Food

This appetizer is so easy to make and so delicious. Try it with variations of cheeses, spices, and meats. • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed • 3 cups grated gruyere cheese • ¾ cup apricot preserves • 1 package prosciutto • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Roll out the pastry

This turkey brine makes the most delicious golden brown bird you’ve ever had, and it’s perfect for a wine country Thanksgiving! Sur La Table has brining bags that make the process so much easier and a cinch to clean up. And you gotta love the classic pairing of Pinot Noir and turkey! • 7 quarts

This recipe is a bit time consuming, but well worth it on those cold winter weekends. The tender beef stew has an earthy, rustic combination of flavors which melds well with our rich and fruity Reserve Pinot Noir. Be sure to serve this with plenty of fresh, crusty bread to soak up the juices! 2

There’s something about buttery seafood paired with a wine that has a little hit of toastiness to it; it rounds out the entire meal and just screams decadence. Since our Reserve Chardonnay has high acidity and a bright citrus tone, the pomegranate sauce serves as a nice bridge between the two. • 1 lb. scallops,