Recipes and Pairings

Merlot Pairings
Enjoy the delicious pairing suggestions below.

Merlot, paired with Vella Dry Jack, dried cherries and golden currants, served with walnut bread.

Merlot, paired with dry cured olives, sliced roast beef and garlic aioli.

Merlot, paired with Willie Bird Smoked Duck Breast, served with Kozlowski Farms Raspberry Chipotle and fresh sliced baguettes.

Merlot, paired with blackberries, crème fraiche and dark chocolate cookies

Recipes
Grilled Burger, topped with Blue Cheese

Yields 4 burgers



1 lb fresh ground round
½ cup Blue Cheese, crumbled
½ teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Sprinkle of sea salt, fresh ground black pepper and chili flakes
4 Dutch Crunch Rolls
Fresh tomatoes, lettuce and coarse ground mustard

Preheat grill to medium. To prepare burgers, place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and thoroughly mix together. Divide into 4 burgers and gently form burger mixture into patties. Grill patties 3-5 minutes on each side and serve on toasted rolls and condiments.
Serve with a glass of Fichtenberg Merlot.
Enjoy!