Sweet and savoury flavours with perfect wine pairing This caramelised pear tart combines the natural sweetness of ripe pears, the creaminess of goat’s cheese and the floral aroma of honey on a crispy puff pastry. A perfect interplay of sweet, savoury and buttery notes that can be wonderfully rounded off with a matching wine. A […]
Tag Archives: France
Burgundy, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Fish and seafood, France, Loire, Mussels, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine and food, Wine pairing
Pan-fried scallops with lemon butter sauce
13
Mar
Mar
Elegant seafood with the perfect wine accompaniment Scallops are a noble, mild delicacy with a golden-brown crust and a juicy, buttery texture. The combination with a fine lemon and butter sauce perfectly enhances the slightly sweet and nutty flavours. But which wine goes best with this elegant dish? A mineral Chenin Blanc from the Loire […]
Apulia, Australia, Barolo, Beef, France, Italy, Meat, Primitivo, Shiraz, Syrah, Wine and food, Wine pairing
Braised beef cheeks in red wine sauce with polenta
12
Mar
Mar
Tender braised meat and perfect wine pairing This dish combines the buttery tenderness of slowly braised beef cheeks with a deep, flavourful red wine sauce and creamy polenta. The long cooking time transforms the meat into an incredibly tender flavour experience, which is perfectly rounded off by the strong sauce. But which wine harmonises best […]
Australia, Carménère, Chile, Food and Wine, France, Meat, Pig, Shiraz, Syrah, Wine and food, Wine pairing, Zinfandel
Chilean bean stew (porotos granados) with chorizo
12
Mar
Mar
Hearty bean stew with spicy chorizo – the perfect wine pairing Porotos Granados is a traditional Chilean bean stew that provides cosy warmth, especially in the autumn and winter months. It combines creamy white beans, spicy chorizo, fresh corn kernels and aromatic tomatoes to create a savoury, slightly spicy dish with Mediterranean and South American […]
Carménère, Chile, France, Grenache, Italy, Nero d'Avola, Spain, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Wine and food, Wine pairing
Baked aubergines with tomato ragout and Manchego
12
Mar
Mar
Aromatic aubergines with spicy tomato ragout – the perfect wine pairing This dish combines the savoury richness of baked aubergines with an intensely spicy tomato ragout and the nutty saltiness of Manchego. A combination of Mediterranean lightness and deep umami flavours. But which wine goes best with this aromatic dish? Carménère from Chile is the […]
Argentina, Argentina, Beef, BeefCabernet Sauvignon, Meat
Grilled ribeye steak with green asparagus & balsamic reduction
08
Mar
Mar
Perfect steak with wine accompaniment – a spring treat A juicy grilled ribeye steak with crispy green asparagus and an aromatic balsamic reduction – a dish that heralds the culinary arrival of spring. The roasted flavours of the steak, the slightly bitter note of the asparagus and the sweet and sour note of the balsamic […]
BeefCabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Lamb, Meat, Wine and food, Wine pairing
Rack of lamb with herb crust & red wine jus
08
Mar
Mar
A sophisticated spring dish with perfect wine pairing Rack of lamb with a savoury herb crust and an intense red wine jus is an elegant dish that is perfect for special occasions or the beginning of spring. The combination of tender lamb, aromatic herbs and the deep fruitiness of the red wine jus is ideally […]
