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 […]
Tag Archives: Thyme
Assyrtiko, Austria, Bolgheri, Bowl, Fish, France, Germany, Greece, Grüner Veltliner, Italy, Languedoc, Lower Austria, Marlborough, Moselle, Moselle, New Zealand, Picpoul, Picpoul de Pinet, Riesling, Salad, Salad, Santorini, Sauvignon Blanc, Summer, Tart, Tuscany, Uncategorized, Vegetarian, Vegetarian, Vermentino, Wine and food, Wine pairing
Fennel and orange salad with roasted almonds & olive oil and lemon
Mediterranean freshness and citrusy elegance on the plate Choosing the right wine to go with the food is crucial to fully exploit the subtle nuances of this salad. When pairing wine and food, the balance between the acidity of the orange and the aniseed note of the fennel is particularly important. This fennel and orange […]
Abruzzo, Autumn, Bowl, Catalonia, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo, France, Vegetables, Germany, Grenache, Autumn, Italy, Catalonia, Montepulciano, Palatinate, Penedès, Palatinate, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Pizza, Portugal, Regional cuisine Penedès, Regional cuisines, Rhône, Rosé, Salad, Salad, South Africa, Spain, Spread, Stellenbosch, Summer, Tapas, Tart, Tavel, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegetarian, Vinho Verde, Wine and food, Wine pairing
Coca de recapte (Catalan vegetable pizza)
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 […]
Argentina, Argentina, Austria, Burgenland, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Côtes du Rhône, Dornfelder, France, Game, Germany, Grenache, Italy, Lake Neusiedl, Malbec, Meat, Argentina, Lake Neusiedl, Palatinate, Palatinate, Regional cuisine Palatinate, Regional cuisines, Rhône, Riesling, Role, Salad, Sangiovese, Spread, Syrah, Tuscany, Uncategorized, Wine and food, Zweigelt
Palatinate bratwurst with Weck & mustard
Regional down-to-earthness meets deep red fruit Choosing the right wine for your meal plays a central role even with seemingly simple dishes such as Palatinate bratwurst. A successful combination of wine and food enhances the rustic pleasure and gives the snack an almost festive touch. Pfälzer Bratwurst is characterized by its coarse texture and distinctive […]
Australia, BeefCabernet Sauvignon, Bowl, BeefCabernet Sauvignon, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Coonawarra, Douro, Meat, France, Grenache, Italy, Lamb, Lamb, Meat, Portugal, Regional cuisine Rhône, Regional cuisines, Rhône, Rioja, Salad, Sangiovese, Season, Shiraz, South Africa, Spain, Spread, Stellenbosch, Syrah, Tart, Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional, Tuscany, Uncategorized, Game, Wine pairing
Lamb chops with herb crust
Tender chops under an aromatic crust Wine with food is the art of combining flavors in such a way that they take each other to new heights. Herb-crusted lamb chops are a timeless classic, combining the tenderness of the meat with the aromatic intensity of rosemary, thyme and garlic. The lamb meat has a characteristic […]
Argentina, Argentina, Australia, Autumn, Barossa Valley, Beef, Bowl, Chocolate, Douro, Meat, France, Vegetables, Grenache, Languedoc, Malbec, Meat, Argentina, Portugal, Priory, Priory, Provence, Regional cuisine Rhône, Regional cuisines, Rhône, Season, Shiraz, Spain, Syrah, Tannat, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Game, Wine and food, Wine pairing, Winter
Gardiane de Taureau (bull stew)
A powerful classic from the wild Camargue The search for the right wine to go with food takes us today to the wild south of France, where tradition meets pure power. Wine and food come together in the Gardiane de Taureau, which is deeply rooted in the identity of the Camargue and calls for an […]
Austria, Bandol, Bowl, Cheese, Chenin Blanc, Etna Bianco, France, Grüner Veltliner, Italy, Kamptal, Lower Austria, Pizza, Provence, Regional cuisine Provence, Regional cuisines, Rueda, Salad, Season, Sicily, South Africa, Spain, Spread, Summer, Tart, Uncategorized, Verdejo, Game, Wine and food, Wine pairing
Pissaladière (onion and olive flatbread)
Mediterranean joie de vivre from Provence Finding the perfect wine to go with food is an art that is particularly enjoyable with pissaladière, as wine and food form a deeply rooted regional unity here. This hearty flatbread from Nice is the Provençal answer to pizza, but without the tomato sauce and cheese. Instead, it shines […]
Aglianico, Bandol, Barolo, Beef, BeefCabernet Sauvignon, Bowl, BeefCabernet Sauvignon, Calf, Campania, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Meat, France, Vegetables, Grenache, Italy, Meat, Provence, Regional cuisine Provence, Regional cuisines, Rhône, Rioja, Season, South Africa, Spain, Stellenbosch, Stews, Syrah, Tart, Tempranillo, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Wine and food
Daube Provençale (beef stew with red wine & herbs)
A classic of southern French braised cuisine The perfect wine to accompany the food is crucial for a Daube Provençale, as the harmony between wine and food completes this dish. This traditional braised dish from the south of France is based on beef that is gently cooked for hours in a strong red wine sauce […]
Albariño, Assyrtiko, Fish, Fish, Meat, France, Gallura, Vegetables, Germany, Greece, Italy, Meat, New Year's Eve, Palatinate, Palatinate, Pinot Blanc, Portugal, Provence, Salad, Santorini, Sardinia, Seafood, Spain, Summer, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Vermentino, Vinho Verde, Game, Wine and food, Wine pairing
Loup de Mer baked whole with herbs & lemon
Mediterranean lightness meets maritime elegance If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany your meal, a fresh sea fish such as sea bass is the perfect choice for discerning connoisseurs. The right combination of wine and food turns a simple dinner into a Mediterranean feast right on the coast. In this recipe, the […]
Austria, Bathing, Bathing, Burgundy, California, Chardonnay, Meat, France, Germany, Grüner Veltliner, Italy, Meat, Meursault, Mushroom dishes, Nebbiolo, Occasions, Palatinate, Piedmont, Pinot Blanc, Poultry, Salad, Season, USA, Wachau, Pinot Blanc, Wine and food, Winter
Veal medallions with morel cream & spaetzle
Classic gourmet cuisine with mushroom flavors and tender veal With this dish, Wein zum Essen shows how finely balanced wine and food can elevate a classic creamed dish with mushrooms to a new level. In this case, wine with food stands for the idea of combining tender veal, intense morel aromas and buttery spaetzle to […]










