A journal by Bonterra Organic Estates
Custom components add an elegant touch to any dessert pairing. That’s why we’re leaving our mark (in chocolate). Follow these steps for an easy way to dress up your desserts with custom chocolate stamps and leave your dinner companions with a lasting impression. Plus, chocolate and wine might have more in common than you think.…
Continue reading Chocolate StampsAs spring temperatures inch towards summer heat, there’s nothing better than fresh, seasonal veggies and a refreshing glass of citrusy Bonterra Rosé. Feast your eyes on this veggie carpaccio. When responsibly sourced meat isn’t on the table, we often opt for veggie-centric versions of our favorite dishes. Plus, crisp Bonterra Rosé made with organically farmed…
Continue reading Veggie CarpaccioPasta is our comfort food of choice for any season and this spring-inspired recipe, which comes together in only 20 minutes, is simply too delicious to pass up. Tangy goat cheese melts perfectly to create a creamy sauce while lemon juice and lemon zest add a necessary pop of acid. Bright herbs and spinach round…
Continue reading Spring-Inspired Goat Cheese, Spinach & Lemon PastaIt’s pretty simple. Life is better with breadsticks. Especially, when said breadsticks are herby and homemade. The easy and elegant way to upgrade your at-home dinner plans, you’ll be pre-heating your oven and pouring a glass of Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon in no time. No matter what your main dish is, we guarantee that you’ll be…
Continue reading Rustic BreadsticksIt’s that time of year. Time for festive dishes, beverages, and decorations. This year, add a pop of color to your holiday table with a cheery take on the traditional white wine spritzer — that bubbly, bright, aromatic beverage you know and love. For this holiday-inspired version, we’re adding a touch of tart, slightly sweet…
Continue reading Festive Pom SpritzersA study in balance, much like Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon, Thai tom kha is the warming dish we crave this time of year. Coconut milk lends this soup it’s hallmark creaminess while galangal, lemongrass, and makrut lime leaves add an aromatic punch. It’s the rich, creamy, coconut-y, and intoxicatingly fragrant antidote to chilly fall evenings at…
Continue reading Warm Up With Tom KhaIt’s true. There are few things as magical as peak citrus season. But, here in sunny California, we’re lucky to have amazing citrus at our fingertips and on our countertops almost year round. So, when we find ourselves with an abundance of lemons, from the farmer’s market or gifted by a neighbor, you can be…
Continue reading Lemon Meringue CupcakesEnjoy this delightfully refreshing spritzer made with fresh, Naturipe® Organic Berries and our Bonterra Chardonnay wine. Easy to make when entertaining or enjoy with close friends or family as an aperitif. The wine-infused berries deliver a pleasant pop to the palate and heighten the rich flavors in the wine.
Continue reading Chardonnay Berry SpritzerJust what is purity you can trust? It boils down to Bonterra’s verified better-for-the-planet practices—on the farm, in the winery and every step along the way—that you can feel good about. We start by growing our fruit in certified-organic vineyards, so our grapes are verifiably grown without the use of harmful synthetic pesticides, herbicides or…
Continue reading Purity You Can TasteSummertime is our favorite time. But, sometimes it’s just too hot to cook. So, when the temperature says it’s too warm to turn on the stove or even light up the grill, we turn to the trusty fruit and veggie plate. Easy to assemble. No pots. No pans. What’s not to love? After all, the…
Continue reading Tropical Fruit CruditesBorn from necessity and since elevated to an artform, bread making is in vogue for serious home cooks and beginning bakers alike. And, in contrast to popular cooking “hacks” for quicker, easier results, bread making, much like grape-growing or winemaking, requires a sometimes unpopular ingredient: time. Time is an essential component in Bonterra wines, a…
Continue reading Break Bread with Bonterra: Rustic Bread RecipeFor wintry days when warm weather vegetables seem like a lifetime away, we double-down on the winter veggies we do love and break out the tagine. Think beets, cauliflower, onions, and chickpeas roasted with lemon and warming spices like cinnamon, turmeric, and saffron. Serve over fluffy Israeli couscous alongside a glass of lively Bonterra Young…
Continue reading Winter Vegetable Tagine
