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Welcome! Our blog is a place to share our experiences, recipes, pairings and updates about our estate vineyards and winery with you. We hope it leads you to an interest in what we are up to, perhaps a new recipe, and enjoying wine in new ways and new places. Skål!


Your Ultimate 4th of July Menu: Recipes and Pairings Worth Repeating
Whether you're hosting a backyard bash, heading to a potluck, or planning a laid-back picnic under the fireworks, we've rounded up our favorite summer party recipes that are too good not to revisit. From fresh, flavor-packed apps to vibrant salads, show-stopping mains, and a dreamy dessert, this lineup has everything you need to celebrate in delicious style.

Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Jun 253 min read


Summer Rhubarb "Tiramisu"
This playful rhubarb twist on the classic Italian Tiramisu is everything we love about summer—light, fresh, tangy, and just the right amount of indulgent. Pair with ice wine the perfect early summer dessert!

Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
May 292 min read


Classic New Orleans Muffuletta Paired with ???!
This easy, bold Muffuletta recipe is the perfect make-ahead meal for a picnic or a camping trip! Packed with Italian olives, cheeses, and meats, it's the kind of meal that gets better as it sits—just prep it in the morning, and by the time you arrive, you’ve got a perfectly marinated masterpiece waiting for you.

Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
May 143 min read


Cast Iron Grilled Salmon with Compound Herb Butter paired with BDX Blanc
Cast iron grilled salmon + compound herb butter = next-level deliciousness! This recipe is easy, packed with flavor, and totally worth doubling the butter (because trust us, you’ll want extra for everything).
Pair it with a glass of BDX Blanc and prepare for major dinner bragging rights. Who’s ready to fire up the grill and give it a try?

Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Apr 302 min read


Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowl
This Bang Bang Shrimp Rice Bowl is bringing the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and crunchy goodness to the table!

Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Apr 182 min read


Croisstata with Asparagus, Ham and Cheese
Elevate brunch with this adorable take on a strata! Croissants are filled with ham, eggs and cheese, then topped with spring violas.

Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Apr 32 min read


Taste WA Recipe #4: Cosmic Crisp Salad with Bacon and Hazelnuts
Cosmic Crisp apples, Hempler’s bacon, Ferndale Farmstead Asiago, and roasted hazelnuts come together for this amazing WA-grown salad!

Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Mar 263 min read


Taste WA Recipe #3: Chef Ulises’ Pork Chop Italiano with Creamy Polenta and Bell Pepper Sauce
This tender, golden-seared pork chop is bathed in a rich tomato and bell pepper sauce, over an irresistibly creamy polenta, paired with our

Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Mar 193 min read


Taste WA 2025 Recipe #2: Beefalo Stuffed Mushrooms with Chardonnay & Stilton Butter Sauce paired with Cabernet Franc
Flavorful ground Beefalo, Beecher's Cheddar, and a killer Chardonnay butter sauce with Stilton, all nestled in perfectly roasted mushrooms.
Tanya Miller, Gård Culinary Creator & Guest Author
Mar 134 min read


Taste WA 2025 Recipe 1: Chef Ulises' Rainbow Trout with Almond Butter Sauce paired with Gård Sauvignon Blanc
Taste Washington is the state’s premier wine and food experience during the month of March. The goal is to bring awareness to the...

Jen Cochran
Mar 73 min read


Malbec-Marinated Columbian Grilled Flank Steak With Aji Sauce
This is a recipe that I have asked my husband to make to celebrate several of my trips around the sun over the last 15 years. It’s truly...

Jen Cochran
Feb 193 min read


“Champagne” Risotto with Brown Butter Lobster
Create an unforgettable Valentine's Day meal with our "Champagne" Risotto with Brown Butter Lobster.

Jen Cochran
Feb 63 min read


Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Game Day Bites: Chicken Littles & “Moink” Balls Score Big!
Looking for Super Bowl party recipes? These tasty oven-roasted bites are full of flavor and texture, and are perfect game day snacks!

Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Jan 303 min read


Zesty Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups
Here’s a fresh and fun app to serve at your next party - Super Bowl perhaps? Perfect for a game day snack that won't weigh you down.

Jen Cochran
Jan 232 min read


Nourishing Kielbasa Soup with Gigante Beans and Crispy Toppers
This recipe is a perfect blend of savory kielbasa, tender beans, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all simmered in a rich broth.

Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Jan 93 min read


Warm Up with a Mug of Gløgg, a Celebratory Scandinavian Mulled Wine
Warm up during winter months with a cup of this celebratory hot spiced wine served in Scandinavian countries as a holiday drink

Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Dec 12, 20242 min read


Braised Balsamic Pot Roast with Herbed Carrots
This simple balsamic braised pot roast is perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner or a festive dinner party!

Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Winter Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato, Bacon, and Maple Vinaigrette
Picture this: a winter salad that's not just a side dish, but a star on your holiday table!

Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Ultimate No-Bake Apple Mascarpone Tart
This decadent tart features a crunchy gingersnap cookie crust, spiced baked apples, creamy mascarpone whipped cream & fresh apple topping

Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Nov 8, 20243 min read


Stilton-Stuffed Cockroach Clones
Whip up these super simple, supremely delicious, sweet and savory roach look-alikes and just wait for the reactions

Jen Cochran, Marketing Director
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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