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Recipes

15 Nov

Posted at 19:28h in Recipes, Wine
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As the season of gratitude and togetherness approaches, the Joseph Jewell Wines family is excited to share something special with you. Our team—Chelsea, our marketing maven; Regan, the welcoming face of our tasting room; Adrian, our passionate winemaker; and Lily, Adrian's culinary partner in crime—has curated a collection of their favorite recipes and wine pairings just for your Thanksgiving celebrations. These selections are crafted to enhance your holiday gatherings, bringing the perfect harmony of flavors to complement our wines. We hope these pairings bring as much joy to your celebrations as they do to ours! Adrian's Smoked Turkey Recipe Since 2007, my wife Lily and I have hosted Thanksgiving for both our family and friends. One of our favorite traditions is a turkey cook-off: I smoke one on the Weber while she roasts...

13 May

Posted at 09:00h in Recipes, Vineyards, Wine
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In 2023 our winemaker Adrian Manspeaker was finally able to get his hands on a small block of Sauvignon Blanc from the Starscape Vineyard in Russian River Valley, from which we source Pinot Noir for both Joseph Jewell and our Jewell Reserve Wines. Every time he would visit Starscape to check on the Pinot, he’d sneak a golden berry from these Sauvignon Blanc vines and revel in their intense flavor.  Adrian has made Sauvignon Blanc in the past (2007-2011, and 2019) from various sites around Sonoma County. He's even experimented with the Musqué clone–a unique mutation of Sauvignon Blanc we’ll introduce you to later in this article. However, the 2023 Starscape Sauvignon Blanc is a new exploration of this lesser-planted variety in the Russian River for him, with the resulting wine...

11 Aug

Posted at 17:02h in Recipes
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Remember growing up when school was out and everyone vowed that THIS summer would be the one for the records? Well, it finally came true. With a summer fit for the history books and limited opportunities for outings, we’ve found ourselves appreciating the bounty of California produce and all that it offers even more than we usually do. So, as the season begins to wind-down, we thought we'd share some of the recipes we've been enjoying while spending more time at home and summer gardens are plentiful. photo credit: Life & Thyme Chef Neal Fraser’s Garden Pesto Pizza Pair with 2019 Raymond Burr Vineyard Vermentino Why we love it When it comes to family bonding in the kitchen, pizza is perfect for getting everyone involved, especially the kids. Whether you have a pizza competition...