Gold Series Recipes

shortbreads_grilled_175.jpg Braised Beef Short Ribs with Smoked Bacon Parsnip Gratin & Rich Cabernet Sauce

Winery Name:
Vina Robles Winery - Paso Robles

Featured Wines:
Vina Robles 2001 Estate Syrah
Vina Robles 2002 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Serves six

6 each bone-in large short ribs 10 ounces each
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup flour  ...



cb_175.jpg Jim May's Chicken Breast stuffed with Italian prosciutto and Asiago cheese

Winery Name:
Lambert Bridge - Dry Creek Valley - Sonoma

Featured Wines:
Lambert Bridge 2001 Sonoma Valley Merlot
Lambert Bridge 2002 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel
Serves four

3 whole boneless chicken breasts, halved
2-3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup basil leav ...



tenderloin_175.jpg Beef Tenderloin with Cracked Pepper Crust

Winery Name:
Mayen Creek Winery - Napa Valley

Featured Wines:
Mayen Creek 2005 Reserve Chardonnay
Mayen Creek 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Serves eight to ten

1 Tenderloin of beef (about 3-4 pounds)
2 Tbsp. whole black pepper
2 cloves ...



meatloaf_175.jpg Mad About My Merlot & Meatloaf

Winery Name:
Mission Trails Winery - Monterrey County

Featured Wines:
Mission Trail Vineyards 2005 Chardonnay
Mission Trail Vineyards 2005 Merlot
First Step â"€ the Crouton mixture.
6 ounces garlic croutons (don't go to the hassle of making yo ...



duck_mustard_175.jpg Pifferi Duck with Mustard Cream Sauce

Winery Name:
Highway 12 Wines - Sonoma County

Featured Wines:
2005 Bordeaux Red Blend
2005 Merlot
2005 Chardonnay
4 Lbs. Muscovy duck (legs and thighs)
1/2 Cup minced celery
1/2 Cup minced onion
1/2 Cup minced c ...



ballentine_filet_175.jpg Blue Cheese Crusted Filet Mignon Steaks

Winery Name:
Ballentine Vineyards - Napa Valley

Featured Wines:
Ballentine Old Vine 2002 Zinfandel
Ballentine 2003 Merlot
Ballentine 2007 Old Vine Chenin Blanc
Serves 4

4 Tablespoons Butter
3 Garlic Cloves, chopped
2 Medium Shallots, chopped
1 Tablespoon ...



pork_niner_wines_175.jpg Braised Pork Shanks

Winery Name:
Niner Estate Wines - Central Coast

Featured Wines:
Niner Wine Estates 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
Niner Wine Estate 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Niner Wines Estate 2003 Sangiovese
Serves 6

1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour
2 Tablespoons Chile Powder
Kosher Salt and freshly ground P ...



grilled_steak_175.jpg Succulent Steak with Zinfandel Sauce and Vegetable Saute

Winery Name:
Perry Creek Winery - Amador County - Sierra Foothills

Featured Wines:
Perry Creek 2005 Syrah
Perry Creek 2006 Zinfandel
Perry Creek 2006 Viognier
Serves 6

6 Small, thick Steaks
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
1 Cup Beef Stock
1/2 Cup Perry Creek 2006  ...



lamb_chop_175.jpg Lamb Chops with Balsamic Reduction

Winery Name:
Winsome Reserve - San Joaquin Valley

Featured Wines:
2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Reserve Chardonnay
Serves four

4 Lamb Chops (3/4 inch thick)
1/2 Teaspoon dried Rosemary
1/2 Teaspoon dried Basil  ...



bistro_steak_175.jpg Bistro Steak with Shallot Wine Sauce

Winery Name:
Brander Vineyard - Santa Ynez Valley - Santa Barbara County

Featured Wines:
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon / Syrah
2007 Sauvignon Blanc
2 Pounds Sirloin Steak, cut 2 inches thick
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/2 Cup c ...



leg_of_lamb_scott_harvey_175.jpg Scott's Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Cranberry Sauce

Winery Name:
Scott Harvey Wines - Amador County

Featured Wines:
Scott Harvey 2005 Mountain Selection Syrah
Scott Harvey 2005 Mountain Selection Zinfandel
Scott Harvey 2007 Mendocino County Riesling
Serves Six

1 Leg of Lamb
6 Rosemary sprigs, finely chopped
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
5 Garlic clove ...



steak_mushrooms_175.jpg Sirloin Steak with Sauteed Mushrooms in Bordeaux Sauce

Winery Name:
Taria Wines - Central Coast

Featured Wines:
Taria 2006 Central Coast Chardonnay
Taria 2005 Cuvee 384 Red Blend
Serves Six

4 lbs Sirloin Steak (approximately 2 1/2" thick)

Steak Marinade:

1/2 Cup Taria C ...



crab_cakes_175.jpg Cort's Crab Cakes with Aioli Sauce

Winery Name:
Pietra Santa Winery - Cienega Valley - Monterey County

Featured Wines:
Pietra Santa 2001 Estate Merlot
Pietra Santa 2000 Sassolino
Pietra Santa 2006 Chardonnay
Serves four

1 Pound of Crab, fresh, cleaned and shelled
1 Egg
1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs
2 Tablespoons ...



tri_tip_175.jpg J.D.'s, Cowboy Tri-Tip with Grilled Asparagus

Winery Name:
Faun Vineyards - Salado Creek - Monterey County

Featured Wines:
Faun 2005 Monterey Chardonnay
Faun 2005 Salado Creek Rubia Red
Serves four

One well marbled, untrimmed, Tri-Tip (to feed four)
Garlic Powder


Johnny Spice  ...



lamb_mc_175.jpg Leg of Lamb Gascony (Cuisse de mouton Gascony)

Winery Name:
Midnight Cellars - Paso Robles - California Central Coast

Featured Wines:
Midnight Cellars 2005 Chardonnay Equinox
Midnight Cellars 2005 Syrah Nocturne
Midnight Cellars 2006 Chardonnay Equinox
Serves eight

1 (7 Pound) Leg of Lamb, fat trimmed to 1/2"
12 Anchovy fillets, packed in oil
12 ...



roasted_chicken_whiteoak_175.jpg White Oak Roasted Chicken

Winery Name:
White Oak Vineyards & Winery - Healdsburg, CA

Featured Wines:
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Syrah
2008 Chardonnay
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon fresh ch ...



cannelli_bean_stew_175.jpg Viansa's Cannellini Bean and Sausage Stew with Tomatoes and Basil

Winery Name:
Viansa Winery - Los Carneros Region - Napa

Featured Wines:
2006 ‘Vittoria’ Pinot Grigio
2005 Sempre Avanti Red Blend
2 cups cooked cannellini beans
4 Sausage links
2-3 tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 large onion ...



lobster_bisque_mr_175.jpg Chef Richard Graham's Lobster Bisque

Winery Name:
Martin & Weyrich Winery - California Central Coast

Featured Wines:
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Etrusco’
2006 Edna Valley Chardonnay
1 3-pound live lobster (or two 1 1/2 Pound Lobsters)
1 Medium Onion
1 Celery Rib
1 Carrot
1 Ripe ...



meatball_teira_175.jpg A16 Restaurant Meatballs

Winery Name:
Teira Wines - Dry Creek Valley - Sonoma County

Featured Wines:
2008 Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Zinfandel
2 Pounds Pork, Lamb and/or Beef
1/4 Pound Prosciutto ends or Pork fat
1 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon  ...



carmicheal_roast_175.jpg Blue Cheese Lamb Burgers

Winery Name:
Carmichael Vintners - Madera County - Northern CA

Featured Wines:
2007 Grigio e Bianco
2006 Sur le Pont
1 1/2 Pound Round Lamb
3 Tablespoons Parsley, chopped
2 Teaspoons Rosemary, chopped
Salt & Pepp ...



asparagus_175.jpg Ken's Grilled Asparagus

Winery Name:
Mission Trail Vineyards - Monterey County

Featured Wines:
2007 Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Syrah
10 to 15 Asparagus spears, fresh
Olive Oil
Kosher Salt
Fresh Ground Pepper
Fresh Lemon Juice  ...



braised_lamb_shank_175.jpg Braised Lamb Shanks with Petite Sirah Reduction Sauce

Winery Name:
Trinitas Cellars - Napa Valley

Featured Wines:
2005 Old Vine Cuvée
2005 Old Vine Petite Sirah
2006 Pinot Blanc
Olive Oil
6 Shallots
12 Apricots, diced
5 Garlic Cloves
6 Large Lamb Shanks (10 ounces each)
Sa ...



buttonwood_recipe2.jpg Rib Eyes with Tarragon Butter

Winery Name:
Buttonwood Winery - Santa Ynez Valley

Featured Wines:
Buttonwood 2005 Merlot
Buttonwood 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Buttonwood 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
4 Rib Eye Steaks
Black Truffle Oil
Kosher salt
Pepper
1 stick of Butter, softened
3 Tablespoons ...



lineshack_tilapia.jpg Grilled Tilapia with Mango Salsa

Winery Name:
Line Shack Winery - San Antonio Valley

Featured Wines:
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Sauvignon Blanc
1/3 Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Parsley
1 Clove ...



ossobucco_175.jpg Pomegranate Marinated Pork Osso Bucco with Gremolata

Winery Name:
Chateau Julien Estate - Monterey County

Featured Wines:
2005 Barrel Aged Merlot
2005 Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
8 Pork Osso Bucco (12-14 Ounces)
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
2 Large Onions, peeled and chopped
3 Large Carro ...



chicken_stuff_175.gif Stuffed Chicken Breast with Black Forest Ham & Gruyere Cheese Sauce

Winery Name:
Grove Street Winery - Sonoma County

Featured Wines:
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 Chardonnay
6 skinless chicken breasts
6 slices of Black Forest Ham
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs  ...



short_ribs_175.gif Braised Short Ribs with Roasted Root Vegetable Puree

Winery Name:
Edward Sellers - Templeton Gap, Paso Robles, Central Coast

Featured Wines:
2006 Cuvée des Cinq
2006 Syrah Sélectionné
2008 Blanc du Rhône
12 beef short ribs, bone-in (about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
2 Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary or 2 tsp. dried r ...



relleno_175.gif Maria Robledo grandmother's Chiles Relleños

Winery Name:
Robledo Family Winery - Sonoma County

Featured Wines:
2005 Los Braceros Red Blend
2007 Tempranillo
2006 Pinot Blanc
8 large Poblano Chilies
1 1/4 lbs beef sirloin-cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 tsp. of garlic salt
1/4 tsp ...



pasta_175.gif Fettuccini Carbonara with Bacon and Gorgonzola

Winery Name:
Lucas and Lewellen Vineyards

Featured Wines:
2008 Mandolina Pinot Grigio
2006 Merlot - Los Alamos Vineyards
2007 Pinot Noir
1 pound fettuccine
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 8-oz packages frozen artich ...



tenderloin_175_thumb.jpg Beef Tenderloin Asturias

Winery Name:
Adobe Road Winery - Sonoma County

Featured Wines:
2005 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Sauvignon Blanc
2008 Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc
1/4 cup olive oil
4 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 small onion, minc ...



flank_steak_koehler_175.jpg Grilled Western Flank Steak

Winery Name:
Koehler Estate Vineyard - Los Olivos - Santa Ynez Valley

Featured Wines:
2007 Sauvignon Blanc
2007 Quartette Red Blend
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus extra for grilling
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tables ...



filet_cab_sauce_175.jpg Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese and Cabernet Sauce

Winery Name:
Three Saints Vineyard - Santa Ynez Valley

Featured Wines:
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Chardonnay
1 Tbs. Butter
1/2 cup minced White Onion
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Tbs. chopped fresh Thyme
3/4 cup  ...



trentadue_chicken_175.jpg Evelyn's Chicken and Noodles Cacciatore

Winery Name:
Trentadue Winery - Alexander Valley

Featured Wines:
2007 Sauvignon Blanc
2005 Old Patch Red
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
For Chicken:
Place a 5 lb young chicken in a large kettle/Dutch Oven with 3 cups of water, 2 stalks ...



blue_cheese_torta_175.jpg Blue Cheese Pistachio Torta

Winery Name:
Handley Cellars - Anderson Valley

Featured Wines:
2007 Dry Creek Valley Chardonnay
2006 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
1 pound blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 pound unsalted butter at room temperature
1/2 pound cream cheese at  ...



short_ribs_175.jpg Braised Short Rib of Beef

Winery Name:
Windstream Cellars - Central Coast

Featured Wines:
2007 Pinot Gris
2005 “Two Country Cuvée” Red Wine
For the Short Ribs:
10 (6-inch) beef short ribs (about 9 pounds
8 cups red wine
1 bunch fresh th ...



castoro_recipe2.jpg California Bruschetta

Winery Name:
Castoro Cellars - Paso Robles

Featured Wines:
2006 Reserve 'Zinfusion' Zinfandel
2007 Pinot Grigio
1/2 loaf, French style baguette
1 clove Garlic
1/3 cup Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup coarsely chopped seas ...



mussels_lawer_175.jpg Mussel Appetizer

Winery Name:
Lawer Family Wines - Napa Valley

Featured Wines:
Three Coins 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
Three Coins 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Three Coins 2010 Chardonnay
1 large onion, chopped
Garlic, to taste
2 cubes of butter
1 cup Three Coins Chardonnay
5 lbs. un ...



antipasta_merlot_175.gif Italian Antipasto

Winery Name:
Ca’ Momi Winery - Napa Valley

Featured Wines:
2010 Napa Valley Chardonnay
2009 Napa Valley Merlot
2009 Napa Valley Zinfandel
3 ounces of Prosciutto Crudo di Parma
3 ounces of Creminelli Salame
4 ounces of Parmigiano Reggian ...



midnight_cellars_ribeye_175.gif Rib-Eye Steak au Poivre with Balsamic Reduction

Winery Name:
Midnight Cellars - California Central Coast

Featured Wines:
2009 Estate Chardonnay
2005 Mare Nectaris Reserve
2006 “Nebula” Cabernet Sauvignon
2 Tbs. whole black peppercorns
4 (3/4 inch-thick) boneless rib-eye steaks (3/4 lb each)
1 Tbs. veg ...



salmon_squash_175.gif Southern Smoked Salmon with Grilled Summer Squash

Winery Name:
Cal Poly Wines - California's Central Coast

Featured Wines:
2008 ‘Signature’ Chardonnay
2007 ‘Signature’ Pinot Noir
2008 ‘Signature’ Pinot Noir
1 cup alder or hickory wood chips
6 4-to-5 oz. salmon fillets, 1-inch thick
2 Tbs. butter
1 Tbs.  ...



currysalmon_175.gif Green Curry Salmon

Winery Name:
Highway 12 Vineyards & Winery - Sierra Foothills

Featured Wines:
2007 Sonoma Valley Merlot
2008 Napa Valley Chardonnay
2 cups jasmine rice
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 Tbs. minced ginger
1 Tbs. Thai-style green curry paste ...



thia_chicken_wrap_175.gif Thai Wrap with Sweet Red Chili Sauce

Winery Name:
Peltier Station - Lodi Appellation, Central Valley

Featured Wines:
2008 Zinfandel
2007 Viognier
2006 Zinfandel
1/2 Butter Head Lettuce, washed, drained, shredded
4 oz. Carrots, julienne
1/2 Red Cabbage, shredded
 ...



lobsterrisotto_175.gif Lobster Risotto

Winery Name:
Cosentino Winery - Yountville - Napa Valley

Featured Wines:
2007 “PINOT” Pinot Noir
2007 Napa Valley Chardonnay
4 (1-1 1/4 lb.) live lobsters
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
5 oz. + 2 qu ...



pork_cab_sauce_175.jpg Pork Chops with Red Wine Reduction Sauce

Winery Name:
Jason Stephens Winery - Santa Clara Valley

Featured Wines:
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 Estate Chardonnay
2009 Estate Select Chardonnay
Four 8-ounce, bone-in pork rib chops
Salt and freshly ground pepper
All-purpose flour, for dusting ...



duck_rutz_175.gif Stuffed Leg of Duck with Red Wine Sauce

Winery Name:
Rutz Cellars - Russian River Valley

Featured Wines:
2008 Sonoma Cuvee Pinot Noir
2009 Sonoma Cuvee Chardonnay
(Serves 2)

Sauce & Assembly
1 each duck, whole, (4 to 5 lbs), or 2 ea. duck, legs
6 Tbsp. olive ...



madrona_shrimp_175.gif Grilled Shrimp with Basil and Lemon

Winery Name:
Madrona Vineyard - El Dorado County

Featured Wines:
2009 Signature Collection Chardonnay
2008 Hillside Collection Zinfandel
Pair with 2009 Madroña Signature Chardonnay

2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 cup olive  ...



truchard_steaks_175.gif Rib Eye Steaks with Tomato-Basil Relish

Winery Name:
Truchard Vineyards - Napa Valley

Featured Wines:
2006 Estate Pinot Noir - Napa Valley
2005 Estate Syrah - Napa Valley
2009 “The Shepherd” Sauvignon Blanc
4 boned beef rib-eye steaks (1 1/2 inches thick, 12 to 16 oz. each)
3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
3 Tbs. o ...



fotolia_25749778_xs.jpg Duck Legs with Leeks, Carrots, and Polenta

Winery Name:
Perry Creek Winery - Sierra Madre Foothills

Featured Wines:
Altitude 2401, Legacy, 2009 Zinfandel
Altitude 2401, Dark Forest, 2009 Syrah
Altitude 2401, El Dorado, 2009 Chardonnay
4 Duck legs (seasoned with salt & pepper)
3 Leeks (white & pale green parts) chopped
6 Carrots, ch ...





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