Category Archives: white wines

Salmon tartare with avocado cream & sesame crispbread

Lachstatar mit Avocadocreme auf weißem Teller mit Sesam-Knäckebrot, daneben ein schlankes Weinglas mit hellgoldenem Pinot Gris, frische Limette und Frühlingszwiebeln als Dekoration

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. […]

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

Sushi-Platte mit Lachs-Nigiri, Avocado-Maki und Spicy Tuna Roll auf schwarzem Schieferbrett, daneben ein Weinglas mit hellgoldenem Sauvignon Blanc, Sojasauce und Wasabi

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 […]

Asparagus Quiche with Wild Garlic Filling & Parmesan Shortcrust Pastry

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

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 […]

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, […]

Scallops on a Pea-Wasabi Cream & Nori Chips

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

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, […]

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 […]

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

Weißer Spargel mit goldgelber Sauce Hollandaise und gebratenem Lachsfilet auf elegantem weißen Teller, daneben schlankes Weißweinglas halb gefüllt mit kanadischem Chardonnay, leicht beschlagen

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, […]

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. […]

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