Category Archives: Wine and Food

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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Australian wines, BBQ, Blue Pyrenees, Red wines, Shiraz, Western Victoria, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Australia

Grilled Chicken Skewers with Chimichurri Rojo & Baked Potatoes

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Gegrillte Maishähnchen-Spieße mit rotem Chimichurri Rojo und Papas al Horno auf rustikalem Campingtisch, daneben bauchiges Rotweinglas halb gefüllt mit australischem Shiraz
10
May

Argentine barbecue culture meets Australian wine – the perfect evening at the campsite Australian wine and an Argentine barbecue—a combination that’s hard to beat on a balmy summer evening at the campground. These grilled corn-fed chicken skewers with Chimichurri Rojo and golden Papas al Horno are the perfect camping meal: easy to prepare, cooked right […]

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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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Australian wines, Grenache, Maxwell Wines, McLaren Vale, Rosé, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Australia

Shakshuka with Feta & Za’atar Flatbread

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Shakshuka mit pochierten Eiern, zerbröckeltem Feta und Za'atar in einer Gusseisenpfanne, serviert mit Fladenbrot und einem Glas Grenache Rosé Maxwell Wines McLaren Vale
07
May

This Middle Eastern brunch dish will transform your table into a Levantine café Australian wine meets the vibrant flavors of the Middle East—and the result is a combination you won’t soon forget. Shakshuka is more than just a breakfast dish: it’s a ritual. Ripe tomatoes, caramelized onions, bell peppers, cumin, and harissa meld together in […]

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Grape Varieties, Nelson, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Seifried, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Grilled Lobster Halves with Garlic Herb Butter

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
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.
06
May

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 […]

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BBQ, Besoain, Cachapoal Valley, Carmenère, Chilean wine, Red wines, Wine and Food, Wines from Chile, Wines from Chile

Argentine Asado with Chimichurri & Papas Arrugadas

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Argentinisches Asado-Steak mit Chimichurri und Papas Arrugadas auf einem Holzbrett, daneben ein elegantes bauchiges Rotweinglas mit Carménère Single Vineyard Besoain Wines aus dem Cachapoal Valley, Chile.
05
May

South American barbecue culture meets Chilean wine Wine from Chile and an authentic Argentine asado—that’s pure South America on your plate and in your glass. The asado is far more than just a barbecue: it’s a ritual, a way of life, a reason to take your time. Beef, slowly cooked over charcoal or an open […]

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Australian wines, Clare Valley, Claymore Wines, Red wines, Sangiovese, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Australia

Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu) with Jasmine Rice & Pak Choi

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Chinese BBQ Pork Char Siu in leuchtend roter Glasur auf Jasminreis mit Pak Choi auf einem tiefen Teller, daneben ein elegantes bauchiges Rotweinglas mit Sangiovese Blackbird Claymore Wines aus dem Clare Valley, South Australia, Australien.
04
May

Cantonese barbecue culture meets Australian wine Wine from Australia and classic char siu—it’s a combination that seems surprising at first glance but makes perfect sense from the very first bite. Char Siu, the famous Chinese BBQ pork, is one of the great classics of Cantonese cuisine: tender pork marinated in a rich, sweet-spicy glaze of […]

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