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JUK & NZ WINE SOCIETY

Posted by Jess Daniell on 12 October, 2018

Meet the lovely (and formidable) Jo Gear — one of the head wine makers at New Zealand Wine Society. We do love a glass of wine here at JUK, and over the last few weeks Jo has taught us more than a thing or two. We decided to cook up a JUK Christmas Hamper for her so she could create some amazing wine matches especially for you, come Christmas.

And the best news? They will be delivered to your door the week before Christmas! So you needn't lift a finger this December!

First up is the Celebration Box

The Celebrate box is a gorgeous 6-pack of bubbles that contains two bottles each of the Hawkesbridge Marlborough Methode Traditionnelle, the Domaine Chandon NV and the La Gioisa Et Amorosa Prosecco Doc Treviso NV. This mix is going home with me for Christmas!

$149 for a 6 bottle case

Second up — The Taste of Summer

Our Summer case is a 6-pack of 3 different Rosés, two of each blend, The Gibbston Highgate Estate Lovemaker Central Otago Rosé, Lobster Reef Marlborough Rosé 2018 and Marquis De Goulaine Rose D'anjou 2017 — to keep the family happy over Christmas lunch. We can't resist a rosé or two in the JUK HQ.

$99 for a 6 bottle case

And there's something for everyone in the Mixed Case

The Wine Society mixed case contains Hawkesbridge Marlborough Methode Traditionnelle 2015, Hawkesbridge Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018, The Sounds Marlborough Chardonnay 2017, Gibbston Highgate Estate Lovemaker Central Otago Rosé, Freeland Centra l Otago Pinot Noir 2017, Mockingbird Hill Slate Lane Clare Valley Shiraz 2016. As well as being a great range of celebratory wines for Christmas, these particular varieties have been chosen by Jo to pair perfectly with our Festive Feast.

$119 for a 6 bottle case

Order your JUK Christmas Hamper and matching Wines from the NZ Wine Society now!

JUK has partnered with New Zealand Wine Society to offer a delightful selection of wines to complement your Christmas hampers. Your wine will be supplied and delivered directly by New Zealand Wine Society in the week leading up to Christmas. We hope you enjoy your festive tipple! JUK supports responsible drinking and by purchasing a wine hamper on our website, in line with the terms and conditions laid out by New Zealand Wine Society (Liquor License Number 007/OF/9078/2018, Expiry 5th June 2021) you confirm that you are over 18 years old.

JUK & NEFF

Posted by Jess Daniell on 22 May, 2018

There's passion for food and ingredients, and then there's the workhorse appliances that help make that kitchen magic happen. I'm so lucky to have the NEFF NZ team in my corner!

Earlier this year I built my dream test kitchen, tucked away in the back of a big warehouse in Parnell. With New York loft-style windows, industrial concrete benchtops and all of my favourite kitchen knick-knacks, choosing an innovative brand like NEFF to come to the party with appliances seemed like a perfect match.

From the jazzy Slide&Hide door ovens (we have 4 of them!) to the FlexInduction cooktop (I'm an induction convert) we can whip up dozens of meals at a time for photoshoots, product testing, catered tastings and more. The kitchen comes in pretty handy for daily team lunches, too!

Over the coming months I'll share with you some of my favourite features, and I'll see you on the NEFF stand at this year's Auckland Food Show.

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