Entertaining Tips

The Art of Serving Cheese (with Wine)

The Art of Serving Cheese (with Wine)

Pinot Noir and Brie? Syrah and aged cheddar? How to serve cheese beautifully and what to pour alongside — with our wine & cheese pairing cheat sheet to guide your...

The Art of Serving Cheese (with Wine)

Pinot Noir and Brie? Syrah and aged cheddar? How to serve cheese beautifully and what to pour alongside — with our wine & cheese pairing cheat sheet to guide your...

Food-Friendly Pinot Gris

Why Pinot Gris is such a food-friendly white, how to pair it (seafood, creamy dishes, Asian flavours), two simple recipes with wine matches, and a guide to our NZ and...

Food-Friendly Pinot Gris

Why Pinot Gris is such a food-friendly white, how to pair it (seafood, creamy dishes, Asian flavours), two simple recipes with wine matches, and a guide to our NZ and...

Best Bubbly Pairings

Best Bubbly Pairings

Two quick, elegant ways with bubbles — smoked salmon blinis with Crémant, and baked brie with honey and almonds. Sparkling wine makes any occasion feel special.

Best Bubbly Pairings

Two quick, elegant ways with bubbles — smoked salmon blinis with Crémant, and baked brie with honey and almonds. Sparkling wine makes any occasion feel special.

The Art of the Mezze Platter

The Art of the Mezze Platter

Build an effortless mezze platter — what to put on it, plus two quick recipes (spiced NZ lamb skewers and whipped feta with honey) and links to more sharing plates.

The Art of the Mezze Platter

Build an effortless mezze platter — what to put on it, plus two quick recipes (spiced NZ lamb skewers and whipped feta with honey) and links to more sharing plates.

How to Make a Great Toast

How to Make a Great Toast

How to give a toast worth remembering — knowing your audience, opening with a hook, sharing a short personal story, keeping it brief, and landing a strong, glass-raising finish.

How to Make a Great Toast

How to give a toast worth remembering — knowing your audience, opening with a hook, sharing a short personal story, keeping it brief, and landing a strong, glass-raising finish.

Getting Eating and Drinking Sorted for the Long...

A simple 8-step plan for an easy long weekend — menu, shopping, prep-ahead, a good drinks spread (including 0% options), snacks, and permission to actually relax.

Getting Eating and Drinking Sorted for the Long...

A simple 8-step plan for an easy long weekend — menu, shopping, prep-ahead, a good drinks spread (including 0% options), snacks, and permission to actually relax.