New Zealand Wine Dinner at Michael’s Wine Cellar

An Evening in Hawke’s Bay: A Five-Course Wine Dinner in Michael’s Wine Cellar

This expertly curated experience will showcase an extraordinary selection of celebrated wines from Te Mata Estate Winery and Kumeu River Wines, two of New Zealand’s most revered and internationally acclaimed producers. Thoughtfully paired with an exquisite five-course menu crafted by our award-winning culinary team, the evening will journey through elegant Chardonnays and expressive Pinot Noirs, culminating in Te Mata’s iconic Bordeaux-style blends and a beautifully balanced Gamay Noir to finish. Each course is designed to illuminate the character, depth, and distinct terroir that define these benchmark estates, creating a seamless dialogue between world-class winemaking and refined cuisine.

This exclusive event is $195 per person*, inclusive of Eventbrite fee and gratuity. Seating in the Wine Cellar is limited, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere ideal for wine lovers and culinary enthusiasts alike.

*Plus Tax

Reserve your seat early and experience the elegance of Hawke’s Bay — right here at Michael’s.

AMUSE BOUCHE

GREEN-LIPPED MUSSEL SHOOTER

Champagne · Yellow Tomato Jus · Salmon Caviar

DIVER SCALLOP CRUDO

Gooseberry Jam · Micro-Greens

BBQ PORK BELLY LETTUCE CUPS

Avocado–Corn Salsa · Cilantro

Champagne “Grand Rosé Brut,” Champagne Gosset, Aÿ, FR, NV

FIRST COURSE

PAN-SEARED STRIPED BASS

Chive & Lobster Sabayon · Confit Cipollini Onions · Fava Bean & Roasted Red Pepper Ragù

Chardonnay “Elston,” Te Mata Estate, Hawke’s Bay, 2020

Chardonnay “Estate,” Kumeu River Wines, Auckland, 2023

SECOND COURSE

CORIANDER-SPICED DUCK BREAST

Parsnip Purée · Trumpet Mushrooms · Braised Oxtail · Pomegranate–Pinot Reduction

Pinot Noir “Alma,” Te Mata Estate, Hawke’s Bay, 2022

Pinot Noir “Rays Road,” Kumeu River Wines, Hawke’s Bay, 2023

THIRD COURSE

HERB & GARLIC ROASTED NEW ZEALAND RACK OF LAMB

Goat Cheese Potato–Kamara Terrine · Dried Fruit Chutney ·Cabernet–Merlot Demi-Glace · Candied Fennel

Bordeaux Blend “Awatea Cabernet–Merlot,” Te Mata Estate, Hawke’s Bay, 2021

Bordeaux Blend “Coleraine Cabernet–Merlot,” Te Mata Estate, Hawke’s Bay, 2021

DESSERT BY RAY

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE
Dried Cherries · Cherry Compote · Whipped Mascarpone Cream

Gamay Noir, Te Mata Estate, Hawke’s Bay, 2025

[Images below from prior wine dinners]