Chocolate and Red Wine Braised Short Ribs INGREDIENTS: 3 tbsp. olive oil 3 lb. bone-in short ribs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tbsp. Ancho chili powder 5 cloves garlic, smashed 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1⁄4 cup tomato paste 3 cups full-bodied red wine, such as nero d’avola 2 cups beef stock 2 bay leaves 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper 3 tbsp. semi-sweet chocolate (I just used 3 tbsp. chocolate chips) 2 tbsp. unsalted butter DIRECTION ..read more

Pizza Dough for Two Just in time for Valentine’s Day… because who doesn’t love pizza?! Pour up a glass of the High Camp Estate Cab and get creative in the kitchen with your loved one. Shape the pizza dough into a heart and embellish it with your favorite toppings! Feel free to go the extra mile, even cutting pepperonis into heart shapes if you fancy – no judgment here. INGREDIENTS: 2 cup all purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon dry yeast 1 teaspoon honey or sugar ¾ cup warm water DIRECTIONS: Measure the water in a measuring cup then ..read more

Pomar Junction 2014 Cab Forward Paso Robles, California BOLD WINE STYLE This Bordeaux blend is an opulent wine that delivers notes of licorice, chocolate, black cherry, plum, blackberry, and spice, combined with incredibly silky tannins. Analysis: 14.6% alcohol / volume Varietal: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petit Verdot, 25% Merlot pH: 3.60 Residual Sugar: 0.26% Total Acidity: 6.8 g/L Appellation: Paso Robles, California Vineyard: Paso Robles Aging: 21 months Cooperage: 30% New Oak Winemaker: Jim Shumate Cases Produced: 158 Accolades: Gold Medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competitio ..read more

  Braised Red Cabbage INGREDIENTS: 1 onion 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 apples ½ whole cinnamon 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar ½ cup good red cooking wine 2 pounds red cabbage ½ cup water DIRECTIONS: COOK THE ONION AND THE APPLES – Dice the onion. Add the olive oil, onion, and sugar to a large pan. Place over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent and the sugar caramelizes. Clean the apples and cut them into wedges. Add to the pan along with cinnamon. Cook for another minute. COOK THE RED CABBAGE – Add the apple cider vinegar ..read more

Robert Craig Winery2017 “The Stick” Red Blend Candlestick Ridge Vineyard Napa Valley, California BOLD WINE STYLE This Cabernet Sauvignon blend is dense, powerful and beautifully concentrated. The nose is perfumed with luxurious  aromas of black currant, boysenberry, cedar box and Herbes de Provence. The intensely layered palate excites with cassis, plum, and graphite. It is rich and seductive with a velvety texture that finishes long and perfumed. Analysis: 14.8% alcohol / volume Varietal: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc TA: 6.3 g/L pH: 3.77 Maturation: 18 months in ..read more

The Prisoner Wine Company Unshackled SparklingCalifornia BUBBLY WINE STYLE This brut-style California wine has a mineral profile, driven by floral notes on the nose. On the palate, there are big, bright notes of green and Fuji apples with Asian pears. Each sip features a vibrant acidity, with a crisp, clean finish. Varietal: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Aging: 36 months en tirage to ensure the highest quality Serving Suggestion: For optimal flavor, refrigerate for at least three hours and serve chilled Pairing: Serve this fruity wine with shrimp ceviche, fresh oysters, or a supreme pizza. The ..read more

Wine Tasting Event Marietta Cellars Sonoma County, California Wednesday, June 16, 20216:00pm CST / 7:00pm EST Join us for a wine tasting event, featuring Marietta Cellars from Sonoma County, California, with guest speaker Scot Bilbro on Zoom. Owner and Winemaker, Scot Bilbro will be guiding us through a tasting of seven of his Marietta Cellars wines: Old Vine Riesling Old Vine Rosé Old Vine Red Lot 71 Román Zinfandel Armé Cabernet Sauvignon Christo Red Blend Gibson Block Syrah To reserve a table and attend the wine tasting in person, please call your local WineStyles store.  Or if ..read more

Virtual Wine Tasting Event on Zoom and Facebook LIVE DAOU Vineyards Paso Robles, California Wednesday, May 12, 20216:00pm CST / 7:00pm EST Join us for a virtual wine tasting event, featuring DAOU Vineyards from Paso Robles, California, with Winemaker and Co-Proprietor, Daniel Daou. During our virtual event, Daniel will be guiding us through a tasting of the following seven DAOU Vineyards wines: DAOU Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles DAOU Chardonnay, Paso Robles DAOU Reserve Chardonnay, Willow Creek DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles DAOU Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Bodyguard by DAO ..read more

Garlic Butter Cod Fish Recipe © Photo by Primavera Kitchen INGREDIENTS: Cod fish fillets – This is an affordable white fish that takes on the flavors it’s cooked with. Haddock, Pollack, or Mahi Mahi would make great substitutes. Olive oil – Or use another neutral cooking oil with a high smoke point like vegetable, avocado, or safflower oil. Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper Unsalted butter Garlic Lemon zest Green onions, for garnish DIRECTIONS: Season the fish Pat the fish dry with a paper towel so the seasonings adhere better to t ..read more

Brown Butter-Sage Chicken Wings Recipe Credit: © Todd Porter & Diane Cu INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 6 to 8 small sage leaves 1 tablespoon ground sage 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar 2 pound chicken wings, split Kosher or sea salt, to taste Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste 1 cup all-purpose flout, for dredging Vegetable Oil (or other high flashpoint oil), for frying DIRECTIONS: Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Melt the butter and stir in the garlic. Continue cooking the butter until it is light brown and develops a n ..read more