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Brinkley's Restaurant Menu

BRINKLEY'S IS OPEN FOR A LA CARTE DINING DURING THE WINTER SKI SEASON. CONFERENCES, EVENTS & FUNCTIONS CATERING ARE AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND.

 
 
ENTREES
Tuna Carpaccio
$19.50
Served with Tua Tua Fritter, Tapenade Dressing, Ginger-Green Onion Pesto, Miso Mayonnaise, Micro Herbs
Wine Suggestion: Cantalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc
 
Wild Game Terrine
$17.50
Served with Truffled Potato Salad, Apple Jelly, Fig Syrup
Wine Suggestion: Lone Goat Riesling
 
Portobello Mushroom Cannoli (V)
$18.00
Served with Truffled Mushroom Risotto, Pine Nut Streusel, Reggiano Wafer, Balsamic Cream
Wine Suggestion: Huntaway Reserve Chardonnay
 
Cloudy Bay Surf Clam "Bouillabaise" with wild caught Prawns
$17.50
Jackly Oakshots premium locally grown Saffron, char-grilled Lime & Saffron/Chilli Rouille Crouton.
Wine Suggestion: Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc
 
   
New Season Asparagus Salad

 $18.50

Macadamia/Citrus crusted Gruff Junction hand crafted Goats Cheese, Prosciutto Emiliano, Fig Syrup, Limoncello Oil  
Wine Suggestion: Charles Wiffin, Marlborough Savignon Blanc  
   
MAINS
Oven Roasted Rack of Highland Lamb
 $39.00
Mangold/Ricotta Tartlet, New Season Asparagus, Cumin Scented Shiraz Grapes, Jus Roti
Wine Suggestion: Pegasus Bay Merlot Cabernet
 
 
Seared Loin of Wild Hare
 $38.00
Fried Rocket, Glazed Pineapple, Black Olives, Pommes Paysanne, Cabernet Jus
Wine Suggestion: Peter Lehmann "The Futures" Shiraz
 
 
Flame-grilled Fillet of Canterbury Charolais
$38.00
Prime aged Angus wrapped in Pancetta, Caramelized Parsnips, Sauteed Spinach, Wild Mushrooms, Roast Shallot Jus, Port Glaze
Wine Suggestion: Southern Cross Waipara Hills Pinot Noir
 
Grilled Local Free Range Turkey Fillet
$37.00
Phillip's housemade Turkey Sausage, Herb & Fruit Stuffing, Spring Greens, Cranberry Confit, Cumberland Jus
Wine Suggestion: Huntaway Reserve Chardonnay
 
Char-grilled "Chimmi Churro" Grouper*
$37.00
New Season Asparagus, Moi Moi Potatoes, Sauce Vierge
Wine Suggestion: Earth's End, Otago Pinot Noir
 

*Available as Vegetarian Option with Grilled Halumi Cheese instead of Fish

 
 
( V ) - Vegetarian 
DESSERTS
Vacherin of New Season Strawberries
$17.50
Strawberry Sorbet, Berry Compote, Strawberry Coulis, Strawberry
Candy Floss
Dessert Wine Suggestion: House Champenoise
 
"Bombe Alaska"
$17.50
Served with Roasted Pineapple, Strawberry Sauce
Dessert Wine Suggestion: Cloudy Bay Late Harvest Riesling
 
Passion Fruit Creme Brulee
$14.50
Fresh Strawberries, Vanilla Ice-cream
Dessert Wine Suggestion: Cloudy Bay Late Harvest Riesling
 
Banana "Tarte Tatin"
$17.50
Served with Macadamia Nut Ice Cream, Nut Brittle, Ghana Chocolate Fondant
Dessert Wine Suggestion: Cloudy Bay Late Harvest Riesling
 
Chefs Selection "Artisan Cheese"
$19.00
Grape Confit, Honeycomb, Roasted Nuts & Crostini
Port Suggestion: Taylors Late Bottled Vintage Port
 
 
 
 
 
CHILDRENS MENU  
 
 
Order from main menu or ask for Chef's daily specials for Children

available from $14.50

   

 

 
CHAMPAGNE
Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial Champagne - France
$125.00
The definitive reference for champagne since 1743. Intensely perfumed, with notes of rose-petals, cloves and violets.  
Piper Heidsieck Champagne Brut NV - France
$89.00
Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut is an exceptionally well balanced champagne - fresh and lively with light aromas of citrus fruits and spring flowers.  
SPARKLING WINE
Shackleton’s Sparkling Hibiscus - NZ
$12.50
Lindauer sparkling wine & an exotic hibiscus flower.  
Lindauer Fraise Piccolo / Brut Cuvee 200ml - NZ
$9.50
A méthode traditionnelle available infused with natural strawberry essence or méthode traditonnelle.  
Lindauer Methode Traditionelle Brut - NZ
$8.00 / $29.00
Well known throughout New Zealand. A great bubbly for all occasion's dry with rich fruit flavours.  
Bouldevines Methode Traditionelle ’Enticelle’ - Marlborough
$14.00 / $48.00
Citrus & lemon skin tempered with a creamy but dry finish. Moreish!  
RIESLING
Terrace Edge - Waipara Valley NZ
$9.00 / $34.00
Lively lime and exotic mineral flavors on the drier end of medium/sweet.  A stunning Riesling.  
CHARDONNAY
 
Framingham - Marlborough NZ
$9.50 / $38.00
Reflecting fresh melon, pineapple & stone fruit flavours  
SAUVIGNON BLANC
 
River  Farm - Marlborough NZ
$9.50 / $39.00
Opens with a nose of citrus flowers and lemon skin exploding with passion fruit.  
   
Catalina Sounds Marlborough  NZ
$9.50 / $39.00
Air New Zealand Award winner. Punchy aromatics packed with tropical fruit and gooseberry   
   
Oyster Bay - Marlborough NZ   
$41.00
Magnificent & elegant Sav Blanc with glorious fruit flavours.  
   
Waipara Hills Southern Cross - Marlborough NZ
$10.00 / $44.00
Intense aromas of gooseberry, blackcurrant & fresh sweet herbs meet vibrant white peach on the nose. Stunning!  
   
Highfield - Marlborough NZ
$44.00
Herbal aromas well suited to shellfish or Mediterranean cuisine.  
   
Cloudy Bay - Marlborough NZ

$64.00

Mouth watering aromas of passionfruit & lemongrass.  
   
Charles Wiffin Reserve - Marlborough NZ

$48.00

Limited Edition wine from a select parcel of fruit. Guava and gooseberry  
   
   

 

 
SAUVIGNON SEMILLON  
   
Pegasus Bay - Marlborough NZ

$11.00 / $49.00

A complex wine with a mild palate richness and exotic spice  
   
 
PINOT GRIS
 
Terrace Edge - Waipara Valley NZ
$9.00 / $34.00
Hand harvested intensely flavoured grapes with rich textured fruity flavours.  
Stoneleigh Rapaura Series - Marlborough, NZ
$49.00
Aromas of pear, melon & peach. Sweet rounded fruit with a touch of spice.  
GEWURZTRAMINER
 
Bouldevines - Marlborough 
$10.00 / $42.00
Rose petals and lychees leap from the glass with a licorice ginger finish. Spectacular!  
CABERNET & BLENDS
 
Peter Lehmann’s Clancy Shiraz Cab-Sav Merlot - Barossa, Aust.
$9.50 / $37.00
This wine has established itself as Australia’s legendary Red! Rich flavours and smooth finish and another great wine from the Master himself.  
   
   
ROSE  
   
Wooing Tree Rose - Central Otago, NZ                                             375ml

$22.50

Delightful aromas of white peach and nectarine, hints of               750ml
strawberry, cream and rose petals                                                     

$39.00

PINOT NOIR
 
Amisfield Rocky Knoll - Central Otago NZ

$140.00

Grown not made this boutique premium pinot produced from a small stony terrace at this exclusive vineyard, magnificent!  
   
Felton Road Bannockburn - Central Otago NZ

$95.00

Asian Spices of cinnamon, clove & a nose of dusty florals.  
   
Earths End - Central Otago NZ
$10.00 / $48.00
Magnificent Central Otago Pinot  & a perfect accompaniment to red meats.  Aromas of red cherries, plums & currants.  
   
Southern Cross Waipara Hills - Central Otago NZ
$10.00 / $44.00
Magnificent plum, dark cherry and spicy aromas. Limited supply.  
   
Charles Wiffen - Marlborough NZ
$44.00
Black cherry, pepper and chocolate with hints of tasty oak. Pure pleasure.  
   
Chard Farm 'The Viper' - Central Otago NZ

$89.00

Exclusive to Shackeltons. Stunning Central Otago Limited Edition Pinot from this world renowned boutique vineyard. Try it once!  
   
Picnic by Two Paddocks - Central Otago NZ
$44.00
This is a youthful but elegant Pinot Noir made to be enjoyed young.  
Fruit driven with subtle hints of spice    
 
   
Highfield - Marlborough NZ
$55.00
Supple ,soft and elegant premium New Zealand Pinot Noir. Great with everything!  
   
Rabbit Ranch - Central Otago NZ
$59.00
Bright eyed pinot with hints of briar patch & a whiff of gunsmoke!  
   
Lake Hayes - Central Otago NZ
$68.00
Spectacularly coloured & packed with sweet ripe fruit aromas with a touch of spice. Great Central Otago Red!  
   
Two Paddocks ‘Sam Neil’ - Central Otago NZ
$69.00
Aged in small French Oak barriques classic Central Otago pinot elegant & voluptuous with clean vivid fruit, fragrant & delicate aromatics & a seductive richness & texture  
   
Pegasus Bay - Waipara Valley NZ
$87.00
Rich, ruby coloured wine with a sensuous bouquet & rich carmine hue. One of NZ's finest.  
   
Rockburn - Central Otago NZ

$69.00

Premium Central Otago Pinot with delicate floral tones enhanced by nuances of licorice root and supple silky tannins  
   
Nautilus - Marlborough NZ

$69.00

Limited Edition winde derived from selected handpicked grapes pressed to French Oak barriques  
   
Wooing Tree 'Blondie' Pinot Nior - Central Otago

$10.00 / $45.00

Unique Blanc de Noir elegant champagne color with hints of lavender  
   
Wooing Tree Pinot Nior - Central Otago

 $68.00

Ripe hand picked fruit matured in French Oak resulting in one of the best Central Otago Pinot Niors available  
   
SHIRAZ
 
Peter Lehmann ‘The Futures” - Barossa, Australia
$10.00 / $48.00
With hints of black fruits & chocolate comes a rich & generous shiraz from Australia’s most famous master winemaker.  The Queen of Clubs will not disappoint!!  
   
Penfolds St Henri - South Australia  
Internationally renowned Australian Shiraz. Deep, vivid purple with a massive nose of black fruits and spice.
$108.00
SANGIOVESE
 
Bonizio Di Maremma - Italy
$38.00
Los Angeles Gold Medal Winner 2007. A combination of unique red soil & warm climate resulting in perfect grape ripeness.  
DESSERT WINE
 
De Bortolli 'Noble One' - N.S.W, Aust.
$39.00
Australia's benchmark sweet white dessert wine.  
 
Cloudy Bay Late Harvest Riesling
$12.00 / $60.00
PORTS
 
Galway Pipe - 12 year old tawny
$12.00
 
De Bortoli Old Boys - 21 year old tawny
$18.00


* Ask our friendly staff about our wide selection of liquors, coffees and teas available for you to enjoy

 

 




Our Chef for 2011 - Executive Chef Phillip Nordt.




















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