Mission Estate Makes Christmas Palatable

The festive period is definitely upon us and for many it’s the perfect time of year to catch up with friends and family. If you’ve booked one too many socials and are struggling with ideas of what to serve, Mission Estate is here to help.


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Christmas Day food ideas
 
Starter
Start your Christmas with a dozen freshly shucked Mahurangi Oysters topped with a champagne vinaigrette (recipe details and image attached).
Wine match: Mission Fête – RRP $20
 
Main
Carve up some slices of freshly baked Arataki honey glazed holly ham (recipe details and image attached.)
Wine match: Mission Reserve Chardonnay or Mission Reserve Pinot Noir – RRP $29
 
Dessert
Keep it simple for dessert and serve up everyone’s favorite, Strawberries & Cream (recipe details and image attached.)
Wine match: Mission Fête – RRP $20
 

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Summer BBQs
 
Looking to set yourself apart from the rest when your host utters the vague words “bring a plate”? Whip up the Kumara Salad to wow them all (recipe details and image attached).
 
Wine match: Mission Estate Riesling – RRP $16.50
 
Summer picnic
 
Antipasto platter
Serve up a delicious platter of salami, pastrami, smoked salmon, patê, cheese and freshly baked bread with whipped butter (recipe details attached).
 
Wine match: Mission Estate Rose – RRP $16.50
 
The cheese board
No summer soiree is complete without a good cheese board – and if you’re struggling with what wine to serve with what cheese, here’s Mission Estate’s pick:
 
- Soft creamy cheeses like brie or camembert
Wine match: Mission Reserve Pinot Noir – RRP $29
 
- Hard cheeses like cheddar, edam or gouda
Wine match: Mission Reserve Merlot – RRP $29
 
- Blue cheeses like gorgonzola, stilton or roquefort
Wine match: Mission Reserve Syrah – RRP $29
 

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Mission Estate has been perfecting their craft since 1851, so letting them take the hassle out of Christmas is a smart move.
 
All wines are available to purchase from the Mission Estate cellar door, online at www.missionestate.co.nz or from select fine wine retailers.