A rare anniversary bottling meets a dish with real character In September, a New Zealand wine meets a dish that offers exactly the character it calls for: the Whitehaven ‘Greg’ Chardonnay from Rapaura, Marlborough, in a strictly limited edition of just 120 cases worldwide. Crispy roast free-range chicken is served here on a bed of […]
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An Elegant Start to September’s Apéro A wine from New Zealand kicks off this September in style: the Whitehaven “Samantha” Cuvée from Marlborough, a Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wine aged on the lees for 37 months, which offers exactly the delicacy that little buckwheat blinis deserve. The batter rises in just over 30 minutes, is fried […]
New Zealand Wine Meets the Sea: Why the Elephant Hill Reserve Chardonnay Takes This Pasta Dish to a Whole New Level Wine from New Zealand and Linguine ai Frutti di Mare—that’s a pairing worth remembering. Linguine ai Frutti di Mare is one of the great dishes of Italian cuisine: fresh seafood, a rich white wine […]
Canada’s take on the art of simplicity Brown butter isn’t a sauce. It’s a choice. The moment when butter stops being butter and starts to smell of hazelnut, caramel, and depth—that is the moment this dish has been waiting for. Toss the gnocchi in it, add sage leaves that crisp up and release their oil, […]
Seasonal precision on the plate—and a Burgundy Chardonnay from the ends of the earth Wine from New Zealand has nothing to prove when it’s as impressive as the Main Divide Chardonnay from the Waipara Valley. Many people think of New Zealand’s South Island as Sauvignon Blanc territory—yet in the lee of the Southern Alps, on […]
When two seasons briefly overlap—and a New Zealand wine captures the moment Pairing New Zealand wine with one of the season’s most elaborate spring dishes—that’s not a compromise, but a statement. The Chardonnay Sea from Elephant Hill in Hawke’s Bay is one of the few white wines that doesn’t get lost alongside a creamy risotto, […]
The perfect Mother’s Day meal—and a Canadian wine that’s the perfect match Wine from Canada for Mother’s Day—it’s not your typical idea, but it’s one you won’t soon forget. This Chardonnay from the warm St. David’s Bench region on the Niagara Peninsula offers exactly what a classic Mother’s Day meal needs: creamy richness, ripe fruit, […]
Springtime Magic from the Grill – Paired with an Australian Wine That Grooves and Seduces Australian wine meets German spring: This combination may sound unusual, but it’s a true culinary delight. Grilled green asparagus with melted truffle butter and paper-thin Parmesan shavings is one of those dishes that achieves maximum impact with minimal effort. The […]
A delicate winter fish meets nutty flavors and earthy sweetness A full-bodied wine from New Zealand provides the perfect aromatic complement to this delicate skrei, which, with its crispy hazelnut crust and velvety parsnip purée, becomes a culinary highlight of the winter season. This New Zealand wine offers an elegant texture and subtle toasted notes […]
Exotic freshness meets refined maritime elegance A crisp Australian wine provides the perfect aromatic complement to this delicate salmon sashimi, which, thanks to its avocado-mango salsa and lime dressing, becomes a culinary highlight. This Australian wine, in the form of an invigorating sparkling, offers a delicate effervescence and crisp freshness that is perfectly suited to […]
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