Grilling is a summertime tradition. Firing up the grill and gathering with family and friends goes back generations, and always guarantees a great time. With summer coming to a close, why not put a fun twist on your next grilling session by grilling some delicious veggies? Equal parts delicious and nutritious, grilled veggies make a…
Continue reading Marinated Grilled VeggiesCustom components add an elegant touch to any dessert pairing. That’s why we’re leaving our mark (in chocolate). Follow these steps for an easy way to dress up your desserts with custom chocolate stamps and leave your dinner companions with a lasting impression. Plus, chocolate and wine might have more in common than you think.…
Continue reading Chocolate StampsPasta is our comfort food of choice for any season and this spring-inspired recipe, which comes together in only 20 minutes, is simply too delicious to pass up. Tangy goat cheese melts perfectly to create a creamy sauce while lemon juice and lemon zest add a necessary pop of acid. Bright herbs and spinach round…
Continue reading Spring-Inspired Goat Cheese, Spinach & Lemon PastaIt’s pretty simple. Life is better with breadsticks. Especially, when said breadsticks are herby and homemade. The easy and elegant way to upgrade your at-home dinner plans, you’ll be pre-heating your oven and pouring a glass of Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon in no time. No matter what your main dish is, we guarantee that you’ll be…
Continue reading Rustic BreadsticksIt’s that time of year. Time for festive dishes, beverages, and decorations. This year, add a pop of color to your holiday table with a cheery take on the traditional white wine spritzer — that bubbly, bright, aromatic beverage you know and love. For this holiday-inspired version, we’re adding a touch of tart, slightly sweet…
Continue reading Festive Pom SpritzersA study in balance, much like Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon, Thai tom kha is the warming dish we crave this time of year. Coconut milk lends this soup it’s hallmark creaminess while galangal, lemongrass, and makrut lime leaves add an aromatic punch. It’s the rich, creamy, coconut-y, and intoxicatingly fragrant antidote to chilly fall evenings at…
Continue reading Warm Up With Tom KhaIt’s true. There are few things as magical as peak citrus season. But, here in sunny California, we’re lucky to have amazing citrus at our fingertips and on our countertops almost year round. So, when we find ourselves with an abundance of lemons, from the farmer’s market or gifted by a neighbor, you can be…
Continue reading Lemon Meringue CupcakesEnjoy this delightfully refreshing spritzer made with fresh, Naturipe® Organic Berries and our Bonterra Chardonnay wine. Easy to make when entertaining or enjoy with close friends or family as an aperitif. The wine-infused berries deliver a pleasant pop to the palate and heighten the rich flavors in the wine.
Continue reading Chardonnay Berry SpritzerBorn from necessity and since elevated to an artform, bread making is in vogue for serious home cooks and beginning bakers alike. And, in contrast to popular cooking “hacks” for quicker, easier results, bread making, much like grape-growing or winemaking, requires a sometimes unpopular ingredient: time. Time is an essential component in Bonterra wines, a…
Continue reading Break Bread with Bonterra: Rustic Bread RecipeA delicious activity for wintry days when the temperature drops. A tasty way to pass the time with friends and family. And, above all, a crowd-pleasing treat, few things can top a freshly baked apple strudel. Layers of flaky crust, stewed apples, and warming spices–what’s not to love? Another one of our wintertime favorites, Bonterra…
Continue reading Apple StrudelAs show-stopping as it is delicious, our Strawberry Rose Crepe Cake is carefully constructed by building layer upon layer of delicate crepes, lemony mascarpone filling, and sweet strawberries. Perfect for brunch, as a sweet treat after dinner, or anytime, really, we can’t guarantee you’ll have any leftovers. So, whether you’re hosting, in charge of bringing…
Continue reading Strawberry Rose Crepe CakeIt’s the most wonderful time of the year. Time for holiday cookie decorating, that is. Ornamenting (and eating) sugar cookies with family and friends is something we can truly get behind. With so many vibrant colors occurring naturally in the food world–think beets, matcha, and carrots–coloring our holiday cookies without the use of artificial dyes and…
Continue reading Natural Dye Holiday Sugar Cookies
