This dish features crème fraîche to temper the spice of the Thai curry paste. The lush flavors of the Russian River Chardonnay will be delicious with this slightly spicy curry.

This is a simple cooking technique that can be used for any meaty fish. The idea comes from the days of hobos, those vagabonds of the road, who carried no pots and pans to cook with. Perfect with the Les Pierres Chardonnay.

Tender, juicy chunks of pork belly that have been braised until tender and glazed in a braising liquid made from soy, ginger, sugar, and soy sauce. There is something wonderful about the velvety texture and flavor of pork belly. This is a very traditional method from Japan. Try it with the Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.

For brunch or a late dinner, treat yourself to this decadent meal paired with a glass of Russian River Chardonnay.

Searing steak in a ridged grill pan and finishing it in the oven is a useful technique for bringing out the juicy steak flavors. The Salsa Verde from the Mediterranean and Salt Crusted Potatoes are a nice accompaniment and bridge nicely to the Vine Hill Pinot Noir. Both can be made ahead.

Cambozola is a triple cream, brie-style blue cheese made from cow’s milk in the German region of Allgäu. Alongside is a ramekin of creamed spinach. Creamed spinach has been a steakhouse tradition in New York City in 1887. Today, it’s hard to imagine a steak house that doesn’t serve creamed spinach. What a treat to have a glass of the Founders Reserve Pinot Noir with this rich dish.