The College Hill Wine Room by David Nash has ushered in a new era for highly-acclaimed and crafted wine, spirits and food experiences.
Auckland’s exclusive home of fine wine retail and the Inner West’s newest neighbourhood wine bar The College Hill Wine Room by David Nash is set to usher in a new era for those seeking exceptionally crafted wine, spirts and food experiences when it opens in November.
Created and helmed by David Nash, one of New Zealand’s foremost wine professionals (the co-founder and co-owner of Helio, The Marlborist, Alpine Rift wines and the Bluff Distillery, and the writer and director of acclaimed NZ wine story film A Seat at the Table), The Wine Room has been designed as a wine lover’s home away from home.
Set across a thoughtful collection of above and below ground spaces, and centrally located in Freeman’s Bay, The Wine Room presents a neighbourhood wine bar, private rooms, subterranean cellar, sundeck and retail store – a wine haven like no other.
The Wine Room is a venue for all occasions, always the epitome of style – from welcoming customers throughout the week to drop in for casual glass or two in the bar, or sipping away the afternoon on the sundeck, to picking up a bottle for dinner, through to exceptionally planned events in the private dining room and accompanying chef’s kitchen.
With many a great wine experience linked to food, The Wine Room offering will be elevated by the talents of Executive Chef and partner Ryan Moore creating a menu of classics and perfectly executed dishes, while Wine Director Joe Costello takes the reins in the design and pairing of the liquid offerings.
Below ground, The Wine Room houses New Zealand’s premier subterranean wine storage vaults. Built and managed in collaboration with Storage King, they provide seasoned wine collectors, or those with a bourgeoning investment interest, state-of-the-art cellar options of varying sizes, all expertly managed by The Wine Room Concierge.
“I wanted to set about creating a wine lover’s home away from home, that happens to come with a private dining room, a Michelin-starred chef and boasts some of New Zealand’s most experienced wine professionals. A state-of the-art subterranean wine cellar accessible 24/7 with unlimited corkage at your very own wine bar, and of course, a shop with a curated offering to help replenish your cellar for a lifetime of enjoyment – all under one roof,” said David Nash.
“The Wine Room is for like-minded collectors and drinkers. A welcoming and inviting space where anyone can share their love of wine, make meaningful connections, as well as store and access their own personal collections. We’re for both seasoned collectors and the curious.
Nash said it was his hope that everyone who drops into the wine bar or joined him for drinks on the sundeck, or books out the private dining room, walks away with some knowledge on how to make any wine and food experience better.
“Everything we do at The Wine Room is based on a hosted experience. Hopefully for a few people, it’ll be where they catch the wine bug or have that great wine and food memory: it’s a life-changing moment,” added Nash.
“With the launch of The Wine Room we’re looking to set a new standard for wine and spirit experiences in New Zealand by curating bespoke, elevated services that cater to each client’s preferences. From personalised wine recommendations to private dining and exclusive events, we will create unforgettable moments that set The Wine Room as a benchmark for luxury and service excellence.”
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