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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An autumnal poultry dish with all the substance of a proper stew A wine from Australia pairs perfectly with this hearty autumnal dish: the Lindsay ‘Old Mac’ Merlot from the Barossa Valley, whose velvety texture and soft tannins complement the tender yet robust guinea fowl breast perfectly. The breast fillets are fried until crispy and […]
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 Start of Game Season on Your Plate In Germany, September marks the start of game season—the time for dishes that call for patience and depth. A wine from Australia—specifically from the Clare Valley in South Australia—is the perfect pairing for this wild boar ragout served with pappardelle: The meat simmers slowly for two to […]
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 […]
Australian Wine Under the Open Sky: Why Claymore ‘Joshua Tree’ Riesling and Crispy Shrimp by the Campfire Are Unbeatable Wine from Australia and a cast-iron skillet over a campfire—that’s the purest form of enjoyment. Salt-and-pepper shrimp are one of the simplest yet most impressive dishes you can prepare outdoors: 90 seconds per side, a handful […]
Rediscovering Australian Wine: Why a Rosé from the Clare Valley Is Reinventing the Côte d’Azur Classic Wine from Australia and a Salade Niçoise—it sounds like a culinary clash of cultures, but it’s actually one of the most harmonious wine pairings of the summer. The Niçoise is a dish full of contrasts: the grilled tuna brings […]
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 […]
June 1st. The last of the asparagus. The first summer evening. Green asparagus has another two or three weeks left—the peas are just perfect, the lemons as juicy as ever, and it’s warm enough outside to sit at the table with a glass in hand and wait for the pasta to finish cooking. Pasta Primavera […]
Father’s Day deserves the best—Australian wine to go with the king of steaks Australian wine and a grilled tomahawk steak—what more could you want on Father’s Day? This recipe is for anyone who wants to go all out on the holiday: a massive bone sticking out of the grill, herb-infused butter melting over the hot […]










