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 […]
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A Chilean classic with a sweet and spicy maize crust A Chilean wine accompanies this traditional casserole from the country itself: the Besoain Los Morros Carménère from the Central Valley, whose notes of cinnamon and vanilla complement the sweet maize crust of the pastel de choclo perfectly. A spicy minced beef filling with cumin, paprika […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A summery salad that lets New Zealand Pinot Noir shine, even in hot weather A wine from New Zealand doesn’t have to pair only with hearty stews; especially in the summer, Pinot Noir shows just how versatile it really is. This lukewarm chicken-peach salad with creamy burrata is perfect for that. It combines juicy grilled […]
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Pinot Noir Day: From the Monasteries of Burgundy to New Zealand and Canada
The eventful history of one of the world’s oldest grape varieties On August 18, the wine world will be focused on a single grape variety: Pinot Noir. Whether as an elegant wine from New Zealand’s cool, high-altitude vineyards in Central Otago or as an up-and-coming wine from Canada’s Niagara Peninsula, hardly any red grape variety […]










