What you tasted today is just the beginning. Below, you’ll find a collection of Aaron’s recipes — each one designed to pair beautifully with the wines you love. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or cooking for two on a Tuesday, these dishes are built to impress without the intimidation.
“Good food and great wine aren’t reserved for restaurants. With the right recipe and the right bottle, every table can feel like a special occasion.”
— Chef Aaron Meneghelli
A hearty, earthy pasta dish built for the table
Executive Chef Aaron Meneghelli enjoys pairing this Stone Fruit Salad with our bright and refreshing Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc.
The sweet earth tones of the carrots pair wonderfully with Cellar No. 254 Petite Sirah, playing off the fruit and spice in the wine.
We love how the concentrated flavors from the sundried tomatoes bring out the dark fruit notes in Cellar No. 254 Petite Sirah.
Chef Aaron Meneghelli suggests serving this as a side dish with a grilled flat iron steak and pairing with Monte Rosso Vineyard Mountain Red.
"The sweet flavors of the blueberry and squash and the salty cheese balance the red cherry and spiced notes of the 2021 Lot No 1 Cabernet Sauvignon while enhancing the full flavor profile of the wine." - Aaron Meneghelli, Executive Chef
Slow-roasted tomatoes with burrata and fresh herbs mingle beautifully with our spice-driven Monte Rosso Gnarly Vine Zinfandel.
This creamy and tangy Italian custard is a satiating appetizer. Complement it with a crisp and refreshing white, like our Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc.
Pair this Huckleberry Compote with a triple-cream cheese and Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon.
Combine shallots, garlic, thyme, olive oil, vinegar, salt, peppercorn with beets.
The rich texture of the braised short ribs complements the full body of the Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon.
This rich, hearty braise is an ideal pairing for the plush, supple nature of Lot No. 1 Cabernet.
Crispy Polenta Cake with Currant and Pine Nut Sofrito is an ideal pairing with 2020 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon.
Pair with 2021 Cypress Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
Our 2021 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect match for Chickpea Panisse with Olive Caramel, Shaved Pecorino and Herb Salad.
Roasted Rack of Lamb makes the perfect holiday meal, served with Vegetable Tian, Herbed Yukon Potatoes and a glass of Cellar No. 254 Petite Sirah.
This rich and savory bread pudding has a touch of earthiness, making it an apt companion to the muscular and robust Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
Add squash to the pan and increase the heat. Stir to combine ingredients and sprinkle with a little salt, mace and cinnamon.
This creamy, irresistible fondue will keep your guests gathered close at hand. Add some texture and elegance with our Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc.
This mushroom-based sauce can be served over pasta, polenta or atop freshly baked crusty bread. Enhance its earthy elements with our distinctly site-driven Monte Rosso Mountain Red.
This mouthwatering roast demands a rich and supple pairing partner. Serve with The Gryphon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Combine all seasonings for the duck and apply evenly to coat the duck, inside and out.
To make the Duxelles, add mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and thyme to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
Place raisins and verjus in medium bowl and allow them to soften for about 10 minutes.
Combine currants, red verjus and wine in plastic container.
Combine half of the cranberries with orange juice, zest and allspice in a medium sauce pan...
Combine cherries, cinnamon, ginger, sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch in a bowl and stir to combine.
Roll out dough on well-floured pizza peel one at a time to a 12” circle.
Chop shrimp and place in food processor with salt, tarragon and parsley.
This hearty Bolognese is a seafood lover’s delight and enters tantalizingly flavorful territory with our Monte Rosso Cabernet...
This traditional Tuscan soup can be enjoyed any time of year but is best with ultra-fresh tomatoes. Play off the ripe tomato acidity with our lush and vibrant Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
This succulent braise is a rich winter dish and a phenomenal complement to our most robust Cabernet Sauvignons.
Discover new dimensions of earth and spice in our richly layered Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon.
Malbec is a classic pairing with Argentina BBQ. Our Malbec has concentrated dark fruit notes that balance herbaceous notes in the dish.
Truffle potatoes showcase the earthiness and spice notes that come from our Monte Rosso Vineyard.
Porchetta is a savory, slow roasted pork made in the Italian culinary tradition. We suggest preparing it for a Sunday night dinner and enjoying the leftovers for weekday sandwiches.
One of the timeless and most appreciated mainstays of a holiday meal is a beautifully roasted meat, paired, we’d like to suggest, with any Louis M. Martini wine.
