Sashimi and Sancerre at Cocoro
Indulge in a Night of Exquisite Pairings
Elegance and harmony awaits with an exclusive evening of exquisite Sancerre wines and the finest Sashimi Auckland City has to offer!
Set in the intimate 3-hat restaurant Cocoro (Japanese for 'heart and soul'), Chef Makoto Tokuyama has curated a bespoke menu where every dish has been artfully matched with hand-selected wines from the famed Sacerre region, to create an evening that's ichigo ichie: a bespoke culinary experience.
With only eight seats available, this is a rare opportunity to experience exceptional craftsmanship in food and wine, at its finest.
Menu
YOKOSO ようこそ
Chef’s Selections of Zensai Appetizers:
Suggested match: NV Champagne Billecart-Salmon Le Réserve on arrival
OTSUKURI お造’り
Sashimi Platter of Assorted Market Seafood: House Blend Fresh Wasabi, Gari, Varieties of Sauces
Suggested match: Alphonse Mellot Sancerre 2017 Côtes de la Charité ‘Les Pénitents’ Chardonnay
NAKAZARA 中皿
Tora Coastal Crayfish and Asian Mushroom Miso-Gratin & Garden Salad
Suggested match: Alphonse Mellot Sancerre 2020 ‘La Moussiere’ Rosé
SHIME 食事
Chef’s Selection of Assorted Sushi Plate: Akazu Red Vinegar, Saga Short Grain Rice, Manuka Honey infused Gari
Suggested match: Alphonse Mellot Sancerre 2020 ‘La Moussiere’ Blanc
BETSUBARA べつばら
Yuzu Miso Crème Brûlée, Soy Sauce Ice-Cream, Dorayaki Pancake
Suggested match: Château D’arche, La Perle d’Arche (Sauternes)
Note: Additional wines will be served in 150ml increments (excluding the Sauterness at 75ml), all at wholesale prices. The $210 dinner price is payable to the restaurant on the evening and wines prices below will be tallied for you during the evening and billed to you the following day.
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| Champagne Billecart-Salmon NV Le Réserve | $19.95 (150ml) |
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| Alphonse Mellot 2017 Sancerre 2017 Côtes de la Charité ‘Les Pénitents’ Chardonnay | $15.00 (150ml) |
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| Alphonse Mellot Sancerre 2020 ‘La Moussiere’ Rosé | $15.00 (150ml) |
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| Alphonse Mellot Sancerre 2020 ‘La Moussiere’ Blanc | $15.00 (150ml) |
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| Château D’arche, La Perle d’Arche (Sauternes) | $10.00 (75ml) |
About Alphonse Mellot
“Alphonse Mellot’s white Sancerres are amongst the most brilliant and pure illustrations of the genius of the Sauvignon grape”
– The World’s Greatest Wines, Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve
Not only are the wines from Alphonse Mellot considered to be some of the most outstanding Pinot Noirs and Sauvignon Blancs in the world, but the Mellot family itself must surely be one of the longest running winemaking dynasties that ever existed.
Situated in Sancerre, the stunning hilltop town bordering the River Loire in the Loire Valley, historic records mention the Mellot family in connection to wine production as far back as 1513. This winemaking family and business has survived medieval sieges, the French Revolution, phylloxera, two world wars and the enormous rise in international popularity of New World Sauvignon Blancs.
About Cocoro
"Step through the door at this city-fringe haven (Cocoro means ‘heart and soul’) and it’s not hard to imagine you are slap-bang in Japan. The serenity remains as you indulge in taste after taste of sea and land."
- Cuisine Good Food Awards
At Cocoro, Japanese for ‘heart and soul’, they serve contemporary Japanese cuisine in an old brick building nestled just off Auckland's lively Ponsonby Road. Each visit to Cocoro is ichigo ichie, a bespoke culinary experience.
Gallery: Billecart-Salmon Masterclass with Sebastien Papin
Gallery: Billecart-Salmon Masterclass with Sebastien Papin
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Sip 'n' Savour - A Bogle Wine Dinner 15 Storeys Up
Join Harbour Society, Farro & Dhall & Nash for a journey to the sunny valleys of California, 15 floors above Auckland City with a wine dinner like no other at SO/ Auckland.
Enjoy a three-course dinner while you sip, swirl and savour handpicked wines by the Californian wine sensation - Bogle Family Vineyards. Jody Bogle - the sixth generation of the family working their land - will be joining via a live video feed to chat and answer any questions you may have about their wine, their history and their vineyards.
Bogle is a tried-and-true favourite in New Zealand, opening the eyes of many a kiwi to the delights of bold Caifornian Chardonnay, but this producer has more arrows in its quiver than just this liquid gold. Come along and try more from their impressive range (as well as their famous chardonnay!)
A table with sweeping views of Auckland city, fragrant food and delicious wine will set the scene among good company (and maybe even a few prizes).
- Date: Thursday, 21st November 2024
- Time: 6:00pm (doors open 5:30pm)
- Location: Harbour Society at SO/ Auckland
- Cost: $99.00 per person
Winery in the Sky - An Italian Wine Dinner 15 Storeys Up
Join Harbour Society and Dhall & Nash for a journey to Italy, 15 floors above Auckland City with a wine dinner like no other at SO/ Auckland.
Enjoy a two-course family-style sharing dinner while you sip, swirl and savour handpicked Italian wines by Mont’Albano. The plates will be a melody of woodfired food, straight from Harbour Society’s signature oven and will include meat and seasonal veggies.
Three wines from Mont’Albano will be the stars of the show, showcasing incredible varietals and styles to suit all palates. Mont’Albano was founded in 1985 in the heart of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, with wines from Verona, Abruzzo and Sicily. They are dedicated to creating niche wines that happen to be organic.
A table with sweeping views of Auckland city, fragrant food and delicious wine will set the scene among good company.
- Date: Thursday, 31 October 2024
- Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
- Location: Harbour Society at SO/ Auckland
- Cost: $89.10 per person
Master of Molly' - A Mollydooker Masterclass with Matt Willmer (Auckland)
Come one, come all to this fabulous Mollydooker-ful extravaganza!
We're lucky this year to be hosting Matt Willmer, Mollydooker's left-hand man for this hemisphere for the most important week of the year for them - the one with International left-handers day on the 13th!
- Date: Tuesday, 13 August (International Left Handers Day!)
- Time: From 2:30PM
- Location: Dhall & Nash Tasting Room
- Cost: FREE (for Trade)
Enjoy six juicy Mollydooker wines over two flights, with catered nibbles - tickets to the master class are strictly limited. Book today to reserve your place.
Tasting:
- 2021 Mollydooker The Maitre D Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2021 Mollydooker The Scooter Merlot
- 2021 Mollydooker Two Left Feet Shiraz / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
- 2022 Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz
- 2021 Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz
- 2021 Mollydooker Carnival of Love Shiraz
Meet Mollydooker
If you haven't yet met Mollydooker, let us introduce you... A powerhouse in every sense of the word, Mollydooker has been a crowd-pleasing, wow-inducing, glass-filling favourite in the Dhall & Nash portfolio for years.
These unapologetically lush and vivacious wines are everything their quirky labels make them out to be – loud, bold and utterly scrumptious. With a look to turn the head and a taste to delight the tongue, there’s nothing this Aussie superstar can’t achieve.
What's with all the 'Left' references?
Mollydooker is Aussie' slang for a left-hander, which has been an oddly strong theme throughout this brand's entire journey. Both of the winemakers who started the label were Mollydookers, but it's more than that! You'll notice all Mollydooker staff will only shake your left hand, the Boxer Shiraz (their most popular bottling) has two left-handed gloves in his depiction, and is part of the 'Lefty' series. Wine critic Robert Parker helped to boost this brand to international recognition, which they found particularly poignant given he too is a left-hander and they've named their wine room after him: ‘Nosey Parker Experience.’ Mollydooker also employs an unusually high number of Mollydookers - despite only making up around 10% of the population, around 50% of their winery staff just so happen to be left-handed.
Rhône Valley Wine Dinner at Paname Social
Join our D&N's Alienor and Jean-Jacques at Paname Social - a french-infused hub in the CBD as they take you through a four-course wine-matched meal, all for just $95!
The Line up:
- Appetizer Smoked Kahawai croquette, chorizo romesco
Paired with a glass of Billecart Salmon's Charles le Bel Inspiration 1818 Champagne - Starter (sharing style) Salmon two ways Herbs and garlic warm baguette
Paired with a glass of Paul Jaboulet Aîné VDF Viognier 2022 - Main (sharing style) Slow cooked beef cheeks, Kohlrabi roasted, spicy tomato sauce (not too spicy - we are French after all) and melted reblochon Garden salad
Paired with a glass of Paul Jaboulet Aîné 'Mule Noire' Crozes Hermitage Syrah 2020
Optional: Add a glass of Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes du Rhône 'Parallele 45' for $20pp - Dessert It's a secret...
Paired with a glass of Paul Jaboulet Aîné Beaumes de Venise "Le Chant des Griolles" 2019
The Rhône Valley:
Click here to read our in-depth Rhône Valley overview
Some of France’s wine regions sure have rock star status – Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chablis, or Champagne – but every wine lover also knows, when it comes to stretching your wine dollar, you really don’t need to look much further than the Rhône Valley. And we agree, here at D&N we like to say – “There’s no place like Rhône...”
Paname Social:
Click here to view Paname Social's website
Paname (puh-nam) is how Parisians lovingly call the city of Paris in France. The origin of the word Paname traces back to Panama and its famous hats, which were popular amongst Parisians in France in the early 1900s. At Paname Social we aim to showcase European flavours and hospitality at its best…
- Date: Tuesday, 28th May 2024
- Time: 5:00pm
- Location: Paname Social, Auckland CBD
Chardonnay Day Wine Tasting
Join our D&N Auckland team this International Chardonnay Day to celebrate the queen of white wines - Chardonnay! Taste four different Chardonnays from our portfolio from four regions, representing just some of the fantastic styles of wine this incredible variety can make.
The Line up
- Twenty Acres by Bogle Chardonnay (California, USA)
- Johner Estate Lime Hill Vineyard Chardonnay (Wairarapa, NZ)
- Maison Louis Jadot Bourgogne Chardonnay (Burgundy, France)
- Domaine Testut Petit Chablis (Chablis, France)
- Date: Thursday, 23rd May, 2024
- Time: 6:30pm
- Location: Dhall & Nash Tasting Space
Manzo Presents Yvonne Bennetti - Lunch & Fashion Show Fundraiser for SPCA
Join us for an afternoon of beauty, purpose, and solidarity as we come together to celebrate fashion and make a positive impact on the world. Save the date, spread the word, and let's make May 3rd a lunch to remember!
Yvonne Bennetti's latest creations, featuring timeless designs and exquisite craftsmanship. Established in Hong Kong, Yvonne’s collections are synonymous with sophistication & glamour. Chic tailoring, pretty silk blouses & floaty dresses.
Billecart-Salmon Champagne
On offer at this lunch will be our Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Champagne. A fan favourite that needs little introduction, it's hailed by some as the King of entry-level NV Champagnes. In the words of champagne expert and acclaimed wine-writer Tyson Stelzer, "Billecart NV is one of champagne's most precise house wines and my all time fave of the entry NVs. The house of Billecart is the finest fizz on the shelves this year, not by concentration, power or presence but by the fairy-touch of understated delicacy and crystal-clear fidelity."
It will be served with food befitting of this wine made by the talented team at Manzo - Risotto with lemon, capers & goat's cheese granite or Salmon galantine with peas, mint and smoked salmon sauce.
SPCA
This event is more than just a showcase of fashion. It's an opportunity to make a difference. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the SPCA. An incredible charity whom engage, educate and build relationships with our communities and government, improving animal welfare in New Zealand.
Haze & Hunter/The Collectrice
Hair and Makeup sponsored by the talented teams at Hare & Hunter and Sydney Beauty, and jewelry is supplied by designers The Collectrice
- Date: Friday, 3rd May, 2024
- Time: 12-2pm
- Location: Manzo
- Cost: $85 per person
Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series: Auckland Dinner Night 2
Join us for a three course degustation of our rarest vintage Champagnes from Maison Billecart-Salmon, paired with the exceptional dishes created by the Manzo culinary team.
Prepare for an evening of culinary and vinous wonders as we present a meticulously crafted three-course meal thoughtfully paired with a selection of phenomenal vintage champagnes. Delight in the harmonious marriage of flavours, where each dish is artfully designed to complement the unique characteristics of these prestigious champagnes.
Indulge in an exclusive tasting which will offer you a sensory thrill through the cellars of one of the top-rated Champagne Houses.
Please note that this event occurs on two dates so please ensure when enquiring that you specify your preferred date. This event is for Friday 5th July.
Tasting Journey Includes:
- Billecart-Salmon 2013 Vintage RRP $210
(Canapes) Smoked Fish Tart | Billecart Vintage Gelatine Parmesan Croquette - Cuvée Louis Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs 2009 RRP $364
Prawn Tartare | Fennel | Citrus Dressing - Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé 2009 RRP $415
Pork Tenderloin | Cherry Jus | Beetroot - Cuvée Nicolas François Brut 2008 RRP $399
Almond and Pear Tart | Mandarine
Maison Billecart-Salmon
Situated in the Champagne heartland of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, near Epernay, Billecart-Salmon has been under family ownership and management since its founding in 1818. It is a family-run winery with a majority share owned by the Billecart family and a minority holding is held by the Frey group, itself a family-owned business – they are owners of Château La Lagune in Bordeaux, Paul Jaboulet Ainé in the Rhône, and Château Corton C in Burgundy.
The Billecart family still lives on site and there remains a strong sense of long-visioned family continuity at play. Today there’s the seventh generation Mathieu Roland-Billecart overseeing everyday business as CEO, working closely with Antoine and François.
Champagne of the Millennium
On 12 June 1999, a jury of international experts came together to judge which champagne would be awarded the grand title of “Champagne of the Millennium” following a blind tasting.
Among the 150 champagnes in competition were the two Billecart-Salmon vintages, the Nicolas François Brut 1959 and the Nicolas François Brut 1961. When the results were announced, these two vintages took both first and second place
In his book The Great Tasting, Richard Juhlin wrote of the winner: "The perfect champagne, 1959 Billecart-Salmon, had everything one would expect of a luxury champagne, but in a seldom seen concentration and simultaneously with harmonious balance. A totally perfect champagne in its category, with a smoky, honey-smooth extremely long taste of walnut, orange blossom and chocolate. All who ever get to drink this fabulous wine just have to love the pleasure it grants. When you study the end results it is striking to see how obvious the victory was."
It was awarded a final mark of 98.5 out of 100.
You can read more about Billecart-Salmon here & about Vintage Billecart-Salmon here.
Manzo
Excerpt from Denizen: "Manzo is a modern, elegant steakhouse with international appeal, inspired by the iconic steakhouses that Fabrizio and Taryne, [the creative team behind Spiga], had experienced in places like New York and elsewhere on their extensive culinary travels. “We wanted it to look and feel welcoming, warm and elegant,” Taryne tells me, “Somewhere you could come for an occasion or a burger or an alfresco drink and snack.” She continues, “Think New York/Italian traditional steakhouse with a slightly more modern cuisine.”
- Date: Friday, 5th July, 2024
- Time: 06:30pm
- Location: Manzo
- Cost: $350 per person (incl. GST) subject to change
Tickets to the dinner are strictly limited. Book today to reserve your place today to embark on this exclusive journey through the finest Billecart-Salmon vintage Champagnes.
If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact us at puneet@dnfinewine.com or 09 357 0493.