Tag Archives: Wine and food

Cabernet Franc, Canada, Canadian wines, Grape Varieties, Niagara, Pillitteri, Red wines, Wines from Canada

Pepper steak with zucchini ratatouille & thyme jus

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Aufgeschnittenes Pfeffersteak mit dunkler Kruste auf Zucchini-Ratatouille, Thymianjus darübergegossen, daneben ein breites Rotweinglas mit tiefem Rubinrot, Thymianzweige als Dekoration
03
Jun

Niagara Meets Provence – Canada’s Cabernet Franc Deserves It A pepper steak needs no introduction. It needs a hot skillet, freshly ground black pepper, good meat, and a wine that can hold its own. The 2020 Carretto Cabernet Franc from Pillitteri Estates in Niagara-on-the-Lake delivers: cherry-forward, with soft tannins, crisp acidity, and a complexity from […]

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Main Divide Wines, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Pegasus Bay, Pinot Noir, Red wines, Waipara, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Teriyaki Salmon with Edamame Rice & Pickled Ginger

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Teriyaki-Lachs mit lackglänzender Glasur auf Edamame-Reis in einer japanischen Schüssel, daneben eingelegter Ingwer und ein Rotweinglas mit leuchtendem Pinot Noir, schwarzer Sesam als Dekoration
02
Jun

Japanese precision, New Zealand depth—two cultures, one plate Teriyaki isn’t a sauce; it’s a technique. Sweet, salty, glossy—and when it meets salmon cooked to perfection, the result is something that defies explanation. The pickled ginger served alongside isn’t just for decoration; it’s the reset button between two bites. The edamame rice holds it all together. […]

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Adelaide Hills, Australian wines, Grape Varieties, Longview, Sauvignon Blanc, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Australia

Pasta Primavera with green asparagus, peas, and lemon ricotta

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Pasta Primavera mit grünem Spargel, Erbsen und Zitronen-Ricotta in einer weißen tiefen Schüssel, daneben ein schlankes Weißweinglas mit hellgoldenem Sauvignon Blanc, frische Zitrone und Kräuter als Dekoration
01
Jun

June 1st. The last of the asparagus. The first summer evening. Green asparagus has another two or three weeks left—the peas are just perfect, the lemons as juicy as ever, and it’s warm enough outside to sit at the table with a glass in hand and wait for the pasta to finish cooking. Pasta Primavera […]

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British Columbia, Canada, Canadian wines, Okanagan Valley, Pinot Gris, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Salmon tartare with avocado cream & sesame crispbread

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Lachstatar mit Avocadocreme auf weißem Teller mit Sesam-Knäckebrot, daneben ein schlankes Weinglas mit hellgoldenem Pinot Gris, frische Limette und Frühlingszwiebeln als Dekoration
29
May

Corpus Christi without the hassle – Canada’s Pinot Gris does the rest A holiday isn’t a reason to spend hours in the kitchen. Salmon tartare requires a sharp knife, a ripe avocado, a bit of finesse when seasoning—and twenty minutes. The sesame crispbread adds crunch, the avocado cream adds depth, and the salmon adds freshness. […]

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BBQ, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mischa Estate, Red wines, Wellington, Wine and Food, Wines from South Africa

Grilled ostrich steak with mango salsa

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Zwei aufgeschnittene Straußensteaks vom Grill auf einem Holzbrett mit bunter Mango-Salsa, daneben ein breites Rotweinglas mit tiefrotem Bordeaux-Blend, Holzkohlegrill im unscharfen Hintergrund
28
May

South Africa’s finest meat meets South Africa’s finest Bordeaux Ostrich meat is the best-kept secret of South African cuisine. Dark red like beef, leaner than chicken breast, with a deep, slightly nutty flavor that forms a crust on the grill that’s almost impossible to describe—you simply have to taste it. Pair it with a mango […]

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Amisfield, Central Otago, Grape Varieties, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Sauvignon Blanc, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Sushi Platter: Salmon Nigiri, Avocado Maki, and Spicy Tuna Roll

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Sushi-Platte mit Lachs-Nigiri, Avocado-Maki und Spicy Tuna Roll auf schwarzem Schieferbrett, daneben ein Weinglas mit hellgoldenem Sauvignon Blanc, Sojasauce und Wasabi
27
May

Japanese precision meets Alpine Sauvignon Blanc—both from the south Anyone who thinks sushi goes only with green tea or beer hasn’t tried a Sauvignon Blanc from Central Otago. The Amisfield, grown in the highlands above the Wakatipu Basin, offers exactly what a sushi platter needs: crystal-clear acidity, salty minerality, and fruit that doesn’t compete but […]

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Chardonnay, Main Divide Wines, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Waipara, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Asparagus Quiche with Wild Garlic Filling & Parmesan Shortcrust Pastry

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Spargelquiche mit Bärlauchfülle auf rot karierter Picknickdecke am See, daneben ein Glas hellgoldener Chardonnay, Main Divide Flasche und Picknickkorb, Badminton-Netz im Hintergrund, weißer Federball im Gras – Wein aus Neuseeland zum Sommerpicknick
26
May

Seasonal precision on the plate—and a Burgundy Chardonnay from the ends of the earth Wine from New Zealand has nothing to prove when it’s as impressive as the Main Divide Chardonnay from the Waipara Valley. Many people think of New Zealand’s South Island as Sauvignon Blanc territory—yet in the lee of the Southern Alps, on […]

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Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Red wines, Shiraz, Te Mata, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri & Bulgur Salad

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Drei gegrillte Lammkoteletts auf warmem Bulgursalat mit Granatapfelkernen und Kräutern, Minz-Chimichurri darübergegossen, daneben ein breites Rotweinglas mit tiefrotem Syrah, Holzkohlegrill im unscharfen Hintergrund
21
May

Early summer, a bonfire, and a New Zealand wine that holds its own New Zealand wine paired with grilled lamb chops—that’s not a surprise, but a certainty. Te Mata’s Syrah Estate Vineyard from Hawke’s Bay is a red wine that knows exactly what it wants: dark fruit, lavender, anise, and a palate so profound that […]

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Chardonnay, Elephant Hill, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Asparagus Risotto with Morels & Pecorino Romano

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Cremiges Spargel-Risotto in tiefem weißen Teller, mittig angebratene Morcheln, frisch geriebener Pecorino darüber, daneben bauchiges Weißweinglas mit goldgelbem Chardonnay, warmes Frühlingslicht von links
20
May

When two seasons briefly overlap—and a New Zealand wine captures the moment Pairing New Zealand wine with one of the season’s most elaborate spring dishes—that’s not a compromise, but a statement. The Chardonnay Sea from Elephant Hill in Hawke’s Bay is one of the few white wines that doesn’t get lost alongside a creamy risotto, […]

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Canada, Canadian wines, Creekside Estate Winery, Grape Varieties, Niagara, Sauvignon Blanc, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Scallops on a Pea-Wasabi Cream & Nori Chips

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Zwei goldbraune Jakobsmuscheln auf smaragdgrüner Erbsen-Wasabi-Creme, daneben knusprige Nori-Chips, auf weißem Teller mit Fleur de Sel, rechts ein Weißweinglas mit hellgelbem Sauvignon Blanc, leicht beschlagen
19
May

Canadian wine meets Japan – a Niagara Sauvignon Blanc that no one saw coming A Canadian wine paired with a scallop dish—that sounds like a surprise that has to prove itself. The 2024 Creekside Estate Sauvignon Blanc from Niagara does just that. Grapefruit, lime, fresh peas, a hint of green herbs—this is no tame wine, […]

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