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Spicy Molasses Glazed Ribs

  • Pair with Zinfandel
Primary Ingredients

2 pounds baby back ribs 

¼ cup sherry vinegar 

⅔ cup maple syrup 

½ cup Dijon mustard 

¼ cup Harissa paste 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

Primary Technique
  1. Combine vinegar, molasses, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and Harissa paste in a shallow baking dish, large enough to hold the rack of ribs. Mix well and spread evenly over ribs.  Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for one hour. 
  2. Pre-heat oven to 375°F.  
  3. Remove ribs from marinade and pat dry. Reserve marinade for basting. 
  4. Place racks into two separate baking sheets lined with aluminum foil. Season the ribs with salt and pepper. Cook the ribs rounded side up, basting twice during the first half-hour.  Turn the ribs over, baste once more and let cook for another 15 minutes or until ribs are cooked through. 
  5. Let rest for 10 minutes, cut and serve. 
plated ribs
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 ‘Caro Santo’ Sangiovese 
Sonoma Valley 
– Paired With –
Stuffed Zucchini
Roasted Tomato  & Sage Sugo | Parmesan | Crunchy Garlic
Crispy Capers | Sunflower 

2022 Old Vines Zinfandel 
Giovanetti Vineyard, Russian River Valley
– Paired With –
Petite Eggplant & Mozzarella Lasagna
Pepper & Saffron Puree’ | Jimmy Nardello Relish | Finocchiona
Parsley 

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon 
Rockpile 
– Paired With –
Grilled Hanger Steak with Gremolata 
Yukon Gold & Black Truffle Mousseline | Red Wien Braised Cabbage  Chanterelles | Beef Demiglace 

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