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Rachel March
Unlocking the True Character of Wine: Introducing Essenca Stemware

Unlocking the True Character of Wine: Introducing Essenca Stemware

At Tūpari Wines, we believe great wine deserves the right stage to shine - and sometimes, that means rethinking the tools we use to enjoy it. Enter Essenca Stemware, a bold, beautifully crafted range of glasses created by The Wine Guy, Gavin Hubble. Unveiled in Germany in August 2022, Essenca has already earned a wave of praise for its fresh approach to wine enjoyment - and we think it’s a game-changer. A Glass for the Essence, Not the Grape Traditional wine glasses are often selected based on grape variety or colour - but Essenca flips that convention on its head. Instead of...

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Rachel March
Subscription Revamp

Subscription Revamp

We’ve revamped our subscription service to bring you even more benefits and flexibility - making it easier than ever to keep your favourite Tūpari wines on hand....

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Tanya Hawley
Lamb Shanks in Red Wine Sauce

Lamb Shanks in Red Wine Sauce

Introducing our Lamb Shanks Winter Warmer. You'll definitely want something to soak up all of that delicious red wine sauce, so we highly recommend some creamy mash or basmati rice.  Lamb Shanks in Red Wine SauceIngredients 1 x cup of Tūpari Pinot Noir 4 large lamb shanks Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 tbsp. butter, divided 1 onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 can tomato sauce 2 sprigs rosemary Mashed potato for serving  Method Reheat oven to 180°. Season Lamb Shanks with Salt and Pepper. Heat oil. Add lamb and cook until golden all...

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Tanya Hawley
Tūpari Pinot Gris & Creamy Garlic Chilli Mussels

Tūpari Pinot Gris & Creamy Garlic Chilli Mussels

We have paired up with the amazing Marlborough Shellfish company Omega Seafoods to bring you this delicious recipe. They featured on Country Calendar not long ago - if you didn't catch it it is worth checking out, their products come from one of the most spectacular places in NZ, the Marlborough Sounds. This is a must try recipe that will get your taste buds humming and it's paired perfectly with our 2022 Pinot Gris.  Creamy Garlic Chilli Mussels IngredientsServes 4  2kg of Omega Seafoods Mussels 1 shallot (or small onion) - finely diced  1 red capsicum - finely diced   1 red chilli - finely chopped 4 garlic...

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