These are our favourite recipes and wine pairings from the team at Aurum Wines.
Lucie and Brook have the most beautiful quince tree in their garden. In spring it is covered in pink and white blossom and it produces many fine quinces in the …
BY DEBBIE CROMPTON INGREDIENTS FOR WALDORF FOR 4 PEOPLE AS A LUNCH: About 10 freshly shelled walnuts, roughly chopped2 apples julienned – Coxes Orange or Braeburn200 ml mayonnaiseJuice of half …
This relies on the simplest of combinations, and it’s so easy to prepare, however, the very best quality ingredients are crucial. In Italy, it’s made with fresh Buffalo Mozzarella but …
Yellow curry is milder than other Thai curries in terms of spiciness. It gets it’s golden, slightly orange colour from the ground turmeric used. This seafood curry is soft sweet …
By Debbie Crompton RECIPE FOR 4 PEOPLE: 1kg pork belly, skin on, bones removed2 finely sliced onions250ml Aurum 2009 Pinot GrisApprox 500ml chicken stockSprig fresh thyme2 quince, quartered peeled and …
By Lucie Lawrence RECIPE SERVES 6: Homemade Hoisin Sauce Mix Together in a bowl 4 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter1 tablespoon dark brown sugar or honey2 teaspoons rice …
This white port has hints of peach and dried fruit.What better accompaniment than my Central Otago fruit cake.I always make a Christmas cake on November 15th every year and spike …
Freshly made oat cakes and Blackmount Aged Cheddar from Blue River – it’s made from 100% pure sheep’s milk. The port, cheddar and oatcakes are especially delicious with Provisions of …
Drinking Aurum Chardonnay it was like being transported to an orchard pack house full of fragrant Central Otago apricots. It’s stone fruit bouquet and creaminess makes me think of roast chicken …
Blanc de Blanc: In New Zealand, we tend to drink bubbles before dinner, or with canapés, rather than with a meal. But a glass of elegant and dry Blanc de …
The complex fragrances of the spices, quince and fennel with the richness of the lamb are perfect with the Amber wine as it provides mouthfeel, acidity and its own middle …
This recipe is a celebration of spring. I am giving you here one version but any fresh, often green, vegetables from the garden can be used. Don’t hesitate to use …
By Debbie Crompton INGREDIENTS SERVE 5 PEOPLE: 2 x 300g cans red kidney beans, drained100 – 200ml olive oil500g diced venison: Chuck, shin, or any stewing cuts. Avoid topside which …
By Debbie Crompton RECIPE SERVES 4: 4 sprigs thyme leaves, stripped of their stalks5 juniper berriesSalt and pepperExtra virgin olive oil800g Venison Loin or Denver Leg, portioned into 4 x …
Merino Lamb has a distinctly delicious flavour in this recipe but it’s not necessary if you have trouble sourcing it. Dried Porcini mushrooms are now readily available, and if you …
