NEWS
deliciosa goes on holiday
we will be closed from 10th july
reopening wed 3rd august
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR IMO!!
FOR WINNING HB HOSPITALITY
WAITPERSON OF THE YEAR 2011!!!!
at deliciosa we are celebrating
the colours of autumn, so fascinating!
the red of the curtains, the colour of wine,
greens & golds in the canopy of changing vines
with seasonal dishes, full of colour
the fabulous wine list like no other
the patio a-glow, all cosy and mellow
bathed in candlelit ambience all yellow
bring your friends and prepare for a treat
for delectable wines and a sumptuous feast
tapas is the way to eat
deliciosa the place to meet!!!
come down for a visit and experience the relaxed ambience, the fabulous autumn menu, the friendly service and of course a cheeky glass of wine!
bookings 8776031
Hasta Pronto!!
WE DID IT AGAIN!
WINNERS, 2nd year in a row:
2010 Food Hawkes Bay Signature Dish Competition
"COCIDA DELICIOSA"
A rustic, Spanish inspired dish of shredded house-smoked rabbit, white beans & chickpeas slow-cooked in a rich duck & chorizo broth topped with crispy leeks
+ harald's crusty rock-salt roll & fresh herbed goats quark
wine match: 2008 trinity hill tempranillo
THANKS TO ALL WHO CAME IN, ENJOYEd and VOTED for our WINNING DISH!!
And we would LOVE to help bring out the EUROPEAN in you... with:
¡Aperitivo Deliciosa!
$10 aperitivo + almonds
Choose from: imo’s famous campari & grapefruit, ricard or henri bardouin pastis,
or Kir Royal (12,5)
anytime... because we love you!
We have recently added some beautiful new wines to our amazing wine list,
and have had many a fun ‘tasting’ to hand pick the best of the bunch
for you to enjoy.
Just some of these little beauties to tempt you:
and have had many a fun ‘tasting’ to hand pick the best of the bunch
for you to enjoy.
Just some of these little beauties to tempt you:
09 pazo san mauro albarino, SP, Rias Biaxas, Galicia
09 grosset ‘polish hill’ riesling, AU, Clare Valley
08 bilancia ‘la collina white’, NZ, Hawkes Bay
10 wooing tree pinot noir rose, NZ, Central O
04 miguel merino vitola reserva rioja (tempranillo) SP, Rioja
Keep up with all our antics on facebook
SEARCH: deliciosa tapas-wine, we will be your friend!
WINTER 2011 HOURS:
mon tue wed, thurs from 4pm
fri sat from 11am for lunch, dinner and all day grazing
bookings essential!!
hasta pronto!
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2010 End of Vintage Party
another successful and fun party was held here on sunday night to celebrate the end of the 2010 Harvest. We were delighted to see all our mates from wineries from all accross Hawkes Bay - Peter Gough from Ngatarawa took out the Salsa dancing comp, John Kemble amazed us all with his new 'ink', John Hancock, Warren Gibson and Lorraine Leheny supplied us with some stunning drops, Te Awa sent a beautiful Italien to represent, Rod McDonald dropped in to sample some of the Grand Cru's once they had been opened... all in all a lovely evening of empanadas, paella, and exceptional wines.... just how we like it!
Thanks to everybody for coming out and supporting us throughout the vintage - it has been a real treat to see you all so often. Wino Wednesdays were such a success we will be sure to run them again next year. To all you international cellar rats; be sure to keep in touch with your adventures, and see you next year!
join us on facebook!
this month you could be in the draw to WIN
a
MAGNUM of ST. COSME COTE DU RHONE
mmmm, delicious.
simply search 'deliciosa tapas-wine' and send a friend request
drawn on June 1st 2010. Winner notified by facemail.
Deliciosa is famous!!
Dominion Post top 10 summer watering holes
'spanish food meets hawkes bay wine, with mouth-watering results. If the words 'figs with blue cheese & proscuitto' with a chilled Sacred Hill Chardonnay don't convince you, you must have sunstroke.'
DELICIOSA IS THE WINNER
of the
2009 SIGNATURE DISH
casual category
HB Signature Dish 2009
Hawke’s Bay has the reputation as new zealand's top food and wine destination, this event is the perfect opportunity to showcase both elements. during this annual six week event the regions top hospitality establishments and their leading chefs take part in a regional bonanza, showcasing the best of our region’s food and wine to find the Hawke’s Bay’s regional signature dish. The Hawke’s Bay regional signature dish represents the best selection of hawke’s bay food products brought together by local chefs and matched with a Hawke’s Bay beverage.
deliciosa’s signature dish is a rustic, french style jugged (slow cooked) rabbit. The rabbit, supplied by vetro, has been boned then stuffed with minced pork belly & fresh hawke’s bay apples & marinated in ballydooly red cider. It is finished w ‘the deli’ pancetta, te mata mushrooms, epicurean supplies organic thyme & cream. served w crusty harald’s french bread. download recipe here
The wine match for this dish is the bilancia 2001 merlot/malbec. The eight years bottle age have enhanced the secondary characteristics & complexity while softening the tannins. This more european tradition of drinking well-matured wine is well suited to the peasant/rustic style of the jugged rabbit and for this dish will be served in a stemless wine glass.
The wine match for this dish is the bilancia 2001 merlot/malbec. The eight years bottle age have enhanced the secondary characteristics & complexity while softening the tannins. This more european tradition of drinking well-matured wine is well suited to the peasant/rustic style of the jugged rabbit and for this dish will be served in a stemless wine glass.
Check out our Summer menu highlights...
Duck tenderloin wrapped grapes w a pomegranate/balsamic mist $7.50
French rack of lamb crusted w orange & hazelnuts w a pistachio salsa $14.50
Fresh, succulent melon balls & proscuitto $11.50
The Deliciosa original - Halloumi & Watermelon Salad $12.50
Mussel & zucchini fritters w mango chilli salsa $11.50
Mussel & zucchini fritters w mango chilli salsa $11.50
As well as Deliciosa favourites...
Crispy Duck Breast w Blueberry Barbeque Salsa
Moroccan spiced lamb on preserved lemon hummus w pine nuts, served w hot cumin flatbread
Succulent crispy pork belly on a apple & fennel salad w pomegranate dressing
the deliciosa rustic charcuterie & antipasto plate, served on slate, w a selection of 'the deli' cured meats, artisan salami, orange & rosemary green olives, s/d tomatoes, marinated artichokes w breads
After an exciting month exploring the French wine regions...
Gilles Robin Papillon Croze Hermitage 2007 – Gilles was one of the most hospitable wine hosts of the trip even taking us up the La Chapelle for champagne at sunset! This is his entry level wine named for his daughters Leonie & Lucie. Already a firm favourite w our regulars – be quick!!
From the Coulon Family the delectable Domain Beaurenard Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Every wine from this 8 generation wine family was outstanding – fingers crossed we can source some more soon.
There will be more exciting French wines hopefully by early November, all export shipments are due into the country in October.....
Vibrant & Spicy Syrah’s
A limited release of No8 Syrah made by Hawke’s Bays Rod MacDonald (Winemaker of the Year, 2005, Auckland Royal Easter Show). This wine is by the glass only while stocks last!
Treat yourself to the fabulous La Collina by bilancia winemakers Warren & Lorraine... quoted to be the 'best syrah to come out of new zealand'
International temptations...
Papa Luna Grenache/Syrah/Monastrell – soft & supple, fruit driven wine from Spain’s Calatayud
St Cosme Cote du Rhone – old world syrah w new world vibrancy & youthfulness
Ca' Di Pian Barbera d'Asti – an intense ruby red, w scents of cassis & blueberry,firm structure and fine acidity.. a delicious match to our rustic charcuterie anitipasto platter!