SIP THE LIST

Tempero take their befores and afters extremely seriously judging by their extensive list of aperitifs, digestifs and in-betweenifs. Barolo Chinato, Costa di Bussia, BarSol Quebranta Pisco, Cachaca Seleta Cachaca de Jambu, Jurupinga, Chinola Passionfruit Liqueur, Reid + Reid Vermouth, Cappelletti 11 Specialino’s Aperol and Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla sherry — they’re all there and all designed to either get your taste buds ready for action or to calm your giblets post-gluttony. Speaking of action, if, among Tempero’s 14 cocktails, you don’t treat yourself to at least one Pisco Sour, a chilli margarita or a Horchata rum, then you’ll earn a “missed opportunity mike” badge. The beer list is dominated by quality Garage Project and Sawmill brews, but definitely try a Brahma from Brazil because, why wouldn’t you? On average there are seven examples of most styles of wine from France, Australia, Italy and Spain in every section — so that’s exciting. Start with a glass of gold medal winning Dibon Cava Brut Reserve for $15 or a Disco Lemonade Pet Nat by Patch. The wine list is headed “Wine + Friends” and features interesting leftfield styles that lead toward the natural, organic tip. Try a white tempranillo from Rioja, a xarel-o from Catalonia, chenin blanc made inside a clay amphora in Gisborne, orange wine from the Riverland, pinot noir from Patagonia or carménère from Chile. Local brands like Shield, Cambridge Road, Kenzie, Libiamo and Mt Edward rub shoulders with international names like Els, Nivarius, Krontiras, Selection Massale, Pieropan, Gosset and Noemia A Lisa on Tempero’s compact-yet-diverse list. Try a tummy-settling tequila or mezcal from Derrumbes, La Venenosa, Bacanora, Calle 23 or Ocho before leaving? It’d be rude not to. Tan sabroso, Tempero!