Food & Wine

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…

Spring flowers are blooming and we are feeling inspired! Bring the fresh colors of the season to your salad with edible flowers – they add a pop of color to your organic greens and create a truly irresistible presentation. For a light, delicious lunch or starter course, try pairing with a crisp white wine, like…

Bake up some comfort food at its best with this easy-to-make Stuffed Shell Ricotta recipe!  Add spinach or kale for even more flavor and toast the chef (aka you) with some buttery Bonterra Chardonnay!

Add a delicious twist to your homemade pasta by infusing herbs directly into the dough. Create a beautiful, flavor-filled dish and serve it with our full-bodied Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon.

Welcome guests in from the cold with some warm German Glühwein made with our Bonterra Zinfandel. With notes of luscious violet, raspberry and spice, it is the perfect holiday drink to have on simmer all season long!

For a delicious holiday dessert, make these homemade cream puffs filled with sweet cream and raspberries. Sip on a glass of Bonterra Pinot Noir while you bake up this classic after dinner treat that everyone is sure to love.

Dessert is an opportunity to make something beautiful and delicious…. and we’ve got the perfect “pearing” that’s sure to impress. Wine Poached Autumn Pears partnered up with Bonterra Equinox Red. You can’t go wrong. And of course, we recommend opting for organic ingredients—from your sugar to your pears—in this Flavor Bender recipe for Wine Poached…