Drinks Menu
‘Dida’ is Croatian for grandfather, so forth we dedicate this establishment to the memory of Josef Jakicevich who had the courage, vision and determination to see his dream realised; and to Tony Jakicevich who was the guiding force that set the foundation for a thriving and enduring family business. To our Dida’s we salute.
Champagne & Sparkling 187ml / 750ml
Pol Roger Brut Reserve NV
Reims, Champagne
$120
Creamy, yeasty, biscuity magic. The aristocratic Pol delivers layer upon layer of exquisitely balanced flavour and texture.
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV
Reims, Champagne
$165
Sun-drenched mango, apricot and plum combine with dried fruits, pistachio and almond.
Piper Heidsieck Cuvee NV
Reims, Champagne
$19 / $105
Bursts with citrus/orange juiciness, surges forth on a wave of grilled toast and marzipan, soars to excitement.
Drappier Carte d’Or NV
Reims, Champagne
$95
Stonefruits abound, complex minerality followed by a rush of lush richness that pushes the parameters in a most beguiling way.
Veuve Clicquot NV
Reims, Champagne
$140
The mighty Veuve Clicquot is renowned the world over for its stunning consistency and supreme sense of style.
Akarua Rose Brut NV
Central Otago
$48
A delightful sparkling rosé, with strawberries dancing along the nose, flavours of summer fruits and a vibrant citrus finish.
Allan Scott ‘Cecilia’ Brut NV
Marlborough
$11 / $40
Sophisticated Chardonnay-dominant méthode with attractive floral & peach aromas nuanced by notes of grapefruit & yeast.
Perelada Reserva Cava NV
Penedes, Spain
$9 / $32
Lively, zesty, slightly floral and deliciously dry. The King’s Cava unmistakable personality.
Santa Margherita Prosecco DOCG NV
Veneto, Italy
$12 / $44
A slight mineral undercurrent streaks the surging tide of integrated exotica; will seduce you into its orbit.
Whites 187ml / 750ml
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Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Marlborough
$11 / $40
Intense aromas of passionfruit and tropical citrus introduce an elegantly balanced palate of mineral-tinged melons & limes.
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Exploding with a torrent of tropical fruit, there’s an edgy, restless herbaceousness which keeps it keen.
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Marlborough
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Growers Mark Sauvignon Blanc $8 / $28
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A burst of passionfruit & white currant backed with subtle herbaceousness and intriguing white pepper notes.
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2013
Marlborough
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M Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc
M $10 / $36
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Big punchy gooseberry and passionfruit aromatics immediately take you to Marlborough, finishing dry and exquisite.
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Marlborough
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Brookfields ‘Robertson’ Pinot Gris 2013
Hawke’s Bay
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$10 / $36
With its vivacious, dry, aromatic palate and lively acidity, this is lighter and more floral than its Alsace counterparts.
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Rockburn Pinot Gris
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Displaying vibrant aromas of apricot and pear supported by hints of spice and mineral.
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2013
Central Otago
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Gisselbrecht Pinot Gris 2012
Alsace, France
$13 / $48
The Alsatians do aromatics in general to perfection, this delivers superbly rich and spicy restraint and delicacy.
Marlborough
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Allan Scott ‘Moorlands’ Riesling 2010
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$12 / $44
Mouth watering acidity, and yet the oak maturation adds a complexity which powers the wine to a rich finish.
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Waipara
P $9 / $32
Generous fruit flavours combined with crisp vibrant acidity provide an enduring and refreshing finish.
Whites & Rose 187ml / 750ml
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Coopers Creek ‘Limeworks’ Chardonnay
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2013
Hawke’s Bay
$11 / $40
The generous peach and apricot flavours are elegantly encased in a buttery texture with a twist of lime to finish.
Domaine Laroche ‘St Martin’ Chablis
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2011
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A complex nose of citrus, chalky minerality, white fruit and spring blossom intrigues. Zesty acidity, with the finish long, fruity and mineral-infused.
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Chablis, France
$70
Rockburn Chardonnay 2010
Central Otago
$13 / $48
Fine texture and elegance, showing lemon meringue pie, grapefruit juice and delicate minerality with a refreshing finish.
Waipara Hills Chardonnay 2012
Waipara
$9 / $32
Fresh, crisp and tasty, with a silky-smooth feel and a lightly lingering aftertaste.
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Coopers Creek ‘ Bell Ringer’ Albarino 2013
Hawke’s Bay
$11 / $40
The wine comes across pure and fresh, with delightful hints of citrus and peach.
Matawhero Gewurztraminer 2013
Gisborne
$40
The heart of the palate is filled with generous spicy flavours that gain momentum right through to the finish.
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Chateau Leoube Rose
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2011
Provence, France
$16.5 / $62
Supple and elegant without being in breach of liveliness. A blend of exotic fruits with light spice flavours.
Lake Chalice ‘Deb’s’ Rose 2013
Marlborough
$10 / $36
Fresh, clean, crisp fruit flavours and enough going on to avoid any insinuations of insipidity.
Reds 187ml / 750ml
Nga Waka Pinot Noir
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The nose exhibits cherry and spice, excellent depth of fruit with touch of earthiness and a fine tannin structure.
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Rockburn Pinot Noir
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2011
Martinborough
$76
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Lifted aromatics, silky textures, and just the right amount of oak, all integrated into a superbly harmonious whole.
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Akarua Pinot Noir
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2011
Central Otago
$64
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The palate is finely balanced with red fruits and finely textured tannins. Haunting aromatics of bramble fruits and spice.
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Rua Pinot Noir
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2012
Central Otago
$12 / $44
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Nothing short of a Central Otago fruit bowl, this is highly seductive. Fresh, fruity, juicy and good to go.
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Escarpment Pinot Noir
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2013
Central Otago
$100
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Rich, earthy, savoury characters beautifully balanced and textured. Larry’s house style.
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Montes ‘Alpha’ Syrah
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2010
Martinborough
$56
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A big, boldly structured red with lots of spicy blackberry, plum and oak-derived favours that persist right on through to the very last sip.
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Curico Valley, Chile
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Arrogant Frog ‘ Croak Baronne’ Syrah 2012
Languedoc, France
$10 / $36
Blackberry aromas are backed by spice and toasty oak, complemented by a suave mouthfeel and a lingering aftertaste.
McLaren Vale, Australia
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Chapel Hill ‘Parson’s Nose’ Shiraz 2011
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$12 / $44
Brimming with spice-edged blueberry aromas and persistent fruit flavours. Understated oak and firm tannins round out the picture nicely.
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Coopers Creek ‘Chalk Ridge’ Syrah 2012
Hawke’s Bay
$13 / $48
Submits a wealth of black fruits, a touch of pepper, some meatiness and lovely savoury oak. Beautifully executed.
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187ml / 750ml
Chakana Cabernet Sauvignon
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2012
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Rich, deep, well integrated red with ripe fruit aromas shadowed by nuances of spice.
Mendoza, Argentina
$8.5 / $30
Montes ‘Limited Selection’ Cabernet Carmenere
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2011
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The ample, medium-weighted palate is softly generous, with smooth tannins and a long aftertaste.
Curico Valley, Chile
$11 / $40
Kaesler Cabernet Sauvignon
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2010
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Full frontal blackcurrant cassis characters, a fig leaf of toasty oak bringing some decency to the proceedings.
Barossa, Australia
$64
Pask ‘Declaration’ Cabernet Merlot Malbec
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Pask’s top drop, Mineral and earth notes combine with tobacco characters, resulting in an intense, rich berry fruit expression.
Hawke’s Bay
$82
Chakana ‘Reserve’ Malbec
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2011
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Tightly woven aromatics of deep berries, wood, coffee, and leather so smooth you’ll slip.
Mendoza, Argentina
$11 / $40
Matawhero Merlot
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2013
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A full-bodied red wine. Sweet fruit on entry with flavours of wild berry and Doris plum.
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Gisborne
$40
Brookfields ‘Burnfoot’ Merlot 2012
Hawke’s Bay
$10 / $36
Rich plum, leather, violets, and sweet berries manifested on a bed of balanced tannins - giving the wine a smooth finish.
Cecchi Chianti Classico DOCG 2010
Tuscany, Italy
$14 / $52
Lively cherries, violets and spicy oak own the nose, while the intense, fruity palate is decidedly velvety and long in flavour.
Marques De Caceres Crianza 2009
Rioja, Spain
$13 / $48
Smooth, concentrated and balanced, with intense aromas and touches of sweet oak. Nicely done.
Cocktails Dida’s Classic Bellini
$16
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Invented sometime between 1934 and 1948 by Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy. Because of its colour, which reminded Cipriani of the colour of the toga of a saint in a painting by 15th-century Venetian artist Giovanni Bellini, he named the drink the Bellini.
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D The Wine Lounge Sangria
$16
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The word that once meant ‘blood’ is now one of the most popular drinks in the world. This refreshing concoction, made of fruit soaked in red wine, Remy Martin Cognac and Cointreau, is a refreshing summer drink enjoyed around the world and traces its history back to ancient Roman civilisation in and around Spain.
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Margarita
$16
Created or perhaps at the very least popularised by Hollywood Socialite Margaret “Margarita” Sames in 1948. According to legend, it was during a party at her cliffside hacienda in Acapulco that Margarita began experimenting with el Jimador %100 de Agave tequila and Cointreau in what she then called “the drink”.
Amaretto Sour
$16
The Tom Collins is the original ‘Collins’ cocktail made from carbonated water, sugar, lemon juice and Hayman’s Old Tom Gin. First memorialised in writing in 1876 by “the father of American Mixology” Jerry Thomas.
Mojito
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$16
The Amaretto Sour has uncertain origins but simply combines the lovely marzipan flavours of the world’s oldest Italian Liqueur, Disaronno Amaretto with the base of the classic sour cocktail.
The ‘Original’ Tom Collins
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Cuba is the birthplace of the Mojito and one story traces the Mojito to a similar 19th century drink known as “El Draque”, after Francis Drake. The Mt Gay Silver Rum Mojito was a favourite drink of author Ernest Hemingway.
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Beer & Cider
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Tap (500ml serve) Stoke
Nelson
$9
Stoke Guest Tap
Nelson
$9
Rochdale Cider
Nelson
$9
Hancock & Co Bismark Brown
Auckland
$9
Hancock & Co Grand Pale Ale
Auckland
$9
Hancock & Co Cardinal Red Ale
Auckland
$9
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Hancock & Co Colonial Wheat Ale
Auckland
$9
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Coopers Pale Ale
S.A
$9
Hallertau No.3 Copper Tart Ale
Auckland
Mountain Goat Hightail Ale
Melbourne
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Craft (330ml / 375ml serve)
$10
Mountain Goat Steam Ale
Melbourne
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Stoke Lager
Nelson
$8.5
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Stoke IPA
Nelson
$8.5
Stoke Dark
Nelson
$8.5
Stoke ‘2 Stoke’ 2%
Nelson
$7
Tuatara Helles Lager
Kapiti Coast
$9
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Craft (500ml / 650ml serve) Emerson Pilsner
Dunedin
$15
Stoke ‘Bomber’ Bohemian Ale
Nelson
$16
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Stoke ‘Bomber’ Kiwi Pale Ale
Nelson
$16
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Stoke ‘Bomber’ Biscuit Lager
Nelson
$16
Stoke ‘Bomber’ Smoky Ale
Nelson
$16
Stoke ‘Bomber’ Oatmeal Stout
Nelson
$16
Aspall Dry Premier Cru
Suffolk
$16
Rekorderlig Wild Berry
Sweden
$11.5
Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime
Sweden
$11.5
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Cider (500ml serve)
Usual Suspects (330ml serve) Heineken / Stella Artois Peroni
$8.5 $9
At Dida’s we believe in the Riedel experience, Riedel stemware is created to enhance the wine aroma, flavour and taste that turns a sip into a celebration. All our wines are proudly served in Riedel Stemware; we also offer our customers a larger pour than most (187ml to be exact) so each wine can be sipped, savoured and enjoyed with the best of company.
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