Events at Bracu

Current Events

Father's Day - Dine & Helicopter Ride

Date: Sunday 4th of September, 2011

Spoil Dad with a beautiful 3 course lunch/dinner on Fathers Day.  Guests can book just for the lunch/dinner or also have the option to take Dad for a ride on a helicopter. FREE Father’s Day gift from our new Tebe Men’s range for evening diners only. Sample Father's Day menu HERE

• $85.00 for three course menu
• $60.00 additional for helicopter flight

Bracu Restaurant Fine & Rare Wine Auction

Date: Sunday 24th of July 2011

The famous Bracu Restaurant in Bombay has decided to auction off some of its renowned wine library. The event will be held in Bracu’s Pavilion on Sunday 24th July at 1pm (Viewing from 11am). Not only will visitors be able to secure some incredibly rare wines but they will also be provided with complimentary finger-food. There is no entry cost but all bidders must register before the auction begins. This can be done via the online form at http://auction.liquidasset.co.nz
There are approximately 180 different wines on offer with some of the many highlights being:

•    Salon Le Mesnil 1990 – both in 75cl and 150cl
•    Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque 1998 and 1999
•    The Antipodean 1990 and 1993
•    Stonyridge Larose 1990, 97 and 2001
•    Te Mata Coleraine 1997 and 2000
•    Dry River Pinot Noir 1994, 95 and 96
•    Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 1985
•    Château d’Yquem 1996, 91 and 97
•    Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 1987, 99 and 2001
•    Penfolds Grange Shiraz 1986, 90, 94 and 96
•    Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 1988, 90 and 94
•    F&F Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 1993
•    Jim Barry Armagh Shiraz 1989, 90, 95 and 96

The auction will be run by Liquid Asset (formerly Fitz-Gerald Wine Auctions) and will be both online and physical. Thus prospective buyers can chose to either be at Bracu in person or bid online.
Everyone who registers and bids will be in the draw to win a bottle of Jacquart Brut Cuvee Katarina NV valued at $110. There will be also spot prizes during the auction for those in attendance.  
If you wish to view the full wine list then it can be downloaded from http://auction.liquidasset.co.nz or contact Frances Fitz-Gerald – tel: 09 9734747 ext 105 /  e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and please remember that all bidders will need to register at http://auction.liquidasset.co.nz.

Location:
Bracu Pavillion
49 Main Rd
Bombay 2675
(09) 236 1030
www.bracu.co.nz

Harvest

Date: First pick, Saturday 11th of June

Harvest and press your own olives and take away a bottle of our finest olive oil – handpicked by you!
Tickets for harvest – $39.00
To be followed by a harvest lunch, specially prepared by our chef Adrian (see MENU)
Harvest lunch tickets an additional $39.00

Phone us on (09) 236 1030 to book.

A Night In Bombay

Date: June 18th, 2011

>> POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE <<

On Saturday 18th June and and enjoy a fabulous dinner and show with Tess Tickle & Buckwheat on the Estate with some beautiful fairies for just $95.
Includes transferes from Auckland CBD. Click HERE to purchase tickets. Click to view MENU for the evening.

Past Events

Ferrari Event

Date: May 13th, 2011

The event we recently hosted at Bracu was a resounding success in every regard – stunning location, magnificent food and wonderful staff!  I’d have no hesitation in endorsing Bracu to anyone in the future, and we’ll be back for more as soon as possible.”

Tim Martin,
Downforce

Simunovich 10year Celebration at the new Pavilion

Date: Dec 3rd, 2010

Branka clebrated 10 years of hard work and great fun with a select group of freinds at the newly built Pavilion. Guests were treated to a 4 course meal by executive chef Adrian Brett-Chinnery and a taste of one of the new Bracu 1st Edition hosue wine varieties.

Villa Maria Evening at Bracu

Date: Friday 23rd July

Sir George Fistonich, owner of Villa Maria, shared some of their best wines with our special guests who also enjoyed a wonderful menu from Chef Brett-Chinnery. Alastair Maling, MW, Villa Maria Group Winemaker presented the following menu matched selection on the night:

• VILLA MARIA CELLAR SELECTION MARLBOROUGH RIESLING 2009
• VILLA MARIA SINGLE VINEYARD SOUTHERN CLAYS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009
• VILLA MARIA SINGLE VINEYARD SEDDON PINOT GRIS 2009
• VILLA MARIA SINGLE VINEYARD TAYLOR'S PASS CHARDONNAY 2007
• VILLA MARIA RESERVE MARLBOROUGH PINOT NOIR 2007

Italian Lunch with Maserati

Date: Saturday 22nd May

Bracu hosted some fine Italian atuomobiles and offered a special Italian Quattroporte Menu for lunch. Diners were treated with the opportunity to drive in one of 3 Maserati models provided by CCS and went into a draw to win dinner at Bracu, being chauffeured on the night in one of the cars.

BMW NZ Polo Open

Date: Sunday 21st February

Details: Bracu provided a specially packed picnic with collectable hamper and basket to the patrons of the Polo Open. Many enjoyed the sport and food at the Clevedon polo club as the weather was spectacular.

Invivo at Bracu's Wine Tasting Evening

Date: Thursday 11 February 2010

Details: Award winning Invivo Winery hosted a tasting evening at Bracu to celebrate their success. The event was well attended by many who were also impressed by Bracu's surroundings, service and food. We hope to have a regular Wine Tasting Evening to highlight the best of New Zealand's vintages and hopefully some of them will end up in our Wine Library!