Harvest Time Pairings to Taste and Toast

Harvest Time Pairings to Taste and Toast

Harvest season is in full swing. Now through the end of October we celebrate the “crush” and everybody’s abuzz with harvest parties, dinners and festivities. To welcome the bounty, we’re sharing irresistible recipes for wine cocktails, grape-loving creations and the season’s best wine country dishes. All are paired, of course, with our outstanding wines. Rosemary and Roasted Grape Wine Cocktail Pure magic! Jammy roasted grapes, fresh rosemary and lots of bubbles are cause for celebration. Rosemary and Roasted Grape Wine Cocktail PAIRS WITH: Paquet Cadeau Semi-Seco Sparkling *Recipe and photo courtesy of californiagrown.org. California Harvest Fall Sangria Grapes and figs, apples and berries, grapefruit soda and Merlot – instant party. California Harvest Fall Sangria PAIRS WITH: Milano Cellars 2020 Merlot *Recipe and photo courtesy of holajalapeno.com. Grape Avocado Arugula Salad Grapes add the juicy pop to this multi-textured bowl of salad perfection. Grape Avocado Arugula Salad PAIRS WITH: Lumière de Vie 2021 Sauvignon Blanc *Recipe and photo courtesy of gimmesomeoven.com. Elevated Fall Cheese Board Break out the fall colors of fresh fruit and veggies, seasonal goodies and sweet treats and elevate your cheeseboard to 5-star status. Elevated Fall Cheese Board PAIRS WITH: Elance Cellars 2021 Pinot Noir *Recipe and photo courtesy of ainttooproudtomeg.com. Butternut Squash Galette Buttery layers of flaky crust and golden squash in a creamy herb sauce make this a comforting and savory dish. Butternut Squash Galette PAIRS WITH: Homage Cellars 2018 Viognier *Recipe and photo courtesy of splendidtable.org. Roasted Grape Ricotta Bites Jazzy two-bite apps are ready in 20 minutes. Sweet and juicy, creamy and flaky, they’ve got it all. Roasted Grape Ricotta Bites PAIRS WITH: Halcyon 2020 Chenin Blanc *Recipe and photo courtesy of marisamoore.com. Rosemary Roasted Vegetables Butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, walnuts and rosemary bathed in…bacon! Rosemary Roasted Vegetables PAIRS WITH: Somersville Cellars 2020 Red Meritage *Recipe and photo courtesy of culinaryhill.com. Four Cheese Mac and Cheese Cheddar, Gruyere, Parm and Mozzarella mac with buttery thyme breadcrumbs – what more is there to say? Four Cheese Mac and Cheese PAIRS WITH: Talmage Cellars “Back to School” Chardonnay *Recipe and photo courtesy of simply-delicious-food.com. Harissa Roasted Acorn Squash Smoky aromatic harissa flavors the roasted squash, which is topped with walnut praline and creamy goat cheese. Harissa Roasted Acorn Squash PAIRS WITH: Symbio 2020 Argentina Malbec *Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc. Wild Rice with Roasted Grapes and Walnuts Oven-roasted red grapes, shallots and toasted walnuts blend with wild rice for an exceptional side dish. Wild Rice with Roasted Grapes and Walnuts PAIRS WITH: Terroir Cellars 2020 Sauvignon Blanc *Recipe and photo courtesy of ohmyveggies.com. Mustard Glazed Grilled Salmon Bold and tangy brown mustard and garlic sauce adds plenty of punch to fresh salmon. Mustard Glazed Grilled Salmon PAIRS WITH: Table Rosé *Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc. Seared Steak with Farro and Roasted Grapes Thinly sliced marinated steak with nutty farro and juicy roasted grapes is a new entree to make beef-lovers swoon. Seared Steak with Farro and Roasted Grapes PAIRS WITH: Fog Vineyards 2020 Zinfandel *Recipe and photo courtesy of askthefoodgeek.com. Mustard Pork Chops Skillet chops in a creamy sauce are ready in 30 minutes and so tasty with noodles or crunchy bread. Mustard Pork Chops PAIRS WITH: Symbio 2020 Gewurztraminer *Recipe and photo courtesy of thekitchn.com. Red Wine Brownies Red wine adds a slightly fruity flavor to these fudgy brownies dusted with cocoa powder. Red Wine Brownies PAIRS WITH: Monarch 2020 Merlot *Recipe and photo courtesy of barleyandsage.com. Sweet Roasted Grapes Transform grapes to create their own juicy syrup and serve with a fine spreadable cheese. Sweet Roasted Grapes PAIRS WITH: Terroir Cellars 2020 Grenache *Recipe and photo courtesy of foodnetwork.com. Roasted Pears with Salt and Pepper Caramel Sauce Cinnamon-sweet pears with vanilla crème fraiche and caramel sauce makes a smashing dessert. Roasted Pears with Salt and Pepper Caramel Sauce PAIRS WITH: Joy Cellars 2019 Semillon *Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick&Company.com. Roasted Berries and Grapes Crumble Juicy grapes and berries with a crunchy crumble of chopped pistachios and sesame seeds is a flavor triumph. Roasted Berries and Grapes Crumble PAIRS WITH: Joy Cellars Euphoria *Recipe and photo courtesy of cleaneatingmag.com.     For more seasonal inspiration, please follow us on Pinterest.
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