Category Archives: white wines

Canada, Canadian wines, Chardonnay, Diamond Estate, Niagara, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Brown Butter Gnocchi with Sage, Zucchini Flowers, and Parmesan

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Brown Butter Gnocchi mit knusprigem Salbei, gelben Zucchiniblüten und geriebenem Parmesan in einem tiefen weißen Teller, daneben ein Weißweinglas mit goldgelbem Chardonnay, Zitronenabrieb als Dekoration
05
Jun

Canada’s take on the art of simplicity Brown butter isn’t a sauce. It’s a choice. The moment when butter stops being butter and starts to smell of hazelnut, caramel, and depth—that is the moment this dish has been waiting for. Toss the gnocchi in it, add sage leaves that crisp up and release their oil, […]

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Adelaide Hills, Australian wines, Grape Varieties, Longview, Sauvignon Blanc, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Australia

Pasta Primavera with green asparagus, peas, and lemon ricotta

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Pasta Primavera mit grünem Spargel, Erbsen und Zitronen-Ricotta in einer weißen tiefen Schüssel, daneben ein schlankes Weißweinglas mit hellgoldenem Sauvignon Blanc, frische Zitrone und Kräuter als Dekoration
01
Jun

June 1st. The last of the asparagus. The first summer evening. Green asparagus has another two or three weeks left—the peas are just perfect, the lemons as juicy as ever, and it’s warm enough outside to sit at the table with a glass in hand and wait for the pasta to finish cooking. Pasta Primavera […]

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British Columbia, Canada, Canadian wines, Okanagan Valley, Pinot Gris, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Salmon tartare with avocado cream & sesame crispbread

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Lachstatar mit Avocadocreme auf weißem Teller mit Sesam-Knäckebrot, daneben ein schlankes Weinglas mit hellgoldenem Pinot Gris, frische Limette und Frühlingszwiebeln als Dekoration
29
May

Corpus Christi without the hassle – Canada’s Pinot Gris does the rest A holiday isn’t a reason to spend hours in the kitchen. Salmon tartare requires a sharp knife, a ripe avocado, a bit of finesse when seasoning—and twenty minutes. The sesame crispbread adds crunch, the avocado cream adds depth, and the salmon adds freshness. […]

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Amisfield, Central Otago, Grape Varieties, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Sauvignon Blanc, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Sushi Platter: Salmon Nigiri, Avocado Maki, and Spicy Tuna Roll

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Sushi-Platte mit Lachs-Nigiri, Avocado-Maki und Spicy Tuna Roll auf schwarzem Schieferbrett, daneben ein Weinglas mit hellgoldenem Sauvignon Blanc, Sojasauce und Wasabi
27
May

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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Chardonnay, Main Divide Wines, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Waipara, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Asparagus Quiche with Wild Garlic Filling & Parmesan Shortcrust Pastry

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Spargelquiche mit Bärlauchfülle auf rot karierter Picknickdecke am See, daneben ein Glas hellgoldener Chardonnay, Main Divide Flasche und Picknickkorb, Badminton-Netz im Hintergrund, weißer Federball im Gras – Wein aus Neuseeland zum Sommerpicknick
26
May

Seasonal precision on the plate—and a Burgundy Chardonnay from the ends of the earth Wine from New Zealand has nothing to prove when it’s as impressive as the Main Divide Chardonnay from the Waipara Valley. Many people think of New Zealand’s South Island as Sauvignon Blanc territory—yet in the lee of the Southern Alps, on […]

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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

Asparagus Risotto with Morels & Pecorino Romano

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Cremiges Spargel-Risotto in tiefem weißen Teller, mittig angebratene Morcheln, frisch geriebener Pecorino darüber, daneben bauchiges Weißweinglas mit goldgelbem Chardonnay, warmes Frühlingslicht von links
20
May

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, […]

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Canada, Canadian wines, Creekside Estate Winery, Grape Varieties, Niagara, Sauvignon Blanc, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Scallops on a Pea-Wasabi Cream & Nori Chips

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Zwei goldbraune Jakobsmuscheln auf smaragdgrüner Erbsen-Wasabi-Creme, daneben knusprige Nori-Chips, auf weißem Teller mit Fleur de Sel, rechts ein Weißweinglas mit hellgelbem Sauvignon Blanc, leicht beschlagen
19
May

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, […]

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Grüner Veltliner, Nelson, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Seifried, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

White asparagus with sauce gribiche

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Weißer Spargel auf cremefarbenem Teller, daneben Sauce Gribiche mit sichtbaren Kapernstücken, Kräutern und Ei, rechts ein schlankes Weißweinglas mit hellgelbem Grünem Veltliner, frühlingshaftes Tageslicht
18
May

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 […]

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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

Chicken Breast with Morels and a Spring Herb Cream Sauce

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Hähnchenbrust in samtiger Morchel-Sahnesauce mit Bandnudeln auf cremefarbenem Teller, daneben ein schlankes Weißweinglas halb gefüllt mit hellgelbem Pinot Gris, leicht beschlagen
15
May

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 […]

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Canada, Canadian wines, Chardonnay, Diamond Estate, Niagara, Queenston, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Mother’s Day Dinner: White Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce, Pan-Seared Salmon Fillet, and New Potatoes

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Weißer Spargel mit goldgelber Sauce Hollandaise und gebratenem Lachsfilet auf elegantem weißen Teller, daneben schlankes Weißweinglas halb gefüllt mit kanadischem Chardonnay, leicht beschlagen
08
May

The perfect Mother’s Day meal—and a Canadian wine that’s the perfect match Wine from Canada for Mother’s Day—it’s not your typical idea, but it’s one you won’t soon forget. This Chardonnay from the warm St. David’s Bench region on the Niagara Peninsula offers exactly what a classic Mother’s Day meal needs: creamy richness, ripe fruit, […]

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