Category Archives: Wine and Food

Grilled ostrich steak with mango salsa

Zwei aufgeschnittene Straußensteaks vom Grill auf einem Holzbrett mit bunter Mango-Salsa, daneben ein breites Rotweinglas mit tiefrotem Bordeaux-Blend, Holzkohlegrill im unscharfen Hintergrund

South Africa’s finest meat meets South Africa’s finest Bordeaux Ostrich meat is the best-kept secret of South African cuisine. Dark red like beef, leaner than chicken breast, with a deep, slightly nutty flavor that forms a crust on the grill that’s almost impossible to describe—you simply have to taste it. Pair it with a mango […]

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 […]

Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri & Bulgur Salad

Drei gegrillte Lammkoteletts auf warmem Bulgursalat mit Granatapfelkernen und Kräutern, Minz-Chimichurri darübergegossen, daneben ein breites Rotweinglas mit tiefrotem Syrah, Holzkohlegrill im unscharfen Hintergrund

Early summer, a bonfire, and a New Zealand wine that holds its own New Zealand wine paired with grilled lamb chops—that’s not a surprise, but a certainty. Te Mata’s Syrah Estate Vineyard from Hawke’s Bay is a red wine that knows exactly what it wants: dark fruit, lavender, anise, and a palate so profound that […]

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 […]

Grilled Chicken Skewers with Chimichurri Rojo & Baked Potatoes

Gegrillte Maishähnchen-Spieße mit rotem Chimichurri Rojo und Papas al Horno auf rustikalem Campingtisch, daneben bauchiges Rotweinglas halb gefüllt mit australischem Shiraz

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 […]

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, […]

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