By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards With strawberry being the overwhelming flavor on the palate for most vintages of our Rosé, I thought it was about time to incorporate actual strawberries into one of my Rosé pairings. That strawberry component was even more noticeable for me in this new 2020 vintage than it’s ever been! […]
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards This recipe is so simple and easy to make, but so refreshing in the way that it’s actually a phenomenal pairing and full of amazing flavor. Fresh arugula, herbs, parmesan, and Meyer lemon are classic Italian ingredients that can truly bring a dish to life. With just minimal ingredients,
Grilled Beef Tagliata Over Arugula & Timeless Cab Read More »
By McGrail Vineyards Great Cabernet’s pair beautifully with a robust Filet Mignon. Enjoy the mushroom and mustard sauce that so delicately pairs with the baking spice notes found in the Good Life Cabernet. Filet Mignon with Mushrooms and Mustard Makes about 4 servings. INGREDIENTS: 4 filets mignons about 10 oz 2 tablespoons GHEE 1½ tablespoons
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards This mini beef Wellington pairing suggestion was made by Heather McGrail as we tasted the new release wines for our February 2021 quarter. Heather, who was on a low-carb diet at the time was craving beef Wellington, which is how this pairing came to fruition. I have to say,
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards I think I always say this, so excuse me if I sound repetitive, but I really love our C. Tarantino Cab. It’s just different from our other Cabs, but specifically in that it’s made with a different clone of Cabernet than what’s planted on our estate or our Lucky
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards & Winery Being stuck at home can be mundane. Here is the ultimate time-passing trifecta: binge-worthy shows, alongside gourmet popcorn and wine pairings! Cheers! About These Gourmet Popcorn Recipes I think it might be important for me to preface these recipes by saying I created most of them using
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards Inspired by another stay-at-home order issued for the Bay Area, I’ve imagined my favorite pairings yet. I know how mundane being stuck at home can get, so here are the ultimate time-passing pairings: binge-able shows that you can easily stream, along with a bowl of flavorful, gourmet popcorn and
Binge-Worthy TV, Gourmet Popcorn, and Wine Trios Read More »
By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards We are officially more than a month into fall, which means things are starting to cool down a bit. One thing I love about the cooler weather is that people are more inclined to eat warm, hearty meals. This one definitely falls into that category! At first, the idea
Blue Cheese Sauce, New York Steak, & James Vincent Read More »
By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards While our Shamus Patrick Red Blend is always a delicious blend of all five of the red Bordeaux varietals, the composition changes every year. The most recent vintage of our Shamus Patrick Red Blend contains 20% each of our Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. Since
Mushroom Truffle Risotto & Shamus Patrick Read More »
By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards Pear Burrata Basil Flatbread Makes about 8 servings (4 flatbreads; 2 servings per flatbread). INGREDIENTS: Cooking spray 8 oz. burrata cheese (2 balls, 4 oz. each), cut into 8 pieces 12 oz. traditional naan bread (4 pieces, 3 oz. each) 2 oz. sliced prosciutto, or 4 pieces 1/2 one
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