A journal by Bonterra Organic Estates
Pairing Perfection In honor of Pinot Noir Day, our next pairing pays tribute to this versatile and cherished wine varietal, known for its complexity and timeless appeal. We paired an earthy and rich beet and goat cheese salad, featuring SIMPLi’s Regenerative Organic Certified® Red Quinoa, with Bonterra’s bright and elegant organically farmed Pinot Noir. The…
Continue reading Red Quinoa, Beet and Goat Cheese Salad RecipeAh, Pinot Noir. One of the world’s most versatile and food-friendly wines. Pairing Pinot Noir with food can be tricky for its abundance of great choices – a good problem, to be sure, but one that takes some careful consideration. For this recipe, we took a classic pinot pairing: rich, wild-caught salmon filets, and served…
Continue reading Summer Salmon Panzanella SaladA Sustainable Pairing Our Gigante Beans a Limone recipe is a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish, perfectly complemented by the rich and creamy notes of Bonterra Regenerative Organic Certified® Chardonnay. This simple yet powerful pairing celebrates the beauty of regenerative practices and the joy of indulging in delicious flavors that make a positive impact on the planet.…
Continue reading Bonterra x SIMPLi: Gigante Beans a Limone RecipeTomato season has arrived. To celebrate, Environmental Epicurist: Oliver English has created a recipe featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes, homemade pistachio pesto, and delicious burrata to pair with our Regenerative Organic Certified® Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. “One of my favorite open-faced sandwiches to make, this one with heirloom tomatoes, garden basil & pistachio pesto, California burrata on…
Continue reading Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Summer ToastOur summer gardens are steadily growing and our grills are readied for the next sunny day. While we love the succulent flavors of grilled fare, summer also ushers in an abundance of fresh, organic ingredients; colorful additions to our al fresco meals and seasonal flavors to complement our crisp white wines and our light-bodied reds.…
Continue reading BBQ Pork Tenderloin with Peach SalsaMay is peak-Spring and the signs of the season are all around: dirt on our hands from planting summer gardens, bustling farmers markets and the smell of the grill from al fresco neighborhood gatherings. We love combining the fresh flavors of this season with something delicious from the grill, but we REALLY love combining both…
Continue reading Spring Salad with Mustard & Herb Grilled Flank SteakOliver English’s Roasted red pepper and white bean hummus, spring market carrots, dates, crostini, gouda & parmesan “Spring is here! To pair with this delicious Biodynamic California Cab The McNab from Bonterra Organic Estates, I made a big spring snack board – a combination of crudités, mezze & cheese with roasted red pepper and white…
Continue reading Spring Snacks Board | Crudités, Mezze & CheeseboardWe often talk about our pioneering efforts around environmental stewardship, and many don’t know that our Administration Building is a great example of those commitments. During the building’s construction in the 1990s, the use of recycled and environmentally friendly materials were prioritized. The building also has a unique ventilation system that cools the building in…
Continue reading Time Capsule: Our Commitments to Environmental Stewardship in ActionApril signals the arrival of spring and welcomes the beginning of Earth Month, a time when many people may be searching for simple but impactful ways to live more sustainably. But, living more consciously doesn’t mean steering away from life’s little luxuries, like enjoying a glass of great wine. In fact, the wine industry is…
Continue reading 4 tips to choose an ecofriendly wine for Earth Month“Bold, sweet, tangy, it’s all there!” -Environmental Epicurist: Oliver English Oliver recommends pairing this recipe with our delicious Estate Cabernet Sauvignon!
Continue reading Portabello Tartine with Whipped Goat + Gorgonzola CheeseMarch has arrived and we find ourselves in one of those “between” seasons – is spring budding or is it definitely still winter? Depending on where you are, it could be either – or both! This season calls for a simple recipe that is as versatile as the Pinot Noir we paired it with. This…
Continue reading Sheet Pan Gnocchi, Sausage + MushroomsCreating A Wonderful Dish With Environmental Epicurist Oliver English: Excited to partner with our friends at Bonterra, a local certified California Regenerative Organic vineyard producing some delicious wines. To pair with their chardonnay, I made a Pistachio & Garden Kale Pesto with Paccheri Pasta. Lots of citrus and nuttiness from the pistachios. From plants to…
Continue reading Pistachio & Garden Kale Pesto with Paccheri Pasta
