GUIDE
Find the right drink
At Moon, we can help you find a drink to complement your dish – wine, cider, a cocktail or an alcohol-free option.
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Find your favourite drink
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Explore the drinks menu
Browse the full selection of drinks before your visit.
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Ask for a recommendation
If you’re not sure what to choose, ask our team for a recommendation. We’ll help you find a drink that works well with your dish.
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Alcohol-free options
The drinks menu also includes alcohol-free sparkling wines, ciders, beers, cocktails and other options.
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BALTIC WINE LIST AWARDS
Svetlana Javorskaja
Moon’s drinks list has been developed under the direction of Svetlana Javorskaja and has received recognition at the Baltic Wine List Awards. When building the selection, she considers Moon’s cuisine, seasonal dishes and different taste preferences.
The wine list includes classic regions and smaller producers, alongside local drinks and alcohol-free options. At the restaurant, our team can help you choose a suitable drink.
A good drink pairing shouldn’t overshadow the dish – it should help bring its flavours forward.
FOUR GOOD STARTING POINTS
How to choose a drink
Balance of flavours
The sweetness, acidity and body of a drink should support the flavours of the dish. With dessert, the drink should generally be at least as sweet as the food. Good acidity can bring freshness to richer dishes, while very high alcohol and tannin are often best avoided with spicy food.
Similarity or contrast
A drink can complement the flavours of a dish or provide contrast. A fresh sparkling wine, for example, can work well with richer and saltier food, while a softer dish may pair naturally with a similarly rounded and gentle wine.
Match the intensity
Lighter dishes usually work well with fresher, more delicate drinks, while stronger flavours can stand up to a fuller wine or another more characterful choice. The aim is for neither to overpower the other.
Your taste matters most
Pairing recommendations are a starting point, not a set of rules. Our team can help you find something that suits both your dish and your own preferences.
DRINK PAIRINGS
Food and drink pairings
DISH
Warm BUCKWHEAT BLINIS
DRINK
Champagne "Chemin des Terroirs" Extra Brut, De Sousa
WHY
A classic pairing: the fine bubbles and freshness of this biodynamic Champagne balance the creaminess of the sour cream and complement the salty flavour of the whitefish roe. The Chardonnay-based Champagne brings additional freshness to the dish.
DISH
BEEF TARTARE
DRINK
2025 Syrah, Domaine Saint Andre
WHY
The Syrah’s juicy fruit, freshness and gentle spice complement the rich flavour of the beef tartare and create a balanced pairing.
DISH
Handmade SIBERIAN DUMPLINGS (with meat)
DRINK
2022 Reserva "Gloria", Vicente Faria
WHY
Ripe fruit, soft tannins and gentle spice work well with the dumplings’ meat filling and wild mushroom sauce, adding depth and warmth to the pairing.
DISH
CHICKEN KIEV
DRINK
2024 Albariño "Contrapunto", Granbazan
WHY
The Albariño’s freshness and light citrus character balance the richness of the herb butter and crisp breading, while working well with the delicate flavour of the chicken.
FROM MOON’S WINE LIST
Regions and styles to explore
Moon’s wine list is developed by Managing Director and Sommelier Svetlana Javorskaja. It includes well-known wine regions and smaller producers, as well as Estonian wines, ciders and other local drinks.
Champagne
France
The list includes Champagne from several smaller producers, including Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, rosé and vintage Champagne. De Sousa Extra Brut is available by the glass.
Burgundy
France
The Burgundy selection includes Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from different areas, including Chablis and Meursault, as well as Crémant de Bourgogne. These wines work well with fish, poultry and richer dishes.
Alsace and Loire
France
From Alsace, the selection includes Riesling and Gewürztraminer; from the Loire, Sancerre, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir. Their freshness and acidity work well with many of Moon’s starters and fish dishes.
Northern Italy
Italy
The selection from Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont and Trentino ranges from fresh whites to more characterful reds. The list includes styles and varieties such as Lugana, Pinot Grigio, Arneis, Soave, Pinot Nero and Barolo.
Rioja and Ribera del Duero
Spain
The Spanish selection includes white, rosé and red wines. Tempranillo-based wines from Rioja and Ribera del Duero work particularly well with lamb, beef and dishes with stronger flavours.
Estonian drinks
Estonia
Moon’s drinks list includes Estonian sparkling wines, berry wine, rhubarb wine, ice cider, craft ciders, gins, liqueurs and alcohol-free drinks. The local selection offers an opportunity to discover Estonian producers alongside more traditional wine choices.
Alcohol-free options
Alongside wine, Moon’s drinks menu includes alcohol-free sparkling wines, ciders, craft beers, cocktails and other drinks. If you’d like an alcohol-free pairing with your dish, ask our team for a recommendation.
A few suggestions from the drinks menu
DRINK
Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Blush 0.0%
A dry alcohol-free sparkling wine that works well with starters, fish and buckwheat blini.
DRINK
Quince Naturel 0.0%
An alcohol-free Estonian Japanese quince cider with a fresh character that works well with summer dishes.
DRINK
Limbo Riesling 0.3%
An alcohol-free IPA brewed with Riesling grape juice for those who want something a little different instead of beer.
DRINK
Raasiku kodune kali
A traditional fermented malt drink that works well with several classic Slavic dishes.
DRINK
Virgin Hibiscus
A fresh alcohol-free cocktail for an aperitif or a lighter drink alongside food.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about drinks
Who creates Moon’s drinks list?+
Moon’s drinks list is overseen by Managing Director and Sommelier Svetlana Javorskaja. The selection includes wines, ciders, cocktails and alcohol-free drinks chosen to work with Moon’s cuisine and a range of taste preferences.
Can the team help me choose a wine?+
Yes. If you’re not sure which wine or other drink would work with your dish, ask our team for a recommendation. We’ll help you find something that suits both the food and your preferences.
Are alcohol-free drinks available?+
Yes. Alongside wine, the drinks menu includes alcohol-free sparkling wines, ciders, cocktails, beers, soft drinks and other alternatives.
Can I order wine by the glass?+
Yes. A selection of wines is available both by the glass and by the bottle.
Does the drinks list change?+
Yes. The drinks list evolves over time, with new additions that complement seasonal dishes alongside established favourites.
Does Moon only serve wine?+
No. Alongside wine, the drinks list includes Champagne, sparkling wine, cocktails, Estonian craft ciders, beer, spirits and a wide selection of alcohol-free drinks.
Do I need to know much about wine?+
Not at all. Simply tell us what kind of flavours you enjoy or which dish you’ve chosen, and our team can help you find a suitable drink.
READ MORE
Explore Moon’s kitchen
Moon’s food and drinks go hand in hand. If you’d like to learn more about our kitchen and the stories behind it, explore these guides.
THANKS FOR READING
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