While Villa del Monte wines are delicious on their own, pairing them with food can bring out the flavor intensity of your favorite dish and the complex characteristics of the wine. Here are some suggested wine and food pairings.
Recipes from Blue Sage
Please enjoy these recipes, courtesy of Villa del Monte Winery and local caterer Blue Sage, a unique culinary experience.
Lamb Cacciatore—serve with Villa del Monte 2011 Syrah Pasha Vineyard or 2010 Merlot Reserve Carneros Moon Vineyard
Chicken Wrapped in Phyllo Dough—serve with Villa del Monte 2012 Pinot Noir Reserve William Vincent Vineyard
Cedar Planked Salmon with Smoked Alderwood Sea Salt—serve with Villa del Monte 2008 or 2009 Merlot Carneros Moon Vineyard
Seared Salmon with Beurre Blanc—serve with Villa del Monte 2011 Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains Regan Vineyard
Grilled Salmon with Sautéed Leeks—serve with Villa del Monte 2012 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains Regan Vineyard
Asian Duck Endives—serve with Villa del Monte 2010 Syrah Santa Clara Valley Pasha Vineyard
Eggplant Parmesan Crisps—serve with Villa del Monte 2006 Merlot Reserve Carneros Moon Vineyard or Villa del Monte 2011 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains Regan Vineyard
Filet of Beef with Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes—serve with Villa del Monte 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountains LindHill Vineyard
Portobello Mushroom Pizza—serve with Villa del Monte Monte 2011 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains Regan Vineyard or Villa del Monte 2006 Merlot Reserve Carneros Moon Vineyard
Herbed Rack of Lamb with Lemon Quinoa and Fried Shallots—serve with Villa del Monte 2010 Malbec Paicines Pedregal Vineyard or Villa del Monte 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountains LindHill Vineyard
Poached Pears with Gorgonzola Crostini—serve with Villa del Monte 2009 Merlot Dessert Wine Carneros Moon Vineyard
Seared Scallops with Grilled Polenta and Thyme-Butter Sauce—serve with Villa del Monte 2011 Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains Regan Vineyard
Chicken and Sausage Stew—serve with Villa del Monte 2009 Syrah Santa Clara Valley Pasha Vineyard
Turkey and Mushroom Risotto—pair with Villa del Monte 2008 Merlot Santa Cruz Mountains Regan Vineyard
Recipes from Susan Ward Tarner
Susan Ward Tarner is the host of a featured cooking show on Helena Civic Television called Cooking with Susan, Slow Food, Montana Style.
A Celebration of the Fall Bounty
- Honey and Pepper Dip
- Golden Corn Pudding Cake with Tomato Coulis
- Croque Monsieur Villa del Monte Style
- Classic Maple Apple Tart
- Harvest Grape and Pine Nut Pizza
Delicious Spring Recipes and Wine Pairings
- Lamb and Figs
- White Lasagna with Pine Nuts
- Sour Cream Lemon Pie
- Layered Blueberry Salad
- Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze with Crystallized Ginger for Ham
- Escalloped Pineapple
- Rosemary Cayenne Biscuits and Ham
- Susan’s Version of Poulet (Chicken) Tchoupitoulas
- Sweet Potato Rounds
- Omelette au Chocolat