During the holidays, one thing we love almost as much a wine is entertaining! Since so much of the love, laughter, family and wine that we celebrate revolves around the dinner table, we like to be sure that the food we’re serving highlights our favorite bottles in the best way. From passed hors d’oeuvres to the main dish, we’ve got you covered this season!
A twist on the traditional comfort dish, this Indian influenced Rice Pudding with Saffron & Slivered Almonds (also known as Zafrani Kheer) contains flavors of saffron, cardamom, and nutty spice that naturally complement the toasted aromas, bright fruit and creamy finish of our Chardonnay.
When moving to the main course, our luscious and inky Petite Sirah seeks an equally flavorful partner. We’ve found these Rosemary Roast Lamb Chops to be a perfect match. Their savory, earthy flavor pops with a kick of rosemary, standing up nicely beside the Petite’s robust and complex flavor profile. A deep, dark and delicious combination!
For the adventure seekers looking to skip the turkey this season, Crispy Roast Duck Breast with Braised Fennel is a delectable alternative. Not only flavorful, but beautiful when set atop a bed of braised fennel, this crispy on the outside, succulent on the inside duck plays well with our award-winning Lizzy James Old Vine Zinfandel and will have you coming back for seconds. But, save room for dessert!
Blue Cheesecake with Honey is a lovely and unexpected treat alongside our Lizzy James Port-Style Dessert Wine. Not short on flavor, this versatile sweet-savory dish makes for an eye-catching appetizer or an unconventional dessert! Although we believe port is not just mean for the holidays, it is an extra special time of year to pop open a bottle of this rich and delicious old vine zinfandel port and share the luxury with friends.
