Tag Archives: Food and Wine Pairing

Caprese Galette with Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Basil Pesto

Goldbraune Caprese-Galette mit Büffelmozzarella, bunten Tomaten und Basilikumpesto auf Backblech, daneben ein Glas roségoldener Pinot Gris von Whitehaven Tussocks aus Marlborough, Neuseeland

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 […]

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

Garnelen-Tacos mit Mango-Salsa, Avocadocreme und Limetten-Crema auf rustikalem Holzbrett, daneben ein Glas Sauvignon Blanc von Creekside Estate aus Niagara, Kanada

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 […]

South African Braai Burger with Chakalaka Relish & Sweet Potato Chips

Südafrikanischer Braai-Burger mit Chakalaka-Relish und Süßkartoffelchips auf rustikalem Holzbrett, daneben ein Glas Accordance von Mischa Estate aus Wellington, Südafrika

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 […]

Chilean Lomo Steak with Cabernet Sauce & Papas al Horno

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

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, […]

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

Gegrillte Maispoularde mit Erdnuss-Satay-Sauce und Jasminreis auf dunklem Teller, daneben ein Glas Gewürztraminer-Riesling Fusion von Pillitteri Estates aus Niagara, Kanada

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 […]

Grilled Octopus with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette & White Beans

Gegrillter Oktopus mit weißen Bohnen und Zitronen-Kapern-Vinaigrette auf weißem Keramikteller, daneben ein Glas Sauvignon Blanc aus Nelson, Neuseeland

New Zealand Wine Meets the Mediterranean: Why This Sauvignon Blanc Is the Perfect Pairing for Octopus New Zealand wine and grilled octopus—at first glance, this sounds like an unusual combination, but on the palate it turns out to be one of the most harmonious pairings of the summer. Octopus is one of the most flavorful […]

Merguez Skewers with Couscous & Harissa Yogurt

Gegrillte Merguez-Spieße auf Couscous mit Harissa-Joghurt auf einem Teller, daneben ein bauchiges Rotweinglas mit Shiraz aus South Australia, Australien

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 […]

Grilled Mackerel with Tomato-Caper Salsa & Focaccia

Gegrillte Makrele mit knuspriger Haut auf Focaccia, dazu Tomaten-Kapern-Salsa und ein schlankes Weißweinglas mit Sauvignon Blanc aus Marlborough, Neuseeland

Summer by the Sea on Your Plate—Paired with a New Zealand Wine That Brings the Ocean to Your Glass New Zealand wine and grilled mackerel—it sounds like a meeting of two strong personalities who hit it off from the very first bite. Mackerel is a bold fish: rich in oil, intense, with a depth of […]

Tuna Tataki with Sesame, Wasabi Cream, and Avocado

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.

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 […]

Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich

Aufgeschnittenes Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich auf dunklem Roggenbrot mit gelbem Senf, zartrosa Fleischscheiben sichtbar, daneben ein breites Rotweinglas mit tiefem Rubinrot und Cornichons auf rustikalem Holztisch

The Flatterer from the Lake Meets the Sandwich That Needs No Apology Montreal smoked meat isn’t the kind of sandwich you can explain. You order it, you get it, you eat it—and then you understand why there’s been a line out the door at Schwartz’s Deli on Boulevard Saint-Laurent since 1928. Spiced beef brisket, marinated […]

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