The Bonterra Edit

A journal by Bonterra Organic Estates

Mother’s Day Brunch: Mini Quiche

We nurture and cherish our roots—whether we’re in the vineyards, at home with our families, or at work with our chosen Bonterra family—because these connections to the land and the people around us make for truly delicious wine and a healthy planet. A poignant reminder to celebrate and support the planet and its bounty, Mother’s…

Cool Cucumber Salad with Bonterra's Vintage wine 'The Roost'

Spring Salad Recipe: Cool As A Cucumber (And Pretty Rad-ish)

We don’t know about you, but spring has sprung and we’re looking for light, refreshing recipes to help brighten up our springtime picnics, parties, and weekend meals. Our go-to recipe? A cooling, crunchy, creamy salad of thinly sliced cucumbers and radishes, with an herby yogurt dressing for a little tang. Whether you’re serving up this…

A Colorful Diet Is Hard to Beet: Bonterra Beet Hummus

Spotted arching above Bonterra’s sprawling organic vineyards and Biodynamic® estates, rainbows are a real treat, brightening up the sky and adding a little color to our days. These colorful surprises remind us of the ways we can incorporate pops of color into our everyday, especially through our diets. A plant-rich and colorful diet helps keep…

Cheers to great grapes and happy bees

What do honey and wine have in common? Well, more than you might think. Found in an endless array of different hues and flavors – from pale gold to deep amber and clover to blueberry – honey is as much an expression of terroir as wine is. The honey that bees produce is influenced by…

Citrus Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette and Walnuts

This season, we’re opting to add a little color to our plates and palates with this wintry Citrus Salad with Walnuts and Tarragon Vinaigrette. Bringing some much-needed balance to a season often dominated by rich, decadent dishes, this salad is the perfect starter or side dish to brighten up your winter table. Plus, who doesn’t…

Candied Caramel Apple Rose Tart

Delicious dessert or crowd-stopping centerpiece? When it comes to our Candied Caramel Apple Rose Tart, we won’t ask you to choose. A festive addition to any holiday party or potluck, the delicate apple rose buds atop this tart’s caramel custard will have your friends and family coming back for another slice of this ’gram worthy…

DIY Herbal Tisane with Bing Cherries

Inspired by Bonterra’s Biodynamic® vineyard at Butler Ranch, this homemade herbal tisane – a tea steeped with botanicals, spices, and fruit – pays homage to the cherry orchard that once occupied the estate, as well as the Single Vineyard Grenache it now produces. When we’re not enjoying wines from our Biodynamic® Collection, we opt for…

Grilled Pizza Bianca with Radicchio

When it comes to Bonterra wines and the Bonterra ethos, our organic certification means more than organic practices in the vineyard – it means a wholesome and healthy lifestyle for the planet and ourselves. What does organic mean to you? One way to respect the environment and enjoy organically grown crops is to integrate organic…

Tacos with a Twist

It’s finally fall and with this beloved season comes a bounty of deeply delicious and richly colored produce, perfect for celebrating our favorite day of the week: Taco Tuesday. For the ultimate fall-inspired recipe, try our Fall Harvest Tacos. Sure to be a real crowd-pleaser, these tacos with a twist feature fall-apart, slow-braised chicken; sweet…

Oysters 6 Ways

Not many things pair better with a plate of raw oysters than our beautifully crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Bring out the superb brightness of ripe citrus peel and mineral notes with our 6 recipes for dressing your favorite seafood, using fresh, organic ingredients.

Roasted Harvest Salad

Incorporate your organic harvest in a meal full of flavor (and antioxidants) with our Roasted Harvest Salad, made with ripe vegetables and fresh greens. For a special treat, we love pairing alongside our Equinox Red.

Squash Salad

Our Squash Salad pairs well with all your summer festivities – especially alongside the light profile of our 2017 Young Red! What better way to use your fresh, organic summer vegetables than in this easy-to-make salad, topped with homemade pesto for an added kick.