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Winemaker Weekend with Dustin Valette
SEPTEMBER 2021

After a long hiatus, we were thrilled to welcome our members back for a special weekend event in September of 2021! Guests were treated to one of two member-exclusive, four-course winemaker paired lunches on the outdoor patio of Healdsburg’s highly acclaimed Valette Restaurant. As expected, seats went quickly and we sold out both days. 

Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen (Saturday) and founder Steve MacRostie (Sunday) discussed five single-vineyard wines, while Chef/Owner Dustin Valette shared the secret behind each expertly paired course.

We look forward to welcoming our members for more exciting events in 2022!

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October 01, 2021
Member Wine Release
Member Life

Member Wine Release

Dear Friends, As I write this, the 2021 harvest has begun in earnest, offering us idyllic conditions for picking our grapes. For the most part we’ve been enjoying 80º to […]

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August 13, 2023
Shrimp Pasta with Corn and Asparagus
Pairing & Pouring

Shrimp Pasta with Corn and Asparagus

Serves: 4 Ingredients  Instructions  *Note: This is best served warm and enjoyed immediately. If you have any leftovers, we recommend adding a drizzle of water before warming up.

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Shrimp Pasta with Corn and Asparagus
Pair with 2021 The Key Chardonnay

Serves: 4

Ingredients 

  • 1.5 pounds shrimp
  • 2 cups corn
  • 1 bunch of asparagus (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons green onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 pound fettuccine or linguine 
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons basil leaves (roughly chopped)

Instructions 

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and stir to coat in oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. About 2-3 minutes.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high and add shrimp. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly and flipping sides, until shrimp turn pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add corn and asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until warmed through. Add shrimp back to the skillet and toss to combine.
  5. Drain cooked pasta and return to the pot or transfer to a serving bowl. Pour skillet contents over pasta and toss. Sprinkle with scallions and chopped basil. Season with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

*Note: This is best served warm and enjoyed immediately. If you have any leftovers, we recommend adding a drizzle of water before warming up.

April 09, 2024
Rosé Renaissance: From Ancient Origins to Modern Elegance
Pairing & Pouring

Rosé Renaissance: From Ancient Origins to Modern Elegance

A Rosé By Any Other Name The history of rosé wines goes all the way back to ancient Greece, where many of the first recorded wines were made by crushing […]

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March 26, 2024
Grower Relations Manager & Viticulturist Taylor Abudi’s Favorite Wines
Pairing & Pouring

Grower Relations Manager & Viticulturist Taylor Abudi’s Favorite Wines

To conclude the Women’s History Month celebration, we’re featuring two new favorite releases of our Grower Relations Manager and Viticulturist Taylor Abudi, both hailing from legendary Sonoma vineyard sites!  Since joining our team in 2022, Taylor […]

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