OUR CONTINUING SERIES OF RECIPES AND WINE PAIRINGS Spring has sprung! I don’t know about you, but I have had enough comfort food for a while, so if you are craving something refreshing and light, this may be the recipe for you. Pair with a nice light white wine and life is good! Bon Appetite! SERVES 4 Ingredients Salad: ¾ pound peeled and cooked salad shrimp 2 cups (about 10 oz) fresh strawberries, stemmed and quartered 8 cups mixed salad greens such as butter lettuce and watercress 4 oz crumbled feta cheese 2 small avocados, chopped. Pinch of dried red pepper 1 small cucumber peeled a ..read more

OUR CONTINUING SERIES OF RECIPES AND WINE PAIRINGS This easy recipe is foolproof for the most delicious prime rib. You can adjust the cooking time by calculating the weight of the roast times 5 minutes (see instructions) so, no matter how many you are serving, this entrée will be cooked perfectly at medium rare. Be sure to bring the roast to room temperature before putting in the oven.   PRIME RIB ROAST SERVES 6 1 (4 pound) prime rib roast 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper 2 teaspoons ..read more

OUR CONTINUING SERIES OF RECIPES AND WINE PAIRINGS This is not your typical Chicken Parmesan. It is made with chicken thighs and homemade sauce that is served with the chicken on top. It is a style of parmesan chicken that you would be served in the “old country”.     SERVES 4 4 chicken thighs – boneless, skinless 12 Roma Tomatoes Vegetable oil for sautéing chicken 3 tablespoons olive oil 8 oz. fontina cheese (you can substitute with fresh mozzarella) 8 large basil leaves, shredded 2 cups Panko Shredded parmesan cheese 2 eggs 2 garlic cloves - minced Salt and pepper to taste   ..read more

OUR CONTINUING SERIES OF RECIPES AND WINE PAIRINGS Looking for a meal that’s Spring-Time light, yet satisfying? Here’s a twist on a nice Shrimp Scampi recipe. The avocado and scampi butter makes this a very special and flavorful entrée. Bon Appetit!     SERVES 4   Ingredients Scampi Butter, recipe follows. 1 pound raw peeled and deveined 16 to 20 count shrimp with tail on. 3 tablespoons dry white wine 2 ounces Asiago cheese, cut into small chunks. 1 avocado, large diced Cooked linguine pasta Fresh parsley, for garnish Scampi Butter 1/4 pound unsalted butter, softened. 1 tab ..read more

Sandy Road Vineyards is proud to announce that our 2021 Good as Gone wine has won a Platinum Medal at the 2023 TEXSOM Awards. The TEXSOM Awards is one of the most prestigious and challenging wine competitions in the United States, and this award is a testament to our continued focus on producing high quality Texas wine. The Good as Gone wine is a dry red blend of Sangiovese, Mourvedre and Merlot from the Texas High Plains. It is a medium-bodied wine with rich flavors of red fruit, oak, and spice. The wine is floral and savory with light tannins and a balanced finish. This award is a great ho ..read more

OUR CONTINUING SERIES OF RECIPES AND WINE PAIRINGS It’s grill time in Texas! Almost all grill-masters love to serve steak, ribs or brisket. On the other hand, I love grilling lamb and this easy recipe is quick and satisfying. THE BEST GRILLED LAMB CHOPS SERVES 4 Ingredients: 4 tsp minced garlic 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp honey 4 tbsp Balsamic vinegar ½ tsp salt 8 Lamb Chops, thick cut Directions: Wisk the first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl and place in a large zip-lock bag. Add the chops and marinate for 2 - 6 hours in refr ..read more

OUR CONTINUING SERIES OF RECIPES AND WINE PAIRINGS! Cooler weather is just around the corner and we’re craving some comfort food. This recipe is sure to satisfy! Low and Slow Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs Serves 3 or 4 Ingredients: 1 large rack of ribs (I like Baby Back ribs) Here’s the rub: ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons chili powder Blend the rub ingredients together Directions: Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Season both sides of the ribs with your favorite rib rub (see above), grill ..read more

  Thanks to the amazing Shelly Wilfong, I am the next guest on the THIS IS TEXAS WINE Podcast! Listen as I share behind the scenes details on my two Texas wine projects. I go into the history and background of Sandy Road Vineyards, our family estate vineyard in the Texas Hill Country, and I announce my new website Top Texas Wines.   Top Texas Wines is a new website that makes it easy for you to find the best new Texas wines. The website organizes and lists every 100% Texas Wine that has won a Gold medal in an international wine competition that is available for sale online and makes ..read more

OUR CONTINUING SERIES OF RECIPES AND WINE PAIRINGS Spring in Texas is here! Goodbye cold weather, hello mild temperatures. Having spent much time in Hawaii, this weather brings back some fond memories. I have acquired a few easy Hawaiian recipes to share with y’all.   HAWAIIAN COCONUT CHICKEN SERVES 2 Ingredients 1 cup Orange Juice 3 cups corn flakes, crushed ¼ cup shredded sweetened coconut 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips (chicken tenders can be substituted) Nonstick cooking spray Directions Preheat oven to 400-degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick ..read more

We are excited to announce that our Sandy Road Albarino 2021 has won a GOLD Medal and Top of Class at the 2022-2023 San Antonio Wine & Rodeo International Wine Competition! Congratulations Reagan for creating yet another delicious wine! You can order it online here while it lasts Sandy Road Albarino 2021  ..read more