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 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 […]
A rare anniversary bottling meets a dish with real character In September, a New Zealand wine meets a dish that offers exactly the character it calls for: the Whitehaven ‘Greg’ Chardonnay from Rapaura, Marlborough, in a strictly limited edition of just 120 cases worldwide. Crispy roast free-range chicken is served here on a bed of […]
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, […]
An Elegant Start to September’s Apéro A wine from New Zealand kicks off this September in style: the Whitehaven “Samantha” Cuvée from Marlborough, a Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wine aged on the lees for 37 months, which offers exactly the delicacy that little buckwheat blinis deserve. The batter rises in just over 30 minutes, is fried […]
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 […]
Summer Comes from the Pan There are dishes you don’t plan. You have shrimp, you have lemons, you have pasta—and then something happens in the pan that can’t be described, only tasted: butter, lemon juice, and a splash of pasta water emulsify into a silky, glossy sauce that wraps around every strand of spaghetti like […]
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 […]










