A warming soup for chilly autumn evenings and a New Zealand wine with a creamy texture A New Zealand wine turns potato soup into a main course for chilly evenings. Floury potatoes are boiled until tender with onion, carrot and celery, then mashed and seasoned with cream, nutmeg and marjoram until the soup is velvety […]
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A Viennese classic for autumn days and a New Zealand wine with notes of green apple and white pepper A New Zealand wine is paired here with a great classic of Viennese cuisine. The veal escalope is tenderised until paper-thin, coated in flour, egg and breadcrumbs, and deep-fried in plenty of clarified butter until the […]
A vegetarian autumn dish with a mild flavour, paired with a New Zealand wine featuring lychee, ginger and a subtle sweetness A New Zealand wine turns this vegetarian korma into a real treat for chilly October evenings. Golden-brown roasted cauliflower florets and tender chickpeas are nestled in a silky sauce made from cashew nuts, coconut […]
An autumnal dessert with caramel, paired with a New Zealand wine that balances sweetness and acidity A New Zealand wine makes this tarte Tatin the perfect autumn dessert. The apples cook in golden-brown caramel, a crispy puff pastry lid holds it all together, and once turned out, the tart glistens with a dark golden sheen. […]
A classic for October and a New Zealand wine with a delicate sweetness and lively acidity A wine from New Zealand turns the classic onion tart into an autumnal treat. A light yeast-raised pastry base is topped with a filling of slowly braised onions, crispy bacon, crème fraîche and eggs, seasoned with caraway and a […]
An autumnal curry with Hokkaido pumpkin and a New Zealand wine that combines heat and sweetness A New Zealand wine makes this Thai pumpkin curry with prawns the perfect dish for chilly October evenings. The Hokkaido pumpkin simmers in coconut milk, red curry paste, ginger and lemongrass until it has a creamy, slightly sweet flavour. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]










