Chef Sean Connolly is hosting series of Auckland dinners inspired by Marlborough.Photo / File
Famous foodie, Sean Connolly, is mad about Marlborough. So collaborating his culinary skills with produce and grapes from the New Zealand wine region was a "no brainer".
Connolly spent a bit of time ("I wouldn't call it work") sampling 28 different wines from four of the finest Marlborough vineyards, before
coming up with a series of menus that he will present at his Auckland establishment, The Grill, from this Sunday night.
He boasts being "really good" at food and wine matching - but doesn't take it too seriously.
"I'm not too pompous about wine, I think it's about enjoying people's company. I want to keep it friendly and fun," he says.
"I'm sure there'll be some debate in there about whether it works or not." But the famous foodie doesn't seem worried.
