A journal by Bonterra Organic Estates
This month we launched our new Bonterra Organic Estates podcast: “Soil to Soul: Farming, Food, Wine, and Our Collective Future.” In “Soil to Soul,” Jess Baum, our Senior Director of Regenerative Impact, actively engages in interviews with inspiring change-makers who harbor a deep passion for creating a positive impact on our planet. With each episode,…
Continue reading Cultivating Conversation – Soil to Soul Podcast LaunchInfinitely customizable and welcomed for any occasion, graze boards provide a variety of delicious bites that are always enhanced when paired with your favorite wine. Whether it’s enjoyed with friends amongst nature or served for snacking before dinner, grazing boards can offer a simple yet beautiful culinary experience. We are constantly testing out new graze…
Continue reading September Grazing Board InspirationWelcome back to our culinary journey that celebrates simple meals featuring sustainably grown ingredients. We’ve partnered with SIMPLi, an ingredient food company with the goal of revolutionizing the food system, empowering smallholder farmers worldwide, while helping the planet through regenerative organic farming practices—a mission that is near and dear to our heart—to bring you a series…
Continue reading Mushroom Risotto RecipePairing Perfection In honor of Pinot Noir Day, our next pairing pays tribute to this versatile and cherished wine varietal, known for its complexity and timeless appeal. We paired an earthy and rich beet and goat cheese salad, featuring SIMPLi’s Regenerative Organic Certified® Red Quinoa, with Bonterra’s bright and elegant organic Pinot Noir. The harmony…
Continue reading Red Quinoa, Beet and Goat Cheese Salad RecipeAh, Pinot Noir. One of the world’s most versatile and food-friendly wines. Pairing Pinot Noir with food can be tricky for its abundance of great choices – a good problem, to be sure, but one that takes some careful consideration. For this recipe, we took a classic pinot pairing: rich, wild-caught salmon filets, and served…
Continue reading Summer Salmon Panzanella SaladA Sustainable Pairing Our Gigante Beans a Limone recipe is a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish, perfectly complemented by the rich and creamy notes of Bonterra Regenerative Organic Certified® Chardonnay. This simple yet powerful pairing celebrates the beauty of regenerative practices and the joy of indulging in delicious flavors that make a positive impact on the planet.…
Continue reading Bonterra x SIMPLi: Gigante Beans a Limone RecipeTomato season has arrived. To celebrate, Environmental Epicurist: Oliver English has created a recipe featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes, homemade pistachio pesto, and delicious burrata to pair with our Regenerative Organic Certified® Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. “One of my favorite open-faced sandwiches to make, this one with heirloom tomatoes, garden basil & pistachio pesto, California burrata on…
Continue reading Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Summer ToastOur summer gardens are steadily growing and our grills are readied for the next sunny day. While we love the succulent flavors of grilled fare, summer also ushers in an abundance of fresh, organic ingredients; colorful additions to our al fresco meals and seasonal flavors to complement our crisp white wines and our light-bodied reds.…
Continue reading BBQ Pork Tenderloin with Peach SalsaMay is peak-Spring and the signs of the season are all around: dirt on our hands from planting summer gardens, bustling farmers markets and the smell of the grill from al fresco neighborhood gatherings. We love combining the fresh flavors of this season with something delicious from the grill, but we REALLY love combining both…
Continue reading Spring Salad with Mustard & Herb Grilled Flank SteakOliver English’s Roasted red pepper and white bean hummus, spring market carrots, dates, crostini, gouda & parmesan “Spring is here! To pair with this delicious Biodynamic California Cab The McNab from Bonterra Organic Estates, I made a big spring snack board – a combination of crudités, mezze & cheese with roasted red pepper and white…
Continue reading Spring Snacks Board | Crudités, Mezze & CheeseboardWe often talk about our pioneering efforts around environmental stewardship, and many don’t know that our Administration Building is a great example of those commitments. During the building’s construction in the 1990s, the use of recycled and environmentally friendly materials were prioritized. The building also has a unique ventilation system that cools the building in…
Continue reading Time Capsule: Our Commitments to Environmental Stewardship in ActionApril signals the arrival of spring and welcomes the beginning of Earth Month, a time when many people may be searching for simple but impactful ways to live more sustainably. But, living more consciously doesn’t mean steering away from life’s little luxuries, like enjoying a glass of great wine. In fact, the wine industry is…
Continue reading 4 tips to choose an ecofriendly wine for Earth Month
