Category Archives: New Zealand

Chardonnay, Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, white wines, Whitehaven Wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Free-range chicken with tarragon cream sauce

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Gebratenes Freilandhuhn mit Estragon-Sahnesauce und geröstetem Herbstgemüse, daneben ein Weißweinglas mit goldenem Chardonnay
14
Sep

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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Chardonnay, Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Pinot Noir, Sparkling wines

Blini with Smoked Salmon and Wasabi Cream

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Blini mit Räucherlachs, Wasabi-Crème und Kaviar auf einer Servierplatte, daneben ein Glas Schaumwein mit feiner Perlage
01
Sep

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 […]

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Elephant Hill, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Viognier, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Figs with Gorgonzola, Walnuts, and Honey on Grilled Bread

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Gegrilltes Brot mit Gorgonzola, Feigen und Walnüssen auf einem Holzbrett, daneben Honig, Salat und ein Glas Elephant Hill Sea Viognier aus Hawke's Bay, Neuseeland, im mediterranen Garten mit Feigenbaum im Hintergrund
24
Aug

The fig doesn’t need a stove There are moments in August when all you have to do is harvest and serve. The fig is one of them. When sliced open, it reveals that deep, almost unreal red-violet hue—rich, sweet, and a little wild. Pair it with Gorgonzola: salty, creamy, with a tang that really brings […]

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Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Pinot Noir, Red wines, Whitehaven Wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Provençal Ratatouille Tart with Fresh Goat Cheese

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Provenzalische Ratatouille-Tarte mit Ziegenfrischkäse neben einem Glas Rosé aus Neuseeland
18
Aug

A light summer dish for Pinot Noir Day—this time, a rosé A Provençal ratatouille tart is just the thing for balmy summer evenings: crispy puff pastry, vegetables layered like roof tiles, and creamy fresh goat cheese, paired with a New Zealand wine that, in honor of International Pinot Noir Day, comes in a rosé variety. […]

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BBQ, Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Pinot Noir, Red wines, Whitehaven Wines, Wine and Dine

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Goat Cheese and Arugula Pesto

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Gegrillte, mit Ziegenkäse gefüllte Portobello-Pilze auf einem Holzbrett, daneben eine Flasche Whitehaven Pinot Noir und ein Glas Rotwein, im Hintergrund ein rauchender Grill im Garten.
14
Aug

A vegetarian highlight for the current grilling season, perfect for Pinot Noir Day Barbecue season is in full swing, and for us, a wine from New Zealand has become just as much a part of it as the charcoal in the grill. Grilled Portobello mushrooms with creamy goat cheese and a spicy arugula-walnut pesto are […]

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Main Divide Wines, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Pinot Noir, Red wines, Waipara, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Warm Chicken and Peach Salad with Burrata

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Lauwarmer Hähnchen-Pfirsich-Salat mit Burrata und einem Glas Pinot Noir aus Neuseeland
13
Aug

A summery salad that lets New Zealand Pinot Noir shine, even in hot weather A wine from New Zealand doesn’t have to pair only with hearty stews; especially in the summer, Pinot Noir shows just how versatile it really is. This lukewarm chicken-peach salad with creamy burrata is perfect for that. It combines juicy grilled […]

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Amisfield, Canada, Central Otago, Main Divide Wines, Mansion House Bay, Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Niagara, Pegasus Bay, Pinot Noir, Queenston, Red wines, Waipara, Whitehaven Wines, Wines from Canada

Pinot Noir Day: From the Monasteries of Burgundy to New Zealand and Canada

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Hand hält ein großes, halb gefülltes Rotweinglas mit Pinot Noir vor der Weinberglandschaft von Amisfield in Central Otago, Neuseeland, mit Bergpanorama und See; im Vordergrund das Logo „Pinot Noir Day 2026“.
10
Aug

The eventful history of one of the world’s oldest grape varieties On August 18, the wine world will be focused on a single grape variety: Pinot Noir. Whether as an elegant wine from New Zealand’s cool, high-altitude vineyards in Central Otago or as an up-and-coming wine from Canada’s Niagara Peninsula, hardly any red grape variety […]

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Chardonnay, Elephant Hill, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Linguine with Seafood, White Wine Sauce, and Bottarga

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare mit Muscheln, Garnelen, Tintenfisch und Bottarga in tiefem weißen Teller, daneben ein Glas Elephant Hill Reserve Chardonnay aus Hawke's Bay, Neuseeland
03
Aug

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 […]

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Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Pinot Gris, white wines, Whitehaven Wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Caprese Galette with Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Basil Pesto

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Goldbraune Caprese-Galette mit Büffelmozzarella, bunten Tomaten und Basilikumpesto auf Backblech, daneben ein Glas roségoldener Pinot Gris von Whitehaven Tussocks aus Marlborough, Neuseeland
30
Jul

A Fresh Take on New Zealand Wine: Why a Skin-Contact Pinot Gris Takes This Galette to a Whole New Level Wines from New Zealand never cease to surprise—and the Whitehaven ‘Tussocks’ Pinot Gris 2024 is one of those wines you don’t quite expect, but immediately appreciate. It glows a rose-gold hue in the glass, with […]

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

Grilled Octopus with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette & White Beans

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Gegrillter Oktopus mit weißen Bohnen und Zitronen-Kapern-Vinaigrette auf weißem Keramikteller, daneben ein Glas Sauvignon Blanc aus Nelson, Neuseeland
23
Jul

New Zealand Wine Meets the Mediterranean: Why This Sauvignon Blanc Is the Perfect Pairing for Octopus New Zealand wine and grilled octopus—at first glance, this sounds like an unusual combination, but on the palate it turns out to be one of the most harmonious pairings of the summer. Octopus is one of the most flavorful […]

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