Food & Wine — Chardonnay
Buckwheat Crepes with Cheese and Asparagus
Posted by Plume Ridge Bottle Shop on
Our Culinary Specialist Nanette Berning-Pate strikes again with a touch of Spring and a classic brunch dish. Nothing can beat freshly made crepes, let alone healthy ones made with buckwheat. A savory dish combining cheese and asparagus calls for a medium bodied white wine such as Chardonnay. We suggest La Colline Aux Fossiles or Truchard Estate Chardonnay.Serves 4IngredientsFor the crepe batter: 3/4 cup buckwheat flour 2 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Unsalted butter for the pan For the cheese and asparagus filling: 1 cup full fat ricotta cheese 8 ounces...
- Tags: Appetizers, Breakfast, Brunch, Champagne, Chardonnay, Cheese, Food Blog, Nanette Berning-Pate
Truffle Corn Risotto
Posted by Plume Ridge Bottle Shop on
A warm and hearty Fall dish that is easy to prepare with your own corn stock or store bought vegetable or chicken stock. Chef's choice of pairing with this fresh and creamy dish is a nice Chardonnay or even a dry Chenin Blanc. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients For Corn Stock: 2 corn cobs ( kernels reserved for risotto ) 1/2 small onion 1 celery rib 1 small carrot 1 small clove garlic Salt and pepper to taste For Risotto: 6 cups corn stock 1 tablespoon butter 1 small onion finely chopped about 1 cup 1 teaspoon salt Pinch black...
- Tags: Chardonnay, chenin blanc, Entrees, Nanette Berning-Pate, Risotto, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian
5 Fast Facts: Chardonnay
Posted by Monica Yu on
5 Fast Facts: Countdown these facts from 5 (commonly known), to 1 (geek level), with frequent Plume Ridge Bottle Shop blog writer, Patty Lyn Tweten. Find out how much you know about Chardonnay — the grape, the wine, the phenomenon. Check out our Chardonnay selection here. 5. It is ubiquitous: Chardonnay is everywhere and grown in every continent except Antarctica. The biggest producer is France—also its origin—with 126,000 acres under cultivation. The US, currently in second place with 106,000 acres, momentarily took the lead in the late 1980’s worldwide Chardonnay boom. In the 1990s, Chardonnay became a victim of...
- Tags: Chardonnay, Patty Lyn Tweten, Wine Blog
Hoagie Nicoise with Tapenade Aioli & French Potato Salad
Posted by Plume Ridge Bottle Shop on
Labor Day is nearing, bringing another summer to a close. The end of summer can be a bittersweet and busy time of the year. The weather is still gorgeous but schools are back in session. Naturally, we are all wanting to hold onto the last bits of relaxation before we free fall into the holiday season. This tasty Nicoise Sandwich is perfect for this time of the season since it is easy to create giving you more time for putting your feet up. Try this recipe with a Chardonnay as it is well rounded and compliments the creamy Aioli sauce and rich...
- Tags: Chardonnay, Seafood
Antipasto Pairings: Tasty Summer Sipping & Snacking
Posted by Monica Yu on
Sometimes we forget about antipasto except when we throw parties. However, during the summer it is a common lunch routine in Italy and other European countries. With summer heating up and the desire for hot foods is on vacation, why not integrate more antipasto into your meals? Pack a picnic or set the patio table, it's time to dine outdoors with some of your forgotten favorites. Most people associate hors d'oeuvres with white wine, but lightness alone does not make a wine interestingly versatile. A nice crisp Chardonnay has just enough acidity to cut through creamy goat cheese. Try creating an artichoke and...
- Tags: Appetizers, Chardonnay, Parties, Rose, Syrah