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KORBEL Sweet-tini!

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WineCountry Staff
on November 28, 2011 4:44 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
recipe_KorbelSweetTiniUpdate.jpgA bubbly romance awaits with the KORBEL Sweet-tini!

Ingredients:
  • 4 oz KORBEL Sweet Rose
  • 1 oz Chambord Flavored Vodka
  • 2 oz Cranberry-Apple Juice
Instructions:
Pour Chambord Vodka and cranberry-apple juice into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a wine glass. Top with KORBEL. Garnish with a strawberry. Or, WATCH VIDEO.



Wild Rice Salad with Cranberry Dressing

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WineCountry Staff
on November 22, 2011 11:29 AM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
Recipe submitted by Chef Phil McGauley, Korbel Champagne Cellars

recipeKorbel_wildRiceSalad.jpgWill you be hosting the Thanksgiving celebration this year? Try adding this delicious wild rice salad to the menu; it pairs wonderfully with KORBEL Natural California Champagne.

Ingredients
  • 8 cups chicken stock, divided
  • 2 cups wild rice, soaked overnight in water
  • 2 tsp. salt, divided
  • 2 tsp. butter, divided
  • 1-cup medium barley
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbs. rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup shallots, chopped
  • 3 tbs. parsley, minced
  • 1 tsp. grated orange zest
  • 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 2 large oranges, segmented and cut into ¾ -inch dice
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Thanksgiving in Napa Valley

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WineCountry Staff
on November 1, 2011 6:43 AM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
2012 Update - Where to go for Dinner in Napa Valley!
CLICK HERE to see what Napa Valley wineries will be open as well.

turkeyNsides.jpgGrill at Silverado Resort & Spa
Enjoy a special Thanksgiving Day Buffet in the resort's elegant Grand Ballroom, featuring an array of traditional holiday dishes such as Butternut Squash Soup; Marshall Farm Honey Brined Petaluma Turkey Breast; Herb Roasted Prime Rib; Lock Duarte Salmon; Roasted Sweet Potato Gratin; and Wild Mushroom Stuffing. MORE DETAILS

Meadwood Napa Valley
Sit down to an elegant feast prepared at Meadowood Napa Valley featuring two preparations of Free Range Turkey (Brined & Roaste Breast, Crisp Skin Leg Confit), Duo of Housemade Bread Stuffing (Chestnut and Sage, Italian Sausage), several other sides and a decadent dessert buffet that include favorites pumpkin pie, chocolate cream pie, apple crumble, and an assortment of other treats. First seating is at 12pm. MORE DETAILS.

Napa Valley Wine Train
Thanksgiving on the Napa Valley Wine Train is a traditional Thanksgiving feast in a non-traditional (yet extremely memorable) atmosphere. We'll have all of the customary Thanksgiving fixings, and of course, a perfectly cooked turkey. Many guests have made Thanksgiving on the wine train their family tradition, returning year after year. Lunch Train is already sold out! So make sure to call and make reservations for the Dinner Train.
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Siena Restaurant at the Meritage Resort
Keep calm and gobble on this Thanksgiving at The Meritage Resort. Leave the cooking to our award-winning restaurant and enjoy this time of thanks with your family and friends.
Savor a prefixed menu by our Executive Chef Michael Collins that includes turkey carving at your table, choice of an appetizer, a dessert bar, and much more. Turkey leftovers will even be wrapped to take home for a turkey sandwich the next day! MORE DETAILS



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