Contest Winners' Recipes

• Apple Custard Galette

  Our Maefield Guest House Host Julie Foley created an Apple Custard Galette that is a stunning match with our Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc.

  Wine Pairing: Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc

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  Art's Braised Short Ribs

  Art Martin is the winner of a magnum of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir for this easy and versatile recipe.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

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  Asian-Style Chicken Salad

  Tom Brock Jr. created his Asian-Style Chicken Salad as a refreshing summertime pairing with our Sauvignon Blanc.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

• Asian-style Pan-Fried Black Sea Bass with Sauvignon Blanc-simmered Leeks and Shiitake Mushrooms

  Customer Lanneth Lee won a magnum of 2011 Sauvignon Blanc for this delicious fish dish.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

• Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast

  Kim and Shaun Gameroz of Irvine, California, won a magnum of Olivet Lane Chardonnay for this yummy creation.

  Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Chardonnay

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  Barrel-Stave Salmon

  Craig Adcock of Belly Up Bar-B-Que in Kansas City submitted his signature salmon recipe and becomes the winner of a magnum of Coopersmith Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Coopersmith Vineyard Pinot Noir

• Read More on Beet Salad with Charred Red Onion, Goat Cheese & Cocoa Crumble

  Beet Salad with Charred Red Onion, Goat Cheese & Cocoa Crumble

  Chef Erik Niel of Easy Bistro & Bar in Chattanooga, Tenn., won a magnum of Russian River Pinot Noir for this delicious, and gorgeous, salad.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

• Read More on Blackened Fish Over Edamame Corn Succotash à la Root

  Blackened Fish Over Edamame Corn Succotash à la Root

  Bill Root submitted this delicious dish to our contest and won a magnum of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

• Blood Orange Duck and Asian-Themed Potatoes

  Yuichi Seki created this exotic recipe as an ideal companion for our Georganne Pinot.

  Wine Pairing: Georganne Pinot Noir

• Blue Cheese Turnovers with Lentils, Chestnuts and Root Vegetables

  Wine Pairing: Meredith Estate Pinot Noir

• Braised Stuffed Breast of Lamb

  Merry’s friend Teresa Tachovsky created this dish and it pairs beautifully with the 2016 Georganne Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Georganne Pinot Noir

• Cherry-Braised Lamb Shanks with Cowgirl Polenta

  Caroline Chang becomes a second-time winner for submitting this delectable lamb recipe.

  Wine Pairing: Coopersmith Vineyard Pinot Noir

• 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

• Creamy Blue Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Red Peppers

  Linda Oertel, one of our longtime tasting room hosts, won a signed magnum of Coopersmith Pinot Noir for this original recipe.

  Wine Pairing: Coopersmith Vineyard Pinot Noir

• Read More on Diane Bucher's Stuffed Autumn Pumpkin

  Diane Bucher's Stuffed Autumn Pumpkin

  Diane Bucher generously offered us a family recipe that pairs beautifully with our 2018 Bucher Pinot Noir: Stuffed Autumn Pumpkin

  Wine Pairing: Bucher 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

• Elk Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce

  This delicious dish, created by winery friend and avid hunter Tommy Cook, has earthy flavors that complement our Warrens’ Hill Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Warrens' Hill 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

• Read More on Fall-Inspired Butternut Squash and Shiitake Enchiladas

  Fall-Inspired Butternut Squash and Shiitake Enchiladas

  Madison Teter and her fiancé, Keith Hollander, created this original recipe for our Win a Magnum Contest. It's the perfect accompaniment to our Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Enjoy!

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Warrens' Hill Pinot Noir

• Filets de Sole Bonne Femme

  This recipe was inspired by Julia Child and shared with Merry by her friend Kay Baumhefner many years ago.

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

• Read More on Flourless Black Bean Chocolate Cake with Pinot Glaze

  Flourless Black Bean Chocolate Cake with Pinot Glaze

  In a dramatic shift from our normal dining protocol, we have selected a dessert to pair with our Cuvée Charles Li Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Cuvee Charles Li Pinot Noir

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  Grilled Eggplant Pizza

  This dish was submitted by Shannon Simmons as a favorite vegetarian pairing with Meredith Estate Pinot. 

  Wine Pairing: Meredith Estate Pinot Noir

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  Grilled Scottish Salmon

  This delightful, if complex, recipe was submitted by our customer Josh Belenchia, who wins a magnum of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir for his effort.

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

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  Heirloom Mushroom Brie Burger

  The newest member of our sales team and our old friend, Joe Gambrell, submitted this magnum-winning burger recipe paired with our Flax Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir

• Herb-Crusted Pork Roast with Pinot & Cherry Reduction

  This recipe is designed to accentuate the cherry-herbal personality of our Flax Pinot.

  Wine Pairing: Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir

• Hoisin and Orange Glazed Pork Loin with Quinoa and Arugula Salad

  Caroline Chang won a signed magnum of Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir for this creative recipe.

  Wine Pairing: Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir

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  Hollanders' BBQ Chicken Pizza

  Newlyweds Madison and Keith created their unique BBQ Chicken Pizza, which easily won a magnum of our Georganne Pinot Noir for their creativity. 

  Wine Pairing: Georganne Pinot Noir

• Read More on Honey Lime Baked Wild Salmon with Mango & Black Bean Salsa

  Honey Lime Baked Wild Salmon with Mango & Black Bean Salsa

  This delicious recipe by Joanne Williams was a double winner in our Win a Magnum contest. 

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

• Janis's Beef Wellington

  Tasting host Janis Bell first made this dish for her husband years ago. The recipe proves that Pinot does go with steak, especially a bodacious one like Meredith Estate.

  Wine Pairing: Meredith Estate Pinot Noir Vintage 20 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

• Kaffir Lime and Coconut Soup with Black Cod

  Chef John Ash, the Godfather of Wine Country cuisine, created this dish as an homage to his favorite fish, black cod.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

• Lamb Couscous with Heirloom Tomatoes and Mushrooms

  Longtime employee Jill Schlegel won a magnum of 2014 Georganne Pinot for this rich and comforting dish featuring ground lamb and juicy heirloom tomatoes.

  Wine Pairing: Georganne Pinot Noir

• Lamb Stew

  Jacob Leatherman, executive chef at the luxury Triple Creek Ranch in Montana, created this luscious stew during a Merry Edwards Vintner Weekend.

  Wine Pairing: Merry's 40 Pinot Noir

• Lamb Tikka Masala

  Veena Gregoire, wife of one of our tasting hosts, Ryan, submitted this recipe for Lamb Tikka Masala, which pairs beautifully with the exotic spices and herbs present in our Russian River Pinot.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

• Lemon Risotto with Asparagus

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

• Lindsay's New Mexican Calabacitas (Squash Casserole)

  Our tasting room manager, Lindsay Joule, wins a magnum of Sauvignon Blanc for this spicy, creamy recipe.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

• Lori's Modern Three-Bean Salad

  Lori, manager of our Tasting Room and a dynamite chef, wins a magnum of Klopp Ranch for this tasty effort.

  Wine Pairing: Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir

• Lori's Cassoulet

  Veteran tasting room host Lori Myers is also a die-hard foodie and quite the chef. Here is her magnum-winning version of a rich, savory cassoulet, a perfect match for our Coopersmith Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Coopersmith Vineyard Pinot Noir

• Mascarpone, Pear & Fig Tart

  One of our tasting room hosts, Amanda Kupiec, was inspired by the 2014 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc to create this yummy tart.

  Wine Pairing: Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc

• Mediterranean-Style Lamb Burgers

  Former tasting host Taron Huckle created these yummy burgers to pair with our 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

• Moroccan Braised Lamb Shanks with Mint and Meyer Lemon Salsa

  Lamb is a go-to favorite with Meredith Estate Pinot so this easy yet delicious entrée is a scrumptious pairing.

  Wine Pairing: Meredith Estate Pinot Noir

• Mushroom, Butternut Squash and Sausage Bread Pudding

  For creating this delicious dish, longtime tasting host Lori Myers wins a magnum of Coopersmith Pinot Noir, which pairs beautifully with these flavors and textures.

  Wine Pairing: Coopersmith Vineyard Pinot Noir

• Old-Fashioned Duck with Dirty Rice

  This exotic preparation from wine expert Jason Sherman goes smashingly with our bold Coopersmith Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Coopersmith Vineyard Pinot Noir

• Orange Olive Oil Cake

  This sweet, fresh-tasting treat created by one of our tasting room hosts, Amanda Kupiec, goes beautifully with our Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc.

  Wine Pairing: Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc

• Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Risotto

  To pair with this big, expressive wine, we turned to our friend Michele Anna Jordan, noted local food writer and accomplished chef. Her suggestion was Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Risotto.

  Wine Pairing: Coopersmith Vineyard Pinot Noir

• Panko-Crusted Rack of Lamb

  Longtime customers Kelli Tsai and Chris Dennebaum won a magnum of Georganne Pinot Noir for this luscious lamb recipe.

  Wine Pairing: Georganne Pinot Noir

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  Pan-Roasted Salmon with Herb Butter and Beggar's Purse of Maitake Mushrooms

  Merry's old friend and famed local chef John Ash created these recipes and was given a magnum of Olivet Lane Pinot with which it pairs so beautifully.

  Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Pinot Noir

• Pan-Seared Duck Breast over Sweet Pea & Bacon Risotto

  This delectable recipe was created by Jorge Castillo and Randal Joyner, and they have been rewarded with a magnum of Meredith Estate Pinot.

  Wine Pairing: Meredith Estate Pinot Noir Vintage 20 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

• Poached Salmon with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce, Asparagus and Basmati Rice

  One of our former tasting hosts, Amanda Kupiec, created this recipe to pair with our Olivet Lane Chardonnay.

  Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Chardonnay

• 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

• Pork Tenderloin with Seasonal Dried Fruit

  This recipe was created by Merry’s friend Teresa Tachovsky to pair with our 2015 Klopp Ranch Pinot. For her efforts, she was awarded her a signed magnum of this wine.

  Wine Pairing: Klopp Ranch 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

• Pulled Pork Preger Style

  This is a delicious recipe created by our longtime customer Eleanor Preger.
  Delicious paired with Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir!

  Wine Pairing: Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir

• Rabbit Rabbit

  Merry’s friend Teresa Tachovsky devised this recipe to pair with our 2015 Meredith Estate Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Meredith Estate Pinot Noir

• Rack of Lamb with Two Sauces

  This delicious entree was submitted by former tasting host Taron Huckle, and for it he won a magnum of Flax Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir

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  Ratatouille

  Local food writer Joanne Williams becomes a three-time winner in our recipe contest for this healthy version of Ratatouille.

  Wine Pairing: Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir

• Read More on Ribeye Steak Sandwiches

  Ribeye Steak Sandwiches

  Kara Adanalian, a graphic artist who lives in Sonoma County, is a perennial recipe contest winner. For this luscious steak sandwich recipe, Kara will receive a magnum of 2015 Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir

• Roast Chicken Provencal

  This delicious chicken dish was adapted from an original Sam Sifton recipe by my good friend Ann Marie Montecuollo. Great with with our Sauvignon Blanc!

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

• Read More on Roasted Pork Belly with Bourbon Brown Sugar Glaze

  Roasted Pork Belly with Bourbon Brown Sugar Glaze

  Customer Art Martin became a two-time contest winner for this scrumptious recipe -- "the most delicious and crispy braised pork belly you've ever tasted." Pairs great with Coopersmith Pinot Noir

  Wine Pairing: Coopersmith Vineyard Pinot Noir

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  Russian River Ribeyes

  Kara Adanalian, a Sonoma County graphic artist and talented cook, came up with this recipe for Russian River Ribeyes as a pairing for the 2017 Bucher Pinot.

  Wine Pairing: Bucher Pinot Noir

• Saffron Grilled Chicken with English Pea Pappardelle

  San Francisco Bay Area ex-pat and current El Paso, Texas, resident Erik Hanshew offered up a recipe that pairs beautifully with this Pinot.

  Wine Pairing: Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir

• Sandy's Mum's Venison Casserole

  Assistant Winemaker Sandy Robertson's mother scored a win for this make-ahead casserole dish, taking home a magnum of Flax Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir

• Short Rib and Taleggio Flatbread

  David Craine, one of the Corporate Chefs for ESquared Hospitality, created this dish that marries beautifully with the deep earthiness and full fruit flavors of the Cuvée August.

  Wine Pairing: Cuvee August Pinot Noir

• Slow Cooked, Country-Style Pork Ribs in Pinot Noir Sauce with Dried Cherries, Plum, Basil Chiffonade

  This delicious entry submitted by David and Cecilia Elliot to our Win a Magnum contest has flavors that mirror those found in our Flax Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir

• Smoked Duck with Warm Mushroom Pate and In-Season Fruit Glaze

  This dish from our longtime tasting host Lori Myers pairs beautifully with the 2018 Meredith Estate Pinot Noir. 

  Wine Pairing: Meredith Estate 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

• Spätzli alla Tirolese con Funghi

  Our former Estate Sommelier Brendan Tierney offers up this family dish to pair with the Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir

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  Spicy Quinoa with Asparagus and Shiitake Mushrooms

  Joanne Williams, a local Pinot Noir grower and nutrition blogger, created this delicious vegan recipe and now is a two-time magnum winner in our contest.

  Wine Pairing: Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

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  Spring Veggie Frittata

  The earthiness of the mushrooms in this dish makes it a great pairing with our 2017 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 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

• Read More on Veal Chop with Oyster Mushrooms and Provencal Tomato

  Veal Chop with Oyster Mushrooms and Provencal Tomato

  Chef Michelle Rocca Milligan of Carlsbad, California, created this recipe and won a signed magnum of Meredith Estate for her entry in the Win a Magnum Contest.

  Wine Pairing: Meredith Estate Pinot Noir

• Veal Milanese Guido Style

  For this fabulous chop recipe, longtime customer John Guido receives a signed magnum of Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir Angel Wing Pinot Noir

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  Venison Crepinettes

  Local journalist, cookbook author and chef Michele Anna Jordan created this richly spiced venison dish, and it pairs wonderfully with our 2014 Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir.

  Wine Pairing: Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir

• Wild Mushroom Turnovers

  These delicious turnovers are great with our bubbles!

  Wine Pairing: Sparkling Wine