A journal by Bonterra Organic Estates
A good holiday drink knows its occasion. Something crisp with apple and thyme suits the first knock at the door. Pear and sage belong beside the pre-dinner snack board. And a warm cherry toddy makes a persuasive case for keeping the evening’s plans close to the fireplace. The best holiday cocktails start with Bonterra wines,…
Continue reading Holiday Cocktails Made With Wine, Fruit, and a Little SpiceThanksgiving leftovers have their own following. There’s the turkey sandwich built around a generous layer of cranberry sauce, the pot pie worth saving the last of the gravy for, and the plate that gives your favorite side dishes another afternoon in the spotlight. Choosing what wine goes with turkey starts with what you’re making next.…
Continue reading What Wine Goes With Turkey? Easy Pairings for Your Thanksgiving Leftovers“We have rosemary planted all over the ranches, especially along our pollinator rows between our vineyards,” says Bonterra Executive Chef Olan Cox. “Plants like rosemary support a host of native pollinators, beneficial insects that help naturally balance the ecosystem of our farms.” As Olan can attest, rosemary has range. It can make a tray of…
Continue reading Easy Rosemary Recipes and the Wines That Make Them BetterOrganic wine starts with what happens in the vineyard: how the soil is tended, how the vines are cared for and how the grapes are organically grown. The label captures part of that story. A closer look reveals the choices behind the bottle and why they matter in your glass. At Bonterra, organic grapes are…
Continue reading What Is Organic Wine? A Guide to Organically Farmed Grapes and What They Mean for Your BottleThere’s something beautifully simple about cooking with a wine you’d happily pour into a glass. Bright, crisp, and full of fresh character, Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc brings a lively lift to the kitchen, whether it’s simmered with honey, whisked into a dressing, folded into butter, or reduced into a silky sauce. These recipes from our Executive…
Continue reading Fresh Ways to Cook with Bonterra Sauvignon BlancRanch Wine brings a point of view to the glass, then leaves the next move to you. Add a rim, a little citrus, or a pass through the blender, and it becomes something entirely new without turning into a full bar project. That flexibility makes Ranch Wine a natural base for wine cocktails. These cocktail…
Continue reading Ranch Wine Cocktail GuideA picnic earns its charm before anyone takes a bite: a blanket in the shade, a bottle keeping cool and a spread that looks considered without feeling overworked. The best summer picnic ideas leave room for improvisation. A wine picnic does not depend on an elaborate menu; pack food that travels, pour a picnic wine…
Continue reading Best Picnic Food Ideas (And the Wines to Pair)There’s a certain kind of magic to summer backyard entertaining: cold wine on the table, food that tastes like the season and conversations that stretch long past sunset. The best backyard wine parties aren’t overly styled or overly planned. They feel easy, generous and spontaneous enough that guests settle in quickly and linger. At Bonterra,…
Continue reading How to Upgrade Your Backyard Wine Party This SummerSpicy Sauvy B is the internet-famous wine twist that actually deserves the hype: crisp Sauvignon Blanc finished with fresh jalapeño slices for a pour that’s citrusy, herbaceous and just a little unexpected. Spicy Sauvy B is Bonterra’s take on the trend that took over feeds everywhere, as featured in Forbes, and stuck around for good…
Continue reading Introducing Spicy Sauvy B: A Bold New Take on WineBrunch is, at its best, an act of exhaling. It’s the meal where the morning slows down and opens up: where a table set for friends becomes less about the food itself and more about the permission to linger. For the ultimate brunch, a wine, chosen well, is the thing that makes that lingering feel…
Continue reading Wine for Brunch: Expert Pairings from Chef OlanMother’s Day is a rare chance to give the woman who holds everything together a moment that’s truly hers. And while flowers fade and brunch reservations come and go, a thoughtfully chosen bottle of wine, paired with a few unexpected or indulgent extras, can invite her to pause and simply enjoy, no planning required. Looking…
Continue reading The Best Wines for Mom: A Mother’s Day Gifting GuideThere’s a reason refreshing white wines hold a permanent place at the table—they’re versatile, approachable, and effortlessly enjoyable. Whether you’re hosting a sun-drenched gathering, sitting down to a weeknight dinner, or simply unwinding on the patio, a crisp, refreshing white wine has a way of making the moment feel just right. This is especially true…
Continue reading Refreshing White Wines: Crisp, Crowd-Pleasing Picks for Every Occasion
