Welcome to our food & wine recipe blog! We’re pleased to share our curated food pairing ideas and recipes from past wine club releases with you. At Brian Carter Cellars, we believe that the magic of wine truly comes to life when it’s thoughtfully paired with food. Over the years, we’ve worked closely with talented chefs to create unique dishes that complement our handcrafted wines, enhancing both the dining and tasting experience. We’re thrilled to make these pairings available to everyone, allowing you to bring the same delicious connections to your table.
By Brian Carter, Winemaker I write this as I am up to my waist in grapes, enjoying my 48th harvest as a professional winemaker. Overall harvest...
In August of 2025, we released our newest vintage of our fan favorite Oriana. This wine is an elegant partner to the Stone Fruit...
By Brian Carter For two years now Brian Carter Cellas has offered up rare and beautiful wines from our library as a club release item to...
2024 Abracadabra Rosé and Tuna-Watermelon Niçoise Salad In May of 2025 we released our newest Abracadabra Rosé which pairs beautifully with Chef Nicholas Ames’ Tuna-Watermelon...
2022 Hijos and Albóndigas Released in February of 2025, our 2022 Hijos, a bold blend of 65% Tempranillo and 35% Cabernet Sauvignondedicated to Brian’s sons Ben...
Our 2023 ONE Riesling released in November of 2024 shines alongside Mussels with Apples and Cider thanks to its lively acidity, aromatic lift, and touch...
by Brian Carter, Winemaker I’m sure that you all have been besieged recently by articles about the health aspects of wine, as I have. There has...
Brian Carter Cellars has finished harvest! On Friday November 8th we pressed off the last of the grapes getting the last skins out. Well actually we...
We recently released our 2023 Désir – only the second white blend Brian Carter Cellars has ever produced. This gorgeous Bordeaux-style blend from Red Mountain...
In May of 2024, we released our 2023 Abracadabra Rosé. This bright and vibrant wine beautifully complements Chef Nicholas Ames' Baby Beet & Strawberry Salad....