The Bonterra Edit

A journal by Bonterra Organic Estates

sheep grazing underneath our grape vines during the fall

Regenerative Organics in Action: Grazing Sheep

At Bonterra Organic Estates, our approach to regenerative organic farming encompasses three key pillars: improving soil health, upholding animal welfare, and empowering workers. Through a coordinated mix of regenerative practices—planting cover crops, integrating animals into the farm, planting beneficial, insect-friendly plants to curb pests, promoting biodiversity, conserving nearly 50 percent of our land in its…

Steak Tataki recipe enjoyed by a group of people by candlelight

Steak Tataki by @hiaj

We partnered up with our friend Ashley in North Carolina to host a dinner party called “My Place”. Ashley’s elegant dinner featured local farmers, artisanal chefs, and Bonterra wine. The meal culminated in a mouthwatering Steak Tataki, and Ashley was generous enough to share the recipe with us, so you can experience it, too. First,…

5 Sustainable Hosting Tips for Fall + Suggested Wine Pairings

Friends, food, and organically farmed wine. This combination just makes sense. We love hosting dinner parties and events, but we don’t always love the waste that they can create. From party prep to final toasts, we’ve found that with some extra effort and conscious choices a sustainable evening is possible without sacrifice. Here are some…

3 Tips To Create Halloween-Inspired Charcuterie Boards

With Halloween just around the corner, we are embracing the magic of the season and elevating our graze boards with simple seasonal twists. Here are three easy tips that will help you craft a noteworthy board to enjoy with your favorite wine this Fall. Don’t forget to vote on your favorite October Grazing Boards! VOTE…

Creamy Roast Beef Tenderloin & Mushroom Gnocchi

F. Scott Fitzgerald famously wrote that “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the Fall.” This is certainly true for our kitchens. Light summer recipes give way to warmer comfort foods and baking spices, slow cooked roasts and heartier meals paired with a great glass of red wine. Our recipe for creamy…

Bonterra Organic Estates launches Soil to Soul, a podcast hosted by Jess Baum, our Senior Director of Regenerative Impact

Cultivating Conversation – Soil to Soul Podcast Launch

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,…

September Grazing Board Inspiration

Infinitely 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…

Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Welcome 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…

Red Quinoa, Beet and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

Pairing 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…

Summer panzanella salad paired with pinot noir

Summer Salmon Panzanella Salad

Ah, 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…

Gigante beans a limone recipe paired with Chardonnay

Bonterra x SIMPLi: Gigante Beans a Limone Recipe

A 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.…

Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Summer Toast

Tomato 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…