Wine Cellar
Our sommelier-led cellar celebrates New Zealand's finest vineyards alongside revered Old World estates, with every bottle chosen to heighten the flavours of Felt And Fork's chef-crafted cuisine.
Discover the heart of Felt And Fork: a meticulously curated wine cellar that honours both celebrated New Zealand vineyards and distinguished international estates. Each label has been selected to complement our seasonal menus, chef's tasting experiences, and intimate private dinners.
From crisp, aromatic whites to layered, cellar-worthy reds, our collection is designed to accompany every chapter of your evening—the aperitif at the bar, the first pour at the table, and the final glass shared over quiet conversation.
Our wine program is guided by terroir, craftsmanship, and harmony at the table.
We seek wines that speak clearly of where they are grown—the maritime breeze in a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, the alpine tension in Central Otago Pinot Noir, the sun-warmed stones of a Southern Rhône blend. Each bottle is chosen for its authenticity and vivid expression of place.
Our cellar favours growers and estates who farm thoughtfully and work with precision in the winery. From small-batch natural producers to iconic family domaines, we lean towards hands-on viticulture and restrained winemaking that lets fruit and structure take centre stage.
Every addition to the list is tasted alongside our dishes. Our sommelier collaborates closely with the kitchen to ensure each pairing feels effortless—from textural whites that mirror the delicacy of seafood to structured reds that embrace slow-braised meats and rich jus.
Curated pairings for our seasonal and chef's tasting menus, designed to reveal every nuance on the plate.
Our seasonal pairings follow the rhythm of the menu, beginning with a celebratory aperitif and evolving through aromatic whites, refined reds, and a thoughtfully chosen digestif.
For guests enjoying our chef's tasting menu, we offer a progressive pairing flight that traces an elegant arc across regions, varieties, and styles.
Expect dynamic combinations: saline whites with crudo, textured skin-contact wines with earthy vegetables, and finely structured reds to mirror the crescendo of the final savoury courses.
Non-alcoholic pairing journeys, featuring house infusions and ferments, are also available and curated with the same attention to detail.
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Our cellar pays particular homage to New Zealand's most expressive regions. From maritime vineyards to alpine terraces, each bottle showcases the clarity and energy that define modern New Zealand wine.
Aromatic and vibrant, our selection of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc ranges from zesty, citrus-led styles to more textural, barrel-fermented expressions ideal for richer seafood and vegetable dishes.
Central Otago's concentration and purity of fruit make it a natural partner for our duck, lamb, and game dishes. We focus on producers who balance ripeness with fine, chalky tannins and a long, savoury finish.
Perfumed, pepper-laced Syrah from Hawke's Bay offers an elegant counterpoint to slow-braised meats and charcoal-grilled plates, with lifted spice and a cool, mineral backbone.
Our sommelier is on hand each evening to guide you through New Zealand's most compelling vineyards and vintages.
A cellar-within-a-cellar: benchmark wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, Tuscany, and beyond.
From mineral Chablis and poised white Burgundy to perfumed village-level Pinot Noir, our Burgundy selection offers nuanced companions for delicate seafood, poultry, and seasonal vegetables.
A curated Champagne and traditional-method sparkling list invites elegant aperitifs and celebratory toasts.
Left-bank Bordeaux and Super Tuscan blends bring cassis, cedar, and fine tannins to the table, ideal for richly sauced meats and slow-cooked dishes from our seasonal and tasting menus.
Our team can recommend bottles ready to enjoy now, along with younger vintages built for extended cellaring.
Crisp Italian whites, expressive Nebbiolo, sultry Spanish reds, and cool-climate European discoveries offer an Old World counterpoint to our New World focus, broadening the possibilities for creative pairings.
Our by-the-glass list is designed for curiosity. Updated frequently, it offers access to bottles that might otherwise be reserved for full orders, allowing you to explore regions, vintages, and styles across the course of an evening.
If you're joining us for the first time or simply wish to explore beyond familiar labels, our by-the-glass selection offers a gentle introduction to our cellar and sommelier style.
Your host will be pleased to recommend a discovery flight that aligns with your taste and the rhythm of your evening.
To deepen your connection with our cellar, we offer guided tasting experiences hosted by our sommelier. Each session is tailored to your level of experience and interests, whether you're exploring New Zealand icons or comparing Old World and New World styles.
Available by advance reservation, tastings can be enjoyed before dinner, woven into a longer meal, or hosted as a focused session for private groups.
For small groups seeking a deeply personal experience, Felt And Fork hosts private wine dinners and bespoke cellar events. Each occasion is shaped collaboratively by our chef and sommelier, weaving together a multi-course menu and a tailored sequence of wines.
These evenings are ideal for milestone celebrations, intimate gatherings, or corporate hosting that calls for a luxurious yet understated setting.
Our private dining and corporate function spaces are designed with the same calm, refined aesthetic as our main dining room, offering discreet service, warm lighting, and a seamless connection to the cellar.
Our resident sommelier curates the cellar with a blend of technical expertise and warm, intuitive hospitality. Their role is not only to maintain the integrity of the list, but to understand your preferences, anticipate your questions, and guide you toward wines that will make your evening feel distinctly your own.
Whether you prefer to hand over the reins entirely or simply request a subtle suggestion for a single course, our sommelier will meet you at your comfort level with unhurried, thoughtful recommendations.
“A truly memorable pairing is less about prestige and more about alignment — of flavours, textures, and the moment you're celebrating.”
Our team is always pleased to decant, temperature-check, and time each pour to harmonise with the pacing of your meal and the ambiance of the evening.
For the most discerning guests, our reserve collection includes limited-release vintages, rare allocations, and carefully cellared bottles resting in optimal conditions. These wines are ideal for milestone celebrations, corporate hosting, or simply a personal moment of indulgence.
Our team will gladly assist with advance selection, decanting recommendations, and guidance on vintages best suited to your occasion.
Reserve bottles may be requested in advance via our reservations team. Sharing details about your menu choice, guest count, and the nature of your celebration allows us to recommend the ideal wine for the moment.
Select reserve labels may also appear, in limited quantities, on our by-the-glass list for guests wishing to experience a single, unforgettable pour.
A considered collection of organic, biodynamic, and low-intervention wines that align with our environmental values and culinary philosophy.
We partner with producers who prioritise responsible farming, biodiversity, and thoughtful water use. Many of our featured vineyards are certified organic or biodynamic, while others follow rigorous sustainable practices that go beyond certification.
Our natural and minimal-intervention wines are selected for balance and drinkability. Expect clarity of fruit, honest textures, and a distinctive sense of place, always in harmony with the dishes they accompany.
Our sustainable selection is integrated throughout the list, allowing you to build a full evening of considered choices — from aperitif to dessert — without sacrificing complexity, character, or pleasure.
Whether you're planning a wine-led celebration, a private tasting for friends or colleagues, or a quietly indulgent dinner for two, our team will curate an unforgettable wine experience around your preferences.