Appetizers

• Asparagus Sestri Levante

  This recipe is inspired by a dish Ken and Merry enjoyed while on their honeymoon in Italy.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

• Bison Sliders

  These sliders are a perfect match with our Bucher Pinot Noir, which exhibits lots of savory characteristics.

  Wine Pairing: Bucher Pinot Noir

• Blue Cheese Turnovers with Lentils, Chestnuts and Root Vegetables

  Wine Pairing: Meredith Estate Pinot Noir

• Connie's Hot Crab Dip

  In memory of Connie Montecuello

  Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Chardonnay

• Crabmeat Mango Salad

  The Asian orientation of this dish submitted by Dan Schreiber of the Del Mar Rendezvous restaurant creates a yummy pairing that enhances our Sauvignon Blanc.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

• Cream of Maitake Mushroom Soup

  This soup can be made with most types of mushrooms, but the Maitake Frondosa provides a heartiness that enhances and embraces our Georganne Pinot Noir, creating a sublime pairing. The recipe was provided by Gourmet Mushrooms Inc., our next door neighbor.

  Wine Pairing: Georganne Pinot Noir

• Duck Meatballs with Pancetta Mushroom Cream

  Taron Huckle, our former tasting host and in-house chef, created this yummy recipe to pair with the 2010 vintage of Olivet Lane Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Pinot Noir

• Eric's Risotto con Funghi, Noci e Mascarpone

  This magnum-winning risotto recipe by Eric Stone contains our Olivet Lane Chardonnay, but pairs excellently with our Olivet Lane Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Pinot Noir

• Fabulous Porcini Risotto for Two

  Malcolm Clark, a biologist and world-renowned mycologist, grows wonderful, exotic edible and medicinal mushrooms and introduced the Shiitake mushroom to North America. Pairs well with our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

• Jill's Chicken Liver Mousse

  Food-friendly Flax, with its bright fruit and luscious tannins, is a perfect foil for this silky smooth starter.
  

  Wine Pairing: Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir

• Lemon Risotto with Asparagus

  Michele Snock received a magnum of 2010 Olivet Lane Chardonnay for this versatile, delicious dish.

• Marcia's Crab Cakes

  Merry's sister Marcia is a creative person and an excellent cook. Her crab cakes are a delicious appetizer or main course, depending on the size she makes. Pairs well with our Chardonnay

  Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Chardonnay

• Matt's Stuffed Squash Blossoms

  When Merry and Ken's son Matt Coopersmith was visiting recently, he decided to take advantage of the proliferation of squash blossoms in their garden by creating this new recipe.

  Wine Pairing: Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir

• Merry's Minestrone Stew

  Merry's husband, Ken, loves vegetables, so she came up with a hearty Minestrone Stew to pair with our 2015 Russian River Valley Pinot. 

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

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  Merry's Rustic Galette

  Merry created this savory vegetarian dish to pair with her Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.
  
  

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

• Parmesan Portobello Risotto

  Our customer Neal Shact contributed this recipe and as a result is a winner in our contest. Pairs well with Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

• Pork & Turkey Meatballs with Farfalle Pasta

  This dish was conjured up by Jerry Patterson, a friend of the winery, who wins a magnum of 2010 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

• Potato Leek Soup Two Ways

  This versatile recipe can be served simply as a satisfying soup. If a variety of seafood is added to the base soup, it becomes a complete entrée.

  Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Pinot Noir

• Roasted Corn Soup

  Merry likes to serve this soup as a first course, complemented by her Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Follow with an entree of grilled lamb chops and Merry's Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

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  Roasted Sunchoke Bisque

  The rich creaminess of this soup mirrors our Chardonnay's lavish character while setting off its vibrant acidity. 

  Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Chardonnay

• Seafood Kabobs with Red Bell Pepper Sauce

  Pairs well with our Sauvignon Blanc.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

• Shiitake Frittata

  Pairs well with all of Merry's pinots, but is particularly good with Olivet Lane!

  Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Pinot Noir

• Smoked White Fish Pate

  This yummy appetizer was submitted to our Win a Magnum contest by Susan Evans, who wins a magnum of Sonoma Coast Pinot for her effort.

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

• Snow Crab Parfaits

  Merry came up with this recipe after receiving a gift of giant snow crab legs from a good customer in Alaska. Pairs well with our Sauvignon Blanc.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

• Steamed Clams with Ginger-Garlic-Black Bean Sauce

  This recipe submitted to our Win a Magnum contest by Chef Mark Ellman of the Mala Ocean Tavern in Lahaina, Maui, pairs equally well with our Sauvignon Blanc and our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

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  Wild Mushroom Patê

  by Chef John Ash

  Wine Pairing: Meredith Estate Pinot Noir Tobias Glen Pinot Noir

• Wild Mushroom Tart

  Merry created this recipe to pair as an appetizer with her 2008 Sparkling Rosé, nicknamed Bubbles by Merry.

  Wine Pairing: Sparkling Wine

• Wild Mushroom Turnovers

  These delicious turnovers are great with our bubbles!

  Wine Pairing: Sparkling Wine