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The Art of the Grazing Platter: What's Trending Now

August 18, 2025

When friends come together for wine and conversation over a table full of colourful, flavourful bites, it’s inherently joyful and fun. So it’s no surprise that grazing platters have become the go-to for easy, elevated hosting. Below, we explore three trending platter styles that pair beautifully with our most-loved wines.

The Mediterranean Mezze Platter

Pairs perfectly with: Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Inspired by sun-soaked days in the Med, this platter is bursting with colour and flavour. Pile on generous servings of hummus, marinated olives, grilled vegetables, labneh, dolmades, feta, and warm flatbreads. Add a few lemon wedges and a pop of fresh mint to elevate the spread, and pair with the refreshing citrus notes of our Sauvignon Blanc. 

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arranging grazing platter
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Sauvignon Blanc 2024

from $44

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2024 put New Zealand on the map with its captivating flavour.

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The Artisan Cheese & Fruit Board

Pairs perfectly with: Cloudy Bay Chardonnay

For something relaxed yet refined, build a platter around soft and hard cheeses like creamy brie, aged cheddars and flavoursome blues. Layer in seasonal fruits, a selection of crackers or fresh baguette slices and a drizzle of honey as the perfect finishing touch. Cloudy Bay Chardonnay’s elegant balance of citrus and subtle oak complements both the rich cheeses and sweet fruits.

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Chardonnay 2022

from $48

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay is one for connoisseurs and gastronomic adventurers: refined, poised and balanced.

The Sweet & Savoury Dessert Platter

Pairs perfectly with: Cloudy Bay Pelorus

When sweet meets savoury, magic happens… especially with a glass of sparkling Pelorus in hand. Create a playful spread of dark chocolate, salted nuts, mini meringues, and fresh berries. Add a few wedges of soft cheese for contrast and a handful of popcorn for texture and crunch. Serve on slate or marble for a chic aesthetic, and remember to chill the flutes for Pelorus’s lively bubbles.

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Pelorus

from $40

Pelorus is the definitive New Zealand sparkling wine, and has been since 1987.

Gather your friends over a platter, and raise a glass of Cloudy Bay to celebrate how the best things in life are best served together.

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