Category Archives: Grape Varieties

Cabernet Franc, Canada, Canadian wines, Grape Varieties, Niagara, Pillitteri, Red wines, Wines from Canada

Pepper steak with zucchini ratatouille & thyme jus

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Aufgeschnittenes Pfeffersteak mit dunkler Kruste auf Zucchini-Ratatouille, Thymianjus darübergegossen, daneben ein breites Rotweinglas mit tiefem Rubinrot, Thymianzweige als Dekoration
03
Jun

Niagara Meets Provence – Canada’s Cabernet Franc Deserves It A pepper steak needs no introduction. It needs a hot skillet, freshly ground black pepper, good meat, and a wine that can hold its own. The 2020 Carretto Cabernet Franc from Pillitteri Estates in Niagara-on-the-Lake delivers: cherry-forward, with soft tannins, crisp acidity, and a complexity from […]

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Adelaide Hills, Australian wines, Grape Varieties, Longview, Sauvignon Blanc, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Australia

Pasta Primavera with green asparagus, peas, and lemon ricotta

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Pasta Primavera mit grünem Spargel, Erbsen und Zitronen-Ricotta in einer weißen tiefen Schüssel, daneben ein schlankes Weißweinglas mit hellgoldenem Sauvignon Blanc, frische Zitrone und Kräuter als Dekoration
01
Jun

June 1st. The last of the asparagus. The first summer evening. Green asparagus has another two or three weeks left—the peas are just perfect, the lemons as juicy as ever, and it’s warm enough outside to sit at the table with a glass in hand and wait for the pasta to finish cooking. Pasta Primavera […]

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Amisfield, Central Otago, Grape Varieties, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Sauvignon Blanc, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Sushi Platter: Salmon Nigiri, Avocado Maki, and Spicy Tuna Roll

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Sushi-Platte mit Lachs-Nigiri, Avocado-Maki und Spicy Tuna Roll auf schwarzem Schieferbrett, daneben ein Weinglas mit hellgoldenem Sauvignon Blanc, Sojasauce und Wasabi
27
May

Japanese precision meets Alpine Sauvignon Blanc—both from the south Anyone who thinks sushi goes only with green tea or beer hasn’t tried a Sauvignon Blanc from Central Otago. The Amisfield, grown in the highlands above the Wakatipu Basin, offers exactly what a sushi platter needs: crystal-clear acidity, salty minerality, and fruit that doesn’t compete but […]

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Canada, Canadian wines, Creekside Estate Winery, Grape Varieties, Niagara, Sauvignon Blanc, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Scallops on a Pea-Wasabi Cream & Nori Chips

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Zwei goldbraune Jakobsmuscheln auf smaragdgrüner Erbsen-Wasabi-Creme, daneben knusprige Nori-Chips, auf weißem Teller mit Fleur de Sel, rechts ein Weißweinglas mit hellgelbem Sauvignon Blanc, leicht beschlagen
19
May

Canadian wine meets Japan – a Niagara Sauvignon Blanc that no one saw coming A Canadian wine paired with a scallop dish—that sounds like a surprise that has to prove itself. The 2024 Creekside Estate Sauvignon Blanc from Niagara does just that. Grapefruit, lime, fresh peas, a hint of green herbs—this is no tame wine, […]

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Australian wines, BBQ, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grape Varieties, Maxwell Wines, McLaren Vale, Red wines, Wines from Australia

Grilled Tomahawk Steak with Rosemary-Garlic Herb Butter & Roasted Potatoes

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Gegrilltes Tomahawk-Steak auf rustikalem Holzbrett mit zerlaufender Kräuterbutter, Röstkartoffeln und Beilagen auf Gartentisch, daneben Bordeaux-Glas mit australischem Cabernet Sauvignon, im Hintergrund rauchender Kugelgrill
12
May

Father’s Day deserves the best—Australian wine to go with the king of steaks Australian wine and a grilled tomahawk steak—what more could you want on Father’s Day? This recipe is for anyone who wants to go all out on the holiday: a massive bone sticking out of the grill, herb-infused butter melting over the hot […]

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Grape Varieties, Nelson, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Seifried, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Grilled Lobster Halves with Garlic Herb Butter

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Gegrillte Langusten-Hälften mit Knoblauch-Kräuterbutter auf einem rustikalen Holzbrett am Strand, daneben ein elegantes schlankes Weißweinglas mit Sauvignon Blanc Seifried aus Nelson, Neuseeland, leicht beschlagen.
06
May

Grilled Seafood Paired with New Zealand Wine Wine from New Zealand and freshly grilled lobsters—that’s summer in its purest form. The lobster is one of the great festive seafoods: its tender, sweet flesh, which develops a light caramel note when grilled, combines with a rich garlic-herb butter to create a dish that requires no great […]

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Grape Varieties, Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Sauvignon Blanc, white wines, Whitehaven Wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Grilled Shrimp with Mango-Avocado Salsa & Lime Butter

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Gegrillte Garnelen mit Mango-Avocado-Salsa und Limettenbutter auf einem weißen Teller, garniert mit Koriander und Limettenringen, daneben ein elegantes schlankes Weißweinglas mit Sauvignon Blanc Whitehaven aus Marlborough, Neuseeland, leicht beschlagen.
29
Apr

A summery seafood dish paired with New Zealand wine New Zealand wine and grilled shrimp with mango-avocado salsa—it’s pure summer on a plate, and there’s no better pairing for Sauvignon Blanc Day on May 1. The shrimp are grilled over high heat—quickly and intensely, with a light char that really brings out their natural sweetness. […]

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Grape Varieties, Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Sauvignon Blanc, white wines, Whitehaven Wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Grilled Goat Cheese Salad with Herb Vinaigrette & Walnuts

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Gegrillter Ziegenkäse-Salat mit Kräutervinaigrette, Walnüssen und Kirschtomaten auf einem flachen Teller, daneben ein elegantes schlankes Weißweinglas mit Sauvignon Blanc Greg Whitehaven aus dem Awatere Valley, Marlborough, Neuseeland, leicht beschlagen.
28
Apr

Spring Salad Meets New Zealand Wine – Happy Sauvignon Blanc Day! Wine from New Zealand and a grilled goat cheese salad—that’s pure spring on your plate and in your glass. May 1st is Sauvignon Blanc Day around the world, and no wine-producing country celebrates this day with more justification than New Zealand. Marlborough has reinvented […]

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Amisfield, Central Otago, Grape Varieties, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Sauvignon Blanc, white wines

Sea Bass Ceviche with Tiger’s Milk & Sweet Potato Chips

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Ceviche de Corvina mit Tigermilch in einer tiefen Schüssel, garniert mit Koriander und Limettenringen, daneben knusprige Süßkartoffel-Chips, elegantes schlankes Weißweinglas mit Sauvignon Blanc Amisfield aus Central Otago, Neuseeland, leicht beschlagen.
17
Apr

Peru’s national dish pairs with wine from New Zealand Wine from New Zealand and a classic ceviche de corvina—that’s pure freshness on a plate. Ceviche is one of Peru’s great national dishes and, at the same time, one of the most elegant dishes in the world: raw fish “cooked” in the acidity of tiger’s milk, […]

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Grape Varieties, Nelson, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Seifried, Spring

Pan-fried trout with almond butter, capers, and spring vegetables

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Gebratenes Forellenfilet mit schäumender Mandelbutter, Kapern und grünem Frühlingsgemüse auf einem weißen Teller, daneben ein Glas neuseeländischer Seifried Aotea Nelson Sauvignon Blanc
09
Apr

The classic fish dish of German spring cuisine, which makes New Zealand wine the perfect accompaniment New Zealand wine and pan-seared trout—this combination shows just how well wines from overseas pair with local spring classics. Pan-seared trout with almond butter, capers, and fresh spring vegetables is a timeless recipe for the German season: golden-brown trout […]

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