Recipes

Cabernet Sauvignon

• Beef Brisket with Wild Mushrooms

  An inexpensive cut of meat becomes flavorful and tender in this recipe by Katie Workman.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Petite Sirah

• Drunken Steak with Shiitake Mushrooms

  Whenever we are in a hurry, Ed and I look to one of our favorite cookbooks, Zinfandel Cookbook: Food to Go with California’s Heritage Wine by Jan Nix and Margaret Smith. I have known Margaret for many years and this book reflects her great wisdom and taste when it comes to wine and food matching. 

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon Petite Sirah

• Ribeye Steak with Black Trumpet Mushrooms and Blue Cheese

  Steak, mushrooms and blue cheese are a great wine friendly combination. Tasty with a secret ingredient. By local chef Michele Anna Jordan who is author of the new “Good Cook’s” series. Email her at michele@saladdresser. com or visit her blog at pantry. blogs.pressdemocrat.com

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon

• Grilled Sausages with Polenta & Tapenade

  This is a great recipe for red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon-and you get to pick which type of sausage you'd like to grill up. This is from Michele Anna Jordan who is the author of 24 books to date, including "The Good Cook’s Book of Salt & Pepper." Email her at catsmilk@sonic.net

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon

• Creamy Corn Soup with Roasted Red Peppers

  A two color-soup reflecting the rich flavors of fall in this delicious soup.

  Wine Pairing: Friends Red Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon

• Fettuccine and White Bean Soup

  This soup comes together nicely with some salty prosciutto accenting the beans and pasta.

  Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon

• Standing Rib Roast (Prime Rib) with Carrots in Peppercorn Cream

  This recipe was specially created and paired by local food columnist Michele Anna Jordan (Press Democrat) for our 2009 Block 007 Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. You'll find her block, "East This Now" at pantry.blogs

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Poached Pears in Spiced Red Wine

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Walnut Pepper Biscotti

  We love cookies and we love wine. Sometimes its fun to combine the two!

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel

• Red Wine Braised Pork with Thyme and Apples

  This is a delicious slow cooked recipe from the Tasting Table Kitchen.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Braised Lamb Shanks with White Beans

  Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir Merlot Sangiovese Sonoma Classico Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel

• Grilled Steak with Cabernet-Mustard Sauce

  A delicious sauce for grilled steak by Ken Rochioli of KR Catering, Healdsburg CA

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Classico Cabernet Sauvignon

• Three Cheese Crackers

  A great cracker recipe that is wine friendly. A recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen

  Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Friends White Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Pinot Noir Friends Red Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel Petite Sirah

• Bourride of Halibut

  When it comes to wine pairing, it can be rewarding to think outside the bowl-by local chef Michele Anna Jordan.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

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  Pan-Fried Rib Eye Steaks with Chimichurri, Butter & Spinach

  A great recipe for springtime. Fresh herbs, steak and a glass of wine. Michele Anna Jordan has written 24 books to date. Email her at michele@micheleannajordan.com

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Petite Sirah

• Sausage, Cheese and Basil Lasagna

  Basil bumps up the flavor in place of parsley, a delicious pasta dish for a Sunday supper.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel Petite Sirah

• French Onion Soup

  Who knew our Three Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon would be paired by chef Michele Anna Jordan with this delicious soup. Give it a try-the brandy makes it extra special-and you know which wine goes with it! michele@micheleannajordan.com

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon

• Steak Au Poivre with Red Wine Pan Sauce

  In our kitchen ‘au poivre’ is usually a breakfast/lunch/dinner addition to our meals. Simply said, lots of freshly cracked black peppercorns! This recipe takes the simple addition of this staple and elevates steak for two. From Food & Wine Magazine's website.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel

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  Slow Cooker Beef with Pasta & Porcini

  Fall and winter call for slow cooked meals and this beef dish with dried porcini and pasta fit the bill for a delicious blend of flavors and very wine friendly!

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon

• Filet Mignons with Blue Cheese Butter and Cranberry Zinfandel Sauce Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  What could be better than filet mignon with this tangy Zin-soaked Cranberry Sauce? There's a lot of flavor packed into this dish!

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel

• Fall Beef & Barley Soup with Gremolata

  A tummy-warming soup with lots to like from the beef to the barley. Ginger and bay leaf are great foils for the soup adding a bit of herby richness.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Braised Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine, Pancetta & Crimini Mushrooms

  The red wine, pancetta and mushrooms create layers of flavor for this braised beef dish-serve over mashed potatoes or polenta.

  Wine Pairing: Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Petite Sirah

• Roasted Duck Leg with Black Currant Sauce & Roasted Turnips

  Using Duck legs and lots of flavor this recipe turns a fall evening into a savory experience.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Lamb Kebabs

  Delicious with our Cabernet Sauvignon the deep flavor of this grilled lamb kebab is wonderful anytime of the year.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Braised Beef *Ribs*

  These boneless ribs are carved out of an inexpensive cut of meat-and the long cooking makes them so tender!

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Beef & Mushroom Meatloaf

  A lot of us are lowering our protein intake and with mushrooms as part of the recipe it makes for a savory and filling meal!

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Mushroom Stroganoff

  This recipe is easy to put together and on the table in 30 minutes-our kind of midweek meal!

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Lamb, Rice and Chickpea Pilaf

  A great combination of flavors with lamb as the centerpiece. From chef Michele Anna Jordan.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel

• Pan-Seared New York Strip Steak with Red Wine Reduction

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Herb Butter

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Beef Tenderloin with Port Wine Sauce

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Grilled Ribeye with Gorgonzola Butter

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak with Cabernet-Mushroom Sauce

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Filet Mignon with Cherry Tomato Compote, Shaved Salad and Mashed Potatoes

  Tender filet mignon with accompanying creamy mashed potatoes and a piquant tomato compote.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Marianne's Mix

  The Nuts & Bolts recipe renamed in honor of Marianne Pedroncelli.

  Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon