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Whether you’re celebrating something special, looking to elevate a casual night, or just chilling out by the lake, Josh Cellars is here to show you how to elevate any occasion. If you’re ready to take your taste buds for an adventure, you’re in the right place. Here are some unexpected yet phenomenal food and wine pairings that will surprise and delight even the most discerning palates.
Valentine’s Day
Josh Cellars North Coast Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon & Dark Chocolate Chili Rubbed Steak with Shaven Aged Gouda
Forget the “red wine and chocolate” trope this Valentine’s Day. Instead, pair our North Coast Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon with a dark chocolate chili rubbed medium rare steak with shaven aged gouda cheese. With aromas of dark fruits and roasted nuts, and flavors of black cherries, hazelnuts, vanilla, and mocha, the wine’s dark fruits flavors compliment the rub’s subtle cocoa hints, creating a delicious frenzy.
St. Patrick’s Day
Josh Cellars Reserve Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon & Guinness-Braised Short Ribs with buttery mashed potatoes
Forget the green beer. St. Patrick’s Day deserves a bold wine that can stand up to Irish flavors. Pair our Reserve Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon, a rustic and robust wine, with Guinness-Braised Short Ribs and buttery mashed potatoes because what’s a true St. Patty’s Day without some Guinness. The short ribs bring out the wine’s fruit notes, the buttery mashed potatoes soften the tannins, and the bourbon barrel aging imparts vanilla, brown spice, and caramel flavors, which blend harmoniously making each bite and sip smooth and velvety.
A Picnic in the Park
Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc & Thai Shrimp Pineapple Salad
Leave the basic cheese platter at home. Pair our Sauvignon Blanc with a Thai shrimp pineapple salad. With a bright and crisp, clean finish, featuring flavors of lemon and kiwi and scents of green apple, our Sauvignon Blanc is summer in a bottle. Paired beautifully with seafood appetizers, this wine’s zippy acidity and citrus-forward notes keep everything light and refreshing, making it a dreamy picnic option.
A Day at the Lake
Josh Cellars Chardonnay & Spicy Cajun Chicken Boil
A day at the lake means a day on the grill. Instead of the predictable white wine and seafood pairing, pair our Chardonnay with a spicy Cajun chicken boil with andouille sausage, corn, and potatoes. Bringing bright citrus, honey, and juicy peach notes rounded with a hint of oak, our chardonnay is the perfect pairing to cool the heat.
Cozy Movie Night
Josh Cellars Legacy Red Blend & Truffle Parmesan Popcorn
Save the charcuterie board for a night with friends. A bowl of popcorn is exactly what you need, but with a twist. Freshly popped popcorn tossed in truffle oil and grated parmesan pairs perfectly with our Legacy Red Blend—a delicious, well-balanced wine bursting with rich, dark fruit flavors complemented by hints of toasted wood and fresh cracked pepper. Parmesan and truffle oil cozying up with toasted wood and pepper, just seems right.
Backyard BBQ
Josh Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir & Smoked Pork tenderloin with smoked blackberry bourbon sauce.
Invite your friends and neighbors and bask in our Reserve Pinot Noir paired with Smoked Pork tenderloin with smoked blackberry bourbon sauce. The fruit notes, subtle spice, and cedar create a transformative harmony with the blackberry bourbon sauce adding depth and a heavenly dynamic, while its silk, earthy undertones hold hands with the smoky, savory pork. Grab the cornhole boards and enjoy the bold yet balanced flavor combinations.
Holiday Brunch
Josh Cellars Prosecco & Everything Bagel Eggs Benedict
Brunch calls for Prosecco, but instead of just pairing it with fruit or pastries, let’s get creative. Pair our Prosecco with Everything Bagel Eggs Benedict; an unexpected yet delicious match. The vibrant fizz provides a racy texture that is fruit forward, lightly sweet, and refreshingly acidic which cuts through the creamy hollandaise. Want to go even further? Top the benedict with smoked salmon where the acidity balances the saltiness.
Don’t be afraid to push the boundaries, that’s where the real magic happens.
Hard work and a commitment to quality ensure that all Josh Cellars wines represent the best of California- Joseph Carr
