The Bonterra Edit

A journal by Bonterra Organic Estates

Cranberry Mocktails

It’s no secret that we love wine, but in the pursuit of balance, we also love a refreshing mocktail to keep things exciting in the beverage world! We asked Jeran at Oleander + Palm to come up with a bright concoction to see us through the winter. Check out her blog for more fabulous lifestyle…

Slow Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Olives

Slow roasting yields an uber tender chicken, with flavors that will rival your favorite rotisserie chicken. Pair with our Riesling or Pinot Noir.

Pinot Noir Soaked Chocolate Covered Strawberries

What could be better than wine-soaked chocolate covered strawberries?

Sweet Potato Crostini

As your guests begin arriving for Thanksgiving, set a tone of warmth and welcome with this delectable take on the classic crostini.

Autumn Squash Bisque

The days are getting shorter and the crisp mornings are a reminder of warm savory dishes ahead to nourish us this fall. Years ago it seemed like butternut and acorn were the options of the autumn squash world. Now we have delicatas, festival, and sugar dumplings – just to name a few. I will preface…

Cooking with Warm Spices

Warm spices—like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon—have a lovely warming effect on the whole being. They’re also terrific for healthy digestion.

Spinach-Artichoke Parmesan Puffs

These flavorful bites are like your favorite spinach-artichoke dip and the pita chips you scoop it up with all in an airy puff, and they’re perfect with Bonterra Chardonnay.

Chickpea & Greens Chili

This hearty dish captures all you love about chili – the comfort, the warming heat – using much less meat (and more leafy greens!) than the traditional version.

Chocolate-Cabernet Brownies

The wine in these brownies isn’t overpowering—like espresso brownies, only with Cabernet instead.

La Tortilla Factory’s Fish Tacos

We love all things La Tortilla Factory, but especially their organic, non-GMO tortillas. This delicious end-of-summer recipe takes the fish taco to new heights with grilled halibut, crema Mexicana and classic cilantro. Our aromatic Bonterra Viognier strikes the perfect balance with this dish. The wine is light and refreshing—so it doesn’t overpower the fish—yet its…

Caprese Skewers with Basil Pesto Marinade

Caprese salads – ripe tomatoes paired with mozzarella, basil and olive oil – are the epitome of summer. These quick, colorful skewers are the perfect summer nibble for serendipitous get togethers.

Zinful BBQ Sauce

This Zinful BBQ sauce takes only 15 minutes, plus it pairs perfectly (of course) with a glass of our Zinfandel. Mop it onto ribs, chops, chicken … even a burger. Just be warned … once you’ve had it, there’s no going back to bottled!