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Family Recipes
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Angel Hair Pasta with Smoked Salmon, Leeks and Exotic Fungi
Merry came up with this recipe in honor of the release of her newest Pinot, Georganne.
Wine Pairing: Georganne Pinot Noir Sparkling Wine
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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
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Bison Sliders
These sliders are a perfect match with our Bucher Pinot Noir, which exhibits savory characteristics.
Wine Pairing: Bucher Pinot Noir
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Brandied Rabbit with Fresh Morels
Brandied Rabbit with Fresh Morels is a recipe Merry created to pair with her namesake wine — Meredith Estate.
Wine Pairing: Meredith Estate Pinot Noir Vintage 20 Pinot Noir
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Chicken Noodle Salad
Merry composed this summer salad one Sunday to share with her husband, Ken, and pair with her Sauvignon Blanc.
Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc
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Chicken Valentine
Merry's special Valentines Day creation.
Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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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
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Duck Breasts with Blackberry Reduction Sauce
Great with porcini risotto and a fresh, steamed vegetable. Pairs well with our Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing: Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir
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Duck Tacos
Duck tacos with ultra-fresh salsa, complemented by a salad of fresh organic greens with Honey-Lime Dressing, pairs well with our Sauvignon Blanc.
Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc
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Duxelles Stuffed Leg of Lamb
This recipe goes exceedingly well with any of our single-vineyard Pinots, especially the Georganne.
Wine Pairing: Georganne Pinot Noir Angel Wing Pinot Noir
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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
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Grammy's Berry Pie
This delicious pie is a recipe Merry learned as a young girl from her maternal grandmother, Alice Wilson.
Wine Pairing: Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
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Heidi's Herb-Crusted Leg of Lamb
Heidi's Herb-Crusted Leg of Lamb is a classic preparation, and a perfect pairing for the spicy, earthy yet juicy Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing: Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir
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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
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Jill's Chicken Liver Mousse
This silky smooth starter is a perfect foil for many of our food-friendly Pinot Noirs.
Wine Pairing: Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir
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Ken's Pescado Veracruzano
This is Ken's favorite preparation for fish, which Merry jotted down recently while he was cooking.
Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
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Kiwi Tart
Pairs well with our 2008 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Pairing: Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
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Lobster Risotto with Creamy Tomato Sauce
When Merry couldn't get crab for her traditional Christmas Eve dinner, she created this new dish, and it's lovely with our Olivet Lane Chardonnay.
Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Chardonnay
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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
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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
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Love Rub Liberty Duck
One of Merry's favorite pairings for the Olivet Lane Pinot Noir is the flavorful Liberty Duck locally grown here in Sonoma County by fourth-generation duck farmer Jim Reichardt. His classic preparation uses his original Love Rub.
Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Pinot Noir
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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
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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
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Mediterranean-Style Lamb Burgers
The fun of these burgers is that you can do one, some or all of the toppings -- the more the messier and perfect with our Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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Merry's Cauliflower Cassoulet
With a bounty of delicious crucifers in her home garden, Merry created this delightful dish. Her wine of choice for this pairing is our 2014 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing: Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
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Merry’s Chicken Macadamia
This recipe was inspired by a trip to Kauai, Hawaii. Its versatile nature allows it to be paired either with our Chardonnay or our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
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Merry’s Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken
This is Merry’s new favorite way to cook chicken. The juicy chicken and earthiness of the dish are a nice accompaniment to our Coopersmith Pinot.
Wine Pairing: Coopersmith Vineyard Pinot Noir
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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
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Porcini Risotto for Two
Malcolm Clark, a world-renowned mycologist and co-founder of our neighbor Gourmet Mushrooms, provided this perfect pairing for our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing: Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
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Quail Marinated in Vya
Merry's good friend Andy Quady produces Vya, a special vermouth infused with botanical herbs. Pairs well with our Olivet Lane Pinot Noir
Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Pinot Noir
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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
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Red & White Lasagna
Created by Merry's sister Marcia, this simple, rich dish accentuates the complexity of our elegant Olivet Lane Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Pinot Noir
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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
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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 Quail with Leek, Fig and Mushroom Stuffing
For a special dinner, Merry created a sumptuous dish of Roasted Quail with Leek, Fig and Mushroom Stuffing to pair with her 1999 Olivet Lane Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Pinot Noir
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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
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Ron's Portobello Mushroom Sandwich
Pairs well with our Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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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
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Savory Fall Stew
Merry would use vegetables fresh from her garden for this warming fall meal, and it pairs beautifully with our Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing: Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir
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Seafood Kabobs with Red Bell Pepper Sauce
Pairs well with our Sauvignon Blanc.
Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc
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Shiitake Frittata
Pairs well with all of Merry's pinots, but is particularly good with Olivet Lane!
Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Pinot Noir
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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
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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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Sublime Porchetta
Merry's easy, satisfying recipe has become a family favorite.
Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Pinot Noir
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Tarte Aux Fraises
This recipe makes a scrumptious summertime dessert pairing with our Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc.
Wine Pairing: Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
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Tropical Halibut
A recent trip to the island of Maui inspired Merry to create this delectable seafood dish.
Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc
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Tuscan Chicken
Merry's version of Tuscan Chicken, inspired by Sun Valley, Idaho, Chef Cristina Ceccatelli, is a delightful main course to pair with our Olivet Lane Chardonnay.
Wine Pairing: Olivet Lane Chardonnay
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Wild Mushroom Tart
Merry created this recipe as an appetizer to pair with her 2008 Sparkling Rosé, but it's wonderful with any of our bubbles.
Wine Pairing: Sparkling Wine
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Wild Mushroom Turnovers
These delicious turnovers will set the stage for your holiday celebration when paired with our bubbles.
Wine Pairing: Sparkling Wine
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Winter Citrus Salad
This light and lively salad sings with our Sauvignon Blanc.
Wine Pairing: Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc