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A spread of spicy Asian takeaway dishes with cold drinks alongside, including a glass of Riesling and a can of lager
Food & Drink

What to Drink With Spicy Food: The Asian Takeaway Pairing Guide That Actually Works

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11 October 2026
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Vineyards in the Nelson wine region with the Richmond Ranges in the background and clear blue sky
Regions

Light, Latitude and Aromatic Whites: The Spiritly Guide to Nelson Wine

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11 October 2026
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Central Otago wine region vineyard rows with autumn vines against rocky schist landscape and blue sky
Regions

Stone, Cold Air and Pinot: The Spiritly Guide to Central Otago Wine

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11 October 2026
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A table set with wine glasses and food illustrating wine pairing basics
Food & Drink

Wine Pairing Basics: Five Rules That Actually Help (And One That Doesn’t)

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11 October 2026
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Three glasses of riesling ranging from pale straw to golden, showing dry, off-dry and sweet styles
Wine

One Grape, Three Styles: How Riesling Goes from Bone Dry to Beautifully Sweet

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11 October 2026
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Martinborough wine region vineyard rows in spring with the Tararua ranges in the background
Regions

Small Region, Serious Wine: The Spiritly Guide to Martinborough

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10 October 2026
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A wooden board with wine and cheese pairing selections including a glass of white wine and aged hard cheese
Food & Drink

The Wine and Cheese Pairing Guide That Actually Explains Why It Works

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10 October 2026
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The Tequila Cocktails Every Serious Drinker Should Know (And Why They Work)

Cocktails 25 October 2026
From the Margarita to the Paloma, these are the tequila cocktails worth understanding, making, and drinking well. A guide for NZ drinkers.

The Rum Cocktails You Should Be Making Instead (Or As Well As) the Mojito

Cocktails 25 October 2026
The Mojito is just the start. Discover five brilliant rum cocktails worth making at home, with real recipes and specific bottles to look for in NZ.

The Amaretto Sour Recipe: How to Make the Grown-Up Version Worth Drinking

Cocktails 20 October 2026
The amaretto sour gets a serious upgrade. Learn how to make the grown-up version with bourbon, lemon, and egg white — properly balanced and worth drinking.

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The Whisky Sour Recipe: Egg White In or Out? Here’s the Honest Answer

Cocktails 20 October 2026
The whisky sour is one of the great classic cocktails. Here's how to make it perfectly, with or without egg white, plus NZ whisky options.

Five Bottles, Endless Cocktails: The Smarter Way to Stock a Home Bar

Spirits 20 October 2026
Five bottles is all you need to make a dozen great cocktails at home. Here's exactly which ones to buy and what you can do with them.

The Old Fashioned Recipe: Three Ingredients, No Shortcuts, No Apologies

Cocktails 20 October 2026
The real Old Fashioned is just three ingredients. Here's how to make it properly, what goes wrong, and which NZ whiskies work beautifully in the glass.
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