Matchmaker: Pairings for Our October Release

This week, we celebrated our October release! It has been a joy as always to see our members and guests, new and old, enjoying their Ruby Hill favorites. Below, we've provided a pairing guide, complete with recipes, so that everyone can enjoy their release wines to the fullest! Cheers!

Jewel Chardonnay - Harvest Kale Salad

For anyone who loves the freshness of a salad along with the flavors of fall, this one's for you. Bursting with hearty flavors from pumpkin seeds, pomegranate, crispy prosciutto bits, and even a touch of caramelized shallot vinaigrette, this salad is a celebration of flavor. Enjoy alongside a chilled, smooth glass of Jewel Chardonnay and let your taste buds dance. Recipe from Half Baked Harvest.

 

Reserve Chardonnay - The Coziest Brussels Sprouts

Here is another hearty option for our White Wine lovers! Though brussels sprouts are notoriously difficult to pair with, our Chardonnay with this recipe make a stellar couple. The lightly sulfuric and nutty flavors of the brussels sprouts are generously seasoned with Balsamic vinegar, bacon, pecans, dried cranberries, and more for a delicious symphony with our 2018 Reserve Chardonnay. Recipe from the Real Food Dietitians.
 

Reserve Petite Sirah - Harissa Grilled Eggplant

If you think you’re not an eggplant fan, think again! For our plant-based friends, this recipe offers scrumptiously mouth watering flavor bold enough to pair with Petite Sirah like a dream. Deliciously intense yet easy to enjoy, this pairing was made for anyone looking to reach out for something new and inspiring. Recipe from One Green Planet.

Jewel Petit Verdot - Grilled Lamb Kebabs

Petit Verdot and lamb are two peas in a pod, with deliciously complimentary taste profiles. Even more, the texture of a juicy grilled lamb kebab is a perfect counterpart to a big round sip of Petit Verdot. Discover a pairing you’ll not soon forget as you enjoy the lightly floral notes and swirling dark fruit of the wine alongside the lamb's savory char. Recipe from Recipes from a Pantry. 

Armonia Lot #11 - Italian Beef Stew

Our Club-Exclusive Armonia is a red wine like no other! Each Lot of this unique blend brings together multiple varietals and vintages to create a big and balanced layered complexity. Enjoy this wine alongside a rich and hearty classic: beef stew. It’s the season for warm, comfortable foods, and this flavorful classic promises to delight the taste buds. Recipe from Unicorns in the Kitchen.

 

Jewel Cabernet Sauvignon - Rich Raspberry Chocolate Cake

The Jewel Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most coveted wines in our collection. With a showstopping 95 point score, this wine begs to be enjoyed again and again. Drink it on its own, with a juicy pepper crusted steak, or indulge a little with this Chocolate Raspberry Cake. Wine and chocolate are best friends, so go for the best of the best. Recipe from Bianca Zapatka.

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