On Wednesday 10th September, Somm Wine Bar & Bistro (on Auckland's Princess Wharf), hosted an intimate four-course dinner with Rockburn Wines winemaker Malcolm Rees-Francis.
Throughout the evening, Malcolm shared insights into his winemaking journey and the Central Otago terroir that shapes Rockburn’s acclaimed wines.
THE MENU
FIRST COURSE / ON ARRIVAL - 2025 Rockburn Stolen Kiss Rosé
- Fried green olives
- Beef tartare toast
SECOND COURSE - 2024 Rockburn Pinot Gris
- Prosciutto, guindilla pepper, potato chips
THIRD COURSE - 2024 Rockburn Amber
- Grilled chicken skewer, parsnip, Amber wine butter sauce
FOURTH COURSE - 2023 Rockburn Pinot Noir
- Venison bourguignon vol-au-vent
TO FINISH - 2023 Rockburn Seven Barrels "Dick Bunton Vineyard" Pinot Noir
- Comté cheese, oat cracker
For the entire month of September you can hit Somm for a $45 Rockburn set menu, which brings you two courses designed to shine alongside Rockburn’s award-winning wines.
Choose from stunning mains like venison bourguignon or the grilled chicken finished with Rockburn Amber wine sauce.. Add a suggested Rockburn wine match, or taste the full flight, including the exclusive Amber.
• $45pp, two courses
• Available for lunch & dinner
• Until 28 September 2025
