Wine Country Heirloom Tomato Panzanella

Wine Country Heirloom Tomato Panzanella

A late-summer Wine Country take on panzanella, built around ripe heirloom tomatoes, ciabatta, feta, fresh basil and that great, unfinished bottle of red wine.  Serves 6   Ingredients For the Salad 10-12oz ciabatta, preferably a day old 2½ lbs ripe heirloom...
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

  Our guides bring more than wine country knowledge to the table. Platypus guide and professional chef Evonne Karie is sharing her recipe for a delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Cake that’s simple to make and even easier to enjoy.   Wine Pairing: Late harvest...
Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

  Sweet, savory, and kissed by the flames, this easy summer dinner tastes like vacation. Juicy chicken thighs soak up a simple pineapple-soy marinade, then get finished with warm pineapple, buttery scallions, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Serves 4–6 Ingredients...
Savory Cherry Compote

Savory Cherry Compote

  Cherries don’t always have to be a dessert. This savory cherry compote pairs rich goat cheese, toasted sourdough, fresh herbs, and bright lemon zest for something rustic, unexpected, and incredibly wine-friendly. It’s the kind of simple appetizer that feels...
Spring Risotto with Asparagus

Spring Risotto with Asparagus

  If you’re looking for something fresh but still comforting, this spring risotto is for you.   Serves 4   Ingredients: 1 TBS olive oil 2 TBS unsalted butter 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 lb asparagus (spears separated for roasting – stems...
Pink Grapefruit and Rose Palomas

Pink Grapefruit and Rose Palomas

  Pink Grapefruit and Rose Palomas By Shawnda Hansen     Napa and Sonoma may be known for wine, but they also have ties to standout tequila brands like Tres Agaves Tequila, El Negocio, and Penta Tequila—all produced in Mexico, as required, with Northern...