Thyme Gougère

These delicious French cheese puffs make phenomenal hors d’oeuvres! This easy recipe comes to us from our Estate Chef. Chef says: “These are the perfect pairing with red wine and are something that I just love to make around the holidays.” Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 tsp kosher salt 18 Tbsp unsalted butter 12…

Sesame Buttermilk Crackers

This fun cracker recipe comes to us courtesy of Napa Valley Chef, Marvin Martin, of Marvin Martin Olive Oils. Chef likes to serve these freshly-made crackers with an artisan cheese platter or with any kind of hummus or dip. Ingredients 2 ½ cups flour 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 10 Tbsp unsalted butter 1…

Crab A Choux

These delicious easy crispy crab puffs come to us courtesy of Napa Valley Chef Marvin Martin. Chef says: “This is one of my favorites to serve at home or take to a holiday party. These puffs pair with any wine you like from Champagne to a big red wine because of the cheese and richness…

Grilled Chicken and Fennel Salad

With underlying sweet tarragon and acidity, this crisp fennel and grilled chicken salad pairs perfectly with the citrus and stone fruits notes of our Estate Sauvignon Blanc. Ingredients 3 fennel bulbs, fronds & core removed, reserve fronds 1 bunch radishes 3 stalks celery, ribs removed 2 Tbsp fresh tarragon, lightly chopped 1 cup Meyer lemon juice…

Housemade Chip With Caviar

This simple chip with crème fraîche and caviar is so simple but deliciously elegant! Pairs wonderfully with our Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. Ingredients: 3 russet potatoes 1/2 cup crème fraîche 1 oz salmon caviar 1 bunch chives 1 tsp Round Pond Estate Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Begin by squaring off the potatoes, then cut them into 8…

Beet And Bulgar Wheat Salad

The perfect segue between summer and fall, this fantastic recipe with its beautiful autumnal colors comes to us courtesy of Chef Victoria Acosta from The Grill at Meadowood Resort. Ingredients 5 lbs. assorted color baby beets (reserve one of each color for shaving raw) 3 Tbsp sugar 3 Tbsp salt ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice…

Ahi Tuna Bites

Sunny, simple, and fresh; all wonderful traits for an appetizer to have.  The preserved lemon and avocado in these delectable Ahi Tuna Bites complement the creamy body of our Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc perfectly. Ingredients 1 lb ahi tuna (sushi grade), cut into 1/2” cubes 6 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into 3” by ¾” strips and fried 2…

Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs

What a fantastic combination of flavors in these goat cheese stuffed figs with cassis glaze! With the layered sweetness from the figs, creamy tang from the goat cheese, and smokiness from the pancetta, this makes a fantastic appetizer. Ingredients 12 green or black mission figs 6 slices pancetta, thinly sliced and cut in half lengthwise…

Butternut Squash Bruschetta

A beautiful pop of color on any holiday table, Chef created this butternut squash bruschetta with homemade ricotta and crispy sage – a perfect pairing for our Jannine Bovet Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. Ingredients 3 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 ½ Tbsp distilled white vinegar 3 tsp salt ½ butternut squash, peeled and…