Category Archives: Wine and Dine

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

Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa, Avocado Cream, and Lime Crema

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Garnelen-Tacos mit Mango-Salsa, Avocadocreme und Limetten-Crema auf rustikalem Holzbrett, daneben ein Glas Sauvignon Blanc von Creekside Estate aus Niagara, Kanada
29
Jul

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 […]

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Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grape Varieties, Merlot, Mischa Estate, Red wines, Wellington, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from South Africa, Wines from South Africa

South African Braai Burger with Chakalaka Relish & Sweet Potato Chips

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Südafrikanischer Braai-Burger mit Chakalaka-Relish und Süßkartoffelchips auf rustikalem Holzbrett, daneben ein Glas Accordance von Mischa Estate aus Wellington, Südafrika
28
Jul

Wine from South Africa and the King of the Braai: Why Mischa Estate Accordance Steals the Show at This Burger Gathering Wine from South Africa and an authentic braai burger—that’s the soul of South Africa on a plate. The braai, the South African way of grilling, is more than just a cooking method: it’s a […]

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Besoain, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chilean wine, Grape Varieties, Maipo Valley, Red wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Chile, Wines from Chile

Chilean Lomo Steak with Cabernet Sauce & Papas al Horno

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Chilenisches Lomo-Steak mit Cabernet-Schokoladen-Jus und Papas al Horno auf dunklem Steinteller, daneben ein Glas Cabernet Sauvignon von Besoaín Estate aus dem Maipo Valley, Chile
27
Jul

Wine from Chile and the finest cut of beef: Why the Besoaín Estate is the perfect pairing for the lomo steak Wine from Chile and a juicy lomo steak—that’s a combination where everything comes together perfectly. The lomo, a tender beef fillet, is considered the finest cut of beef in South American cuisine: melt-in-your-mouth tender, […]

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Canada, Canadian wines, Gewürztraminer, Niagara, Pillitteri, Riesling, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Grilled Corn-Fed Chicken with Peanut Satay Sauce & Jasmine Rice

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Gegrillte Maispoularde mit Erdnuss-Satay-Sauce und Jasminreis auf dunklem Teller, daneben ein Glas Gewürztraminer-Riesling Fusion von Pillitteri Estates aus Niagara, Kanada
24
Jul

Wine from Canada and Asian cuisine: Why this combination works surprisingly well Wine from Canada paired with an Asian dish—that sounds unusual, but the Niagara Peninsula has produced exactly the type of wine that shines in this pairing. The grilled corn-fed chicken with peanut satay sauce is a dish full of contrasts: the smoky, roasted […]

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Australian wines, Barossa Valley, Lindsay Estate, Red wines, Shiraz, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Australia

Merguez Skewers with Couscous & Harissa Yogurt

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Gegrillte Merguez-Spieße auf Couscous mit Harissa-Joghurt auf einem Teller, daneben ein bauchiges Rotweinglas mit Shiraz aus South Australia, Australien
21
Jul

North Africa Meets Southern Australia—with an Australian wine that knows how to bring the heat Wine from Australia and North African barbecue cuisine—it’s a pairing that may seem surprising at first glance but wins you over with the very first sip. Merguez is no ordinary sausage: this fiery lamb sausage from the Maghreb is seasoned […]

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

Tuna Tataki with Sesame, Wasabi Cream, and Avocado

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Tuna-Tataki mit Sesam-Kruste, Avocado und Wasabi-Creme auf einem weißen Teller, dazu eine Flasche Seifried Grüner Veltliner 2022 aus Nelson, Neuseeland – serviert an einer Strandbar in der Algarve mit Meerblick und Angler im Hintergrund.
03
Jul

Thirty seconds. Not a second more. Tataki isn’t a dish for the indecisive. Thirty seconds in a hot pan, then out immediately—a thin, sesame-crusted layer on the outside, cool and raw-pink on the inside. Hesitate, and you lose. Take the plunge, and you’ll be rewarded with the most elegant summer dish, ready on the table […]

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Canada, Canadian wines, Gewürztraminer, Niagara, Pillitteri, Riesling, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Shrimp Ceviche with Mango, Lime, and Cilantro

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Garnelen-Ceviche mit leuchtend rosa Garnelen, gelben Mangowürfeln, grünem Koriander und Avocadoscheiben in einer weißen Schale, daneben ein Weißweinglas mit goldenem Pillitteri Gewürztraminer Riesling
12
Jun

Acid is the fastest flame in the world Ceviche isn’t just a summer dish. It’s the very definition of summer. No stove, no oven, no waiting—just a knife, a bowl, and the knowledge that acidity is the most powerful tool in the kitchen. Lime juice does what a flame would do: it transforms. Raw shrimp […]

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Canada, Lakeview, Niagara, Viognier, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Zucchini Flower Risotto with Lemon, Parmesan, and Ricotta

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Cremiges Zucchiniblüten-Risotto mit leuchtend gelben Blüten, Parmesanspänen und Zitronenabrieb in einem tiefen weißen Teller, daneben ein schlankes Weißweinglas mit hellgoldenem Viognier, frische Zitrone und Zucchiniblüten als Dekoration
09
Jun

Everything has its time to bloom—and that time is now Zucchini blossoms are impatient. They’re on the market for two or three weeks, then they’re gone. If you hesitate, all you’ll get is zucchini. If you grab them, you get something that defies categorization: tender, slightly sweet, almost translucent—and yet with a presence that transforms […]

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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

Grilled Sea Bass with Fennel Confit & Lemon Butter

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Gegrillter Wolfsbarsch mit knuspriger goldbrauner Haut auf karamellisiertem Fenchelconfit, umgeben von Zitronenbutter-Sauce, daneben ein elegantes Weißweinglas mit hellgoldenem Viognier, frisches Fenchelgrün und Zitronenscheibe als Dekoration
08
Jun

When the sea speaks the same words on both sides of the world Sea bass doesn’t need any distractions. It needs heat to crisp its skin, something sweet underneath to balance it out—and a wine that understands what it’s all about. The fennel confit takes care of the first part: slowly cooked until the sharpness […]

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