A journal by Bonterra Organic Estates
As the holiday season approaches, there’s no better time to indulge in the delightful combination of delicious food and exceptional wine. At Bonterra, America’s #1 organic winery, we are not only passionate about producing high quality wines but also committed to cultivating a sustainable future. In this post, we’ll explore the art of holiday grazing…
Continue reading Holiday Grazing Boards, Recipes, and Wine PairingsAt 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…
Continue reading Regenerative Organics in Action: Grazing SheepWe 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,…
Continue reading Steak Tataki by @hiajFriends, 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…
Continue reading 5 Sustainable Hosting Tips for Fall + Suggested Wine PairingsWith 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…
Continue reading 3 Tips To Create Halloween-Inspired Charcuterie BoardsF. 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…
Continue reading Creamy Roast Beef Tenderloin & Mushroom GnocchiThis 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 Recipe
