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Best Picnic Food Ideas (And the Wines to Pair)

A 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…

Wine for Brunch: Expert Pairings from Chef Olan

Brunch 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…

Refreshing White Wines: Crisp, Crowd-Pleasing Picks for Every Occasion

There’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…

Brunch Hosting Ideas: Upgrade Your Brunch with Ease

There’s something beautifully unhurried about brunch—the late-morning light, the easy conversation, the freedom to blend breakfast favorites with something a little more indulgent. The best brunch hosting ideas focus on creating that relaxed, welcoming atmosphere without leaving the host buried in the kitchen. It’s a style of gathering that pairs naturally with Bonterra’s approach to…

Creative Red Wine Cocktails to Elevate Your Evenings

There’s an alchemy that happens when red wine meets creativity, a transformation that takes something already delicious and spins it into something delightfully unexpected. At Bonterra, we’ve always believed that good wine should be fun, not fussy. The most memorable moments often happen when you break the rules, mix things up, and rediscover your favorites…

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Best Wine for Holidays: Top Picks for Every Celebration

Introduction to Holiday Wines There’s a particular magic that unfolds when wine finds its way to the holiday table. It’s more than a beverage—it’s a catalyst for connection, a quiet signal that the everyday has given way to something worth savoring. As conversations deepen and laughter rises, the right wine becomes part of your evening’s…

What Is Ranch Wine? A Complete Guide to Taste, Types, and More

Sometimes the best innovations come from the simplest questions. What if wine could be as flexible as your Friday night plans? What if sustainability and spontaneity could shake hands in the same glass? What if the most sophisticated choice was knowing when to throw sophistication out the window? Meet Ranch Wine: our answer to every “what…

Vaporetto Wine Cocktail

This Venetian twist on a Bicicletta – The Vaporetto It’s #spritzszn so today we’re making some with my friends at @bonterra. Unlike a Bicicletta, this one will use a base of Bonterra’s Rosé, which uses 100% Certified Organic grapes that give this wine a dry, crisp but fruity palate with an acidic finish. The addition…

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Holiday Dinner Party Wine List

We partnered up with our friend, Brooke Lauren, to host a holiday dinner party complete with wine pairings from our Regenerative Organic Certified® Estate Collection for each of her holiday dishes. Her event featured delicious small bites, and a cozy Bonterra blanket available in our brand new Estate Red Blend. Brooke created a truly magical…

Holiday Grazing Boards, Recipes, and Wine Pairings

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…

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…