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Roasted Pepper & Artichoke Tapenade

  • Pair with Zinfandel
Primary Ingredients

1 cup roasted red peppers

½ cup marinated artichoke hearts

1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of capers

2 Tablespoons minced shallots

2 teaspoons of chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon of chopped fresh oregano

2 Tablespoons of EVOO

Salt and pepper to taste

Primary Technique
  1. Sweat shallots in small saute pan over low heat with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and cool completely
  2. Drain artichokes and peppers completely in a strainer
  3. Combine all ingredients except the parsley and oregano in a food processor and blend until smooth
  4. Remove from processor, fold in parsley and tarragon, and season to taste with salt and pepper
pepper and artichoke dip
Executive Chef Peter Janiak

Executive Chef Peter Janiak

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Seasonal Mezze menu

These dishes are accompanied by a chef-curated 'secret' selection of our award-winning Sonoma County wines.

This is a sample menu. Items are subject to change.

Sweet

Apple & Golden Raisin Compote
Carrot, Cashew & Maple Spread 🥜

Sour/Acidic

Cranberry & Jalapeno Chutney
Whipped Ricotta with Lemon Curd 🥛 🥚

Rich/Fats & Oils

Creamy Brie with Orange & Honey 🥛
Pumpkin Pimento Cheese 🥛

Bitterness

Butternut Squash Hummus
Brussels Sprout & Labneh Dip 🥛

Allergen Key

🥛 Dairy    🥜 Nuts    🥚 Eggs

Seasonal pairing menu

This is a sample menu. Items are subject to change.

2025 Rosé
Sonoma County
– Paired With –
Albacore Ceviche 
Heirloom Tomato & Melon Gazpacho | Basil | Jalapeno  Cucumber | Fried Shallot

2023 Chardonnay 
Martinelli Vineyard, Russian River Valley 
– Paired With –
Sherry & Soy Glazed Mushrooms
Celeriac-Black Truffle Purée  | Herb Pangrattato 
Crunchy Garlic | Sunflower

2023 ‘Caro Santo’ Sangiovese 
Sonoma Valley
– Paired With –
Cavatelli & Smoked Sage Sausage 
Butternut Squash & Tomato Sugo | Roasted Peppers  Parmesan 

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon 
Rockpile 
– Paired With –
Grilled Hanger Steak & Braised Shoulder Croquette
Yukon Gold Mousseline | Red Wine Braised Cabbage 
Beef Demiglace 

2022 Port
Sonoma County
– Paired With –
Toasted Coconut Panna Cotta 
Blackberry Gelee | Chocolate Crumble