Wine Pairings for Modern Dishes: Moschofilero to Madeira

🦐 Prawn, Cucumber, Lime & Vadouvan

• 2022 Moschofilero "Mantinia" – Bosinakis, Peloponnese
• Grape: Moschofilero
• Vinification: Stainless steel
• Soil: Limestone, 650 m altitude
• Style: Floral (rose, jasmine), citrusy, salty. The crisp acidity slices through prawn and Vadouvan spice.

🎃 Pumpkin, Hummus, Chimichurri & Almond

• 2023 "Cuvée Weiß" – Hofgut Dahlem, Rheinhessen
• Grapes: Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Müller-Thurgau
• Vinification: Stainless steel
• Soil: Loess & limestone
• Style: Fresh and light, with Riesling’s citrus, Pinot Blanc’s body, and Müller-Thurgau’s floral lift.

🍳 Egg Yolk, Mushroom, Spinach & Potato

• 2007 "Berg Rottland" Riesling Kabinett trocken – Johannishof, Rheingau
• Grape: Riesling
• Vinification: Stainless steel, long bottle aging
• Soil: Slate
• Style: Mature notes of honey, smoke, petrol, balanced by bright acidity. Matches yolk richness and mushroom earthiness.

🧀 Goat Cheese Ravioli, Tomato & Gremolata

• 2020 "Viviser" Gutedel – Ziereisen, Baden
• Grape: Gutedel (Chasselas)
• Vinification: Stainless steel + large old oak casks
• Soil: Limestone & loess
• Style: Subtle, nutty, fresh, with gentle texture. Balances creamy goat cheese and herbal gremolata.

🐟 Fish of the Day, Octopus & Thai Bisque

• "Fait accompli" – Georg Breuer, Rheingau
• Grape: Riesling
• Vinification: Old oak, oxidative style
• Soil: Slate
• Style: Saline, nutty, layered, but fresh. Mirrors octopus umami and the spiced bisque.

🌿 Artichoke, Pepper, Edamame & Olive

• 2023 "Les Contours de Mairlant" – François Villard, Rhône
• Grapes: Marsanne & Roussanne
• Vinification: Used oak, 10–12 months
• Soil: Granite
• Style: Pear, almond, acacia, touch of honey. Enough texture to handle artichoke’s bitterness.

🍆 Aubergine, Beans, Apple & Horseradish

• 2021 Pinot Gris "Reserve" – Heitlinger, Baden
• Grape: Pinot Gris
• Vinification: Stainless steel + used oak
• Soil: Limestone & loess
• Style: Pear, peach, hazelnut, light smoke. Broad texture with a clean mineral finish.

🥩 Two Cuts of Beef, Onion & Chimichurri

• Blaufränkisch "1251" – Burg Ravensburg, Baden
• Grape: Blaufränkisch
• Vinification: Stainless steel + large neutral oak casks
• Soil: Keuper marl & limestone
• Style: Dark cherry, blackberry, violet, black pepper. Fresh acidity and fine tannins — built for beef.

🧀 Stilton, Radicchio, Fig & Walnut

• "Maderista" Medium Dry Reserva – The Madeira Collection
• Grape: Tinta Negra Mole
• Vinification: Oxidative aging in old oak (Canteiro method)
• Soil: Volcanic, terraced vineyards
• Style: Caramel, walnut, dried citrus, sharp acidity. Perfect balance with Stilton’s salt and cream.

🍋 Lemon, Blueberry, Buttermilk & Dill

• 2023 "Morstein" Scheurebe Auslese – Seehof, Rheinhessen
• Grape: Scheurebe
• Vinification: Stainless steel, late harvest (Auslese)
• Soil: Limestone
• Style: Exotic grapefruit & cassis with natural sweetness, lifted by acidity. Bright, playful dessert finish.