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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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
The classic Asian street food that pairs perfectly with New Zealand wine Wine from New Zealand and pad thai—it may sound unusual at first glance, but it’s one of the most compelling pairings the wine world has to offer. Pad Thai with shrimp and peanut sauce is one of the most famous dishes in Thai […]
A light Mediterranean appetizer for sunny afternoons on the patio A refreshing Canadian wine is the perfect aromatic pairing for these stuffed zucchini rolls, which—thanks to their creamy ricotta filling and zesty lemon zest—make for a true culinary delight. This Canadian wine brings a lively acidity and pronounced fruitiness that is perfectly suited to balancing […]










