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Last Minute Christmas Prep with IGA
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If you’re anything like us, you’re a bit of a Christmas planner. But you’re also happy to admit that there’s usually a few bits and pieces that you’re going to need to buy last minute.

With IGA, last minute Christmas preparations are just so easy!

No driving around the shopping centre carpark for hours waiting for a spot, no lining up at the seafood counter hoping there will be some prawns left by the time you make it to the front of the queue, and no worrying that the fresh produce that’s left at the end of the day is anything other than delicious, fresh and flavoursome.

We’re looking for active Mouths of Mums members who love to make their Christmas celebrations extra special and need a handy solution to all those last minute Christmas prep requirements.

We’ll give you an IGA voucher and send you shopping as though it was Christmas Eve, so you can bring to life just how easy, convenient and heart-warming it can be to shop for Christmas at your local IGA. Hey, you might even run into the big guy himself grabbing a few last-minute snacks for the drive!

You might like to put together a Prawn & Mango Xmas Salad full of juicy prawns and the freshest produce, or serve up a Double Baked Xmas Brie with some icy cold bubbles, or a Xmas Cocktail.

You could be like us and decide at the last minute there’s just ‘not enough food’, so you zip down to IGA to stock up on all the fresh fruits of the season and a wonderful selection of antipasto to whip up a Festive Star Xmas Platter. Or at the last minute you want to seat Grandpa beside your favourite neighbour because you’re ‘sure they’ll get along’!

No matter how organised you are this Christmas, you’ll always have the ‘day before’ list — maybe just a few bags of ice, a last minute ‘special’ bottle of bubbles, the fixings for a sweet treat for the kids, or that final tub of cream or cranberry sauce you’ve forgotten. The good news is your local IGA has it all waiting for you to drop by, drop in and be home before anyone at home has missed you.

Selected reviewers will need to create a recipe or two then share their review, photo and video before December 10th, 2025. We want to use your reviews and ideas to inspire others so we need it early.

Want more Christmas inspiration? Check out the ‘Get Ahead for Xmas’ or ‘An Extra Festive Christmas’ reviews.

Published 13th November 2025

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  • IGA one stop shop

    It was so nice shopping at my local IGA. I hosted a last minute friendMAS at my place and everyone absolutely loved all the fresh produce from IGA.

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • IGA is so great for any ingredients you need

    IGA is so great for any ingredients you need. They have a mic between fresh and prepackaged products. From specialty breads to jars of jam.
    I’ve definitely converted to IGA now knowing that each store is individually owned and operated and they often support local growers for their fruits and vegetables. This is something that’s important to my family and I.

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Convenience and ease

    I popped into IGA to pick up some last minute Christmas baking essentials from IGA. It was so nice popping into my local store, rather then the large, crowded supermarkets to get everything I needed. My kids love baking, and making treats, so we decided on some simple Christmas Bells. We got all the ingredients, including the cute decorations from our local IGA. The shop was easy, and the baking was fun. The kids couldn’t wait to show their friends and family what they’d created.

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Christmas Sweet Treats

    IGA is definitely the go to place for Christmas prep! They have a great selection of Christmas themed foods, meats, snacks as well as wrapping paper and so much more! I was pleasantly surprised at the range and the cost. I put together a sweet treat platter which would be great for a chrissy afternoon tea with friends or family as well as something for after Christmas lunch or dinner!
    My son and I made the yummy shortbreads for the platter which is a simple 3 ingredient recipe we found!

    Shortbread Recipe:
    -2 cups plain flour
    -250g softened salted butter
    -3/4 cup of icing sugar

    Step 1:
    Preheat the oven to 150°C fan forced or 160°C for standard

    Step 2:
    Line your baking tray

    Step 3:
    Cream butter by beating it until smooth and adding icing sugar then continue beating until all combined

    Step 4:
    Start adding the flour slowly, about half and beat until combined then add the rest. Use your hands or a silicone spatula to bring it all together and form into a ball.

    Step 5:
    Press down on it spread it out to around 1.5cm thickness and you can use either a cup of cookie cutters to cut out as many shortbreads as you like and place each one on to the lined tray.

    Step 6:
    Put the tray into the oven for 25-30 minutes until they are golden brown all over

    Step 7:
    Leave them to cool by turning the oven off and leave the oven door slightly open for at least 1 hour

    Step 8:
    Take the tray out of the oven and place on to a lined cooling rack!

    For the platter I used fruit mince pies, shortbread cookies, lamingtons, iced fruit cake and freckle style covered rice cakes. This platter went down a treat this afternoon with my friends who popped over for a get together before they head off on their Christmas holiday!

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Christmas dessert

    I love how easy it was to not only being able to ingredients for 1 dessert but 2 desserts at such an affordable price. I managed to purchase ingredients to make my family favourite chocolate ripple cake and Christmas crack.

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • IGA Does it Again!

    I had an emergency flight to visit family two states away, and had to come up with something for a get together. A quick trip to the local IGA provided all the ingredients; and happy guests were fed!
    I made our tradition of Christmas pav, made with a pavlova shell, lashings of whipped cream, slices of fresh banana, and sprinklings of grated Peppermint Crisp chocolate bar. It was all prepped fast and easy, and everyone loved it! Best of all was that I didn’t have to wait hours whilst baking! Thanks IGA; you saved the day/dessert!

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Getting ahead this Christmas

    This time of year is always busy but I am on a mission to get ahead and pre-make some sweet treats for Christmas. I visited my local IGA which is in the neighbourhood and got everything I needed. It’s easy to navigate around the store and although the staff were busy re-stocking shelves they were friendly and took the time to help me locate one item that I couldn’t find. I’ve now ticked off another thing from to-do-list with the help of IGA. My mini chocolate Christmas puddings are done! They taste good, super easy to make, no baking required and can be stored in the fridge for Christmas.

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Leche flan saves the government

    We had a last minute team meeting organized and will need to bring a plate for unofficial Christmas party for our team. Leche flan or creme caramel is a staple for any special occasion so i quickly head to Iga to buy the ingredients and steam it for 30 mins after mixing all the ingredients. So simple yet silky and delicate each bite was celebrated by my friends in the office.

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • A quick shop made our friends Christmas lunch a breeze!

    A quick trip to our local IGA and I was able to get everything I needed to prepare a gourmet antipasto platter, and a colourful fruit platter for dessert. Our local IGA is full of fresh, yummy ingredients and at a truce price point. The staff are super friendly too. Thank you IGA for making it super easy to prepare two beautiful platters for a friends Christmas lunch!

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Everything I need

    I had a last minute friendmas to put together and iga is close to home and had everything I needed to create some christmassy goodies to entertain. I found everything I needed and then so much more to help put my mind at ease, make my creations and feed hungry friends coming to my home

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • IGA one stop shop

    It was so nice shopping at my local IGA. I hosted a last minute friendMAS at my place and everyone absolutely loved all the fresh produce from IGA.

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Stress Free Christmas Eve Entertaining with IGA!!

    With Christmas get togethers in full swing, IGA came to the rescue for some quick and easy festive entertaining. Using my $35 IGA voucher, I headed to my local IGA to grab ingredients for a simple but impressive Christmas dish. Baked Brie! I was able to get everything I needed in one shop and the quality and freshness were great!
    IGA made this lastminute prep simple, convenient and stress free. The store was well stocked, staff were friendly and the voucher worked seamlessly at the checkout. I loved that I could rely on IGA for both inspiration and ingredients at such a busy time of year. Highly recommend & this baked Brie was a fav, everyone commented on it! Will make again!

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • IGA is so great for any ingredients you need

    IGA is so great for any ingredients you need. They have a mic between fresh and prepackaged products. From specialty breads to jars of jam.
    I’ve definitely converted to IGA now knowing that each store is individually owned and operated and they often support local growers for their fruits and vegetables. This is something that’s important to my family and I.

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Convenience and ease

    I popped into IGA to pick up some last minute Christmas baking essentials from IGA. It was so nice popping into my local store, rather then the large, crowded supermarkets to get everything I needed. My kids love baking, and making treats, so we decided on some simple Christmas Bells. We got all the ingredients, including the cute decorations from our local IGA. The shop was easy, and the baking was fun. The kids couldn’t wait to show their friends and family what they’d created.

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Christmas Sweet Treats

    IGA is definitely the go to place for Christmas prep! They have a great selection of Christmas themed foods, meats, snacks as well as wrapping paper and so much more! I was pleasantly surprised at the range and the cost. I put together a sweet treat platter which would be great for a chrissy afternoon tea with friends or family as well as something for after Christmas lunch or dinner!
    My son and I made the yummy shortbreads for the platter which is a simple 3 ingredient recipe we found!

    Shortbread Recipe:
    -2 cups plain flour
    -250g softened salted butter
    -3/4 cup of icing sugar

    Step 1:
    Preheat the oven to 150°C fan forced or 160°C for standard

    Step 2:
    Line your baking tray

    Step 3:
    Cream butter by beating it until smooth and adding icing sugar then continue beating until all combined

    Step 4:
    Start adding the flour slowly, about half and beat until combined then add the rest. Use your hands or a silicone spatula to bring it all together and form into a ball.

    Step 5:
    Press down on it spread it out to around 1.5cm thickness and you can use either a cup of cookie cutters to cut out as many shortbreads as you like and place each one on to the lined tray.

    Step 6:
    Put the tray into the oven for 25-30 minutes until they are golden brown all over

    Step 7:
    Leave them to cool by turning the oven off and leave the oven door slightly open for at least 1 hour

    Step 8:
    Take the tray out of the oven and place on to a lined cooling rack!

    For the platter I used fruit mince pies, shortbread cookies, lamingtons, iced fruit cake and freckle style covered rice cakes. This platter went down a treat this afternoon with my friends who popped over for a get together before they head off on their Christmas holiday!

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Last last minute due to a disaster but put something together!

    So I had a great idea for a prawn and quinoa salad but prawns and chicken didn’t have a long date well they expired within 2 days of buying and I was not risk that, so I put together what I had in my fridge and cupboard. Managed to put Ricotta Gnocchi and garlic bread not a bad last minute meal!

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Last last minute due to a disaster but put something together!

    So I had a great idea for a prawn and quinoa salad but prawns and chicken didn’t have a long date well they expired within 2 days of buying and I was not risk that, so I put together what I had in my fridge and cupboard. Managed to put Ricotta Gnocchi and garlic bread not a bad last minute meal!

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Christmas dessert

    I love how easy it was to not only being able to ingredients for 1 dessert but 2 desserts at such an affordable price. I managed to purchase ingredients to make my family favourite chocolate ripple cake and Christmas crack.

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • IGA to the rescue

    We ended up hosting a super last minute Christmas party with friends before they went overseas for the holidays. With a variety of dietary needs we needed to cater for everyone and make it kids friendly (we have kiddos who LOVE to help in the kitchen)

    A quick scoot to the IGA after Kindy drop off made it so much easier then going to a shopping centre and what I got for the price was amazing!

    We ended up making passion fruit tarts, a festive jelly slice and sushi balls. These were all demolished so quickly (especially the sushi balls!)

    Passionfruit tarts

    – 1 packet butternut snap biscuits
    – 1 tin condensed milk
    – 170g passionfruit pulp
    – 2 tbsp lemon juice

    1.Mix condensed milk + passionfruit + lemon juice in a bowl
    2. Microwave biscuits 20-25 secs to soften + shape into cups. This makes them soft so that you can mould them in the rounded patty tin.
    3. Pop into patty tin, fill, bake 10 mins at 160°C

    Feel free to top with milk chocolate, passionfruit, anything!

    Festive Jelly Slice

    – 1 packet of Raspberry jelly
    – 1 tin of condensed milk
    – 1 tub cream cheese
    – 1 pack milk arrowroot biscuits
    – Butter

    1. Mix jelly with 1 cup boiling water.
    2. Add condensed milk and cream cheese to jelly mix. Whisk well
    3. Crush arrowroot with melted butter to form a biscuit base.
    4. Pour jelly mixture over biscuit base. Refrigerate till set. Top with crunch candy cane
    5. Cut and enjoy.

    Sushi balls

    – 2 cups sushi rice
    – Salt, sugar, vinegar to season rice
    Fillings
    – roast chicken
    – Cucumber
    – Sesame seeds
    – (Salmon and cream cheese also goes great!)

    1. Cook and season sushi rice
    2. Finely chop fillings
    3. Mix together in bowl
    4. Roll in to balls (the kids loved this part)
    5. Refrigerate and serve with soy sauce

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • It's a Christmas Miracle!

    One of my friends decided to host a last-minute Friendsmas dinner party and requested everyone to bring some festive appetizers to share with the group. Thankfully, for a conveniently located IGA, I was able to effortlessly grab the necessary ingredients to make French Onion Stuffing Balls and Bacon-wrapped Beef Sausages for the party.

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Christmas made simple and easy with IGA!

    My local IGA is the perfect shop for those last minute items for Christmas Day to create something fresh and delicious. I love the convenience of my local IGA, it is so easy and simple shopping in a one stop shop with everything readily available. The location of the store is easy to get to, the food is so fresh and the prices are competitive. I can rely on IGA to make things easy and run smoothly during this time of the year. I visited my local IGA and picked up fresh fruits, cheese and snacks for a platter.

    The variety of food available was unlimited, they had everything you could imagine to make a delicious platter. The fresh fruit looked so delicious and so fresh in store. I was very happy with the experience in store, it offered a practical, efficient and smooth shopping experience.

    With the last minute items I was able to pick up at my local IGA, I was able to whip together last minute a delicious platter to share with my family, The fresh fruit, salty snacks and cheese and biscuits created an enjoyable platter to enjoy the freshness, high quality products and variety. I love what IGA has to offer

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • IGA Does it Again!

    I had an emergency flight to visit family two states away, and had to come up with something for a get together. A quick trip to the local IGA provided all the ingredients; and happy guests were fed!
    I made our tradition of Christmas pav, made with a pavlova shell, lashings of whipped cream, slices of fresh banana, and sprinklings of grated Peppermint Crisp chocolate bar. It was all prepped fast and easy, and everyone loved it! Best of all was that I didn’t have to wait hours whilst baking! Thanks IGA; you saved the day/dessert!

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Getting ahead this Christmas

    This time of year is always busy but I am on a mission to get ahead and pre-make some sweet treats for Christmas. I visited my local IGA which is in the neighbourhood and got everything I needed. It’s easy to navigate around the store and although the staff were busy re-stocking shelves they were friendly and took the time to help me locate one item that I couldn’t find. I’ve now ticked off another thing from to-do-list with the help of IGA. My mini chocolate Christmas puddings are done! They taste good, super easy to make, no baking required and can be stored in the fridge for Christmas.

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Leche flan saves the government

    We had a last minute team meeting organized and will need to bring a plate for unofficial Christmas party for our team. Leche flan or creme caramel is a staple for any special occasion so i quickly head to Iga to buy the ingredients and steam it for 30 mins after mixing all the ingredients. So simple yet silky and delicate each bite was celebrated by my friends in the office.

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • A quick shop made our friends Christmas lunch a breeze!

    A quick trip to our local IGA and I was able to get everything I needed to prepare a gourmet antipasto platter, and a colourful fruit platter for dessert. Our local IGA is full of fresh, yummy ingredients and at a truce price point. The staff are super friendly too. Thank you IGA for making it super easy to prepare two beautiful platters for a friends Christmas lunch!

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Everything I need

    I had a last minute friendmas to put together and iga is close to home and had everything I needed to create some christmassy goodies to entertain. I found everything I needed and then so much more to help put my mind at ease, make my creations and feed hungry friends coming to my home

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • IGA saves the day!

    Oops! Forgot I had to bring a kid-friendly plate to a Christmas gathering. Off I ran to IGA for last minute supplies for our favourite foolproof Christmas sweet treat. Thank goodness our IGA is close by and easy to navigate, it makes last minute grocery shops a breeze as we near Christmas.

    Reindeer Poops (or kid-friendly “rum” balls)
    250g plain sweet biscuits such as Milk Arrowroot, Marie etc.
    320g can sweetened condensed milk
    1/4 cup cocoa powder
    1 cup dessicated coconut
    Extra 1 cup dessicated coconut for rolling

    Method:
    1. Crush biscuits into fine crumbs in a food processor, blender, or large zip lock bag. Tip into a large mixing bowl.
    2. Add in sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and 1 cup of coconut.
    3. Stir to combine until well mixed.
    4. Place extra 1 cup of coconut into a separate small bowl.
    5. Roll heaped teaspoons of mixture into balls, roll balls in extra 1 cup of coconut to coat evenly.
    6. Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks.
    Makes approximately 36-40 balls depending on size.

    Can substitute regular sweetened condensed milk for sweetened condensed OAT or COCONUT milk, and biscuits for Digestives to make this recipe dairy free.

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Great range for last minute shopping

    We had friends coming round for a friendmas and we had to duck to the IGA for some last minute snacks and drinks. IGA has a great range of snacks and non alcoholic drinks for everyone. Our platter was a massive hit with everyone and we will most certainly be visiting IGA again for any of our shopping needs!

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Simple rocky road ahead

    From the ease of the shop at IGA to the quality and variety of options, it makes creating a delicious gift for neighbours or an easy share crowd please dessert!

    A simple mix of scotch fingers, glacé cherries, marshmallows and snakes mixed together with melted chocolate creates a delicious treat! Top it with some special Christmas sprinkles thanks to the excellent selection at IGA and you have the best Christmas treat!

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.

  • Last minute magic

    Christmas is always a busy time and event, dinners and catch ups happen at the drop of a hat and last minute so being able to make something easy work is key. Popping into our local IGA, I was able to grab everything I needed to meet the brief of ‘Can you make a sweet and a savoury’ ! I went with some Christmas classics – family favourite – Trifle and a pretty Christmasy themed watermelon and feta salad. I was able to swing by my local IGA and make my dishes last minute and with ease. I was super happy with how they turned out and everyone was stoked with the way they tasted, You would never know that I was able to throw them together in a jiffy.

    Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the ease and convenience?
    This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
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‘A Beautiful Adelaide Blend With A Lighter Alcohol Content!’

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Best SIPS’ Chapel Hill Enlightened Wines review team put the Rosé and Pinot Grigio through their paces, and the feedback was unanimous: both are fresh, light and perfect for summer sipping without the unwanted morning crogginess.

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It’s exactly this balance of lightness and full flavour in an affordable bottle that has so many fans raving.

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If your warm-weather wine rack needs an affordable new staple, this is it.

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For the white lovers, Chapel Hill’s Enlightened Pinot Grigio is a solid everyday white that ticks all the boxes: crisp, clean, food-friendly and affordable.

Our taste-testers repeatedly praised how balanced and versatile it feels, whether chilled on its own or alongside simple meals and casual gatherings.

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  • The warmer weather tends to make alcohol go to my head faster – I’m not a big drinker, but just for that reason I’d seriously consider a low alcohol wine. The Pinot Grigio particularly sound as if I might enjoy it. I might well buy a bottle or two for Christmas.

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  • Looks delicious, would be keen to try their wines based off the reviews. Love anything local and the light wine is just an extra win – low alcohol content would be fab for nights with friends where we all still have to drive home afterwards so would be buying for that type of event!

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  • Chapel Hill Wines do have quite a good reputation. I like the fact that it is low alcohol content. Personally, I like a very sweet wine but many would like these as they are not so sweet. I wish them well with sales and think it’s good they are doing something about lowering alcohol level.

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  • Thanks for sharing this review. It sounds that the taste is good, the price is good and the alcohol content is really low indeed. I do like the fact that they’re light. One of the things I don’t like when you’re drinking a couple of glasses that it fills you up and it affects your appetite

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  • I appreciate all the reviews and think this is an excellent way to get your brand out there and known.

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  • I like the sound of the Pinot Grigio and will look out for it next time I’m at the bottle shop.

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  • I just asked the forum for recommendations on zero alcohol, but this is an attractive option as well! I do enjoy a Rose, so will try this one after all the positive reviews. It’s a shame they don’t have a sparkling in their collection yet! Would have been prefect for all the celebrating at this time of year.

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  • I dislike rose, but the pinot grigio sounds like it might suit me. To be honest, the alcohol content doesn’t bother me all that much – I rarely drink more than a glass or two anyway – but it would probably be nice from a general health point of view to know I’m consuming less alcohol.

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  • This sounds like the perfect glass. I do love being able to have a few drinks and not be all over the place about me. And as a bubbly girlie from Adelaide myself, I’m sure I’ll find a lot to like about this drop. Crisp and not too sweet, I’m sold and will have to try it.

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  • It was the first time for me hearing about the chapel hill brand. And i still recall when i picked up the Pinot Grigio from my local, the staff there actually stopped me and said i picked a winner! She said that it was probably the best Pinot they had available to sell.

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  • I’ve heard a lot of good things about Chapel Hill wines and the reviews are always good. I like that they have low alcohol range as I like to have a few glasses when I finally get to have one. Not being too sweet is a bonus that suits me well.

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  • The idea of having a lower alcohol content wine without compromising taste is really exciting. There’s nothing worse than feeling “under the weather” from the effects of alcohol. This lovely wine ticks all the boxes, lower alcohol and a refreshing flavour. I’m keen to get the Pinot Grigio in my cart and into my fridge!

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  • This wine sounds delightful and really refreshing to enjoy on a summer afternoon. I love that it tastes fresh and crisp and still has the same punch as other wine. It sounds like an absolute delight. I will have to give it a try next time i am at the bottle shop looking for some wine.

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