Category Archives: New Zealand Wines

Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri & Bulgur Salad

Drei gegrillte Lammkoteletts auf warmem Bulgursalat mit Granatapfelkernen und Kräutern, Minz-Chimichurri darübergegossen, daneben ein breites Rotweinglas mit tiefrotem Syrah, Holzkohlegrill im unscharfen Hintergrund

Early summer, a bonfire, and a New Zealand wine that holds its own New Zealand wine paired with grilled lamb chops—that’s not a surprise, but a certainty. Te Mata’s Syrah Estate Vineyard from Hawke’s Bay is a red wine that knows exactly what it wants: dark fruit, lavender, anise, and a palate so profound that […]

Asparagus Risotto with Morels & Pecorino Romano

Cremiges Spargel-Risotto in tiefem weißen Teller, mittig angebratene Morcheln, frisch geriebener Pecorino darüber, daneben bauchiges Weißweinglas mit goldgelbem Chardonnay, warmes Frühlingslicht von links

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, […]

White asparagus with sauce gribiche

Weißer Spargel auf cremefarbenem Teller, daneben Sauce Gribiche mit sichtbaren Kapernstücken, Kräutern und Ei, rechts ein schlankes Weißweinglas mit hellgelbem Grünem Veltliner, frühlingshaftes Tageslicht

The Final Weeks of White Gold – and a New Zealand Wine No One Expected Wine from New Zealand and white asparagus—at first glance, that sounds like an unusual pairing. But anyone who has ever sipped the Seifried Estate Grüner Veltliner from Nelson alongside freshly peeled asparagus will immediately understand why this combination works. There […]

Chicken Breast with Morels and a Spring Herb Cream Sauce

Hähnchenbrust in samtiger Morchel-Sahnesauce mit Bandnudeln auf cremefarbenem Teller, daneben ein schlankes Weißweinglas halb gefüllt mit hellgelbem Pinot Gris, leicht beschlagen

In honor of Pinot Gris Day—and a wine from New Zealand that’s perfect for the occasion New Zealand wine for Pinot Gris Day—it captures the very essence of spring. The Whitehaven Pinot Gris from Marlborough has everything this moment deserves: fresh pear, delicate white blossoms, a subtle hint of almond, and a crisp, precise acidity […]

Grilled Lobster Halves with Garlic Herb Butter

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.

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 […]

Grilled Shrimp with Mango-Avocado Salsa & Lime Butter

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.

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. […]

Grilled Goat Cheese Salad with Herb Vinaigrette & Walnuts

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.

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 […]

Japanese Miso Salmon Tataki with Edamame & Sesame Dressing

Japanisches Miso-Lachs-Tataki mit Edamame und Sesam-Dressing auf einem weißen Teller, garniert mit Sesam und Frühlingszwiebeln, daneben ein elegantes Roséglas mit Pinot Noir Rosé Mansion House Bay aus Marlborough, Neuseeland, leicht beschlagen.

Japanese precision meets New Zealand wine Wine from New Zealand and a classic miso salmon tataki—it’s a meeting of two worlds that click from the very first bite. Tataki is a Japanese cooking method in which fish or meat is seared briefly at high heat so that it is browned on the outside while remaining […]

Gnocchi with Genovese Pesto and Butter-Roasted Beans

Gnocchi al Pesto Genovese mit grünen Bohnen in Butter auf einem tiefen weißen Teller, garniert mit Parmesan und Basilikum, daneben ein elegantes schlankes Weißweinglas mit Pinot Gris Mansion House Bay aus Marlborough, Neuseeland, leicht beschlagen.

Liguria on your plate – and New Zealand in your glass Wine from New Zealand and classic gnocchi with pesto genovese—a combination that seems surprising at first glance but feels perfectly natural by the second bite. Gnocchi are among the great comfort foods of Italian cuisine: feather-light potato dumplings swimming in an aromatic basil sauce […]

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

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.

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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