Butternut Squash & Sage Risotto Why it works: The natural sweetness and earthiness of butternut squash highlight the wine's subtle spice notes, while the wine’s bright acidity cuts through the risotto’s creamy texture. Sage brings an herbal warmth that mirrors the wine’s barrel-aged complexity. It’s a pairing that feels both cozy and refined — perfect…
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Red Wine-Mushroom Jus & Rosemary-Garlic Smashed Potatoes Why it works: Full-bodied, structured red blends shine when paired with rich, savory meats such as lamb. The tannins and depth in the wine complement the fat and protein in red meat, and help soften and balance the dish’s richness. A lamb rack…
Citrus-Herb Prawns with Garlic & Lemon Oil Why This Works: The sweet brininess of prawns mirrors the wine’s natural salinity, while a quick sauté in garlic and citrus-infused olive oil amplifies the wine’s tropical and lemony aromatics. A touch of fresh herbs brightens the dish without overwhelming the subtle oak influence in the wine. The…
Chorizo-Stuffed Dates with Balsamic Glaze Why This Works: The sweet richness of softened dates draws out the wine's fruit notes, while the smoky, savoury chorizo highlights the wine’s savoury tones. A light balsamic glaze adds acidity to keep everything lively — a perfect, festive first bite for your advent calendar. 16 Medjool dates (pitted) 150…
Goat Cheese & Walnut–Stuffed Dates with Balsamic Glaze Why This Works: Creamy goat cheese brings out the wine’s fruit and sweet notes, while toasted walnuts echo the wine’s subtle mocha character. The sweetness of the dates keeps everything balanced and festive. 16 Medjool dates (pitted) 120 g soft goat cheese ¼ cup toasted walnuts (finely…
Strawberry Rhubarb Tart There’s a certain ease and simplicity to free-form tarts like this. Sometimes they’re called a crostata, sometimes a galette. You can call it whatever you want, but I call it a fast way to use great fruit when it’s in season, without a lot of fuss. Recipe and photo credit: https://www.davidlebovitz.com/strawberry-rhubarb-tart-crostata-galette-recipe/ For…
Citrus & Goat Cheese Salad Vibrant oranges and grapefruit with velvety, creamy goat cheese and nuts and snap peas create a delicious salad loaded with healthy goodness. Recipe and photo credit: https://melissamayo.com/recipe/citrus-goat-cheese-salad/ For the Salad 1 pack butter lettuce 1 pack snap peas 1.5 cups mini peppers (cut into rings) 1 can whole beets (cut…
Mushroom Risotto For a delicious, elegant main dish, make this mushroom risotto recipe! It's rich and creamy, made with white wine, fresh herbs, and Parmesan cheese. 4 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin) 1.5 lbs mixed mushrooms (chopped) 3/4 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste) freshly ground black pepper 1 medium onion (chopped) 2 garlic…
Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta in a Wine and Butter Sauce Picture this: perfectly sautéed shrimp, bathed in a luscious white wine and butter sauce with just the right kick of fresh lemon. Every bite is a blend of zesty citrus, velvety sauce, and tender pasta, all coming together that feels both gourmet and comforting. It’s…
Stracotto A slow braised Italian style pot roast in a tasty tomato sauce. Thanks to Vicki Holmes for this delicious recipe! 3 pounds beef (such as chuck, cut into 3 large pieces) 4 ounces diced bacon or pancetta (optional) Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced carrot 1 cup diced…