These simple and delicious baked Bacon and Blue Cheese Gougères are filled with creamy bleu cheese and smoky bacon, making them the perfect bite to pair with our layered Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Ingredients 1 ½ cups water 9 Tbsp butter 1 ½ tsp salt 1 ½ cup flour 2 tsp thyme, chopped fine 6 eggs ½ cup grated…
Searching for wild chanterelles is kind of like an adult Easter egg hunt – they usually pop up after the second big rain of the autumn. Once you are SURE that you have chanterelles in your basket, try this risotto with your finds. Pairs wonderfully with our Estate Sauvignon Blanc. Ingredients 1 pound chanterelle mushrooms (or shiitake)…
This spinach and chorizo frittata is super delicious and very ketogenic (very low carb) – friendly. Full of rich flavor, this makes a wonderful brunch dish or bake in a muffin tin for an easy on-the-go breakfast for the week to come! Ingredients 2 Tbsp butter 1/3 lb chorizo, diced 1/2 lb fresh spinach 1/4…
We hope you enjoy this fun version of classic campfire s’mores! These individual Pot-au-Crèmes with their salty-graham crusts, rich chocolate, and smoked brown sugar meringue were specially created by Chef Jamie Prouten to pair beautifully with our Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Ingredients For Pot-au-Crème 12 each egg yolks ¼ cup sugar 1 pound bittersweet chocolate 4 cups heavy cream 1 pkg…
This incredibly inventive duck hash is hearty and rich, and so unexpected! This recipe works for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and was specially created by our Estate Chef to pair beautifully with our Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Ingredients For Duck Hash 4 ea duck legs 2 qts chicken stock 2 sprigs rosemary 10 sprigs thyme ½ ea yellow…
This flavorful grilled gorgonzola and stonefruit flatbread bring together smoky-sweet grilled peaches with creamy gorgonzola in a delicious way. Ingredients 8 slices pancetta, crispy 1 lb fresh pizza dough (whole foods) 2 ea peaches 8 oz gorgonzola dolce, room temperature 2 cups arugula ½ ea red onion, sliced in rounds 1 tbsp chopped thyme 2…
These delicious French cheese puffs make phenomenal hors d’oeuvres! This easy recipe comes to us from our Estate Chef. Chef says: “These are the perfect pairing with red wine and are something that I just love to make around the holidays.” Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 tsp kosher salt 18 Tbsp unsalted butter 12…
This fun cracker recipe comes to us courtesy of Napa Valley Chef, Marvin Martin, of Marvin Martin Olive Oils. Chef likes to serve these freshly-made crackers with an artisan cheese platter or with any kind of hummus or dip. Ingredients 2 ½ cups flour 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 10 Tbsp unsalted butter 1…
These delicious easy crispy crab puffs come to us courtesy of Napa Valley Chef Marvin Martin. Chef says: “This is one of my favorites to serve at home or take to a holiday party. These puffs pair with any wine you like from Champagne to a big red wine because of the cheese and richness…
So rich and delicious, our Executive Chef’s chicken liver mousse is certain to delight both the most seasoned foodie and the most unadventurous of dinner guests. Chef says: “I love to bring something that people may turn their nose up to, but if you can get them to try it, this mousse can completely change…