by Shannon Brock | Feb 13, 2021 | Blog, special promotions, White Wines
A Valentine’s Treat, Composed by Our Riesling Experts As part of our Riesling Expert II tasting series, we challenged our participants to write a love poem to Riesling. Here are their inspired, heartfelt, and humorous verses. My Riesling! by Vicki The golden...
by Shannon Brock | Jan 17, 2021 | Blog, news, tastings
A Second Installment of Riesling Expert begins January 29 We are back with a second helping of our highly popular Riesling Expert virtual program. Whether you participated in the May 2020 course or are joining for the first time, Riesling Expert II will expand your...
by Shannon Brock | Dec 1, 2020 | Blog, recipes
This delicious onion tart pairs beautifully with our delicate Pinot Noir, as well as other Alsatian wines like Riesling and Gewurztraminer. We’ll be pairing this tarte flambee with our Pinot Noir during the Silver Thread Holiday Party, Dec. 11 at 5:30pm on...
by Shannon Brock | Dec 1, 2020 | Blog, recipes
We’ll be sampling this recipe at our Dec. 11 Holiday Party on Facebook. The Asian flavors in this recipe pair beautifully with Gewurztraminer. Make ahead and warm it up before the party. Roasted Cauliflower and Sesame Spread from Food & Wine Active time:...
by Shannon Brock | Nov 19, 2020 | Blog, recipes
This recipe comes courtesy of Valerie DeLong, asst. cheesemaker at Lively Run Dairy. She always pairs these cookies with Blackbird. It makes a delicious treat for the busy Thanksgiving chef. Blackbird Cookies 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup white...
by Shannon Brock | Nov 19, 2020 | Blog, recipes
This dish is a mainstay at our family’s Thanksgiving dinner. It is also the first of the leftovers to disappear, so you may want to double the recipe in order to have enough. Blackbird Cranberry Sauce Adapted from Food & Wine magazine Preparation...
by Shannon Brock | Nov 13, 2020 | Blog, Environmental stewardship, news
Labels feature local bird feathers and the iconic turtle Beginning with the 2019 vintage, our wine bottles have a new, modern look. The labels are meant to convey the natural way we grow our grapes and make our wine. The new design stays true to the history of...
by Shannon Brock | Aug 21, 2020 | Blog, recipes
Recipe: Perfect Summer Chicken Salad Adapted from Chef Nigella Lawson, this recipe has the perfect balance of sweet and spicy to pair perfectly with the Gridley Bluff Point Vineyard Riesling or any of our off-dry or semi-dry Rieslings. Ingredients Serves:...
by Shannon Brock | Jul 24, 2020 | Blog, recipes
We will demonstrate this recipe during the Virtual Tasting on Facebook Live on 7/24 at 6pm. We use a charcoal grill, but you can also use a gas grill. Grilled pizza has an amazingly-textured crust that is crispy on the bottom and slightly doughy on top. It also...
by Shannon Brock | Jun 11, 2020 | Blog, special promotions
Now you can feel even more like you are here with us! Use one of these stunning photos as your Zoom Background during a Private Virtual Tasting. Download the photo of your choice, then add it as your virtual background under My Meeting Settings in Zoom. Complete...
by Shannon Brock | May 21, 2020 | Blog, recipes
You can also try grilling this pizza in the summer (you may want to use less cheese if you grill it). It makes an excellent appetizer; or turn it into a meal by adding an arugula salad. Serves 2 Refrigerated white pizza dough ball 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 2-3 cloves...
by Shannon Brock | May 21, 2020 | Blog, recipes
You can substitute any type of fresh spring greens in this recipe, including spinach, mizuna (or any asian mix), spring mix, etc. The freshness of the salad is a perfect match for the fresh flavors of a new vintage Dry Rose. Adapted from Tyler Florence Serves 4 2...
by Shannon Brock | May 21, 2020 | Blog, recipes
A staple in the Finger Lakes area of New York, this chicken is a vinegar-based creation of a professor at Cornell University in the late 1940s. The basting sauce, mixed with eggs and cooking oil, creates a creamy texture and tangy flavor that mates beautifully with...
by Shannon Brock | May 14, 2020 | Blog, recipes
Medium-sweet Rieslings are simply stunning with the right cheese. Turn your tasting into an unforgettable experience with a fancy cheese plate. Late Harvest Cheese Plate- pairs with Riesling Late Harvest Select or Semi-dry Riesling Adapted from...
by Shannon Brock | May 8, 2020 | Blog, recipes
Our family loves this dish as the weather gets cooler. Add mild Italian poultry sausage and/or fresh diced tomatoes to make it heartier and red-wine-friendly. Escarole and White Beans over Pasta- pairs with Dry or Medium-dry Riesling Adapted from Wegman’s...
