Wine & Food Experience Pairing MENU
Wine & Food Experience Pairing Menu Spring 2024
2022 Calcaria
Loaded Tater Tot with Manchego and Spanish Chorizo
2022 Hensell Rosé
Chilled Noodle Salad with Soy Braised Chicken
2020 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2021 Estate Aglianico
Black Garlic Honey Goat Cheese and Fresh Strawberry on a Pecan Cracker
2018 Astéries
Beet Scone with Beet Butter and Crispy Pancetta
Winter 2024
2021 Estate White
Fennel Marmalade, Manchego & Fennel Salsa with Microgreens served on Homemade Bread
2022 Roussanne
Cauliflower custard, bitter orange coulis & crispy celery root
2020 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars’ Signature Herbed Almonds
2019 Barranca
Rosemary Ground Beef & Mashed Potato Cottage Pie
2019 KanKar
Blueberry Cheesecake Mousse topped with Biscoff Crumble
Fall 2023
2021 Calcaria
Cheddar Apple Tart with Crust Streusel and Thyme
2022 Estate Rosé
Kuhlman Cellars’ Signature Herbed Almonds
2020 Estate Mourvèdre
Carrot Corn Muffin topped with Carrot Maple Creme Fraiche and Parsley Pecan Oil
2019 Barranca
Mini Rye Slider with Pumpkin Ketchup, Roasted Pork, and Pickled Red Onion
2017 Ignis
Cinnamon Shortbread topped with whipped Goat Cheese and dried Cranberry
Summer 2023
2021 Estate White
Honeydew topped with Blue Cheese Cream, Basil Oil and Crispy Prosciutto
2022 Hensell Rosé
Peach Gazpacho with Cucumber and Jalapeño topped with Charred Shishito Peppers and Mint Oil
2022 Estate Carignan
Smoked Duck, Roasted Corn and Blackberry salsa on a Crispy Corn round
2019 Estate Red
Kuhlman Cellars’ Signature Herbed Almonds
2019 Barranca
Silver Dollar Bacon Pancake with Maple infused whipped Brie Cream topped with fresh Strawberry
Spring 2023
2021 Estate White
Roasted Asparagus, Smoked Lemon Aioli and Wild Rice Crisp
2021 Viognier
Green Curry, Roasted Turnips, and Greek Yogurt on Crispy Pita
2019 Barranca
Kuhlman Cellars’ Signature Herbed Almonds
2019 EXP
Tabbouleh Salad with Fresh Strawberries, Caramelized Fennel and Roasted Pork topped with Strawberry Vinaigrette
2018 Astéries
Kuhlman Bistro Bite: Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème
Winter 2023
2021 Estate Roussanne
Chawanmushi (Japanese Egg Custard) with Tamari preserved Mushrooms and Galangal Crunch
2021 Estate Rosé
Kuhlman Bistro Bite: Housemade Roasted Beet Hummus with Sea Salt Crackers
2019 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars’ signature Herbed Almonds
2019 Estate Red
Delicata Squash Tapenade with Honey Ricotta on Focaccia
2017 Ignis
Roast beef on Polenta Cracker with Spinach Butter and Rosemary Oil
Fall 2022
NV Calcaria
Poached Pear served with Cottage Cheese and Texas Tarragon Oil topped with Toasted Pecans
2021 Estate Kuhlmanation Rosé
Fall Millet Salad with Crisp Apples, Chicken-Fat Roasted Butternut Squash, and Jujube Date Dressing
2018 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Signature Herbed Almonds
2017 Marl
Thyme Scented Pork Tenderloin topped with Black Fig & Cherry Chutney and Toasted Rye
2018 Barranca
Dark Chocolate Maple Cherry Oatmeal Cookie topped with Bourbon-Barrel Maple Infused Whipped Cream and Cinnamon
Summer 2022
2020 Kuhlmanation Estate White
Mint & Basil Compressed Honeydew Melon with Watermelon Coulis & Peanut Crunch topped with Micro Basil
2021 Hensell Rosé
Ancho Chicken Salad, Masa Pate a Choux, Corn & Green Tomato Salsa topped with Cilantro
2019 SMT
Kuhlman Cellars Signature Herbed Almonds
2017 Gypsum
Crostini with European Butter topped with Whipped Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Tapenade
2017 Astéries
Fontina, Blueberry Sage Jam, and Crispy Okra
Spring 2022
2020 Kuhlmanation Estate White
Asparagus & Strawberry Salad with Brown Butter Breadcrumbs and Parmesan Vin
2018 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Signature Herbed Almonds
2017 Barranca
Chilled Broccoli Soup with Green Garlic Salsa, Fermented Carrot Dust and Créme Fraiche
2018 Vina Vita Red Blend
Italian Rosemary Ham & Gruyere Tart topped with European Butter
2017 Ignis
Tri-Tip Toast with Whipped Brie & Pickled Spring Onions
Winter 2022
2020 Kuhlmanation Estate White
Parsnip Hummus topped with Grapefruit Oil, served with a Fennel Chip
2020 Estate Rosé
BBQ Cauliflower with Smoked Oil, topped with Strawberry BBQ Sauce and Bacon
2017 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Signature Herbed Almonds
20179 Zinfandel
Beef Fat Braised Sweet Potatoes topped with Arugula Pecan Pesto and Labneh
2017 Ignis
Creamy Blue and Gruyère Cheese topped with Local Honey, Cracked Black Pepper and Watercress
Fall 2021
2020 Kuhlmanation Estate White
Pork Rillette topped with Curried Apples and Mustard Vinegar on a Semolina Cracker
Hensell Rosé
Corn Madeleine topped with Zucchini & Basil Succotash and Lemon Pepper Oil
2017 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Signature Herbed Almonds
2017 Astéries
Beet Scented Goat Cheese and Farm Pepper Vinegar served with a Mushroom Salt Dusted Purple Potato Chip
2017 Barranca
Pumpkin Cheesecake topped with Vanilla-Infused Maple Syrup Whipped Cream and Cinnamon
Winter 2021
2019 Kuhlmanation Estate White
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus topped with a Mandarin Orange and Red Pepper Compote. Served with a Gluten Free baked chip
2019 Estate Rosé
Mediterranean style salad of Artichoke, Hearts of Palm, Piquillo Peppers, Olives, Garbanzo Beans and Feta Cheese topped with a roasted red pepper Vinaigrette
2017 Gypsum Red Blend
Kuhlman Cellars signature Herbed Almonds
2017 Barranca
Savory Roasted Pork Spread topped with a Sweet Potato & Fig puree with Scallion. Served with a Gluten Free baked chip
2017 Astéries
Gluten Free Rich Chocolate Cheesecake with crushed Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
Winter 2020
2018 Calcaria White ~ 2018 Kuhlmanation Estate White
Smoked Salmon Mousse with Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, and Chipotle Marmalade garnish with Scallion and a Lentil Crisp
2018 Hensell Rosé
Whipped Pomegranate Goat Cheese topped with Beet and Strawberry powder with Pickled Pomegranate Seed on a Beet cracker
2017 Marl ~ 2016 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2017 Newsom Vineyard Sangiovese (Signature only)
Smoked Chicken and Apple Dip with Smoked Almond Crumble on a Cornbread Chip
2016 Barranca
Skewered Brisket Sausage toppped with a Drunken Mushroom and Sweet Potato Butter and Sweet Potato Crumbs
Fall 2019
2018 Kuhlmanation Estate White
Pineapple pickled in tamarind, coriander, basil, habanero, rice wine vinegar, estate white wine, topped with dried cranberry & basil
2018 Hensell Rosé
Fig cookie with beet vinaigrette and blueberries, topped with bacon & mint
2016 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2016 Reserve Merlot
Club Cracker with shaved Parmesan and cream cheese, topped with Sundried Fruit Mostarda (raisins, apricots, reserve Merlot, Grey Poupon mustard, parsley garnish
2016 Barranca
Pork Rillette - pork braised in Olive Leaf Tea, thyme, rosemary, allspice, clove - topped with smoked pistachios and BBQ quinoa chip
Summer 2019
2017 Calcaria - 2018 Kuhlmanation Estate White
Spicy mango-cantaloupe gazpacho topped with yogurt and cilantro salt
2018 Kuhlmanation Estate Rosé
Fresh Strawberry with chorizo, strawberry preserves and topped with macadamia nuts
2016 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
Blind Tasting (2016 Merlot)
Red wine soaked Italian sausage with caramelized onions and pesto
2016 Barranca
Coq au Vin on a crostini with duck fat braised veggies
SPRING 2019
2017 Calcaria
Pita Chip with roasted garlic hummus, topped with feta cheese, greek spice, and parsley
2018 Kuhlmanation Estate Rosé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2016 Merlot
Aurelia's Spanish Chorizo topped with black bean spread, Monterrey jack cheese, and avocado sour cream
2016 Barranca
Spring pea and bacon ranch salad topped with beet and pumpkin seed streusel, Oaxacan cheddar cheese, and plum compote
2015 KanKar
Sweet Potato spread topped with cherry rosemary compote, Gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts
2016 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2016 Zinfandel:
Spring pea and bacon ranch salad topped with beet and pumpkin seed streusel, and Oaxacan cheddar cheese
WINTER 2019
2017 Calcaria
Spiced mandarin orange topped with sweet and sour d’Anjou pear, crushed pistachio and sesame seeds
2017 Hensell Rosé
French onion bacon ranch dip on a veggie chip topped with herbed sweet potato dust and crispy onion
2015 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2016 Merlot
Cheese puff wrapped in salami with an avocado aioli and chopped parsley
2016 Barranca
Mediterranean chicken salad on a whole grain rice cracker, topped with date relish and chopped parsley
FALL 2018
2017 Calcaria
Brussel and bean sprouts with 'sweet chili', pickled pear, crushed peanuts and cilantro
2017 Roussanne
Pumpkin puree with brined blueberry jam, pumpkin seeds and scallion on a pretzel cracker
2015 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2016 Merlot
Cauliflower mousse with smoked sausage and sunflower seeds on a toast point
Wine: 2015 KanKar
Whipped goat cheese and quince spread with smoked apple and parsley on a rice cracker
SUMMER 2018
2017 Calcaria
Edimame Miso Dip with Togarashi pepper, black & white sesame seeds and honeyed peach
2017 Viognier
Kalamata olive tapenade with shaved parmesan, goat cheese and parsley
2017 Hensell Rosé
Watermelon Jello, pickled green apple, jalapeno salt and cilantro
2015 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2015 Barranca
Pork and Brie cheese spread, bacon and shallot on bagel chip
SPRING 2018
2016 Calcaria
Braised Collard Greens with Bacon, Texas Chow Chow & Cornuts
2016 Hensell Rosé
Sweet & Sour Pineapple with Water Chestnut and Candied Green Pea in a Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
2014 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2015 Merlot
Garden Spinach & Artichoke Hummus with Carmelized Onion, Piquillo Pepper and Crispy Chickpea on a Pita Cracker
2015 Barranca
Mesquite Smoked Sausage with Strawberry BBQ Cream, Sunflower Seeds and Chives
WINTER 2018
2016 Calcaria
Sweet Potato Chip, Boursin Cheese, Bacon, Mandarin Orange & Texas black Garlic Sea Salt
2016 Hensell Rosé
Smoked Mushrooms, Mediterranean Vegetable Ceviche & 'Madges Fermented Bloody Mary'
2014 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2015 Merlot
Spiced Carrot Mousse, Lil' Smokey and Panela Cheese on a Chickpea Cracker
2014 KanKar
Persimmon and Pomegranate Cheesecake Tarlet with Candied Chopped Dates, Date Reduction & Fresh Garden Mint
FALL 2017
2016 Calcaria
Marinated Corn with Parmesan Sour Cream, Chile Salt & Cilantro on a Plantain Chip
2016 Hensell Rosé
Roasted Chicken 'Tinga' with Refried Beans & Queso Fresca on a Tostito Chip
2014 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2014 Barranca
Whipped Butternut Squash with Diced Salami & Fresh Basil on a Grain Cracker
2014 KanKar
Pulled Beef Cheeks with Avocado Oil Onion, White BBQ Sauce, Pork Rinds & 'Big Red' Reduction
SUMMER 2017
2016 Calcaria
Cantaloupe Noodles dressed with Pink Himalayan Sea Salt, Goat Cheese, Dried Olive, Hazelnut Syrup & Scallion
2016 Viognier
Chilled Coconut & Ginger Shooters with Toasted Coconut & Chile Salt
2016 Hensell Rosé
Vanilla Tea Biscuit with Vanilla & Pecan Marscapone, Carmelized Nectarine, Bacon, Watercress & Manzanilla Sherry Reduction
2014 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2014 Barranca
Smoked Pork Jowl, Apple Saba, 'Booze Thyme Cherry' & Arugala
SPRING 2017
2016 Sauvignon Blanc
Sweet Pea Purée on Toast with Feta Cheese, Sunflower seeds & Pink Himalayan Salt
2016 Hensell Rosé
Wilted Kale and Swiss Chard salad with Bacon, Golden Raisins, Strawberry & Strawberry Bacon Vinaigrette
2015 Gypsum
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2014 Alluvé
Sundried Tomato Cream Cheese with Carmelized Onions & Texas Black Garlic Salt
2014 Barranca
Whipped Gouda Cheese with Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Chives
WINTER 2017
2015 Viognier
Cayenne Pepper marinated Manderine Oranges with Sweet Jalapenõ and Wilted Kale
2015 Gypsum
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2013 Alluvé
Basil Marinated Mozzerella Cheese with a Grape Tomato and Pommegranate & Texas Black Garlic Molasses
2014 Barranca
Sweet Potato Pie in a Phylo Crust with Copa Ham and Fresh Garden Thyme
2013 KanKar
Duck Confit with Olive Oil Aioli, Smoked Aged Cheddar, Berry Preserve and Chives
FALL 2016
2015 Viognier
Mango Wafer Cookie with Cream Cheese, Pineapple, Cayenne Pepper & Fresh Mint
2014 Merlot
Pumpkin Pureé in a Phylo shell with Wild Mushrooms, Booze Thyme Cherries and a Pumpkin Seed
2013 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2013 Barranca
Smoked Pulled Pork on a BBQ chip with Queso Fresco & Corn Aioli
2013 KanKar
Medjool Date with Double Cream Brie Cheese, Proscuitto & Cilantro Aioli
SUMMER 2016
2015 Roussanne
Fig Chutney Lady Finger with Texas Honey, Feta Cheese & Chives
2015 Calcaria
Blackened Cucumber with Smoked Tomato and Onion Chutney & Cucumber Skins
2013 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2013 Barranca
Summer Sausage with Pear & Fennel Butter Cole Slaw, Fennel Fronds & Butter Cracker Crumbs
2013 KanKar
Roasted Chicken and Booze Thyme Cherry Terrine with Fresh Thyme and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
SPRING 2016
2015 Hensell Rose
Peach Mascarpone, Bacon and Arugula on Pita Chips
2015 Calcaria
Mango & Pineapple ‘Caviar’ with Goat Cheese, Chile Salt and Serrano Peppers
2012 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2013 Barranca
French Red Wine Dry Sausage with Minted Pea Puree and Scallion on a Rice Cracker
2012 KanKar
Vanilla Cream Cheese and ‘Booze Thyme Cherries’ on a Cinnamon & Honey Rice Cracker and Fresh Thyme
WINTER 2016
2013 Sauvignon Blanc
Smoked Salmon with Goat Cheese and Chives on a Rice Cracker
2014 Calcaria
Grapefruit Tartare with Red Onion and Jalapeno in a Tostito Scoop
2012 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2013 Barranca
Beef Brisket Sausage with White BBQ Sauce and a Scallion
2012 KanKar
Cheesecake Ball with Cherry Reduction and Fresh Mint
FALL 2015
2014 Calcaria
Pineapple with Chile Salt and Jalapeno Aioli
2014 Roussanne
Guava Jelly with Cracker Jack Dust, Blue Cheese and Cilantro
2012 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2012 Barranca
Five Spice Pork belly Terrine with Cherry Reduction and Fresh Mint
2012 KanKar
Brie Whip with Prosciutto, Asian Pear Confit and Chives
SUMMER 2015
2013 Sauvignon Blanc
Goat Cheese Mousse with Crushed Potato Chips on a Pita Cracker
2014 Calcaria
Mango & Asian Pear Salsa with Jalapeno Pepper in a Tostito Scoop
2014 Roussanne
BLT- With Bacon, Tomato Jam , Blue Cheese, Fresh Greens and Bacon Aioli
2012 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2012 Barranca
Braised Lamb Shank with Saffron and Garlic Aioli and Candied Bing Cherry
SPRING 2015
2013 Calcaria
Lychee Nut with Apricot Puree and Crushed Pecans
2012 Roussanne
Mango Caviar with Blue Cheese and Cotton Candy
2012 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2012 Barranca
Short Rib Terrine with Kuhlman Cellars Garden Aioli and Shallots
2012 Texas Red
Rhubarb Puree with Graham Cracker Crumble in a Butter Tart Shell
WINTER 2015
2013 Sauvignon Blanc
Smoked Salmon Roulade wrapped with Cucumber and topped with a Grapefruit Preserve
2013 Calcaria
Strawberry with a Goat Cheese Cloud & Olive Candy
2012 Roussanne
Endive Boat with Blue Cheese and Candied Kumquat
2012 Alluvé
Kuhlman Cellars Herbed Almonds
2012 Texas Red
Pumpkin Mousse with Cranberry Sea Salt and a Butter Tart Shell