Recipes



Here is your handy index with links to all of the great recipes and wine pairings on Craig’s Grape Adventure.  Check back soon as new recipes are added each week.
Main Ingredients
Recipe
Wine Pairing
Alligator Loin, Quinoa
2010 Dry Creek Vineyard Sonoma County Fumé Blanc, 2009 Breaux Vineyards Jolie Blond Virginia Seyval Blanc
Arepa, Chicken, Avocado
2009 Benziger Family Winery Carneros Chardonnay
Artichoke Hearts
1998 Jacquart Champagne Blanc de Blanc Brut
Chicken
Chenin Blanc
Chicken
2009 Finca Enguera Verdil
Chicken
2009 Ledson Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Chicken
2008 Koonowla Riesling
Chicken
2009 Cornarea Estate Bottled Canale D' Alba Italy Roero Arneis
Chicken
2010 Fox Run Vineyard Finger Lakes Riesling
Chicken, Beef, Pork

Chicken, Guasacaca, Salsa de Ajo
2009 Clos Du Bois Sonoma Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Chicken, Polenta
2006 Baron Herzog Chenin Blanc
Chicken, Pumpkin, Risotto
2008 Cuvée De Peña Viognier
Chicken, Udon Noodles
2008 Frei Brothers Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Chickpeas, Channa
2010 Cupcake Vineyards Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Cod
2008 Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay
Cod, Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mushroom Risotto
2009 Benziger Family Winery Sonoma Coast Wente Clone Chardonnay
Channa
2010 Cupcake Vineyards Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Cod, Shrimp, Bay Scallops
2006 Naked Mountain Barrel Fermented Virginia Chardonnay
Crab
Recommend either a Chardonnay, refreshing Pino Grigio, or Viognier
Crab
2006 Buena Vista Carneros Ramal Vineyard Clone 17 RY Chardonnay
Crab

Cuddle Fish, Scallops, Clams, Mussels
2010 Three Fox Vineyard Apassionata Virginia Vidal
Dessert
2003 Chateau de Myrat Sauternes
Dessert
2010 Veglio Moscato d’ Asti
Divers Scallops, Flounder Fillet
Dry Riesling
Duck, Duck Liver, Duck Hearts and Gizzards
2007 Mayo Viognier
Filet Mignon
1998 Jacquart Champagne Blanc de Blanc Brut
Frog Legs
Burgundy (white)
Hamburger, Gorgonzola Cheese
2009 Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet
Lamb
2009 14 Hands Washington State Chardonnay
Lamb
2009 Don Miguel Gascón Malbec
Lobster, Crab
2009 Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio
New York Strip Steak
2006 Ledson Russian River Valley Old Vine Zinfandel
New York Strip Steak
2007 Mayo Family Winery Napa Valley Random Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Oyster
2009 Mayo Family Winery Emma's Vineyard Napa Valley Unwooded Sauvignon Blanc
Pork Belly
2010 Bin 106 Twisted River Germany Gewürztraminer
Pork Belly, Broccoflower, Butternut Squash
2009 Travis Chardonnay
Pork Crown Roast
2009 Cono Sur Cochagua Valley Chile Viognier and 2009 The Immortal Zin Old Vine Lodi California Zinfandel
Pork Shoulder
2009 Stoneleigh Marlborough Pinot Noir and 2010 Matua Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Pork Shoulder
2008 Ruffino Aziano DOCG Chianti Classico
Pork Shoulder, Pork Loin, Bacon
2009 Caretaker Pinot Noir
Pork, Shrimp, Rice
Various
Prime Rib, Spinach
2006 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and 2007 Benziger Family Winery Sonoma Valley Merlot
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Apothic Red California Winemakers Blend
Roast Beef
2009 Boisset Family Estates Fleur De Lyeth California Proprietary Blend
Salmon, Peach Pepper Jam
2009 Sokol Blosser Winery Evolution Oregon White
Fennel Sausage, Latke, Red Cabbage, Fennel
2010 Horton Vineyards Orange County Virginia Viognier
Short Ribs
2006 Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Short Ribs
2006 Benziger Family Winery North Coast Syrah
Shrimp
2009 Cuvaison Chardonnay
Shrimp, Poblan Peppers

Shrimp, Risotto
2010 Delaplane Cellars Indian Springs Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
Sirloin
Sauvignon Blanc
Skirt Steak
2008 Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Steak, Brussels Sprouts
 2008 Cloudline Oregon Pinot Noir, 2008 Xwinery Carneros Napa Valley Truchard Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2009 Trader Joe's California Petit Reserve Tempranillo
Steak, Celery Root
2006 Benziger Family Winery Sonoma County Merlot
Strip Steak, Parsnips
2004 McClean Vineyards Estate Private Reserve Paso Robles Syrah
Truffle
2008 Pahlmeyer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Tuna
2007 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Mosel Estate Bottled Riesling Kabinet, 2009 Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay, 2009 Takutai Nelson New Zealand Pinot Noir
Turkey Scrapple
2010 Cristobal 1492 Mendoza Verdelho
Veal Kidney
1998 Jacquart Champagne Blanc de Blanc Brut
Zucchini, Shrimp
2009 Sebastiani Sonoma County Chardonnay