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Garnacha Day
Holiday Pairings with Garnacha (a.k.a. Grenache) Wines from Europe
Check out these fast Garnacha/Grenache pairing tips so you have one less thing to think about this season. Grab a few and store them in the pantry so you never show up empty-handed to a gathering and so you have a bottle on hand to offer to your holiday guests.
Garnacha Day — Shrimp Toasts and White Wine Sauce
Buttery shrimp and mushrooms are cooked in a creamy white wine sauce and served on toast points for a flavorful appetizer perfect with a glass of wine.
Garnacha Day — Bacon Wrapped Dates and Marcona Almonds
Sweet, salty, smokey with crunch, bacon and date appetizers are a perfect party food for fall and the holidays. Pair with a Garnacha wine for a match made in heaven.
Garnacha Day — Maple and Bacon Pumpkin Empanadas
Savory ricotta and pumpkin empanadas have slight maple and bacon hints for a beautiful autumn appetizer that is perfect with a fruit-forward Garnacha wine.
Garnacha Day — Mushroom and Parmesan Bites
Filled with mushrooms, parmesan cheese, and spices, mushroom and parmesan bites are packed with flavor and a perfect party appetizer, easy to pair with wine.
Garnacha Day — Patatas Bravas
Small bites paired with wine is perfect for a party. Skip a big meal and serve manchego, marinated olives, spicy chorizo, and patatas bravas with Garnacha.
Garnacha Day — Slow Cooked Kalua Pork
The flavors of a luau kalua pig enter your slow cooker for a perfect party food needing just a few ingredients. Tender, smoky, bold-flavored, all you need is a glass of wine to match.
Garnacha Day — White Bean and Sausage Soup
This soup is ready for a dinner party in just 30 minutes. Pair the warm bowl with a crisp white Garnacha wine for a wonderful contrast on a fall day.
Garnacha Day — Roasted Tomato Bites
Food and wine for entertaining doesn’t have to be complicated. Make simply delicious roasted tomato and puff pastry bites paired perfectly with a bottle of Garnacha wine.
Garnacha Day — Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomato Goat Cheese Appetizer
A salty party appetizer is perfect to pair with and encourage the drinking of wine. Try this sun-dried tomato and goat cheese spread topped with an olive and best served with Garnacha wine.
Garnacha Day — Chorizo Filled Mushrooms
Flavorful chorizo filled mushrooms is a great, spicy tapas appetizer that can easily be paired with a fruity Garnacha red wine.
Garnacha Day— Turkey Sliders with Goat Cheese and Red Wine Onions
Great on game day, classy rosemary-infused turkey sliders are topped with red wine onions, goat cheese, and arugula. A perfect pair with a Garnacha wine.
Garnacha Day — Chorizo and Pepper Jack Pepper Bites
Chorizo and cornbread stuffed pepper bites make a great appetizer and are easy to make. Bell peppers are filled with chorizo and spicy pepper jack cheese.
Garnacha Day — Goat Cheese and Plum Polenta Squares
Grilled polenta is topped with honey roasted plums, goat cheese, basil, and balsamic reduction. An elegant appetizer paired with Garnacha red or white wine.
Garnacha Day — Spanish Nachos with Figs and Iberico Cheese
Homemade potato chips are piled with chorizo, Iberico cheese, olives, figs, and more for an appetizer great for game day or a casual dinner with wine.
Garnacha Day — Avocado and Mexican Street Corn Crostini
Crunchy crostini feature the last of golden, sweet summer corn with creamy avocados, queso fresco, cilantro and chili. A perfect creamy and spicy duo to be paired with versatile Garnacha wine.
