Category Archives: Pinotage

Argentina, Argentina, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Chocolate, Dessert, Douro, Douro regional cuisine, Meat, France, Poultry, Italy, Malbec, Meat, Argentina, Pinotage, Portugal, Poultry, Regional cuisines, Rioja, Salad, Sangiovese, South Africa, Spain, Spread, Stellenbosch, Tannat, Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional, Tuscany, Uncategorized, Wine and food

Arroz de pato (duck rice from the oven)

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Wine with food: Portuguese arroz de pato duck rice with chouriço and a glass of red wine from the Douro.
05
Jan

A Portuguese classic full of heartiness If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany your meal, you can’t go past the hearty Portuguese cuisine and the wonderful arroz de pato. This dish is the epitome of comfort food and shows how masterfully wine and food have been fused together in the Lusitanian tradition […]

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Grilled snoek (cape mackerel with apricot glaze)

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Wine with a meal of grilled snoek, apricot glaze and a glass of Chenin Blanc on a terrace in the Swartland.
04
Jan

South African tradition meets elegant finesse Today, our search for the perfect wine to accompany our meal takes us to the sunny coast of South Africa, where snoek is considered a culinary sanctuary. This Cape mackerel is characterized by firm, fatty meat and a strong aroma of its own, which is traditionally refined over an […]

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Coca de recapte (Catalan vegetable pizza)

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Wine with food: Catalan coca de recapte with rosado wine in the sunny garden.
03
Jan

A Mediterranean classic with fiery roasted vegetables The search for the ideal wine for food takes us to Catalonia today for a hearty coca de recapte. This traditional Catalan vegetable pizza is a wonderful example of how harmoniously wine and food from the Mediterranean coast can work together. The base is a crispy, often yeast-free […]

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Beaujolais, Burgundy, Chocolate, Christmas, Meat, France, Friuli, Gamay, Germany, Italy, Meat, Merlot, Morgon, Occasions, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Poultry, Regional cuisine Burgundy, Rheingau, Rioja, Season, South Africa, Spain, Stellenbosch, Tempranillo, Wine and food, Wine pairing

Duck à l’Orange with celeriac puree & chestnuts

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Wine with food: Elegant duck breast à l'Orange with celeriac puree and chestnuts, perfectly harmonized with a Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits.
12
Dec

A French classic: the perfect balance of wine and food Duck à l’Orange is a timeless classic of French haute cuisine, combining the richness of the poultry with the fresh, slightly bittersweet note of orange. The challenge for a successful wine and food pairing lies in the balance: the wine must be strong enough to […]

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Beef fillet Wellington with truffle jus & potato gratin

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Wine with the meal: Beef fillet Wellington with truffle jus, potato gratin and a fine Bordeaux AOC Saint-Julien.
09
Dec

The pinnacle of haute cuisine: a feast for the discerning Beef fillet Wellington is the epitome of a luxurious main course and a real touchstone for any chef, as it combines technical skill with incomparable flavor. The combination of tender, pink roasted fillet of beef wrapped in an aromatic duxelles of mushrooms and shallots and […]

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Austria, Autumn, Bathing, Barbera, Barbera d'Alba, Bathing, Central Otago, Chile, Colchagua Valley, Vegetables, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Piedmont, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Season, South Africa, Stellenbosch, Stews, Thermal region, Thermal region, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegetarian, Wine and food, Wine pairing

Chestnut and lentil stew with root vegetables

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Wine with the meal Chestnut and lentil stew with root vegetables and Pinot Noir from New Zealand
17
Nov

Warming autumn cuisine and aromatic wine accompaniment Wine with food is the heart of this autumnal chestnut and lentil stew, in which wine and food come together in harmony. The combination of sweet and nutty chestnuts, earthy lentils and spicy root vegetables offers an intense flavor that is rounded off by mild herbs and olive […]

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Austria, Autumn, Bardolino, Beaujolais, Burgenland, Cheese, France, Germany, Italy, Lagrein, Occasions, Palatinate, Palatinate, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Regional cuisine South Tyrol, Regional cuisines, Salad, Season, South Africa, South Tyrol, South Tyrol, Summer, Veneto, Wine and food, Wine pairing, Winter, Zweigelt

Grilled smoked sausages with polenta

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Wein zum Essen mit gegrillten Kaminwurzen und cremiger Polenta, serviert im Südtiroler Almhüttenstil – dazu ein Glas kräftiger Rotwein auf Holztisch mit Bergpanorama
09
Nov

South Tyrolean specialty: Smoky & hearty Wine with food is the leitmotif here, as grilled smoked sausages with polenta combine Alpine spice and Italian warmth. This combination of wine and food shows just how multi-faceted Alpine delicacies can be. The Kaminwurzen, a smoked raw sausage from South Tyrol, together with the creamy, mild polenta create […]

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Austria, Bardolino, Beef, Carnuntum, France, Germany, Grenache, Italy, Lower Austria, Moselle, Moselle, Pinotage, Regional cuisine South Tyrol, Regional cuisines, Rhône, Riesling, South Africa, South Tyrol, Stellenbosch, South Tyrol, Syrah, Uncategorized, Veneto, Wine and food, Zweigelt

Bacon dumplings in beef broth

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Wine with the meal Bacon dumplings in beef broth with Vernatsch, South Tyrolean country house style on a wooden table, leaf salad, bread and rustic decoration.
08
Nov

Gourmet classics rediscovered – alpine tradition meets fine wine culture Wine with food takes on a class of its own with this hearty dish. Bacon dumplings served in hearty beef broth are a soul food of Alpine cuisine and a prime example of the art of matching wine and food. The salty aromas of the […]

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Red lentil stew with root vegetables & cumin

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Wine with food Red lentil stew with root vegetables & cumin on a rustic wooden table
03
Nov

Warming, spicy and ideal for cozy winter days Wine with food combines the flavors of root vegetables, oriental spices and nutty lentils to create a harmonious dish. The red lentil stew is creamy, hearty and light at the same time – a perfect balance between healthy cooking and aromatic depth. Carrots, celery and parsnips give […]

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Veal stew with herbs & parsnips

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Wine with food Veal stew with herbs & parsnips on a French country house table
03
Nov

Delicately braised – finely seasoned – wintery delight Wine with food shows how harmoniously wine and food can work together. This veal stew with herbs & parsnips is an elegant main course for chilly days. Tender braised veal combines with the aromas of thyme, rosemary and bay leaf. The creamy sweetness of the parsnips gently […]

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