Small Town Winery Menu

Small Town Winery brings wine production, tasting and casual dining together inside a working urban winery in central Blenheim. Astrolabe's small-batch wines are made on site, so a visit connects the cellar door directly with the place of production rather than presenting only a retail tasting counter. The shop and gallery add reasons to linger, and the venue is set up to welcome families as well as dedicated wine visitors.

Tasting can take place in the barrel room, or guests can choose wine by flight, glass or bottle and settle in with food. The format encourages exploration without requiring a formal set meal, whether the visit is a brief introduction to the range or a longer shared session. Groups of five or more can book ahead, an especially useful option when several people want to compare wines and order plates together.

Charcuterie forms one of the menu's main building blocks. Saucisson sec, chorizo ibérico, prosciutto di Parma, jamón ibérico, coppa and wagyu bresaola create a spectrum of cured meats, while plant-based chorizo also accommodates diners avoiding meat. The choices can be combined at the table, making the food easy to tailor to the wines being tasted.

The bruschetta selection is unusually detailed, moving from ricotta, courgette and pistachio to artichoke with caperberry and black garlic, or nduja with piquillo pepper and Pinot Noir vincotto. Tomato with mozzarella, smoked oyster mushroom with ricotta, and anchovy with butter and lemon offer further contrasts. A seven-cheese list extends the sharing format, while a vegan bruschetta and gluten-free preparation across the bruschetta range improve dietary flexibility. Craft beer, cocktails and alcohol-free drinks provide alternatives to wine.

Address: 2 Horton Street, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand

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