Grilling season is upon us! This is an unexpected twist to your standard grilling fare. This pairs beautifully with our Windsor Oaks Wine Pinot Noir
If you’re a little out of practice, be sure to read my Grilling Tips Article.

This year for a holiday party, I’ll be making Italian Wedding soup. I’ll keep it warm for guests in a round, silver chafing dish with convenient cup-size bowls and spoons alongside.

Over the weekend, I made a Buratta, heirloom tomato and basil flatbread to share with friends before dinner.  I paired it with our Windsor Oaks 2009 Super Tuscan, Chalk Hill wine. 

Salisbury Steak with our Windsor Oaks 2009 Malbec.
It’s depth of character is a perfect combination with the richness of the Salisbury Steak.

Windsor Oaks 2010 Viognier Paired with Charred Fava Bean Salad with Lemon and Tarragon

 Our Viognier is usually reserved exclusively for our Wine Club members, but we occasionally give all our friends a chance to see what kinds of special wines are available as a member of our Wine Club.

In honor of Cinco de Mayo I thought we would feature a food and tequila pairing.  Pairing tequila with food is very much like pairing wine.

Windsor Oaks 2009 Reserve Chardonnay paired with Crispy Parmesan Chicken

Our 2009 Reserve Chardonnay was aged 18 months in French oak barrels giving it a rich, buttery mouth feel that pairs perfectly with the crispy Parmesan crust on the chicken.

Windsor Oaks 2010 Reserve Zinfandel with Spicy Spanish Tapa

Spanish cuisine is full of exciting seasonings and explosive flavor, making our 2010 Reserve Zinfandel a perfect match for this classic Spanish tapa.

Windsor Oaks 2009 Late Harvest Muscat with Renee’s Favorite  Apple & Pear Galette

Two simple and easy rules to remember in wine and food pairing: pair sweet with sweet and match the flavors in the wine with the flavors of the dish.

 Windsor Oaks Pairing with Balsamic Chicken & Pears

Best of Show Sweepstakes White 2011 Women’s Wine Competition

This wine displays everything we love about Sauvignon Blanc.