Originally paired with the 2012 Leonardo Julio Pinot Noir. Every party needs some kind of cheese platter, so we tasted a pile of cheeses (such a sacrifice) to find the one that would pair perfectly with the delicateness of the Leonardo Julio and the Choate Pinots.
Originally paired with the 2012 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir. This pasta dish is not only healthy and delicious, but it’s also very simple to prepare. You might have hated Brussels Sprouts as a child, but we think you’ll enjoy them prepared this way. Pair it with the 2012 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir and you'll have a delicious meal.
Originally paired with the 2012 Mariah Pinot Noir. A delicious pasta dish that truly screams for Pinot. While the recipe calls for dried porcini mushrooms, you’ll love it even more if you can find fresh ones at a local farmer’s market or at your grocery store. We think this recipe screams for Mariah Pinot Noir.
Originally paired with the 2012 Roma's Vineyard Pinot Noir. This irresistible combination of sweet, salty and rich flavors will quickly become one of your favorite chicken dishes.
Originally paired with the 2012 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. What says “summer” more than a recipe that combines watermelon with grilling? While we love heading over to the Sonoma County Meat Company to grab pork tenderloins, feel free to substitute your favorite cut.
Originally paired with the 2013 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir. With the abundance of zucchini in the Cartograph Garden, and the fact that these single portion quiches get even better when reheated after time in the fridge or freezer, they are a delicious go-to staple during the hectic harvest season. Just pair it with a nice green salad and dinner is served.
Originally paired with the 2011 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir. This is a great introductory recipe to cooking duck breasts; the berry sauce adds some nice, bright-red fruit flavors to the duck.
Originally paired with the 2012 Mariah Vineyard Pinot Noir. There are very few things in life that are better than a perfectly cooked steak or a great glass of wine. This recipe brings together the best of both worlds—and we bet your friends will be begging for the recipe.
Originally paired with the 2012 Floodgate Vineyard Pinot Noir. Figs and grapes have been growing side by side for thousands of years. During Roman times, figs were given as a present at New Year’s to signify hopes for a sweet year ahead. This recipe adds a new twist to the classic pairing to show off California’s abundant produce.
Originally paired with the 2011 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. This is one of Alan’s go-to dinners during the summer when the peaches in the Cartograph garden ripen.
Originally paired with the 2012 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir. Burgers are a summertime classic! We realize that not everyone is a lamb lover, but we recommend trying it in burger form. This burger’s flavor is superb; the lamb makes it tangy, earthy and extra meaty.
Originally paired with the 2013 Choate Vineyard Pinot Noir. We use puff pastry from the local bakery (Downtown Bakery & Creamery) which brings even more deliciousness to this comfort meal.
Originally paired with the 2013 Mariah Vineyard Pinot Noir. A rich bowl of Moussaka is just delicious in Fall and makes use of the eggplants we grow in the Cartograph Garden.
Originally paired with the 2013 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. This recipe showcases the best of the Cartograph garden, and the bounty of mushroom season in Sonoma County.
Originally paired with the 2013 Floodgate Vineyard Pinot Noir and then newly paired in 2018 with the January release of 2015 Saltonstall Vineyard Pinot Noir. An easy, simple, rich, and satisfying soup.
Originally paired with the 2013 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir. We love making calzones because they are easy to make, tasty, and you can freeze them for whenever you have a calzone craving (and during harvest we have many).
Originally paired with the 2011 Floodgate Vineyard Pinot Noir. There’s no better way to enjoy a wine from the Russian River Valley than to pair it with local food—so this recipe calls for plenty of local and seasonal ingredients.
When we came up with the idea of doing the spring release party “behind the scenes” at our wine production facility, we decided to pair our spring wines with pizza. We love making pizzas on the grill throughout spring and summer so we thought these pizzas would be a fun and tasty match for the new Pinots. For the five new Pinot noirs we released for Spring 2018, we came up with a different pizza for each one.
Originally paired with the 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Sonoma and Mendocino Counties are blessed with an abundance of local morels that can be foraged, if you are so inclined.
Pork and Pinot is a classic combination, it's the balsamic-cranberry sauce that screams for the 2014 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir as well as the 2015 Saltonstall Vineyard Pinot Noir.
Originally paired with the 2013 Choate Pinot Noir. We love butternut squash and this tart is perfect for a cool fall evening. Add a salad or some broccoli on the side and you've got a great dinner.
Originally paired with the 2013 Floodgate Vineyard Pinot Noir. The rich lamb stew makes this Shepherd's Pie perfect for Pinot and wonderful on a cold fall evening.
Originally paired with the 2012 Floodgate Vineyard Pinot Noir. Mushrooms and Pinot always make a delicious combination; we love the warmth of risotto on a cool fall evening.
