WINE MEETS FOOD

Wine can be enjoyed all by itself, but when paired with the right dish something magical happens! The right dish can bring out the flavors in a wine just as the right wine compliments the food. Check out some of our favorite recipes below.

Red Wine Pairings

Oxtails
This slow-cooked meal deserves a Rhône Valley red whose fruit and sweet spice notes complement its simple ingredients and bold flavors.

Wine: 2017 Racine Côtes du Rhône Rouge

Braised Turkey Legs
Our 2017 Kepe Garnacha, with a dry and fruity palate, is the perfect balance to this rich and hearty dish.

Wine: 2017 Kepe Garnacha

Cheese Souffle
A dish that consists of five delicious cheeses and a French Bordeaux is our idea of the perfect combo.

Wine: 2015 Les Chartrons Bordeaux Rouge

Beef Bourguignon
A hearty soup and a round and fruity Bordeaux are the perfect pairing for those chilly winter nights.

Wine: 2015 Les Chartrons Bordeaux Rouge

French Mushroom Soup
The earthy flavors in this homemade soup pair ever-so-perfectly with our Tres Árboles Reserve Syrah.

Wine: 2017 Tres Árboles Reserve Syrah

Cheddar Bits
Open a bottle of our full-bodied Tempranillo from Spain when you share these deliciously crisp and cheesy bit-sized snacks.

Wine: 2017 Fuerza de la Tierra Tempranillo

Pumpkin Pecan Tart
Make your holiday meal complete with this scrumptious pumpkin dessert paired with our dark fruit dominated BoâBrisa red blend from Portugal.

Wine: 2016 BoâBrisa Red Blend

Blackberry Buckle
With notes of boysenberry and blueberry, it's no surprise a luxurious, dry red like Lone Cardinal Zinfandel is the perfect pairing for this blackberry dessert.

Wine: 2017 Lone Cardinal Lodi Zinfandel, Lodi

Custom Blended Burger
Summer wouldn't be complete without a deliciously juicy burger! Fire up the grill, uncork our robust 2016 Cala de Poeti Montepulciano, and enjoy this Custom Blended Burger that's equal parts chuck and sirloin steak.

Wine: 2016 Cala de Poeti Montepulciano D'Abruzzo D.O.C. (currently out of stock)

Paella
Originating in Valencia, Spain, this savory seafood medley paired with our full-bodied, fruit-forward 2017 Spanish Kepe Tempranillo will send your tastebuds into a frenzy.

Wine: 2017 Kepe Tempranillo

Kansas City BBQ Sauce
You'll really be cooking with this sweet and spicy sauce that is perfect for your slowly cooked Kansas City-style barbecued meat. A dish with this complexity deserves a smooth and slightly bold red wine, like Merlot and Cabernet.

Wine: 2017 La Peroniere Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Pays d'Oc

Navarin of Lamb
French for "stew," Navarin is a hearty, vegetable-rich meal. 2016 A D'Arche Bordeaux Rouge is French for the perfect pairing to this tasty lamb dish.

Wine: 2016 A D'Arche Bordeaux Rouge (currently out of stock)

Minestrone with Pesto
Hearty and homemade, Martha's minestrone soup paired with our full-bodied Abbazia Barbera d'Asti D.O.C.G. is the perfect combination for a cozy night in.

Wine: 2016 Abbazia Barbera d'Asti D.O.C.G

Braised Short Ribs
The perfect pairing for this vegetable-rich dish, made by Martha's personal chef, is our California Longchase Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon with its structured tannins and red fruit flavors.

Wine: 2016 Longchase Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon

Duck Breast with Port Wine Reduction Sauce
Rich and juicy duck breast makes for a wonderful dinner. With a tart port wine reduction, this recipe offers a unique take on an easy-to-make poultry dish that pairs perfectly with bright and fruity Ocean Breeze Pinot Noir.

Wine: 2014 Ocean Breeze Pinot Noir (currently out of stock)

Porterhouse Steak with Compound
Your senses will take flight when you pair this savory steak dish with Lone Cardinal Cabernet Sauvignon's notes of black cherry and currant.

Wine: 2016 Lone Cardinal Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon (currently out of stock)

Braised Pulled Pork Sandwich
Homemade Texas barbecue sauce and dry rub along with the red fruit and toast flavors of our Jamais Renoncer red blend give this pulled pork incredible flavor. Searing in a Dutch oven followed by cooking in the oven at a low temperature makes for moist, tender meat every time.

Wine: Jamais Renoncer

White Wine Pairings

Madeleines
Pair this easy-to-make, done in a jiff dessert with out light and spritzy Villa Amoroso Moscato.

Wine: Villa Amoroso Moscato Vino Dolce I.G.T.

Kris Kringle Bread Pudding
Desserts with fruit and zest call for a wine to complement its flavors and our 2017 Fleur de Roche Sauvignon Blanc does just that.

Wine: 2017 Fleur de Roche Sauvignon Blanc

Risotto with Shrimp and Herbs
Buttered shrimp atop a fluffy bed of risotto and our Racine Chardonnay are all you need for dinnertime perfection.

Wine: 2017 Racine Chardonnay Pays d'Oc

Giant Cheese Popovers
Change up your wine and cheese night with freshly baked popovers that pair perfectly with our light and refreshing Villa Amoroso Pinot Grigio, an Italian classic.

Wine: 2017 Villa Amoroso Pinot Grigio D.O.C.

Chicken Paillard
A dish as simplistic and delicious as this deserves an oaked Chardonnay from California with a beautifully complex palate of vanilla, nectarine, and melon.

Wine: 2016 Cannery Row Chardonnay

Steamed Artichokes with Tarragon Butter
This buttery dish with fresh herbs paired with our De la Rougerie Chardonnay is an appetizer must!

Wine: 2017 De la Rougerie Chardonnay

Poached Cod with Tomatoes
A California Viognier with notes of apricot, hibiscus and lemon is perfect for this light fish dish.

Wine:2016 Hayton Family Reserve Viognier

Frisee Salad with Lardons
Savory eggs and bacon mixed with a tangy vinaigrette pleasantly mingle with the notes of citrus and honeysuckle in our 2016 Arnozan Sauvignon Blanc.

Wine: 2016 Arnozan Sauvignon Blanc Bordeaux

Spatchcocked Chicken
In a few easy steps your dinner will be cooking—that's the perfect time to pop open a bottle of Georges Vigouroux Aligoté that will pair every-so-nicely with this grilled dish.

Wine: 2016 Vigouroux Selectionne par Bourgogne Aligoté

Kale Caesar Salad
The fruity and herbaceous notes of our 2016 Vigouroux Selectionne Par Bourgogne Aligoté pair perfectly with fresh kale and the savory flavors of homemade croutons.

Wine: 2016 Vigouroux Selectionne Par Bourgogne Aligoté

Corn Fritters
Need a fun snack idea? Don't fret, try these corn fritters paired with a chilled glass of an elegant French white, like our crisp 2016 De La Rougerie Chardonnay.

Wine: 2017 De La Rougerie Chardonnay

Blueberry Crisp
Villa Amoroso Moscato Vino Dolce always tops the list of our most popular wines, so this summer we have a crowd-pleasing dessert pairing for it.

Wine: Villa Amoroso Moscato Vino Dolce

Baked Stuffed Clams
Make sure to save room for Martha's savory Baked Stuffed Clams recipe! Commonly referred to as "stuffed quahogs," this is a dish best paired with a chilled glass of our 2017 Starlight Ridge Chardonnay.

Wine: 2017 Starlight Ridge Chardonnay

Peach Cobbler
Make your summer nights a whole lot sweeter when you cobble together this delicious, oven-baked Martha Stewart recipe and our spritzy Villa Amoroso Moscato Vino Dolce.

Wine: Villa Amoroso Moscato Vino Dolce

Sole a la Meuniere
Crisp and zesty, 2016 Domaine de Menard, a blend of Colombard, Sauvignon, and Gros Manseng grapes, is the ideal white to balance the sole's delicate fish flavor.

Wine: 2016 Domaine de Menard

Pan Seared Scallops
Fresh scallops with a refreshing squeeze of lemon will be the perfect pairing to our rich and juicy 2017 Bardolay Chardonnay Pays d'OC.

Wine: 2017 Bardolay Chardonnay Pays d'OC

Perfect Roast Chicken
Ready in 5 simple steps, the perfect dinner has never been so easy to make with this classic dish. Browned to perfection and topped with a savory pan sauce, pair this meal with an oaked Chardonnay, like our Australian Starlight Ridge Chardonnay.

Wine: 2017 Starlight Ridge Chardonnay

Pan Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter
Dinner for two has never tasted so good! With homemade caper-lemon butter, our A D'Arche White Blend Bordeaux goes swimmingly with this seared-to-perfection salmon dish. The wine's fresh and fruity profile and nice minerality complements the distinct flavor of this classic fish.

Wine: 2016 A D'Arche Bordeaux White Blend

Stove-Top Clambake
With one pot, cook a backyard feast of fresh clams, jumbo shrimp, and sides that are sure to impress. Pair 2016 Georges Vigouroux Aligoté Bourgogne with this sweet and savory seafood dish.

Wine: 2016 Vigouroux Selectionne Par Bourgogne Aligoté

Caesar Salad
This Caesar Salad with homemade croutons complements an array of main courses from pork and chicken, to pasta and fish. Our Cannery Row Chardonnay is the ideal pairing to this spectacular salad with its refreshing notes of apple, nectarine, melon, vanilla, and oak.

Wine: 2016 Cannery Row Chardonnay

Rosé Wine Pairings

Cranberry Tart
End dinner on a sweet note with this delectable dessert and the light and fruity notes of a Provence Rosé.

Wine: 2017 Racine Côtes de Provence Rosé

Soy-Glazed Salmon
Oven-baked to perfection with a savory glaze that will awaken your tastebuds, this salmon dish and our 2016 Les Muraires Coup de Rosé with notes of raspberry, watermelon, and peach is dinner perfection.

Wine: 2016 Les Muraires Coup de Rosé

Swiss Chard Frittata
This perfect-for-brunch dish paired with 2017 Les Collines de Cézanne Rosé will have savory and crispy notes of peach and citrus dancing on your palate.

Wine: 2017 Les Collines de Cézanne Rosé

Sparkling Wine Pairings

Stollen
Give the gift of a traditional sweet German bread and a sparkling Rosé to your guests this holiday season.

Wine: Abbazia Moscato Rosé Dolce

Pea and Ham Quiche
What better way to brunch than with a savory quiche and a glass (or bottle) of our Spanish sparkler.

Wine: Marqués de Plata Cava

Dutch Baby Pancakes
Fresh-from-the-oven pancakes can warm any chilly day! Add popping open a bottle of Spanish sparkling to pair with the soft buttery goodness and you'll discover the recipe for the perfect brunch.

Wine: Marqués de Plata Cava

Pear Down Betty
With its fruity notes, our Italian Rosé Sparkling is the perfect partner to this delectable fruit dessert.

Wine: Abbazia Moscato Rosé Dolce

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