Tag Archives: South Africa

Beef fillet strips with pepper sauce & celeriac puree

Wine with dinner Beef fillet strips with pepper sauce and a glass of Rioja Reserva on a restaurant table.

A fine meat classic with spicy depth and velvety accompaniment The perfect wine with food is the key element in perfectly showcasing a dish such as these tender strips of beef fillet with pepper sauce and celeriac puree. A successful wine and food pairing requires a deep understanding of the balance between the spiciness of […]

Tortellini with lobster filling in champagne cream

Wine with the meal: Lobster tortellini in champagne cream served with a glass of champagne.

Exquisite pasta meets the queen of sparkling wines The right wine for the meal is crucial to the culinary success of a dish as exquisite as homemade tortellini with a fine filling of Atlantic lobster. The art of pairing wine and food is demonstrated here in the perfect balance between the maritime sweetness of the […]

Chocolate fondant with a liquid center

Wine with the meal Chocolate fondant with a liquid center and a glass of Banyuls on a table.

A sinful dessert dream made from the finest dark chocolate The search for the perfect wine to accompany a meal often ends with the most difficult of all disciplines, namely accompanying a classic dessert with chocolate. A successful combination of wine and food requires special attention to the intensity and sweetness of the chocolate fondant […]

Mini beef wellington with mushroom duxelles

Wine with food: Mini beef Wellington sliced with a glass of red Pinot Noir Burgundy in a restaurant.

The artful combination of tender beef and crispy puff pastry The search for the perfect wine to accompany this sophisticated dish inevitably leads to the world of fine red wines. A harmonious combination of wine and food is so important with a mini beef wellington because different textures and earthy flavors come together here. The […]

Prawns in garlic oil with chili & herbs

Wine with food: Pan-fried prawns in garlic oil and chili next to a glass of Vermentino di Gallura on New Year's Eve

Mediterranean seafood classic with a spicy note When it comes to choosing wine for food, this dish is a prime example of a successful aromatic combination. The right combination of wine and food here requires a fine sense of balance between the maritime sweetness of the prawns, the ethereal pungency of the garlic and the […]

Wild boar goulash with cranberry cream & spaetzle

Wine with food: Hearty wild boar goulash with cranberry cream and spaetzle, perfectly served with a Barbera d'Alba from Piedmont.

Autumn heartiness: the perfect combination of wine and food Wild boar goulash is a warming, rustic dish that combines the intense, earthy flavors of game meat with a deep, spicy sauce. In contrast to domesticated pork, wild boar has a stronger, slightly nutty flavor, which is intensified by slow braising in red wine and game […]

Duck à l’Orange with celeriac puree & chestnuts

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Cod with cauliflower puree & lemon butter

Wine with food - cod with cauliflower puree and lemon butter, served with baked potatoes, vegetables and a glass of Chablis in a modern bistro ambience

Delicate fish dish with velvety puree and a fresh kick In this dish, wine with food shows how harmoniously a tender sea fish can interact with creamy vegetables and fresh citrus spices. Wine and food are combined here in such a way that the fine, slightly sweet aroma of the cod remains the focus, while […]

Pike-perch fillet on saffron and leek cream with flaked almonds

Wine with food - pike-perch fillet on saffron-leek cream with almond flakes, served with mashed potatoes, green asparagus and a glass of Pinot Blanc d'Alsace in an elegant restaurant ambience

Delicate fish dish with aromatic cream sauce Wine with food in this dish is all about elegance and a fine harmony of flavors between fish, saffron and creamy leek cream. Wine and food combine here to create a subtle interplay of mild freshwater fish texture, spicy notes and delicate nuttiness. Delicately fried zander fillet with […]

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