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
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:
- Strawberry & Feta Arugula Salad to pair with 2013 Pinot Grigio
- Ribeye Steak with Sautéed Mushrooms to pair with 2010 Pinot Noir, Fe Ciega
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
