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:

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

Father’s Day Barbeque and Rosé Menu

FEATURING ROSÉ If Dad is a fan of BBQ there is no better time than Father’s Day to throw him a backyard BBQ celebration. While no good BBQ is complete without an ice cold beer, this year why not try a nice chilled rosé? Yes that’s right, rosés and BBQ pair together fabulously. A rosé has just what it takes to stand …

FEATURING ROSÉ

If Dad is a fan of BBQ there is no better time than Father’s Day to throw him a backyard BBQ celebration. While no good BBQ is complete without an ice cold beer, this year why not try a nice chilled rosé? Yes that’s right, rosés and BBQ pair together fabulously. A rosé has just what it takes to stand up to the smokiness of a BBQ while providing superb refreshment on a hot sunny day.

The Twisted Mist and Island Mist flavours are sweeter with less alcohol than regular wine. These are great poured over lots of ice all on their own or with dessert.

Below are some delicious ideas to thank Dad on his special day.

Barbeque Spareribs

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Stuffed Salmon with Fennel and Citrus

Grilled Chicken

Pecan & Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms

FEATURING LE22 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot from Walla Walla, Washington

Smoked Salmon Pinwheels

FEATURING LE22 Viognier/Rousanne/Marsanne - Northern Rhone & Savoie, France

Peanut Chicken Satay

FEATURING LE22 Pinot Grigio/Gewurztraminer - Lodi, California