Recipes
Merlot
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Beef Lasagne
This is a mixture of two different recipes but I do depend on the Barilla directions for finishing the lasagna. It bakes for about an hour.
Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc Petite Sirah
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Moroccan Beef Stew
Great served over couscous (I use the whole wheat couscous from Trader Joe’s)
Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red Cabernet Franc Petite Sirah
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Penne with Grilled Portabellas and Pecorino
A great combination of flavors and easy to put together.
Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red Sangiovese
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Penne with Sausage & Fennel
Fennel and pecorino cheese add great flavor to this pasta dish.
Wine Pairing: Merlot Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc Zinfandel
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Pork Roast with Dried Cherry-Cranberry Stuffing
A long time family favorite!
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Spice-rubbed Leg of Lamb
Many layers of flavor here from the spices-and grill to your preference.
Wine Pairing: Merlot Cabernet Franc Zinfandel
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Slow Roasted Lamb Ragout
This recipe was provided by Gary Gross. Gary and his wife Joy have helped create and prepare many gourmet dishes at Pedroncelli special events
Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir Merlot Petite Sirah
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Skillet Lasagna
This saves some time and makes a tasty lasagna-inspired dish.
Wine Pairing: Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Merlot Friends Red Sonoma Classico
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Chicken Sauté with Garden Tomatoes, Olives and Capers
Have garden fresh tomatoes in abundance? This recipe is a great way to use them up.
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Quinoa Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
An easy mid-week dinner or make it for a Meatless Monday.
Wine Pairing: Merlot Sangiovese
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Vegetable Lasagna
A delicious way to use up your summer garden vegetables.
Wine Pairing: Merlot Sangiovese Cabernet Franc
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Pedroncelli Mulled Wine
Gary Gross, our Tasting Room Manager, developed this recipe for one of our events. We think it is a great addition to fall, winter or holiday parties.
Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir Merlot Port
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Killer Chili Mac
A good choice for a mid-week meal. from a lovin' forkful on foodista.com
Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red
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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
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Southwest Black Bean Soup
Black beans are the base for this flavorful soup-use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian!
Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red
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Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley Soup
Slow cookers, in our house, mean almost hands-free cooking-just prep the ingredients and wait for this tasty soup to come together.
Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red
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Flank Steak Salad with Chimichurri
A great summertime recipe from Bon Appetit, Jill Silverman Hough.
Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red
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Turkey-Pumpkin Goulash
An unusual combination but delicious and different-a great fall dish!
Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red
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Parmesan Polenta with Sausage Ragu
A winter feast-so flavorful and it pulls together nicely with layers of flavor!
Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red Sonoma Classico Cabernet Franc Zinfandel Petite Sirah
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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
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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
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Bollito
This is a re-creation of Julia Pedroncelli's Bollito or Boiled Beef. It is very simple and a great accompaniment for a glass of red wine.
Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red Sangiovese Zinfandel
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Double Dark Chocolate Merlot Cookies
Rich, dark chocolate cookies made with Merlot-you'll be hooked when you bake these. Found on the Simply Scratch website www.simplyscratch.com
Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red Petite Sirah Port
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Pumpkin Gingersnap Cookies
I found this delicious autumn/winter cookie on Two Peas and Their Pod's recipe blog. Find more great recipes here: http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/recipes/
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Wild Mushroom Soup w/Parmesan Croutons
A wonderful soup to pair with wine-the rich flavor and creamy texture is perfect.
Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Pinot Noir Merlot Friends Red Sonoma Classico
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Red Wine Risotto
From one of our favorite wine country chefs Michele Anna Jordan who is the author of more than twenty books, including Vinaigrettes & Other Dressings, More Than Meatballs and the upcoming Good Cook's Book series. Find her at saladdresser.com and follow her @saladdresser.
Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red Zinfandel
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Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with Carrots and Fresh Herbs
While this takes some time it is the perfect weekend project. Invite friends over and just add some mashed potatoes and a green salad for a complete meal.
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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
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Lamb Navarin
A French-inspired Lamb Stew-if you aren't a fan of lamb replace with beef.
Wine Pairing: Merlot Sonoma Classico
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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
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Red Wine-Braised Chicken with Mushrooms, Bacon and Herbs
I ran across this delicious recipe for red wine braised chicken in our local paper: From 'Full Moon Suppers at Salt Water Farm: Recipes from Land and Sea,' by Annemarie Ahearn.
Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red
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Pasta with Morel Mushrooms and Asparagus
An easy pasta dish with layers of flavor. From Susan Selasky in the Press Democrat.
Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir Merlot
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Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Salad with Parsley Parmesan Vinaigrette
The 'Barney' of the vegetable family eggplant is always abundant-make this to pair with grilled chicken or pork.
Wine Pairing: Merlot
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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
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Grilled Hoisin Hanger Steak with Cool Sesame Scallion Noodles
This tasty combination of grilled steak and flavorful noodles does the trick for a quick mid-week meal if you marinate the meat ahead of time.
Wine Pairing: Merlot Friends Red Sonoma Classico
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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
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Lamb Leg Steak with Olive Relish and Tomatoes
Julie's notes: Lamb is a meat we don’t use often enough when grilling at our home. This is a nice combination of flavors using leg of lamb in steak format and pairing up with some olives and grilled tomato for added flavor. The savory rosemary and garlic-infused steak alongside calls for red wine!
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Modern Coq Au Vin
From the good people at Cook's Illustrated this recipe is very good and easy to follow. Lots of flavor too.
Wine Pairing: Merlot Sonoma Classico
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Santa Maria Tri-Tip
A tasty combination of grilled tri tip with chimichurri sauce perfect for summer!
Wine Pairing: Merlot
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Andersen's Split Pea Soup
A favorite Californian restaurant's split pea soup recipe-perfect for the fall.
Wine Pairing: Merlot
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Pork Chops au Poivre
Usually you see this as Beef au Poivre, equally as delicious as a Pork Chop!
Wine Pairing: Merlot
