Balsamic Fig & Feta Spread

This savory appetizer is our new Autumn favorite! Creamy feta, piquant balsamic vinegar, and sweet figs caramelize effortlessly into a one-dish baked spread that is fantastic served alongside toasted baguette slices rubbed with fresh garlic. Pairs wonderfully with our Proprietary White Wine. Ingredients ½ cup creamy feta (about 2 ounces) ½ cup + 1 Tbsp Round…

Upside Down Plum Caramel Cake

Upside Down Plum Caramel Cake

There is nothing like summer stone fruit for dessert!  This delicious Upside-Down Plum Caramel Cake is a wonderfully easy way to enjoy this sweet, sunshiny summer fruit. You can also substitute peaches, apricots, or figs for the plum with amazing results. Pairs perfectly with our Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. Ingredients 12 Tbsp unsalted butter ¼ tsp…

Summer Peach Cobbler

Summer Peach Cobbler

This Summer Peach Cobbler is a classic dessert that brings together sun-ripened peaches with warm cinnamon and sugar. We don’t know of a better way to bring a taste of summer to your table! Pairs perfectly with our Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. Ingredients 8 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced 1/2 cup + 3 Tbsp white…

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Lemon Hemp Seed Pesto

Submitted by Pondie Sophia DiSantis, this flavorful lemon hemp seed pesto full of greens, protein and a hint of lemon. Creamy and filling, toss with your favorite pasta or salad for a delicious, healthy and super easy meal.  Check out more of Sophia’s recipes on her beautiful blog at Veggies Don’t Bite. Ingredients 1 cup baby…

Grilled Flank Steak With Crispy Potatoes

From our Il Pranzo menu, this delicious grilled flank steak with crispy potatoes, kale chips, and black garlic vinaigrette is everything dinner should be; simple, flavorful, and a real crowd-pleaser. Created to pair perfectly with our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Ingredients 1 head black garlic, peeled 1 tsp chopped thyme ½ shallot, chopped ¼ cup Round Pond…

Grilled Stonefruit & Gorgonzola Flatbread

This flavorful grilled gorgonzola and stonefruit flatbread bring together smoky-sweet grilled peaches with creamy gorgonzola in a delicious way. Ingredients 8 slices pancetta, crispy 1 lb fresh pizza dough (whole foods) 2 ea peaches 8 oz gorgonzola dolce, room temperature 2 cups arugula ½ ea red onion, sliced in rounds 1 tbsp chopped thyme 2…

Classic Chicken Salad Sandwich

The addition of arugula gives a nice contrast in texture and flavor to the creamy spice of the horseradish, and the pretzel bun adds a bit of fun to this classic, crowd-pleasing sandwich. Pairs wonderfully with our Proprietary Red Wine. Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 2 bunches chives, cut into 1” sticks ¼ cup red onion,…

Chicago Hot Dog – Napa Style

A true American Classic: The Chicago Hot Dog – with a Napa Valley-inspired twist! Ingredients For Hot Dog 4  5-Dot Ranch Hot Dogs (all beef hot dog recommended) 2 vine ripe tomato, sliced in half 4 pretzel bun 1 cup arugula 32 pickled ramps (ingredients/recipe below) 4 Tbsp picked mustard seed (ingredients/recipe below) Pickled Ramps…

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…