Food & Wine Pairing Recipes

  • Astringent or bitter foods go well with full-flavoured wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Crisp wines, such as Pinot Grigio, go well with salty foods
  • Fatty cuts of meat work well with bitter wines, as they will tone down the bitterness
  • Highly acidic foods pair well with acidic wines
  • Serve light-bodied wines with light food and full-bodied wines with heavier foods
  • Spicy foods pair well with sweeter wines
  • Sweet foods need a dry wine to offset the sweetness

Recipes:

Best Skillet Steak

 

 

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Wine Pairings

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach but perhaps one of the most appealing qualities from a woman’s perspective is a man who can cook. Even the most novice cook can whip up a great meal with a little preparation. Just be sure to have plenty of wine on hand …

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach but perhaps one of the most appealing qualities from a woman’s perspective is a man who can cook. Even the most novice cook can whip up a great meal with a little preparation. Just be sure to have plenty of wine on hand to help get you through the process. Spice up your Valentine’s Day with any of these delicious recipes. Your date is sure to fall head over heels and nothing says I love you like a romantic dinner for two.

No romantic dinner is complete without an aphrodisiac and freshly shucked oysters will do the trick. Pair the oysters with a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio to begin.

One of our favourite appetizers is Prosciutto wrapped Asparagus. So easy to make and very elegant. Serve with a luscious Riesling or Viognier.

Next, Jamie Oliver’s Roasted Rack of Lamb with Crushed Potatoes is perfect for your Valentines entree. Simple to prepare but ever so impressive. Roasted lamb is delicious when paired with a lush Chilean Pinot Noir, or a juicy PR Old Vines Zinfandel from Lodi, CA. Even better, a big bold Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia!

Finally, chocolate covered strawberries are a classic dessert option to conclude your dinner. They can easily be prepared in advance and are wonderfully charming served with a sweet Apres Dessert Wine.

Baked Feta with Tomatoes, Capers & Olives

FEATURING LE21 Macabeo Sauvignon Blanc

Pull Apart Ham & Gruyere Loaf

Last Minute Easter Menu

It’s not too late to plan an elegant, crowd pleasing Easter dinner. With just a few last minute arrangements, a delightful menus is yours for the making. Traditionally, roasted leg of lamb or ham is served for Easter dinner. The good news is that all of these ingredients are widely available for purchase and rather …

It’s not too late to plan an elegant, crowd pleasing Easter dinner. With just a few last minute arrangements, a delightful menus is yours for the making. Traditionally, roasted leg of lamb or ham is served for Easter dinner. The good news is that all of these ingredients are widely available for purchase and rather uncomplicated to prepare. Many people associate Easter as really the beginning of Spring so it’s no surprise that popular Spring-like side dishes include bright in season asparagus, spring onions and new potatoes. Follow any of the recipes below for a simple but deliciously impressive Easter dinner. And don’t forget the wine! Crisp, dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio will be perfect with the appetizers.

 

 

Mother’s Day Lunch Menu

Mother’s Day just happens to fall around one of the best times of year to eat seasonally. Halibut and spot prawns are available for the first time of the year and asparagus, peas and rhubarb are also all in season at the moment. Given these lovely ingredients, it’s not hard to create a fresh simple …

Mother’s Day just happens to fall around one of the best times of year to eat seasonally. Halibut and spot prawns are available for the first time of the year and asparagus, peas and rhubarb are also all in season at the moment. Given these lovely ingredients, it’s not hard to create a fresh simple menu for a fabulous Mother’s Day lunch. Serve these dishes with a gorgeous Rose to fully compliment this fantastic menu.

Salad: Asparagus and Pea Salad

Appetizer: Shrimp Ceviche

Entree: Pan Seared Halibut

Dessert: Rhubarb Raspberry Mini Crostadas