Holiday Recipe Hub

T’is the season to gather

And what better way to spend your time than around a table – full of great food and wine! We asked our members to share some of their family recipes and pair them with their wines.

SPOILER ALERT: Pinot Noir will be a familiar guest this holiday season. Enjoy!

VAUGHN DUFFY'S 5 TIPS FOR HOSTING THANKSGIVING

Keep it simple. Keep it thoughtful. These five tips make hosting easy and so much more fun.

BRICOLEUR'S WILD MUSHROOM + GREEN FARRO SALAD

This recipe is a beautiful composition of cozy fall & winter flavors, brightened with a kick from the berries and pickled mushrooms.

BACIGALUPI VINEYARDS - AUNT CLARA'S TURKEY STUFFING

Clara Auradou is our great, great Aunt. Born in 1880, she lived her whole life in Sonoma County until her death in 1974. A gardener and homemaker, her turkey dressing is always a staple at our table during Thanksgiving.

MARTIN RAY VINEYARD'S AND WINERY: RAEMY'S VERJUS SPRITZER

The perfect palate cleanser after a heavy, rich holiday meal!

KORBEL PORT PERFECT BROWNIES

Leave it to those legends at Korbel to bring us a decadent chocolate brownie, with a real wine country twist – Port Perfect Brownies. Bring them to your next holiday party – everyone will be happy to see you coming!

VAUGHN DUFFY WILD MUSHROOM STUFFING WITH HERBED PINOT JUS

Try this delicious, earthy twist on traditional stuffing. It's comforting and made to shine next to a glass of Pinot Noir.

CHRISTINE DONELAN'S STUFFING

Every Thanksgiving, our family’s favorite ritual begins long before the turkey hits the oven: making the stuffing together.

PAPAPIETRO PERRY'S PORCINI AND PARMESAN RISOTTO

This recipe was created by Chef Jim May, an important member of the Papapietro Perry family.

RICK MOSHIN'S FAMOUS SMOKED SALMON

Need something a bit lighter after the Thanksgiving weekend? Try this smoked salmon, courtesy of Moshin Vineyards

INMAN FAMILY WINES ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

Delicious, warm and topped with white balsamic glaze - a perfect addition to your family traditions

POLLO ESTOFADO DE ROSALIA

Translation: Rosalia's Chicken stew with almond-saffron sauce. Perfect for a cold snap, and a glass of Tempranillo.

THREE STICK'S TURKEY MEATBALLS

For canapés & cocktail hour – and we hope both are abundant in your holiday schedule.

Happy Holidays from Russian River

We always say that wine is about people. Those who grow it, those who make it and – most importantly – those who enjoy it. Wishing you great company, delicious meals and a few unforgettable bottles of wine this holiday season. Cheers!

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