Jan 21, 2022 | Appetizers, Chardonnay, Recipes and Pairings
Cindy Pawlcyn’s Gruyère Gougères 4-5 large eggs1 pinch salt (plus 1/4 tsp for gougères)3/4 cup water1/3 cup butter3/4 cup flour3/4 cup Gruyère cheese (finely grated) Preheat the oven to 375°–400° degrees.To make an egg wash, beat 1 egg with a pinch of salt and...
Jul 30, 2020 | Appetizers, Recipes and Pairings, Sauvignon Blanc
Goat Cheese From the Very Beginning 1/4 cup chopped roasted almonds1/4 cup toasted bread crumbs2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil4 oz goat cheese logs (cut into 6 rounds)1 tbsp red wine vinegar1 shallot (minced)1/8 tsp salt1/4 tsp cracked black pepper1/3 cup...
Jul 3, 2019 | Appetizers, Chardonnay, Lunch, Recipes and Pairings, Salads
Tomato and Peach Salad with Feta and White Balsamic 1.5 lbs pounds ripe peaches, sliced1.5 lbs pounds tomatoes, ideally heirlooms, cut into 3/4-inch wedges In a large bowl, combine the peaches, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sugar, and salt. Set aside 5 minutes.Add...
Jul 3, 2019 | Appetizers, Recipes and Pairings, Sauvignon Blanc
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Meyer Lemon Aïoli 16 asparagus spears, trimmed2 Meyer lemons1/3 cup mayonnaise1 clove garlic, pressed through a garlic press or mincedSalt and white pepper to taste6 thin slices prosciutto (about 3 ounces), each cut crosswise...
Jul 3, 2019 | Appetizers, Recipes and Pairings, Sauvignon Blanc
Baked Chèvre with Citrus Breadcrumbs 1 cup pankoZest of 1 lemonZest of 1 orange1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided12 ounces chèvre (spreadable goat cheese, ideally in a log shape)6 cups loosely packed mixed salad greens Vinaigrette dressing In a small,...
Jul 2, 2019 | Appetizers, Recipes and Pairings, Zinfandel
Ćevapčići, a popular type of Croatian sausage, are one of our favorite appetizers to serve here at Grgich Hills Estate. As a staple of Croatian cuisine, it of course pairs perfectly with the most Balkan of our wine offerings: our Miljenko’s Selection Crljenak...