Tag Archives: Wine Pairing
Suggested Wine Pairing: 2019 Estate Pinot Gris Growing up with a chef for a father, Thanksgiving was one the holiday in our house. Kevin would get up at 3:30am or 4:00am – yes, in the morning – preparing an elaborate scratch meal. There were turkeys and multiple types of stuffing, bread, green bean casserole and…
Are you baking pies this holiday season? Feeling intimidated? Don’t worry – here at Laurel Ridge Winery, we have you covered, from the best wine pairings for any pie, to creating the best ever from scratch pie. One of our culinary consultants, and the chef behind our wine club release parties, Kevin Bechtel, just so…
Growing up with a professional Chef for a Dad, it probably comes as no surprise that I’ve always been surrounded by food and wine! Among my earliest memories are my dad’s legendary ‘Saturday Night Dinners.’ As a family tradition, these dinners gave my dad a creative outlet to continue his growth as a chef while…
We know that here in Oregon wine country we can be a bit biased, but we’re absolutely convinced that the Willamette Valley has some of the best family farms and orchards for summer produce. We are swimming in an abundance of u-pick berry farms, roadside fruit stands, and a myriad of farm-to-consumer operations out here…
Perfect wine pairing: 2016 Pinot noir Cuvée Wine jams are simply amazing and I would even go as far as to say life changing. They are as elevated as you want them to be or as simple as you need them to be. From the delightfully elegant brie en croute to a grown-up pb &…
Suggested wine pairing: 2016 Barrel Select Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley AVA Leftover wine is a rare occurrence in my household but when I have an extra splash from a bottle that’s been open a few days too many, I get to cooking. This recipe is all about nuance and depth. Calling for a full cup…
Suggested Wine Pairing: 2017 Barrel Select Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley AVA There is nothing I love more than a fresh, zesty salad that adds that light, refreshing element to even the heartiest meal. When I’m back home at my family’s vineyard in Carlton (a teeny wine town in the heart of Oregon’s wine country) there…
Memorial Day Weekend means one of my favorite things has arrived – strawberry season! One of my other hobbies (aside from wine tasting!) is berry picking! Here in Oregon, we are so lucky to have so many beautiful U-Pick farms right in the Willamette Valley – there are so many options! Most of the U-Pick…
Featured wine: Laurel Ridge 2016 David’s Tableau Vivant Do you need an awesome snack that pairs with at home hangouts, pet photo sessions and binge watching reality TV documentaries? This quarantine during COVID-19, has inspired us to add homemade popcorn to our repertoire and lucky for you, we have taste tested and can assure you,…
Cooking with wine is a fun way to add some new flavors to your recipe or to try something new. For me, it’s the easiest + fastest way to add instant flavor without having to spend hours in the kitchen. As long as you follow these general recommendations, you’ll have a fabulous meal!
