Asian Chicken Salad
Asian Chicken Salad **This recipe was featured as part of our 2022 New Release Wine & Food Pairings.** INGREDIENTS 1 pound of ground chicken 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 shallots, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons fish sauce 4 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce ¼ cup fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon ginger 2 carrots diced 2 red bell peppers diced 5 lettuce leaves DIRECTIONS In a large skillet, heat the oil and cook the garlic and shallots for 2 minutes. Add the chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking it into crumbles. Add all the other ingredients. Cook and stir until drained. Add cilantro. Serve
Melon and Prosciutto Skewers
Melon and Prosciutto Skewers **This recipe was featured as part of our 2022 New Release Wine & Food Pairings.** INGREDIENTS ¼ ripped Cantaloupe 8 oz of sliced prosciutto 1 ripe avocado 1 watermelon radish 15 skewers DIRECTIONS Cut the slices of the prosciutto in half and fold in a square. Using a melon baller scoop, make 15 balls out of the cantaloupe. Slice radish very thin. Cut 15 squares of avocado. Assemble skewers adding the radish first followed by cantaloupe, prosciutto and avocado. Servings: 15 skewers
Ham and Brie Baguette
Ham and Brie Baguette **This recipe was featured as part of our 2022 New Release Wine & Food Pairings.** INGREDIENTS 1 baguette 16 oz of ham of your preference 2 tablespoons of brie cheese 2 tablespoons of arugula pesto aioli (recipe to follow) 8 Castelvetrano olives 8 skewers For the aioli 3 tablespoons of mayo 1 cup of arugula ½ cup of walnuts 2 tablespoons of olive oil A pinch of salt DIRECTIONS In a food processor mix walnuts and arugula and add slowly the olive oil. Add mayo and salt until all blended. Make the sandwiches with the baguette and cut it in 2
Beef Bourguignon over Polenta
Beef Bourguignon Over Polenta **This recipe was featured as part of our 2020 Virtual New Release Wine & Food Pairings.** Skip to Ingredients A classic, hearty dish that is a natural pairing with a medium to heavy body dry red wine. The intensity of the beef and acidity of the tomato based braising sauce pair in nicely with the complexity and acidity of Cabernet Sauvignon. The smokiness in the wine as a result of barrel aging also pairs with the earthy notes present in the food. Polenta serves as an excellent base, though roasted or mashed potatoes would work equally well. SUGGESTED WINES Cabernet Sauvignon Meritage
Black Forest Cake with Cherries
Black Forest Cake With Cherries **This recipe was featured as part of our 2020 Virtual New Release Wine & Food Pairings.** Skip to Ingredients SUGGESTED WINES Chambourcin 2019 Lakeshore Ruby Red The Chambourcin wine has dark fruit on the nose and a moderate tannin structure, which pairs well with dark chocolate. The wine has a red fruit character on the palate, which we have complimented by the addition of cherries between the layers. INGREDIENTS Chocolate Cake 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus some for dusting cake pans) 2 cups granulated sugar ¾
Sweet and Sour Chicken Skewers
**This recipe was featured as part of our 2020 Virtual New Release Wine & Food Pairings.** Suggested Wines Late Harvest Vignoles 2019 The Vignoles grape has a distinct Pineapple/tropical fruit character, so pineapple juice is used in the marinade, and chunks of pineapple are included in the skewer mix. The soy sauce and ginger add a complexity that pairs well with the fruitiness of the wine, and the sweet & sour sauce compliments the high acidity (sour) and the residual sweetness of a Late Harvest wine. Ingredients 1¾ lb Chicken breast cut into 1½” cubes (For vegetarian, use 1 Lb medium Portabella mushrooms, cut in half) 20 oz can of pineapple chunks*, drained and juice reserved
Smoked Whitefish Mousse
Smoked Whitefish Mousse **This recipe was featured as part of our 2020 Virtual New Release Wine & Food Pairings.** Skip to Ingredients Whitefish is a lightly flavored fish that is easy to locate in the Great Lakes region. Because the fish is delicately flavored, a lighter smoke can be used which pairs nicely with the restrained smoke resulting from barrel aging the Chardonnay. The crisp acidity of a cool climate wine also helps to cut through the fat in the mousse. SUGGESTED WINES Classic Chardonnay INGREDIENTS 4 ounces Smoked Whitefish, skin removed 8 ounces Cream Cheese, room temperature
Baba Ganoush over Crispy Baked Falafel
**This recipe was featured as part of our 2020 Virtual New Release Wine & Food Pairings.** Suggested Wines Sonata (Dry White) The garlicky, smoky flavor of the Baba Ganoush is a wonderful contrast to the fruity, crisp flavor of Sonata. The lemon juice adds a bridge element that helps balance the acidity between the wine and the food. The bahārāt spice really draws out the flavor in the wine. Serving the baba over a nice baked falafel adds a crunch element as well as some earthiness which again is a delightful contrast to the wine. Ingredients Baba Ganoush 2 pounds of fresh eggplant 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 ½ tablespoon Tahini
Wines for Summer
Wines for Summer This time of year a common question around our tasting rooms goes a little something like "What do you recommend for summer?" Considering we live in Michigan, where the weather often throws us curve balls, the answer to this question can go in a lot of different directions. But we do have our favorites... Cans Fenn Valley is all about cans! We were the first large-scale commercial winery in Michigan to package wine in cans. We have received tons of press around this effort and as a result are among the larger can producers in our great state. In addition to our popular Vino Blanco and Vino Rosé we just released Pinot
Goat Cheese Spread
**This recipe was featured as part of our 2019 New Release Wine & Food Pairings.** Suggested Wines Sonata (Dry White) Riesling (Semi-Dry White) A simple but flavorful spread is great on top of crackers, bread or vegetables. The earthy goat cheese and thyme are balanced by the fresh lemon zest. Ingredients 4 oz goat cheese 4 oz cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped Directions In a food processor or mixer, blend the goat and cream cheeses together. Stir in the lemon zest and thyme. Chill overnight to allow the flavors to meld. Serve at room temperature for maximum flavor.
Pork Canapes with Apple Chutney
**This recipe was featured as part of our 2019 New Release Wine & Food Pairings.** Suggested Wines Pinot Grigio (Dry White) Gruner Veltliner (Dry White) A canape is a type of hors d'oeuvre, a small, prepared and often decorative food. In this recipe the "cracker" is actually thinly shaved roasted pork. The savory pork is contrasted with a mild apple chutney. Ingredients 4 lbs pork loin For the Marinade 4 garlic cloves, whole peeled 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, cut into large pieces 1 tablespoon mild Indian curry 2 teaspoons chicken "Better Than Bouillon" 1.5 cups white wine For the Chutney 6 large apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4" pieces 2 cups onion,
Brie and Apricot Quesadilla
Brie and Apricot Quesadilla **This recipe was featured as part of our 2019 New Release Wine & Food Pairings.** Suggested Wines Dry Traminette (Dry White) Gewurztraminer (Dry White) This unique spin on a classic quesadilla is super simple to make and absolutely delicious. The bacon and brie cheese provide savory elements while the apricot jam ties in the fruity elements of a cool-climate white wine. Ingredients 2 8" flour tortilla 4 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled 4 oz brie, sliced 2 tablespoon apricot jam Directions Preheat over to 350 degrees Fahrenheit Spread apricot jam over 1 tortilla. Top with brie cheese and bacon crumbles Place second tortilla on top Bake 4-6 minutes or until cheese is