Napa Valley Single Vineyards Wines | Recipes and Wine Pairings

Recipes and Wine Pairings

Pairing Nickel & Nickel wines with delicious dishes from our chef is a wonderful way to enjoy the characteristics of these single-vineyard, single-varietal wines. Below is a collection of recipes, with suggested pairings. This is an ongoing project, so bookmark this page, or keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates. All recipes are from Executive Chef Trevor Eliason, unless otherwise noted.

CHARDONNAY

Potato Leek Soup with Sautéed Rock Shrimp
Nickel & Nickel Stiling Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
by Nickel & Nickel Executive Chef Trevor Eliason

Butternut Squash Soup with Cinnamon Crème Fraîche
Nickel & Nickel Truchard Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley
by Nickel & Nickel Executive Chef Trevor Eliason

MERLOT

Herb Roasted Organic Chicken Breast,
Caramelized Root Vegetables, Dried Cherry
and Tarragon Pearl Couscous
Nickel & Nickel Harris Vineyard Merlot, Oakville, Napa Valley
by Nickel & Nickel Executive Chef Trevor Eliason

Pomegranate Molasses-Glazed Duck Breast,
Shaved Fennel and Spicy Green Salad, Pomegranate Seeds,
Olive Oil Cured Persimmons and Walnut Vinaigrette
Nickel & Nickel Suscol Ranch Merlot, Napa Valley
by Nickel & Nickel Executive Chef Trevor Eliason

Grilled Pork Chop, Pluot, Arugula, Almond,
Goat Cheese Salad Parmesan and Sweet Onion Polenta
Nickel & Nickel Harris Vineyard Merlot, Oakville, Napa Valley
by Nickel & Nickel Executive Chef Trevor Eliason

SYRAH

Grilled Flank Steak with Shaved Manchego, Israeli Couscous,
Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Roasted Pepper and Red Onion Salad
Nickel & Nickel Darien Vineyard Syrah, Russian River Valley, Sonoma
by Nickel & Nickel Executive Chef Trevor Eliason

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Stave Smoked Chicken Wings
with Spinach Dip
Nickel & Nickel Branding Iron Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley
by Nickel & Nickel Executive Chef Trevor Eliason

Beef Filet Slider
with Cabbage Slaw
Nickel & Nickel Kelham Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley
by Nickel & Nickel Executive Chef Trevor Eliason

Roasted Pork Salad Gougère
Nickel & Nickel Hayne Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Napa Valley
by Nickel & Nickel Executive Chef Trevor Eliason

Roasted Leg of Lamb
Roasted Winter Vegetables
Baby Red Potatoes
Pickled Cranberry Salsa Verde
Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville, Napa Valley
by Nickel & Nickel Executive Chef Trevor Eliason

Basil Crusted Rabbit, Wild Mushroom Ragout,
Sweet Garlic Cream and Mille-Feuille
Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon,
Oakville, Napa Valley
by Executive Chef Robert Curry, Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford, CA

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