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Fabulous gift idea’s this christmas, something for everyone

Gourmet goodies for foodies

Sabato offers a fabulous range of gourmet goodies for foodies – whether it is a gift or some special ingredients, there are so many unique and truly exclusive items. The shelves are full of stunning hero ingredients sourced mainly from small family-run artisan producers in Europe, and closer to home, here in New Zealand. Sabato.co.nz

Summer romance

The sweetly frivolous and fruity side of Central Otago pinot noir is bound up in this bottle of 2021 Stolen Kiss Rosé. Once unleashed into your glass, its candy-floss and crème-brûlée aromas sashay into a flirtatious toffee-apple and simmering strawberry palate smeared with cherry lip gloss. Most fun to drink chilled on sultry summer afternoons and evenings.

RRP $30 Purchase from rockburn.co.nz or your preferred fine-wine retailer.

Guaranteed for 100 Christmas Days

The Ironclad Pan is the only cast iron cookware made in Aotearoa New Zealand with a Three Generation Guarantee™️. Hand poured and hand finished with recycled high-grade iron, each family heirloom is as unique as the recipes it will prepare. With a range of kitchen accessories, too, this is the perfect gift for generations to come. RRP $40-240 ironcladpan.com

Juno Gin – seasonal sips to savour

Juno Seasonal Gin set has four distinct and delicious seasonal gins to savour. Summer features Rangpur limes, giving a splash of citrus with a hint of smokiness. Autumn is inspired by South Island cranberries, rosehip and fig leaf. Winter has mandarin with a whisker of cinnamon, and Spring is slightly salty and deliciously moreish with lemons and olive leaf. RRP $165. Order online junogin.com

Saint Clair Pioneer Block 28 Camp Block Pinot Blanc 2019

A new varietal in the Pioneer Block series from awardwinning family-owned Marlborough wine company Saint Clair Family Estate. An exceptionally versatile wine with bright crispapple acidity and fresh-fruit sweetness. A great wine to complement a wide range of afternoon canapés or grilled fish with fennel salad and lemon mayonnaise. $28.90 saintclair.co.nz

Petite egg pendant from Fabergé

Part of the Fabergé Heritage collection, this pendant is crafted in 18ct white gold and teal guilloché enamel set with diamonds. $9,055. partridgejewellers.com

Make someone’s Christmas special

The Gift Factory NZ creates wonderful Christmas hampers and gifts full of fabulous, locally produced gourmet and artisan goodies and gifts. We are passionate about buying Nz-made fine food. We offer large and small gifts for every budget – branded cooler bags and gift boxes filled with an abundance of Christmas delicious treats. So make someone’s Christmas special. Order at thegiftfactory.co.nz

Shelf Love

Relaxed, flexible home cooking from Yotam Ottolenghi and his superteam. The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen team takes you on a journey through your kitchen cupboards, creating inspired recipes using humble ingredients. There’s the ultimate guide to creamy, dreamy hummus, a one-pan route to confit tandoori chickpeas, a tomato salad to rule them all, and more… RRP $55. Available everywhere books are sold, including at Whitcoulls. whitcoulls.co.nz

The taste of summer

Using the natural colour, sweetness and depth of juicy New Zealand cherries, Little Biddy Gin – Pink offers the taste of summer in a glass. A rich gin with sweet citrus, subtle floral notes on the nose, a palate of warming spice followed by the complex sweetness and depth of this classic fruit. Serve with tonic or soda for a long refreshing drink. RRP 89.99 reeftondistillingco.com