Category Archives: Winter

Saddle of venison with cranberries & napkin dumplings

Wine with food: Tender saddle of venison with cranberries and napkin dumplings, perfectly accompanied by a Blaufränkisch from Mittelburgenland.

Elegance from the forest: the perfect wine accompaniment to classic game cuisine Saddle of venison is considered the finest cut of local game and is known for its fine, tender texture and subtle, spicy flavor, which is far less intense than venison or wild boar. This festive dish, combined with the sweet and sour note […]

Beef fillet Wellington with truffle jus & potato gratin

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

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 […]

Roast goose with red cabbage & potato dumplings

Wine with food: Roast goose with red cabbage and potato dumplings, served with Pinot Noir from Baden on a festive table.

The classic festive dish: a delight for all the senses The combination of a perfectly roasted goose, with its crispy skin and juicy meat, aromatic red cabbage and fluffy potato dumplings, is a culinary experience that is celebrated in many cultures. This dish is a prime example of how wine can form a harmonious and […]

Lamb’s lettuce with apple, walnuts & fried goat’s cheese

Wine with food - lamb's lettuce with goat's cheese and fresh ingredients on a beautifully laid table.

A special combination of fresh flavors Wine with food is an art created by the harmonious combination of food and wine. This lamb’s lettuce with apple and walnuts, garnished with roasted goat’s cheese, offers a wonderful combination of fresh and nutty flavors. The crunchy lamb’s lettuce complements the sweetness of the apple and the savory […]

Pasta with Jerusalem artichoke cream & roasted hazelnuts

Wine with food Pasta with Jerusalem artichoke cream and roasted hazelnuts on a wintery bistro table, served with Chardonnay AOC Saint-Véran by the glass.

Fine vegetable cuisine for wine and food With this pasta with Jerusalem artichoke cream and roasted hazelnuts, Wein zum Essen shows how an elegant, deeply aromatic pasta dish can be created from an inconspicuous root vegetable. The wine and food here are characterized by nuttiness and creaminess: Jerusalem artichokes are gently sautéed in fat with […]

Veal fillet in white wine cream with carrots & leek

Wine with the meal Veal fillet in white wine cream with carrots and leeks on an elegantly laid winter table, served with Chenin Blanc Vouvray AOC in a glass.

Fine winter cuisine for wine and food With this veal fillet in white wine cream with carrots and leek, wine with food combines tender meat with a creamy sauce and aromatic vegetables. Here, wine and food are characterized by elegance and lightness: the veal fillet is roasted briefly and gently so that it remains juicy […]

Fried trout with almond butter & parsley potatoes

Wine to accompany the meal Fried trout with almond butter and parsley potatoes on a rustic country inn table, Riesling Kabinett Mosel QbA by the glass.

Fine fish cuisine for wine and food Wine with food presents a classic of Central European fish cuisine with roast trout with almond butter and parsley potatoes, which impresses with its clarity, texture and aromatic harmony. The wine and food here are characterized by tender fish, nutty butter and fresh herbs: the trout is gently […]

Celery escalope with parmesan breading & lemon butter

Wine with the meal Celery escalope with parmesan breading and lemon butter, served with lamb's lettuce and potato salad on a rustic winter bistro table, Pinot Gris AOC Alsace by the glass.

Fine vegetable cuisine for wine and food With this celeriac escalope with Parmesan breadcrumbs and lemon butter, Wein zum Essen shows how refined vegetable cuisine can shine as a wholesome main course. Here, wine and food are characterized by crispiness, freshness and aromatic depth: celeriac is cut into thick slices, briefly pre-cooked and then fried […]

Veal stew in champagne sauce with winter vegetables

Wine with food Veal stew in champagne sauce with winter vegetables on a festive winter table, Champagne Blanc de Blancs in a glass, elegant braised dish.

Festive winter cuisine for wine and food Wine with food stands for dishes that are made for precise wine pairing thanks to their aromas. Veal stew in champagne sauce with winter vegetables is an elegant variation on classic braised dishes: tender veal is slowly braised so that it becomes soft as butter and almost falls […]

Scallops on celeriac puree & vanilla jus

Wine with the meal Scallops on celeriac puree with vanilla jus, elegantly arranged fine dining plate, Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough in a glass, festively laid restaurant table.

Fine seafood cuisine for wine and food With scallops on celeriac puree and vanilla jus, Wein zum Essen interprets a modern, fine seafood cuisine that elegantly combines texture, sweetness and spice. The wine and food here are characterized by subtle contrasts: the scallops are seared briefly and vigorously so that they caramelize golden brown on […]