A journal by Bonterra Organic Estates
Hearty and warming, it’s the harvest bowl. Making its seasonal debut everywhere from restaurant menus to home kitchens this time of year, the harvest bowl, much like flannel shirts and pumpkin spice, is a harbinger of fall weather and fall flavors. Our take on the harvest bowl gets its fortifying power from a combination of…
Continue reading Fall Harvest BowlSpring may be for floral prints and patterns, but late summer is for flower salads. You heard us. Festive and delicious, edible flowers add a pop of color to your not-so-typical salad. Our variation marries an assortment of tender, baby greens with shaved vegetables (for a bit of crunch) and, of course, a rainbow of…
Continue reading Flower Power: Upgrade Your SaladThe ultimate summer sipper, Bonterra Rosé is the refreshing, food-friendly rosé your summer barbecue, picnic, or date night needs and deserves. Enjoyed chilled on its own, or alongside your favorite summer eats (hello, watermelon salad), a glass of Bonterra Rosé is hard to beat. But, we’re here to remind you that there are even more…
Continue reading Summer FroséThis month, we’re celebrating a new look and feel, and adding countless ways to enjoy Bonterra Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, and Young Red. Smaller, lighter, and infinitely recyclable, 250mL can four-packs are the newest addition to the Bonterra family and make summer sipping on the go a breeze. Pre-portioned, personal, and portable, find out why there’s…
Continue reading Bonterra Cans: Thinking Outside the BottleWe nurture and cherish our roots—whether we’re in the vineyards, at home with our families, or at work with our chosen Bonterra family—because these connections to the land and the people around us make for truly delicious wine and a healthy planet. A poignant reminder to celebrate and support the planet and its bounty, Mother’s…
Continue reading Mother’s Day Brunch: Mini QuicheWe don’t know about you, but spring has sprung and we’re looking for light, refreshing recipes to help brighten up our springtime picnics, parties, and weekend meals. Our go-to recipe? A cooling, crunchy, creamy salad of thinly sliced cucumbers and radishes, with an herby yogurt dressing for a little tang. Whether you’re serving up this…
Continue reading Spring Salad Recipe: Cool As A Cucumber (And Pretty Rad-ish)Spotted arching above Bonterra’s sprawling organic vineyards and Biodynamic® estates, rainbows are a real treat, brightening up the sky and adding a little color to our days. These colorful surprises remind us of the ways we can incorporate pops of color into our everyday, especially through our diets. A plant-rich and colorful diet helps keep…
Continue reading A Colorful Diet Is Hard to Beet: Bonterra Beet HummusWhat do honey and wine have in common? Well, more than you might think. Found in an endless array of different hues and flavors – from pale gold to deep amber and clover to blueberry – honey is as much an expression of terroir as wine is. The honey that bees produce is influenced by…
Continue reading Cheers to great grapes and happy beesThis season, we’re opting to add a little color to our plates and palates with this wintry Citrus Salad with Walnuts and Tarragon Vinaigrette. Bringing some much-needed balance to a season often dominated by rich, decadent dishes, this salad is the perfect starter or side dish to brighten up your winter table. Plus, who doesn’t…
Continue reading Citrus Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette and WalnutsDelicious dessert or crowd-stopping centerpiece? When it comes to our Candied Caramel Apple Rose Tart, we won’t ask you to choose. A festive addition to any holiday party or potluck, the delicate apple rose buds atop this tart’s caramel custard will have your friends and family coming back for another slice of this ’gram worthy…
Continue reading Candied Caramel Apple Rose TartInspired by Bonterra’s Biodynamic® vineyard at Butler Ranch, this homemade herbal tisane – a tea steeped with botanicals, spices, and fruit – pays homage to the cherry orchard that once occupied the estate, as well as the Single Vineyard Grenache it now produces. When we’re not enjoying wines from our Biodynamic® Collection, we opt for…
Continue reading DIY Herbal Tisane with Bing CherriesWhen it comes to Bonterra wines and the Bonterra ethos, our organic certification means more than organic practices in the vineyard – it means a wholesome and healthy lifestyle for the planet and ourselves. What does organic mean to you? One way to respect the environment and enjoy organically grown crops is to integrate organic…
Continue reading Grilled Pizza Bianca with Radicchio
