Recipes
Italian Sausage Bolognese
Rich and delicious, just like our L’Marmonia, this Italian Sausage Bolognese will leave you begging for more!
2019 Mazzacano L’Armonia
L’Armonia means harmony in Italian, and names this Super Tuscan which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. A lush wine that boasts a savory mouthfeel, and is nicely framed, with bright fruit flavors of cherry, cranberry, and hints of cedar. A lovely marriage of these two varietals blend together in perfect harmony.

Italian Sausage Bolognese
Ingredients
- 2 Large Carrots
- 2 Celery Stalks
- 2 Cloves Garlic Peeled
- 1/2 Large Yellow Onion
- 2 TBSP Olive Oil Extra Virgin
- 1 lb Italian Sausage
- 2 Cups Red Wine Hearty
- 1/2 Cup Tomato Paste
- 2-4 Cups Water
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1/2 Cup Parmesesan Cheese Shredded
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, puree carrots, celery, garlic, and onion until they form athick paste.
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Addvegetable puree, salt and pepper. Sauté until veggies are cooked and browned,about 10 minutes. You’ll deglaze the pan later, so don’t be afraid if theveggies stick a bit.
- Add Italian sausage to the pan. Break it apart with a spoon or spatula as you cookit and sauté until meat is browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Add tomato paste to the pan. Stir to incorporate the paste withthe other ingredients and cook 1 minute.
- Add 1/2 cup of the red wine and stir to break up any clumps ofmeat and veggies. Add the remaining red wine and bay leaves and bring to asimmer.
- Cook until red wine has reduced by half, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of the water. Bring back to a low simmer and cook untilwater has reduced by half, about 15-20 minutes. Repeat, adding 1 cup of waterand reducing, until you are ready to eat. This is where the flavor reallybuilds – keep adding water and reducing as needed! This is also the right timeto add additional seasoning. When you’re ready to eat, reduce the sauce onefinal time until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Cook pasta according to package or recipe directions until 1minute less than al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Addreserved pasta water to sauce and mix to incorporate. Top pasta with Bolognesesauce and shredded parmesan cheese and serve immediately
Bruschetta
Who doesn’t love a flavorful Bruschetta paired with their red wine? Luckily, we’ve made it easy with this simple recipe to pair with our new 2019 Mazzacano Cabernet Franc!
2019 Mazzacano Cabernet Franc
This beautiful example of Cabernet Franc – which is one of our favorite varietals – will greet your nose with sweet cherries, tobacco, rhubarb, currants, and cardamom. On the palate, you will find hints of vanilla, cocoa, and burnt sugar. The tannins are silky smooth and it follows with a finish that stays with you, long after the last sip.

Bruschetta
Ingredients
- Baguette Bread (sliced)
- Goat Cheese (softened)
- Roasted Garlic
- Fresh Tomatoes
- Fresh Basil
- Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
Instructions
- Spread goat cheese on sliced baguette
- Spread roasted garlic on goat cheese
- Top with a fresh tomato slice and fresh chopped basil
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar glaze
Gorgonzola Red Wine Steak Sauce
This Gorgonzola Red Wine Steak Sauce is rich and deliciously made with WIT Cellars Elephant Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. Easy to make… it’ll quickly turn into one of your favorite recipes!
2019 WIT Cellars Elephant Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep dark color, with rich aromas of very ripe fruit, cola, and sweet cedar. You will find dense and dark flavors of Elderberry, Van Cherries, and black currant jam. These flavors linger on the palate and mingle with the essences of dried herbs. A beautifully balanced expression of Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Gorgonzola Red Wine Steak Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Onion finely minced
- 1 Clove Garlic minced
- 1/4 Cup WIT Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1 Cup Bone Broth
- 1/4 Cup Gorgonzola Cheese crumbled
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in asaucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add onion andgarlic and saute until translucent (about 4 minutes).
- Add red wine,white pepper, and bone broth. Simmeruntil sauce is slightly reduced and slightly thickened.
- Add crumbled gorgonzolacheese. Simmer until cheese is meltedand sauce is thickened to the desired consistency.
Spicy Seared Pork Loin with Stewed Rosemary Scented Blueberries
This Spicy Seared Pork Loin with Stewed Rosemary Scented Blueberries is a touch sweet with a little bit of spice. Paired with the 2019 WIT Cellars Syrah elevates all the senses!
2019 WIT Cellars Syrah
The nose offers up floral hints of violet and blueberry. The palate is supple and silky with sweet round tannins and delights with flavors of savory dried herbs, cherry tobacco, pepper, and anise. This wine is elegant yet dense and dark, with a lingering, lovely finish.

Spicy Seared Pork Loin with Stewed Rosemary Scented Blueberries
Ingredients
Pork Loin
- 1 lb Pork Loin cut into medallions, approx. 8 pieces
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 tbsp Chipotle Powder
- 1/2 tbsp Salt
- 1/2 c Olive Oil
Stewed Blueberry Sauce
- 2 sprigs Rosemary fresh
- 1 pint Blueberries fresh
- 1 c Red Wine full-bodied
- 1 c Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 c Honey
- Salt & Pepper to season
Instructions
Pork Loin
- Preheat the oven to 375degrees.
- Mix dry ingredients in a small bowl.
- Rub each pork medallion with 1 tsp of olive oil and place on baking sheet. Sprinkle each generously with the dry rub.
- Pan sear medallions with a light coat of olive oil in a medium-hot pan. Replace back onto baking sheet to bake.
- Bake the medallions for approx. 15-18 min. Begin making your blueberry sauce.
- Remove and let rest for 3minutes before placing on a plate.
Stewed Blueberry Sauce
- Place all liquid ingredients and ½ the blueberries in a small sauce pan and begin to reduce over medium heat.
- Reduce by half and then reduce the heat. Add the rest of the blue berries, 1 sprig of rosemary, ¼ tsp of fresh pepper, and 1 pinch of salt.
- When the sauce liquid coats the back of a spoon the sauce is ready.
- Spoon the blueberries over the medallion and garnish with some rosemary sprigs.
Applewood Grilled Havarti Wrapped in Eggplant with Chimichurri
Paired with WIT Cellars 2019 Malbec, this Applewood Grilled Havarti Wrapped in Eggplant with Chimichurri is truly delightful!
2019 WIT Cellars Malbec
This big and juicy Malbec greets you with jammy flavors of bing cherry and pomegranate, sprinkled with pepper and earth. You’ll find cola, vanilla, and leather on the rich palate, integrated with bold tannins, and a finish that goes on for days.

Applewood Grilled Havarti Wrapped in Eggplant with Chimichurri
Ingredients
- 2 Large Eggplant Cut into 1/4" Slices (Approx. 16 Slices)
- 16 slices Havarti Cheese Index Finger Sized
- 1 1/2 c Olive Oil Extra Virgin
- 1 c FlatLeaf Parsley Chopped
- 1 tbsp Garlic Finely Minced
- 2 Lemons Cut in Half for Juice
- 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes
- Sea Salt For Seasoning
Instructions
- In a large baking sheet place eggplant & Havarti cheese and rub with ½ cup of olive oil and season with salt.
- Grill eggplant over hot grill, griddle, or cast-iron skillet. Allow to mark well and put back onto the baking sheet to cool.
- Grill Havarti quickly to brown and place one piece on each slice of eggplant and roll.
- Stir together all ingredients for chimichurri into a bowl except salt and lemon.
- Spoon chimichurri over each eggplant roll and allow to marinate at room temperature. Reserve some chimichurri for plating.
- When ready to serve, place onto a plate dressed with remaining chimichurri, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Chicken Mole
This traditional Chicken Mole recipe from Rick Bayless is easier than you think and will delight your taste buds as you pair it with our 2018 Petit Verdot!
2018 Petit Verdot
Petit Verdot can lend a whole lot to a blend, as it tends to be very big and bold. However, we prefer to show off this varietal as a standalone. Also from the Olsen Brothers vineyard, you are in for a treat with this complex dark beauty. Notes of black fruit, butterscotch, coffee, toast, oh my! The symphony of tannins, oak, fruit, and acidity are in perfect balance with each other.

Chicken Mole
Ingredients
- 1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil or Fresh Rendered Pork Lard
- 2 Medium Dried Ancho Chilies stemmed, seeded, and torn into 4 pieces
- 3 Medium Dried Mulato Chilies stemmed, seeded, and torn into 4 pieces
- 4 Medium Dried Pasilla Chilies stemmed, seeded, and torn into 4 pieces
- 3 Garlic Cloves peeled
- 6 Cups Chicken Broth plus more if needed
- 1/2 Cup Almonds skinned or unskinned
- 1/3 Cup Sesame Seeds
- 1/2 Cup Raisins
- 1 Cup Canned Tomatoes preferably fire-roasted with juice
- 2 Slices Firm White Bread darkly toasted and torn into pieces
- 1/8 tsp Cloves ground
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon ground
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ground
- 1/8 tsp Anise Seed ground
- 1/3 Cup Mexican Chocolate chopped
- Salt
- Sugar
Instructions
- Visit RickBayless.Com for Full Instructions & Video
Notes
Blueberry Chutney
This chutney recipe is something that you will want to have on hand always! It is very easy to make, and pairs beautifully with wine, especially our Mourvèdre, bringing out the bright blueberry flavors in both. This chutney is also very versatile. Here are just a few examples of ways to use: on your charcuterie board with goat cheese or brie; as a dip for jalapeno poppers; as a spread in a turkey or ham sandwich; or even on pork chops.
2019 WIT Cellars Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre, on its own, is a very unique and expressive varietal. That is why we chose to do a small production from our dear friends and amazing growers at Olsen Brothers vineyard. Right from the get-go, your nose meets an explosion of blueberry, white pepper, cherry, tobacco, and cola. The palate is silky, with nice acidity, round tannins, and a long lingering finish.

Blueberry Chutney
Ingredients
- 2 Large Shallots finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger finely grated
- 2 tbsp Raisins
- 2 1/2 Cups Blueberries
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar tightly packed
- 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1 Pinch Salt generous
- 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
- Visit Everyday Gourmet for Full Instructions
Beef Tartare with Quail Egg and Vegetable Chips
So savory, you can’t get enough of this easy Beef Tartare recipe served with quail egg and vegetable chips from Fat Olives in Richland. A perfect match for WIT Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon!
2018 WIT Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
The nose has hints of sweet cherry, vanilla, and currant jam. The palate is full and complex with layers of ripe red fruits, such as raspberry and cranberry, that fold into dark flavors of blackberries, blueberries, and black currants. These are then layered onto cola, cedar, and dried herbal notes. This wine finishes boldly with silky tannins that linger and leave you wanting another sip.

Beef Tartare with Quail Egg and Vegetable Chips
Ingredients
- 1 lb Beef Tenderloin
- 4 Quail Eggs
- Vegetable Chips Store-Bought
Sauce
- 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Capers Minced
- 2 tbsp Cornichons
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 1 small Shallot Minced
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Parsley Minced
- Chives Finely Chopped
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Tabasco Sauce
- Brandy
- Black Pepper Ground
- Sea Salt
Instructions
- Dice meat by hand.
- Mix all sauce ingredients together.
- Toss beef into sauce mix to combine.
- Pack and form into 4 individual servings.
- Top each with a quail egg.
- Serve with store-bought vegetable chips.
Pan Seared Duck Breast in a Rosemary Syrah Reduction
You’ll fall in love with this recipe for Moroccan Spiced Pan-Seared Duck Breast in a Rosemary Syrah Reduction served with Apricot Mostarda, Grilled Broccoli Rabe, and Couscous provided by Fat Olives in Richland. Its rich flavors make it a perfect fit for the WIT Cellars Syrah.
2018 WIT Cellars Syrah
The nose offers up floral hints. Delicate fruit flavors open up in the mouth such as star fruit, star anise, and dragon fruit, which develop into
dense and dark flavors of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, cigar box, and umami. The finish lingers with supple sweet tannins.

Moroccan Spiced Pan-Seared Duck Breast in a Rosemary Syrah Reduction Served with Apricot Mostarda, Grilled Broccoli Rabe, and Couscous
Ingredients
Duck Breast
- 4 Duck Breasts
Rosemary Syrah Reduction
- 1 Shallot
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 c Syrah
- 1 sprig Rosemary
- 2 c Chicken Stock
- 1-2 tsp Honey
- 2 oz Butter
Apricot Mostarda
- 1/2 c Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 c Water
- 1 c Dried Apricots Diced
- t tbsp Sugar
- 1 Shallot Minced
- 1 clove Garlic Minced
- 2 tbsp Whole-Grain Mustard
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Salt to Taste
Moroccan Spice Blend
- 1/4 c Kosher Salt
- 1/4 c Black Pepper Ground
- 1 tbsp Cumin Ground
- 2 tbsp Cinnamon Ground
- 1 tsp Chile Flakes
- 1/2 tsp Coriander Ground
- 1/8 tsp Cardomom Ground
- 1/8 tsp Tumeric Ground
- 1/8 tsp Cloves
- 1/8 tsp Allspice
Grilled Broccoli Rabe
- 1 lb Broccoli Rabe
- Duck Fat
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
Couscous
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 c Carrots
- 1/4 c Peas
- 1/2 Onion Diced
- 1 1/2 c Couscous
- 1 1/2 c Chicken or Vegetable Stock
- Salt, Pepper, & Moroccan Spice to Taste
Instructions
Pan-Seared Duck Breast
- Before pan-roasting duck breast, air-dry the duck in the refrigerator.
- With a sharp knife, score the skin in parallel slashes against the grain or in a cross hatch diamond pattern. Make sure your slashes only gothrough the skin and fat, avoiding cutting into the meat.
- Allow duck to rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
- Warm a large saute pan to and lay duck skin side down into the panleaving plenty of room for each so they don’t collect each other’s heat.Try not to allow meat to cook too long. Allow fat to render until duckeasily comes off of pan and is golden brown.
- Remove duck and reserve fat for broccoli.
- Season meat (Moroccan Spice Blend) on both sides and place in oven, skin side up and roast to 122-125 degrees.
- Remove duck and allow to rest (temperature will continue to rise andthen rest) for about 3-5 minutes before slicing.
Rosemary Syrah Reduction
- After rendering the fat from the duck, pour outall but 1 Tablespoon of fat and reserve for roasted carrots.
- Add garlic, shallots, and rosemary to the pan and slowly saute until aromatic and straw blonde.
- Turn up heat and deglaze pan with syrah. When itcomes to a boil, turn heat back down and simmer until wine has evaporated by 50-75%.
- Add stock and reduce again until sauce holds tothe back of your spoon. Strain sauce, return to the pan and mount with butter.
- Season as neccessary.
Apricot Mostarda
- In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, apricots, sugar, shallot and garlic and bring to a boil.
- Simmer over moderate heat, stirringoccasionally, until the apricots are soft and coated in a light syrup, 7 to 10minutes.
- Stir in both mustards and season with salt.Let cool completely.
- Stir in tablespoons of water before serving if the mostarda is too thick.
Moroccan Spice Blend
- Mix together and reserve for the duck.
Grilled Broccoli Rabe
- Trim ends of Broccoli, wash and shake dry.
- In a bowl, toss Broccoli in a small amount ofyour duck fat, salt and pepper.
- Grill al dente or place in oven to roast.
Couscous
- Saute vegetables.
- Add stock and season with salt, pepper, just a little Moroccan spice, and couscous. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Cover the pot and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork.
Watermelon Salad
This recipe for Watermelon Salad has been a long-time favorite at WIT Cellars and pairs wonderfully with our Rosé Wine!
2020 Rosé Wine
This delicate and delicious Rosé of Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Grenache will surprise you with many layers. It has notes of strawberry and grapefruit, which gives way to strawberry shortcake. It is complete with bright acidity and a vibrant palate. The red grapes tell on themselves with just a whisper of color.

Watermelon Salad
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 small Watermelon Cubed
- 2 c Arugula
- 3/4 c Feta Cheese
- 1/4 c Red Onion Finely Sliced
- Mint & Basil Garnish
- 3 slices Prosciutto *Optional
Dressing
- 1/4 c WIT Rosé Wine
- 1/2 c Olive Oil Extra Virgin
- 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- If using prosciutto, tear apart into smaller pieces and warm in a pan on med heat.Let sit for a couple minutes until crispy. Set aside.
- Mix together watermelon, arugula, feta and red onion with dressing.
- Top with mint, basil, and crispy prosciutto.