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. […]
Category Archives: white wines
A rustic French pastry with an earthy sweetness and creamy goat’s cheese This rustic French galette is paired with a wine from Australia: the Pinot Gris ‘Sunshine of Your Love’ from Claymore Wines in the Clare Valley and the Adelaide Hills, whose fresh acidity and subtle herbal notes provide the perfect balance to the earthy […]
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 […]
A Mediterranean Finale for the Last Warm Evenings of September An Australian wine pairs perfectly with this Mediterranean fish dish during the last balmy days of September: the Maxwell Grenache Blanc from McLaren Vale, whose notes of fennel and herbs complement the grilled fennel on the plate. Whole sea bream are stuffed with lemon, fennel, […]
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 […]
Summer Comes from the Pan There are dishes you don’t plan. You have shrimp, you have lemons, you have pasta—and then something happens in the pan that can’t be described, only tasted: butter, lemon juice, and a splash of pasta water emulsify into a silky, glossy sauce that wraps around every strand of spaghetti like […]
Australian Wine Under the Open Sky: Why Claymore ‘Joshua Tree’ Riesling and Crispy Shrimp by the Campfire Are Unbeatable Wine from Australia and a cast-iron skillet over a campfire—that’s the purest form of enjoyment. Salt-and-pepper shrimp are one of the simplest yet most impressive dishes you can prepare outdoors: 90 seconds per side, a handful […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wine from Canada to pair with the most summery taco of the season: Why the Creekside Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect choice here Wine from Canada and shrimp tacos—it’s a combination that surprises and delights. The Niagara Peninsula, known for its cool nights and long growing seasons on Lake Ontario, produces Sauvignon Blancs whose freshness […]










