The Wines of Sonoma County

Foods

Food Pairings that accentuate Sonoma County wines

  • Steak
  • Seafood
  • Pasta
  • Cheese
  • Appetizers
  • Dessert

Recipes

Penne Pasta with Goat Cheese & Greens

Ingredients

8oz
Penne pasta
2c
Spring mix
1c
Firm tomatoes, chopped
1
6oz. (or larger) jar kalamata olives
6oz
Goat cheese, crumbled
¼c
Olive oil
1tbs
Minced garlic
 
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  • Cook pasta until al dente in large pot of boiling water, according to instructions.  Drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine spring mix, tomatoes, olives, crumbled goat cheese, olive oil, garlic and salt & pepper.  Add pasta, toss and serve.
  • For variation, add additional cheeses, cooked chicken and Italian herbs.

Wine Tip

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect complement to this dish.

Summer Salad

Ingredients

2c
Greens mix - any lettuce, radicchio, endive, escarole, etc. torn into pieces
1
Sweet red onion, sliced
1
Package feta cheese
1
Pear, sliced
½c
Walnuts
1c
Small asparagus, cut approx. 4 inches in length
 
Raspberry vinaigrette

Directions

  • Cook asparagus in boiling water for approximately one minute.
  • Drain and put into bowl of cold water for about 30 seconds.  Remove, drain and dry.
  • In a large bowl, combine greens mix, feta cheese, walnuts, pear, and asparagus.
  • Prior to serving, add raspberry vinaigrette, toss and serve.
  • For variation, add bleu cheese or asiago cheese; use citrus or poppy seed dressing.

Wine Tip

Sonoma County Chardonnay is the perfect complement to this dish.

Grilled Herb Pork Chops

Ingredients

4
Pork loin chops, boneless 1" thick
2tbs
Lemon juice
2tbs
Virgin olive oil
1tbs
Fresh chopped parsley
1tbs
Fresh chopped rosemary
1tbs
minced garlic or garlic/herb mixture
1tbs
Fresh chopped sage
1tbs
Fresh chopped oregano
2
Bay leaves
 
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Brush pork chops with lemon oil.  Mix all remaining ingredients in a small bowl.  Rub mixture onto both sides of pork chops.  Put in baking dish, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • When grill is sufficiently heated, place pork chops on grill about 6 inches above heat.  Grills approximately 15 minutes on each side. (For variation, add your favorite herbs.)

Wine Tip

Sonoma County Merlot is the perfect complement to this dish.