Vanilla – Ūvae

Domaine Taupenot-Merme – Red Blend

Tastes Like:

Cherry, raspberry, oak, vanilla, and tobacco.

Pairs With:

Venison and game meat
Barbecue (not vinegar based)
Grilled or roasted red meats
Pepperoni pizza
Spicy meats and sausages

Made From:

Pinot Noir, Gamay

Cherry, Oak, Raspberry, Tobacco, Vanilla

Recipe Suggestions:

Venison Bourguignon

Venison Bourguignon

Bodega Pulenta – Malbec

Tastes Like:

Blackberry, plum, cherry, vanilla, and oak.

Pairs With:

Steak and red meats
Pork chops or loins
Fatty fish
Grilled mushrooms

Made From:

Malbec

Blackberry, Cherry, Oak, Plum, Vanilla

Recipe Suggestions:

Asado Steak

Asado Steak

Three Pears Winery – White Blend

Tastes Like:

Tropical fruits, pear, honey, and vanilla.

Pairs With:

Picnics and porch swings
Pool parties
Creamy chicken dishes
Lobster and crab meat

Made From:

89% Chenin Blanc, 19% Viognier

Honey, Pear, Tropical fruits, Vanilla

Recipe Suggestions:

Lobster Rolls

Lobster Rolls

Bodegas Yuste – Manzanilla Aurora, Fino Sherry

Tastes Like:

Apples, citrus fruits, almonds, and vanilla. Dry with moderate acidity.

Pairs With:

Picnics and porch swings
Evenings by the fire
Mature and hard cheeses
Cured meats

Made From:

Fortified wine

Almonds, Apple, Citrus, Vanilla

Recipe Suggestions:

Charcuterie

Cocoa Di Vine – Chocolate Wine

Tastes Like:

Rich chocolate, vanilla, and caramel.

Pairs With:

Chocolate cake
Ice cream
Fresh raspberries
Late evenings

Made From:

Red wine base with natural chocolate and cream

Caramel, Chocolate, Vanilla

Recipe Suggestions:

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Shroud Mountain – Cabernet Sauvignon

Tastes Like:

Medium dry with soft tannins. Notes of plum, blackberry, vanilla, and cocoa.

Pairs With:

Grilled Tri Tip Steak
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Deluxe Burgers with all the fixings

Made From:

Cabernet Sauvignon
2020, California

Blackberry, Cocoa, Plum, Vanilla

Recipe Suggestions:

Tri Tip Steak

Tri Tip Steak