The Bonterra Edit

Entertaining season is here and the calendar is filling up with dinners, holiday parties and year-end celebrations. If you are here seeking inspiration for holiday appetizers, you’ve come to the right place. Our recipe for thyme roasted grapes and brie combines the crowd-pleasing decadence of melted brie with the warm sweetness of roasted red grapes.…

Ah, squash – yet another reason to love autumn. These bountiful gourds have inspired many beautiful dishes during the Thanksgiving holiday, and this recipe is no exception. Try it as a pre- holiday lunch, a gorgeous vegetarian side-dish, or add leftover turkey and enjoy throughout the holiday weekend. This versatile dish is best enjoyed with…

The leaves are continuing to fall and harvest is wrapping up on the ranch, unmistakable signs that the holidays are here! Thanksgiving is a few weeks away and it’s all about the food and wine. From turkey and side dishes to pie and leftovers, we plan to enjoy every moment and relish every bite of…

There is just something about the onset of fall that inspires new energy in the kitchen. The change of season is a welcome opportunity for warm savory meals as al fresco afternoon dining gives way to cozy evenings. Equally compelling is getting back to red wine weather – and the flavors of the season. Our…

Recipe courtesy of: USA Pears Here at Bonterra we are all about planning our entertainment menus around what is in season. Fresh, seasonal ingredients always make for the most delicious meals, and they always seem to complement Bonterra wines! August and early September are a great time for fresh pears here on the west coast;…

As summer days get shorter, we are savoring our final hot weekends by the pool before the change of season. We are also savoring rosé season as long as we can, and we are loving this crisp, citrusy and refreshing idea for rosé wine!

If you are like us, you probably appreciate a little healthy indulgence. Perhaps you are also a sucker for a sweet snack that looks gorgeous and colorful on your summer charcuterie boards? Yes? Good. We have a suggestion for that. Chocolate-dipped oranges are delicious and healthy, colorful and pretty. The bright citrus screams “summer” while…

The season for outdoor grilling and healthy veggies has arrived – and you are going to need a great recipe to pair with your favorite organically-grown wine! Our recipe for grilled pork vermicelli bowls combines classic Vietnamese flavors with milder heat and fragrant herbal notes. We recommend enjoying it with our Equinox Red. The medium-body…