Easter entertaining 2023
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Easter is just a few weeks away, so we’ve curated a list of treats that will make your celebrations extra special…
For the wine lovers…
With four generations and over 100 years of winemaking to draw on, the McGuigan family has been a driving force in the Hunter Valley, dedicated to bringing Australia and the world some of the best wines. Here are some exquisite wines red wines that are perfect for a decadent Easter celebration.
2017 McGuigan Personal Reserve Vanessa Vale Shiraz | RRP $100.00 | This wine is the epitome of great Hunter Shiraz and has enormous ageing potential. Concentrated full body wine with powerful fine grained tannins rich flavour profile and balance.
2007 McGuigan Personal Reserve Vanessa Vale Shiraz | RRP $100.00 | At 15 years of age this wine has developed into a classic Hunter wine that is still vibrant and youthful. A full-bodied wine with soft fine-grained tannins, rich palate and good persistence.
2019 McGuigan Personal Reserve Bainton Vineyard Shiraz | RRP $60.00 | Incredibly regional reflecting the terroir where it was grown. Rich, syrupy with strong tannin and extract.
2019 McGuigan Personal Reserve Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon | RRP $60.00 | Complex flavours of dark berries and mocha, beautifully integrated with robust tannins and firm acidity.
For the chocoholics…
Koko Black offers a range of bespoke Easter gifts and hampers made with love and pride set to satisfy even the most complex of palates, (including 15 new vegan friendly products), making sure that no one will miss out on the magical experience of Easter including Hippity-Hop Pop-Up Box, The Burrow of Hidden Treasures, The Easter Feast A Puzzling Piece, The Foraged Feast, The Biggest Egg and The Mightiest Bunny.
Find out more: https://www.kokoblack.com/
For the cocktail lovers
As the days start to cool and the leaves fall from the trees, a respite from the summer heat is in order. Enjoy Easter and the change in weather with an array of newly ripe fruit - perfect for garnishing your favourite seasonal cocktails.
Patrón Añejo | RRP$125.99 | Premium tequila and good cheer are important for getting any party started. Patrón Añejo is handcrafted from the finest 100% Weber Blue Agave and is carefully distilled in small batches, then aged in a combination of French oak, Hungarian oak and used American whiskey barrels. For Easter, enjoy it as an an old-fashioned cocktail with a dash of bitters and orange zest.
Garden Street Gin Club | From $99.00 | If you’re a gin lover, this is a real treat! Sign up for a subscription or get one of their monthly boxes delivered to your door. The April box is still a mystery but just so you know what to expect, the March box features a 700ml bottle of Alchemy Distillers Limited Edition Distillers Cut Gin, matched tonic waters, sweet and savoury snack, cocktail garnish and a magazine.
Mr Black Double Cacao Whisky & Coffee Liqueur | RRP$75.00 | Mr Black and Starward Whisky have teamed up to release Double Cacao Whisky & Coffee Liqueur. Use it to make the most delicious Black Russian cocktail. Just add ice to glass, add 60ml of the Double Cacao Whisky & Coffee Liqueur and top with milk (nut milk works beautifully too!)
