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Recipe: Savory Bread Pudding with Leeks and Mushrooms pairs with Chardonnay or Riesling
This dish is also known as a strata and makes a wonderful brunch dish or a comforting casual dinner. You can substitute any sort of cooked vegetable in this recipe.. Savory Bread Pudding with Leeks and Mushrooms—pairs with Chardonnay Adapted from The New...
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Recipe: Shrimp Scampi pairs with Chardonnay
This recipe is courtesy of Shannon's father, Dave, and is always what Shannon chooses for her birthday dinner. Shrimp Scampi—pairs with Chardonnay Serves 2 4 T. butter (or substitute olive oil) 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ lb. uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined Salt to...
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Riesling Expert Tasting Series
A New Virtual Experience begins May 1, 2020 Our Rieslings are some of the finest in the the Finger Lakes, and can be compared favorably to benchmark styles from around the world. This tasting series will explore the many expressions of our signature grape. Each wine...
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Virtual Tastings with Silver Thread
Experience a sense of community, learn more about your favorite beverage, or just get away from it all! Our virtual tastings are interactive, fun and educational: like a happy hour and wine class combined. They explore wine evaluation, proper wine service, food...
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Recipe: Goat Cheese Crostini with Pumpkin Seeds & Squash Seed Oil–pairs with Gewurztraminer
You can substitute other toppings for the Goat Cheese Crostini to bring out the best in Gewurztraminer. Consider using honey, quince paste or apricot preserves over the goat cheese to bring out the fruitiness. A spoonful of hot pepper jelly, chutney, or...
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Recipe: Rosemary Dijon Pork Loin–pairs with Gewurztraminer
The best dishes are those that are simple but impressively good. This one fits the bill and is amazing for wine pairing! Gewurztraminer is delicious with is, but also try Dry or Medium-dry Riesling. Serves 2-4 2 T. cooking oil (canola, vegetable or...
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Recipe: Sesame Noodles with Garden Veggies–pairs with Gewurztraminer
This dish is easy, delicious and satisfying--the perfect thing for a weeknight meal. You can substitute the suggested vegetables for other things you have on hand--matchstick carrots, chopped baby spinach or scallions also work well. Adapted from Dorie Greenspan....
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Recipe: Mushroom Risotto–pairs with Blackbird or Pinot Noir
Risotto is the perfect comfort food on a chilly evening. You can stand by the warm stove as you stir and sip your wine. Mushroom Risotto Serves 2 as a main course or 4 as a side dish 3 ½ c. beef or vegetable broth ¼ c. dry red wine (Silver Thread Pinot Noir or...
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Recipe: Chicken Breasts with Prosciutto and Sage–pairs with Blackbird
This recipe was adapted from Andrea Immer Robinson, a famous chef who is also a Master of Wine. One of the key ingredients to this recipe is the sherry, so try to find some if you don't keep it on hand. You can substitute dry red or dry white wine for the sherry if...
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Recipe: Quick Weeknight Tomato Sauce–Pairs with Blackbird
This quick and easy homemade pasta sauce has the deep flavor of something you simmered all day! It pairs beautifully with our Blackbird Red Wine—the acidity of the tomatoes and the earthiness of the herbs match the flavors in the wine. Quick Weeknight Tomato...
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