The essence of Australia: Chic outdoor entertaining

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Dining in Australia often means outdoor entertaining. The Australians combine delicious food, great wine and unique creative elements to maximize the ambiance of an al fresco celebration.

Australian cuisine is about the fusion of flavors and the excitement of cultures mixing and merging into something deliciously different. In the past few years Australian wines have been easy to get in the U.S. and are usually not only very good but often inexpensive. To incorporate a distinct casual-chic feel to your evening, try pairing elegant yet easy recipes, featuring McWilliam's Wines from Australia's most awarded winery, with some simple, elegant outdoor entertaining ideas to create your own memorable get-together.

Outdoor Entertaining and Decorating Ideas

Scatter platters of appetizers around the entertaining area. Guests will move around the yard to sample everything and keep the party going. Lay low. Don't worry about being over-the-top impressive. Your guests will be more comfortable and at ease if you just keep things simple.

Pair wines with foods at each station, placing white wines and ice in galvanized buckets or other large containers to chill. Large planters work well here, too, and don't forget to have corkscrews.