Support Kiwi Not-for-profits with a Glass of Wine

Two years ago, Chef and Kiwi entrepreneur, Al Brown, embarked on a journey into the world of wine with the creation of Tipping Point Wines, which aims to do good and taste great with each varietal supporting a different not-for-profit organisation in New Zealand.
“From day one this project has been about creating a wine that celebrates all of the things that are close to my heart – our regions, our land and bringing people we love together for a bite of something delicious to eat washed down with a decent drop” - Al Brown.
Tipping Point has been crafted from the ground up to embrace New Zealand’s genuine, no-fuss lifestyle. From being on board and helping with each vintage, to the distinctive bottle shape and convivial labels, Al Brown’s love for informality shines through every aspect.
“There is a strange formality around drinking wine and selecting the perfect bottle. I wanted to remove this completely from Tipping Point. Anyone can drink these wines, any time. At the end of the day, it’s just that, a very drinkable drop and each varietal fits well with our relaxed Kiwi spirit.”
Tipping Point wines support five organisations that are working hard to create a better future for New Zealand: The Bumble Bee Conservation Trust, Sea Cleaners, Kea Conservation Trust, Wilding Free Mackenzie and Southern Seabirds.
The addition of Southern seabirds is a new partnership as part of the launch of the new Prosecco D.O.C, just in time for what’s set to be a cracker kiwi summer. Al’s adventure took him to the home of Prosecco D.O.C, Northeast Italy to collaborate with Italian winemakers to develop a light, crisp, crowd-pleasing Prosecco; perfect for the kiwi palate. Featuring hints of pear and golden apple with a signature tingle to finish, it's fun in a bottle. So go on, gather friends around, pop the cork then ‘serve & protect’.
Available at all major supermarkets and liquor stores and online at tippingpointwines.co.nz
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Issue #122
Our latest of dish is an absolute bumper issue, packed with over 70 recipes! We start by chatting with the MasterChef Australia judges and Kiwi contestant Ben Mcdonald before cooking up the very best of what’s in season. Then we make freezer meals easy and delicious with double-batch cooking. Next up we share some of our faves including Pretzel-crumbed Chicken Schnitty and French Onion Soup Mac and Cheese. Then we whip up warming curries, tempting dinners for two, epic sides like our Parmesan-crusted Roasted Potatoes, and crowd pleasers like our cover-star Miso French Onion Chicken. We finish up with irresistible sweet treats and a run-down of top Aussie shiraz!