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.
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....
Our 2021 Byzance, a Southern Rhone-style red blend, pairs beautifully with Chef Nicholas Ames' Duck Confit Tarte due to its rich, layered profile and balanced...
Our 2021 Le Coursier, a Merlot-based Right Bank Bordeaux-style red blend, pairs beautifully with Chef Nicholas Ames' Chanterelle Toast due to its rich, earthy profile....
Our 2022 Oriana pairs exceptionally well with Chef Nicholas Ames' Stone Fruit Caprese due to its aromatic complexity and refreshing acidity. The notes of nectarine,...
2023 Vintage Review Here it is May, and I am past due updating on the 2023 Vintage here in Washington. Already we have bottled four wines...
Like for many of you, thoughts on how to minimize my impact on the environment are a daily occurrence for me. Therefore, I thought it...
Sure, I agree that there is nothing better than sitting outside on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon enjoying rosé with friends and food. Well guess...
Cheers! To Harvest 2022 Here it is the end of January, and I am finally able to take a deep breath as I assess the wines...
Now that we have finished two exquisite release dinners complete with great food and wine at both Woodinville and the Vancouver tasting room and restaurant...