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 | 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 | 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...
by Shannon Brock | May 8, 2020 | Blog, recipes
This recipe is extremely simple and always delicious. You can substitute de-thawed frozen salmon fillets for fresh salmon. Salmon Dill Packets- pairs with Dry or Medium-dry Riesling Serves 2 1 lb. salmon fillet, cut into two pieces and patted dry 2 T. unsalted...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 22, 2020 | Blog, recipes
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 York Times...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 22, 2020 | Blog, recipes
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...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 14, 2020 | Blog, recipes
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...