California Carnitas Tacos
Wine Pairing Recs: Benziger de Coelo Rosé or Imagery Riesling Ingredients 2 pounds pork shoulder 2 Tbsp seasoning mix 2 white onions 6 garlic cloves 1/4 cup canola oil 1 cup tomato confit (recipe below) 24 oz chicken stock 2 bunches cilantro 1 bag dried chilis 1 16 oz. can crushed tomatoes 4 tomatillos 12 […]
Tortellini en Brodo
Wine Pairing Recs: Benziger Oonapais or Imagery White Burgundy Ingredients 1 shallot 1 clove garlic 1 oz dried mushrooms 3 cups vegetable stock ½ cup water 1¼ cups 00 flour 4 eggs 2 egg yolks ½ tablespoon olive oil 12 ounces whole milk ricotta 1 packet Balinese Truffle Salt (optional) 1 oz Parmesan cheese 1 […]
Fresh Pasta
Wine Pairing Recs: Benziger Blanc de Blancs or Imagery Tempranillo Ingredients 1 1/4 cup OO flour 1 tsp olive oil (for pasta dough) 1 jar Truffle Carpaccio (optional) 4 egg yolks 3 oz butter 1 packet Balinese Truffle Salt (optional) 1 egg 1 oz Parmesan cheese Prep 1. Fill a large pot with water, cover, […]
Black Truffle Risotto
Wine Pairing Recs: Benziger de Coelo Quintus Pinot Noir or Imagery Malbec Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup short grain rice 2 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 cups broth 1 1/2 cups water 1 tsp champagne vinegar 1 oz Parmesan cheese 1 jar Truffle Carpaccio 1 shallot 1/2 cup dry white wine […]
Margherita Pizza
Wine Pairing Recs: Benziger West Rows Chardonnay or Imagery Pallas Red Wine Blend Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 Tbsp kosher salt 1 packet active dry yeast 16 ounces tomato sauce 1 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes 12 oz fresh mozzarella 1 oz. Parmesan cheese 1 bunch basil 1 pound 00 flour 24 Hours in Advance […]
Steak Frites
Wine Pairing Recs: Benziger Tribute or Imagery Pallas Ingredients (2) 10 oz. flat iron steaks 2 oz. apple cider vinegar 3 sprigs of thyme 1 oz. butter 1 sweet onion 2 oz. honey 1 clove garlic 2 Russet potatoes 2 oz. canola oil 1 jar Truffle Carpaccio (optional) Balinese Truffle Salt (to taste) Prep the […]
Sauvignon Blanc + Coq Au Vin Meatballs
Food Gal’s blog features a playful pairing of a spin on the classic flavors of Coq Au Vin, all wrapped up as a delicious and innovative meatball dish. She pairs the hearty meal with our crisp 2020 North Coast Sauvignon Blanc, and Estate Olive Oil drizzled on grilled bread. Check out the full recipe and […]
Cali-kale Caesar with Grilled Chicken, Avocado, and Cherry Tomatoes – Recipe by Bob Blumer
Cali-kale Caesar with Grilled Chicken, Avocado, and Cherry Tomatoes 3 garlic cloves, minced 5 anchovies (or 1 heaping teaspoon anchovy paste) + 1 tablespoon anchovy oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1½ teaspoons red wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 5 […]