In light of what is going on in our world, country and our community, there has never been a better time to settle in and practice our culinary skills! Whether cooking for 1, 2 or 10, we have some unbelievable recipes that can be adapted for everyone’s needs.
In April, we usually roll up our sleeves and get ready for the Spring Wine Club Release Party. This celebration is something we at Patterson Cellars look forward to just as much as our guests, who have really become more like family over the years. Our chefs arrive at the crack of dawn to fire up the ovens, chop fresh herbs and prepare to share their passion for food and wine with all of us.
Sometimes, we make Paella for the crowd in our 4 foot, custom made Paella pans. Other times, we are slicing warm, freshly baked focaccia bread to serve alongside an earthy, braised chicken dish. This year, we decided to focus on what we do best, and create a recipe that pairs exquisitely with each of our newly released club wines. From a mouthwatering citrusy salad, paired with our 2019 Pinot Gris, to a rib sticking braised beef that is an excellent accompaniment to our 2017 Red Willow Syrah, these recipes are in a class unto themselves. Our chef, Aubri Travis Hawley, who also happens to be a Level 1 Sommelier, WSET2, and our very own tasting room manager at the winery, meticulously crafted these dishes to not only stand up to the wine, but moreover to enhance the experience with every sip.
While we were so looking forward to being able to share these delectable dishes with you at the party, we hope that you will take a moment to pick through and find your favorite, or maybe even make them all! After all, most of us are facing an abundance of time at home, and let’s be honest, you can only make tacos so many times before you need to spice things up a bit!
Share your home culinary journey with us! Snap some photos and tag us on facebook or instagram, or email the photos to wineclub@pattersoncellars.com, and of course, make sure to get your glasses and bottles of Patterson Cellars wine in the picture! If you don’t have our club wines, but would like some recommendations on pairing another one of our wines with the dishes, please reach out!
We are so grateful for our club members, customers, staff and friends who have supported us throughout the years, and especially during this time. We will get through this together, and we can’t wait until we are able to fill your glass in the tasting room once more! Cheers!