Pickled vegetables are a traditional accompaniment to Italian cured meats, so our Estate Chef created these Pickled Garlic Green Beans just for our special charcuterie boards. These snappy pickled beans are as easy to make as they are flavorful and are already a staff favorite. Ingredients 1 lb green beans, ends snipped ½ cup Round…
A rillette is a French preparation of meat or fish, seasoned and cooked in its own fat, making it rich and delicious beyond belief! This Duck Rillette recipe was created by our Estate Chef to accompany our charcuterie platter and also makes an elegant spread for sandwiches, pasta stuffing, or as a dip for crudité.…
Summer gives us some of the best fruits and vegetables of the year, but probably the best of all are beautiful, ripe, juicy tomatoes! This Heirloom Tomato and Baby Mozzarella Tart with fresh arugula is the perfect way to enjoy the simple, fresh tastes of the season. Ingredients 3 sheets puff pastry dough (8″ x…
These simple and delicious baked Bacon and Blue Cheese Gougères are filled with creamy bleu cheese and smoky bacon, making them the perfect bite to pair with our layered Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Ingredients 1 ½ cups water 9 Tbsp butter 1 ½ tsp salt 1 ½ cup flour 2 tsp thyme, chopped fine 6 eggs ½ cup grated…
With its pleasing laid-back vibe and beautiful attention to detail, Napa Valley is famous for its rustic yet elegant aesthetic. This combination translates perfectly into an approach to entertaining that wows guests with sophistication and polish, yet is easy (and fun!) to pull off We asked our Special and Private Events Manager Jenn Sarkisian for…
Searching for wild chanterelles is kind of like an adult Easter egg hunt – they usually pop up after the second big rain of the autumn. Once you are SURE that you have chanterelles in your basket, try this risotto with your finds. Pairs wonderfully with our Estate Sauvignon Blanc. Ingredients 1 pound chanterelle mushrooms (or shiitake)…
This spinach and chorizo frittata is super delicious and very ketogenic (very low carb) – friendly. Full of rich flavor, this makes a wonderful brunch dish or bake in a muffin tin for an easy on-the-go breakfast for the week to come! Ingredients 2 Tbsp butter 1/3 lb chorizo, diced 1/2 lb fresh spinach 1/4…
A stunning presentation for spring rack of lamb. The combination of pecans and herbs brings out the rich flavors of the lamb and is surprisingly easy to make for such an elegant dish. Pairs beautifully with our Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Ingredients 2 racks of lamb (Frenched, 8 ribs and 1 ½ lb each rack) 4 Tbsp…
We hope you enjoy this fun version of classic campfire s’mores! These individual Pot-au-Crèmes with their salty-graham crusts, rich chocolate, and smoked brown sugar meringue were specially created by Chef Jamie Prouten to pair beautifully with our Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Ingredients For Pot-au-Crème 12 each egg yolks ¼ cup sugar 1 pound bittersweet chocolate 4 cups heavy cream 1 pkg…
This incredibly inventive duck hash is hearty and rich, and so unexpected! This recipe works for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and was specially created by our Estate Chef to pair beautifully with our Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Ingredients For Duck Hash 4 ea duck legs 2 qts chicken stock 2 sprigs rosemary 10 sprigs thyme ½ ea yellow…