Food

This turkey brine makes the most delicious golden brown bird you’ve ever had, and it’s perfect for a wine country Thanksgiving! Sur La Table has brining bags that make the process so much easier and a cinch to clean up. And you gotta love the classic pairing of Pinot Noir and turkey! • 7 quarts

Truffle Thrills are a new and exciting product we’re offering in our tasting room. These little goodies come in six different flavors and they’re all delicious. Deep truffle flavor mixed with other ingredients like tomatoes or artichokes will amp up any meal. Trust us, these are truly worth trying! 1 tbsp. olive oil ½ small

There’s nothing like macaroni and cheese. And though I tend to like the more simple version, this dressed up recipe is so phenomenal I had to share it. And the stovetop method is so easy. The pairing is superb with the toasty yet fruity 2006 Reserve Chardonnay. • 1 lb. crab meat, cooked • ¾

This recipe is a bit time consuming, but well worth it on those cold winter weekends. The tender beef stew has an earthy, rustic combination of flavors which melds well with our rich and fruity Reserve Pinot Noir. Be sure to serve this with plenty of fresh, crusty bread to soak up the juices! 2

This new take on a classic dish is absolutely packed with spices. The unique Asian flair gives our Estate Pinot a new twist as layers of flavors stimulate the senses. Use a heavy skillet for this dish, and be sure to sip a glass while you’re stirring! • 1 tsp. olive oil • ½ cup

Though the arugula is spicy, it pairs nicely with the chicken and this tart Chardonnay, and makes a warm, homey meal. • 4 chicken breasts • 1 ½ tbsp. olive oil • ½ cup chopped onion • 2 garlic cloves, minced • ¾ cup goat cheese • 1 tbsp. chopped parsley • 1 tbsp. chopped

Risotto is one of the most amazing foods- once you learn the basic risotto recipe, you can add any ingredients you want to create a perfect light main course or side dish. This risotto uses bright and fresh ingredients, and is the perfect accompaniment to anything you pull off the grill. • 1 tbsp. olive

Risotto should never be intimidating- just pop a bottle of our Bedrock Chardonnay for inspiration and throw in whatever was fresh this week! This light, fresh risotto is a favorite, and pairs beautifully with our stainless steel chardonnay. 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 bunch asparagus, ends clipped 1 tbsp. olive oil (We love local producer

This rub is delicious on grilled pork chops, but also on other meats like flank steak. Serve with a dollup of chutney or tomato jam and you’ll thank us. • 4 bone-in pork chops • 4 tsp. olive oil • 1 tsp. garlic powder • 2 tsp. ground cumin • 1 tsp. chile powder •

Beef is the flavor of the month here at Riverbench, where a bunch of us just got together and bought a local grass fed steer and divvied up some excellent meat! Flank steak is perfect for summertime, because it marinates and then you can just throw it on the grill. This recipe tenderizes the meat