Food & Wine

Simple Verlasso Salmon Tartar on Kettle Chips

This salmon tartar is a beautiful and simple way to serve your favorite salmon. Be sure to freeze the salmon filet, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap for at least 8 hours. Thaw slightly and chop while firm! We love serving it on potato chips but crackers, toasts or wonton chips are equally delicious!

Dijon-Herb Crusted Salmon

This simple but elegant salmon entrée comes to us from Jane at Adventures in Food & Wine. Not only is it excellent for a busy weeknight or as the star at your next dinner party. This dish pairs favorably with our Roost Chardonnay no matter the occasion.

Bonterra Cabernet Braised Beef with a Mascarpone Polenta

This cozy recipe comes from Alexandra at A Taste of Well Being. Slow cooking the beef yields melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. The recipe calls for 2 cups of Bonterra Cabernet – so plenty left over for you and your dining companions to enjoy with the finished meal! Time 4-5 hours

Cranberry Mocktails

It’s no secret that we love wine, but in the pursuit of balance, we also love a refreshing mocktail to keep things exciting in the beverage world! We asked Jeran at Oleander + Palm to come up with a bright concoction to see us through the winter. Check out her blog for more fabulous lifestyle…

Cooking with Warm Spices

Warm spices—like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon—have a lovely warming effect on the whole being. They’re also terrific for healthy digestion.

La Tortilla Factory’s Fish Tacos

We love all things La Tortilla Factory, but especially their organic, non-GMO tortillas. This delicious end-of-summer recipe takes the fish taco to new heights with grilled halibut, crema Mexicana and classic cilantro. Our aromatic Bonterra Viognier strikes the perfect balance with this dish. The wine is light and refreshing—so it doesn’t overpower the fish—yet its…

Cabernet Hot Cocoa

Tis the season for a mug of Hot Cocoa next to a cozy fire! Perfect for sipping or gifting.

Demystifying Winter Greens

Fall may be the time when trees shed their leaves, but greens are still aplenty in gardens and farmers markets. This season, experiment with these seven greens for delectable and healthy salads, sides and center of the plate fare.