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. […]
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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 […]
Canadian wine meets the ultimate barbecue dish: Why the Creekside Iconoclast Syrah is a perfect match for the dry-aged ribeye Wine from Canada and a dry-aged ribeye from the grill—that’s a pairing you’ll never forget. The dry-aged ribeye is the most complex and aromatic cut of beef: weeks of dry aging concentrate the meat’s flavor, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]










