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 […]
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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 […]
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 Meets Southern France: Why the St. John’s Road Motley Bunch GSM Deserves the Perfect Daube Wine from Australia and a Provençal braise—it’s a meeting of two worlds that click instantly. Daube is one of the great braised dishes of French cuisine: lamb shoulder simmered for hours in red wine, olives, tomatoes, and Provençal […]
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 […]
New Zealand Wine Meets the Sea: Why the Elephant Hill Reserve Chardonnay Takes This Pasta Dish to a Whole New Level Wine from New Zealand and Linguine ai Frutti di Mare—that’s a pairing worth remembering. Linguine ai Frutti di Mare is one of the great dishes of Italian cuisine: fresh seafood, a rich white wine […]
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 […]










