Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate love – and what could be better than a stylish dinner for two? With the right wine and food pairings, the evening will not only be romantic, but also unforgettable from a culinary point of view. Here are six exquisite pairings that will catapult you into seventh […]
Introduction Christmas is a time when the air in our homes smells of pine needles, candle wax and freshly baked biscuits. In Germany, Christmas is not just a celebration, it is a ritual: families come together to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend a few days focussing on the really important […]
Crispy indulgence meets fine wines November has it all: the days are getting shorter, the nights longer and we find every excuse to indulge in culinary delights. So it’s no wonder that 11 November, St Martin’s Day (Martini), is very popular with us in culinary terms. Why? Because one of the crispiest, juiciest and most […]
A delight of nature and culture Game and wine – two flavours that embody the essence of nature and offer us deep insights into the cultural traditions of wine-growing countries. Germany and some of the world’s most famous wine-growing regions, including New Zealand, Australia, Canada, South Africa and Chile, have unique approaches to preparing game […]
Maxwell Wines, a distinguished McLaren Vale estate winery, has garnered a prestigious accolade by being named South Australia’s Best Restaurant at the 2024 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year Awards in Sydney. This recognition adds to their impressive list of awards, including three chef’s hats and the title of Best Regional Restaurant. Known for its […]
1. Easter – the culinary family festival Ah, Easter – the time of year when oversized chocolate bunnies take over the shelves and families gather around colourfully decorated tables to celebrate the resurrection of chocolate eggs. Joking aside, Easter naturally has a deeper meaning, which is celebrated with a variety of traditions and customs depending […]
A journey of discovery into the world of perfect pairings Wine and food pairing is an art form as old as viticulture and the culinary arts themselves. A good understanding of this art can transform the dining experience from the ground up, enhancing the flavours of both wine and food and creating a harmonious overall […]
Small Cellardoor24 guide to combining wine and pumpkin dishes.
Enjoying game and wine together has a long tradition. This is proven by old records and recipes from the 17. and 18th century, for example from Bourgogne, Piedmont, Lower Austria or the Palatinate. The combination of grape juice and game meat is not too difficult, but there are some rules to follow. Because although the […]
It’s autumn and the mushroom season is back in full swing. At dawn, the lovers of these strange tubers, affectionately called mushrooms in Bavaria, are drawn to the surrounding forests. Getting up early is a good idea, as tasty wild mushrooms such as chestnut tubes or porcini mushrooms are the crowning glory of an autumn […]
