Longoria Wines

Artistry in Winemaking since 1982

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Wine and Food Pairings

We believe wine's ultimate purpose is as an accompaniment to food. While many of our wines can be enjoyed by themselves, the majority of our wines show their best when paired with food. To this end, we offer the following recipes from some of our favorite local chefs, Diana Longoria and members of the Longoria Wines Team. We'd love to hear about your experiences in trying our wine and food pairings and we also invite you to send us any of your favorite food pairings with our wines. With your permission we'll add them to our list!

Recipes from 2020

Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken to Pair with 2018 Pinot Noir, Fe Ciega Vineyard
Recommended by Diana Longoria

Key Lime Cheesecake to Pair with 2019 Longoria Albariño
Recommended by Sam Carroll, Wine Club Manager

Crispy Garlic Parmesan Salmon to Pair with 2018 Pinot Noir, Lovely Rita
Recommended by Diana Longoria

Recipes from 2019

Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese to Pair with 2017 Chardonnay, Cuvée Diana
Recommended by Diana Longoria

Caramelized Balsamic Onion & Gruyere Pizza to Pair with 2017 Grenache, Santa Barbara County
Created by Diana Longoria

Grilled Steak with Red Wine Sauce to Pair with 2016 Syrah, Santa Barbara County
Created by Christina Meraz, Longoria Tasting Room Manager

Recipes from 2018

Coq au Vin to Pair with Fe Ciega Vineyard Pinot Noir
A classic recipe by Chef Louise Smith of Louise's Kitchen Table, which we are reprising in honor of the 20th anniversary of Fe Ciega Vineyard. louiseskitchentable.com

Garlic Lemon Brussels Sprouts with Manchego Cheese to Pair with 2017 Longoria Albariño
Created by Christina Meraz, Longoria Tasting Room Manager

Mediterranean Eggplant Casserole to Pair with 2016 Lovely Rita Pinot Noir
Recommended by Diana Longoria

Recipes from 2017

Tempranillo Short Ribs to Pair with 2015 Longoria Tempranillo
Created by Savory Kitchen

Insalata di Polipo (Marinated and Grilled Octopus Salad) to Pair with 2016 Longoria Pinot Grigio
Created by Chef Leornardo Curti of Leonardo's Ristorante & Pizzeria

Herb-Crusted Stuffed Pork Chops to Pair with 2015 Lovely Rita Pinot Noir
Created by Anjelica Soto, Longoria Tasting Room Associate

Recipes from 2016

Olive Crusted Lamb Chops to pair with 2014 Blues Cuvée
Created by Diana Longoria

Italian Tortellini Soup to pair with Longoria Chardonnay
Created by Diana Longoria

Chicken Piccata to pair with 2015 Longoria Pinot Grigio
Created by Christina Meraz, Longoria Tasting Room Manager

Dijon Pork Chops to pair with 2014 Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills
Created by Sherrill O'Neill, Longoria Wine Club Manager

Recipes from 2015

Spanish Stuffed Tomatoes to pair with 2013 Tempranillo
Created by Anjelica Soto, Longoria Tasting Room Associate

Roasted Duck Legs with Dijon Mustard to pair with 2013 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Vineyard
Created by Diana Longoria

Sun-Dried Tomato and Pinot Noir Risotto to pair with 2013 Pinot Noir, Sanford & Benedict Vineyard
Created by Julia Weinberg, Longoria Tasting Room Associate

Valentine's Day Recipes:

Created by Katie Skidmore, Longoria Tasting Room Manager

Recipes from 2014

Bluesy Grilled New York Steak to pair with 2012 Blues Cuvée
Created by Christina Meraz, Longoria Tasting Room Lead

Cilantro Lime Scallops to pair with 2013 Longoria Albariño
Created by Alan Foster, Longoria Wine Club Manager

Spring Frittata to pair with 2013 Longoria Pinot Grigio
Created by Elizabeth Gunn-Baumann, Longoria Online Promotions Administrator & Sales Associate

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache Icing to pair with 2010 Syrah, Vino Dulce
Created by Emily Ludden, Longoria Cellar Assistant

Pumpkin Crème Brûlée to pair with 2012 Pinot Noir, Lovely Rita
Created by Katie Skidmore, Longoria Tasting Room Manager

Recipes from 2013

Red Lentils with Pan-Fried Salmon to pair with 2011 Pinot Noir, Fe Ciega Vineyard
Created by Elizabeth Gunn-Baumann, Longoria Online Promotions Administrator & Sales Associate

Seared Duck Breast with Fresh Cherry, Garlic and Crème Fraîche Reduction to pair with 2011 Syrah, Clover Creek Vineyard
Created by Louise Smith, Tasting Room Associate and Chef/Owner of Louise's Kitchen Table

Lamb Sirloin to pair with 2011 Pinot Noir, Lovely Rita
Created by Corinne Daniels, wife of Assistant Winemaker Stephen Daniels

Lamb Shish Kebab to pair with 2011 Pinot Noir, Sta. Hills - 30th Anniversary
Created by Diana Longoria

Recipes from 2012

Pernil al Horno to pair with 2010 Fe Ciega Vineyard Pinot Noir
Created by Alan Foster, Longoria Wine Club Manager

Agua Chiles to pair with 2011 Longoria Albariño
Created by Jenny Padilla, Longoria Wine Consultant

Zesty Strawberry Apple Arugula Salad to pair with 2011 Pinot Grigio
Created by Katie Skidmore, Longoria Wine Consultant

Clam Linguine to pair with 2010 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Created by Diana Longoria

Recipes from 2011

Coq au Vin to pair with 2009 Fe Ciega Vineyard Pinot Noir
Created by Chef Louise Smith of Louise's Kitchen Table
louiseskitchentable.com

Braised Spring Lamb Shoulder with Butter Beans and Wilted Dandelion Green Salad to pair with 2009 Clover Creek Vineyard Syrah
Created by Chef Bradley Ogden of Root 246 restaurant
root246.com

Pan Roasted New Zealand Rack of Lamb with Pinot Noir-Rosemary Sauce to pair with 2009 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir
Created by Chefs Matt and Jeff Nichols of the Brother's Restaurant at Mattei's Tavern
matteistavern.com

Pan Seared Duck Breast with Sweet Potato Puree and Cherry Pinot Noir Reduction to pair with 2009 Lovely Rita Pinot Noir
Created by Chef Budi Kazali of the Ballard Inn Restaurant
ballardinn.com