finish. www.pegasusbay.com The Arvida Attitude of Living Well is transforming the ageing experience. At Arvida, we’re working every day to improve the lifestyle and wellbeing of thousands of New Zealanders. We’re creating communities that enable residents to enjoy their retirement and to feel actively engaged in life. Before you make a decision about retirement care for yourself or a loved one, why not pop in for a chat at one of our 10 boutique communities throughout the Christchurch region. Each village is unique in its own way and offers a range of retirement living and care options. Give us a call today on 0800 278 432 or visit our website www.arvida.co.nz The Attitude of Living Well www.arvida.co.nz
Wednesday October 23 2019 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz BAY HARBOUR PAGE 23 Food and a View to Die For! NESTLED on the hillside in Lyttelton is perhaps one of Canterbury’s best kept secrets - e Lyttelton Club - also known as the Top Club. But with recent renovations and a new master chef heading the kitchen, the word is out! Situated in the heart of Lyttelton the Top Club boasts some of the best harbour views in the area - evident the minute you step foot inside. An open plan bar drops down to the dining area with oor to ceiling windows providing a panoramic view. e innovative design and decor adds to the appeal making it instantly warm and inviting. What was previously the club restaurant has been transformed into a snug sports bar with pool table, TAB and even more amazing harbour views. e Bistro offers a compact yet diverse range of meals created by Master Chef Lloyd Millar. With over 40 years experience, Lloyd has a wealth of experience. Born in Lyttelton and trained in Canterbury, Lloyd’s career has seen him in many notable kitchens not only across New Zealand but overseas too, including his private dining ‘Dinner By Design’ business. Recent years has seen him based predominately in Banks Peninsula where he has cooked at local greats including She Cafe in Governors Bay, the Akaroa Wharf Hotel, award winning Monster Yakitori Bar in Lyttelton, and the Fishermans Wharf in Lyttelton. While Lloyd’s food knowledge is extensive, he is renowned for his skill in Yakitori and for this reason the Club has installed a charcoal grill. So on the menu is a great selection of these delicious Japanese style skewers, as well as classic Sirloin, Ribeye and Italian style Sausage mains that are served with fries and garden salad. Other mains options include twice cooked Pork Belly, a choice of Burgers, Hoki & Chips, Dory Fillet, and a Potato, Chickpea Tofu Laska. ere is also a good selection of starters and desserts, as well as a kiddies menu. Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options are also available. And price wise the menu is extremely affordable. e Bistro also offers regular specials, such as All You Can Eat Dumplings every Wednesday and a Sunday Carvery & Dessert at the end of each month. If you’re planning an event, the Top Club is well worth considering. Talk to Lloyd about holding a function. He can design catering to t any budget. In the bar there’s live coverage of international rugby with food and beverage specials accompanying All Blacks games, Housie at 7pm every Tuesday, and a lucky members draw every ursday at 5.30pm. And if you enjoy a utter the Club has a 12 machine gaming room and the one and only TAB facility in Lyttelton - something to keep in mind with Melbourne Cup and NZ Trotting Cup coming up next month. New members are most welcome. Enquire about joining today! For a limited time the club is offering $10 memberships. e Lyttelton Top Club, 23 Dublin Street, Lyttelton, phone 03 328 7640. Follow them on facebook www.facebook.com/lytteltontopclub/ THE LYTTELTON TOP CLUB THE CLUB OFFERING MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS AT CLUB PRICES ●BIG SCREEN SKY SPORT ●12 GAMING MACHINES ●HOUSIE Every Tuesday 7pm ●MEMBER’S DRAW Every Thursday 5.30pm We are open weekdays from 2pm and from 12pm weekends. LYTTELTON’S ONLY 23 Dublin St, Lyttelton. Ph: 03 328 8740. Members, Guests & Affiliates welcome. TOP CLUB BISTRO Open Wed & Thu 5-8pm, Fri 5-9pm, Sat 12-9pm and Sun 12-8pm. SUNDAY NIGHT SPECIAL WEDNESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL ALL YOU CAN EAT DUMPLINGS $18PP KID’S EAT *FREE *ORDER ONE ADULTS MEAL AND GET A KID’S MEAL FREE (12 YEARS & UNDER) Check out our other weekly specials!
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