This delicious baked salmon dish is a perfect pairing for that white wine you’ve been enjoying this summer. The best part? You’ll only have to part with a little bit of your wine to make it. What You’ll Need: 6, five-ounce salmon fillets 4 cloves garlic, minced ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tbs. 2012 San Francisco Cup Chardonnay […]
Nothing says California like Zinfandel and tri-tip. Combine these Californian classics with a juicy Zinfandel marinade the next time you fire up the grill for some summertime barbecue. What You’ll Need: 1 cup Zinfandel wine 1 cup soy sauce ¾ cups water ¼ cup canola oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 tbs dehydrated garlic 1 […]
Need a quick way to cool down in this summer heat? Try this red wine slushie recipe that’s sure to rejuvenate you after a hot summer day: Serves: 10 What You Need: (2) 12 ounce bags frozen mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries) 1 bottle of your favorite Charles B. Mitchell red wine 2 cups ginger […]
As hard as it may be to believe, there are times when a bottle of wine is left unfinished. Nobody likes to waste wine, yet what is one to do with the leftovers? There answer lies with your inner child and summers past: wine popsicles. As a kid, popsicles were the perfect way to unwind […]
If you’ve been to any of our Endless Pizza Nights, you’ll know that nothing goes better with wine than pizza. Wine’s modest acidity is perfectly balanced by the tomato puree in pizza, which is also very acidic. The tannins in wine pair perfectly with cheese and complement the tomato acidity, and both wine and pizza have a harmonious fragrance. All […]
Just like Batman needs Robin, the meats you’re grilling at your weekend BBQ need a worthy sidekick. That’s where the Best Damn Potato Salad Ever comes in. Classically made with traditional ingredients, it packs enough zest to feature alongside your meats. Make it for your next BBQ and your guests will be asking you for the secret family […]
If you’ve been looking for a refreshing dish to enjoy in this warm summer weather, look no further. This wonderful fruit salad recipe by Sam Linsell of Drizzle & Dip combines pears with salty cheese and other fresh ingredients to create a savory mix of contrasting flavors. Cap it off by pairing it with a Sauvingnon Blanc and […]
Everyone knows that wine and chocolate are the perfect match! A wine that seems to be made for pairing with chocolate is Port. Port is a Portuguese fortified wine, meaning that brandy has been added during the fermentation process. When Brandy is added, it stops the wine from fermenting, which creates a sweet and high alcohol-content wine. Port, […]
Want to try a light and refreshing wine and food pairing? Look no further, we’ve got the perfect summer pairing for you! We teamed up with The Press, a Mediterranean-style bistro in Sacramento, to create a food pairing for our 2013 Estate Semillon. The Press is known for creating dishes that use local and seasonal ingredients to […]
Looking for a recipe that pairs well with a Sauvignon Blanc? Garrett McCord and Stephanie Stiavetti, authors of “Melt: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese,” recommend their Beecher’s Flagship Cheddar with Avocado, Lime and Shell Pasta recipe to go along with our 2013 Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. After you read their recipe below, you won’t be able […]
