Aug 6, 2024 | Appetizers, Merlot, Recipes and Pairings
Grilled Chorizo Tostadas with Grilled Cabbage Slaw Bright and spicy, delicious and saucy, these tostadas are best served on a slightly cool summer evening with a bottle of light red wine. The spicy chorizo is complemented by the chilled cilantro yogurt,...
Mar 16, 2022 | Beef, Dinner, Merlot
Gaucho – Style Brazilian Barbecue (Churrasco A Gaucha) Beef4 pieces Beef sirloin with the fat cap (cut into 8 oz. pieces and skewered on a large Churrsaco skewer)3/4 cup lime juice1/3 cup red wine (Grgich Hills Estate Merlot)1 onion, brunoise (finely diced)2...
Jan 21, 2022 | Dinner, Merlot, Recipes and Pairings
Wild Porcini Mushroom Risotto Beef2-3 lb boneless beef steaks ((filet, sirloin, tri tip, etc.))olive oil (to brush steaks)salt and pepper ( to taste)1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp balsamic vinegarRisotto2 qt chicken stock1 Tbsp butter1 Tbsp olive oil1/2...
Aug 6, 2020 | Beef, Dinner, Merlot, Recipes and Pairings
Braised Oxtail with Potato Gratin and Roasted Vegetables Meat4 lbs Oxtail (beef shank can be used as a substitution)1 cup Carrots (peeled and diced)1 cup Celery (diced)2 cups Onion (diced)1/4 cup Garlic cloves1 cup Tomato (diced)3 cups Beef stock1 cup Red wine...
Jul 3, 2019 | Chicken, Dinner, Merlot, Recipes and Pairings
Chicken Marbella with a Hearty Merlot 1/2 cup Merlot, or other dry red wine1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 lemon, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices (peel and all)1/2 cup dried tart cherries1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives,...
Jul 2, 2019 | Dinner, Merlot, Recipes and Pairings
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Blackberry Pan Sauce 4 pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick1 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided, or more to taste5/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, or more to taste2 tablespoons olive oil2 shallots, diced1 teaspoon...
