Cold weather screams comfort food and what better comfort than rich, creamy mushroom pasta? This dish is both elegant and easy to make – a combination we love when cooking here at the winery. We also appreciate the versatility of this recipe, with the mushrooms bringing out the bold earthy flavors in both our Zinfandel and Pinot Noir. Enjoy this winter favorite and beautiful wine pairing!

This decadent dish is the perfect pairing with a library release of Gary Farrell Pinot Noir.

This is a recipe I came up with a few years back, but tweaked to pair better with the 2016 Westside Chardonnay. We got our first bit of sunshine today, but it's still too early to tell if we should be transitioning out of our cold weather comfort food meals. So for now I'm leaving the sunshine-y notes to the wine glass. This macaroni and cheese is extra rich and creamy because the pasta is cooked directly in the milk. I chose to use Brie and Gruyere in this recipe because together they pair exceptionally well with this wine. The creaminess of the brie would go well with any Chardonnay, while the tangy notes of the gruyere cut through the bright, perfect-for-springtime acidity of the Westside. The wine and pasta are a perfect balance of creamy comfort and crisp refreshment. - Julia Chrisco

I was totally inspired by the shining sun with this recipe. Don’t get me wrong, the rains were a very welcome sight after years of drought, and my garden has never looked better. But to be clear...my smile is going to have to be surgically removed now that Spring is finally here. This salad is a five ingredient gem packed full of flavor and freshness, perfect for a quiet night in the patio or a full-on backyard party. The sweet pomegranate glaze perfectly balances the creamy fresh mozzarella and the spicy notes in the turkey - and it looks beautiful. I’ve paired this with the 2016 Westside Farms Chardonnay because the wine absolutely sings! The sweetness of the glaze with the heat from the red pepper flakes bring out the tropical fruit nose and palate blast of acid in this wine. Such harmony! - Alyson White

The reason we chose these pairings are because they are our go to for entertaining family and friends; and we would want to share these wines with family and friends as well. These two pairings remind us of summer with the bright bruschetta; and grilling of the tri tip and salad.

Just as oak barrels lend lovely aromas, flavors and structure to a wine, cedar plank grilling can infuse sumptuous, smoky flavors and is a simple way to prepare incredibly tender salmon.

Who wants to cook inside in the summer time.. no one... just go buy these delicious items for the ultimate summer picnic.

Summer weather is upon us again, and there is no better way to enjoy the sunshine than to head outside with your friends and fire up the grill. Show off this recipe for lemon and thyme chicken at your next cookout. It’s perfectly simple and complimentary to the flavors of our 2015 Westside Farms Chardonnay. Expertly Paired by Gary Farrell Sommelier Tiffany Kuhn.

Perfect for outdoor entertaining, pair with Gary Farrell Chardonnay.

This delectable popcorn can be shared with friends on movie night or keep it as your best kept secret, believe us... you will want it all to yourself.