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 […]
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A German classic meets a Canadian cool-climate red wine A wine from Canada accompanies this German culinary classic as autumn begins: the Lakeview Cabernet Franc from the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario, whose spicy, herbaceous notes and earthy depth pair perfectly with the wild mushroom and bacon filling of the beef roulades. Thinly sliced roulades are […]
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 […]
August tastes of smoke and ripe tomatoes Eggplant needs heat to come into its own. Raw, it’s nothing—but when grilled until the skin turns black and the flesh collapses inward, it becomes something deep, smoky, almost meaty. The tomato ragù that accompanies it: San Marzano tomatoes, slowly simmered with garlic, oregano, and a splash of […]
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. […]
An elegant barbecue dish for balmy summer evenings, paired with a wine from Canada A Canadian wine for a barbecue? That’s exactly what we suggest for Pinot Noir Day. Quickly grilled quail breasts served on warm grilled vegetables, accompanied by a light cherry-thyme jus: This dish brings the elegance of a festive meal to the […]
A vegetarian highlight for the current grilling season, perfect for Pinot Noir Day Barbecue season is in full swing, and for us, a wine from New Zealand has become just as much a part of it as the charcoal in the grill. Grilled Portobello mushrooms with creamy goat cheese and a spicy arugula-walnut pesto are […]










