Delicious Food Pairings for California Zinfandel Wine

Spicy Cotija Popcorn

Looking for a delicious way to spice up your next movie night? Try our Spicy Cotija Popcorn recipe from our friends at CA Grown! You’re definitely going to need something to wash down this salty snack.

Reach for your favorite California Zinfandel. The bold, fruity notes will pair beautifully with the cheesy, spicy popcorn seasoning in this recipe!

Prosciutto Wrapped Prunes

Last minute holiday invite? No problem. Whip up a batch of our friend KC’s Prosciutto Wrapped Prunes and grab a bottle of Zinfandel on the way out the door.

This simple appetizer is full of big flavors and ready in minutes. 

Grilled Three Cheese Sandwich

Crisp, creamy and peppery, these Grilled Three Cheese Sandwiches make a spectacular, simple supper or decadent late-night snack.

A bit of greens and tangy mustard take grilled cheese to the next level – and pair perfectly with the bold flavors found in California’s Zinfandel wines.

Mini Stuffed Peppers

This Mini Stuffed Peppers recipe from CA Grown is loaded with just the right amount of spice for all of the heat lovers in your life.

Try pairing this appetizer with a peppery California Zinfandel. The two are definitely a lively match!

Persimmon + Pomegranate Caprese

Fans of traditional caprese will be intrigued by The Delicious Life’s autumn-inspired take on caprese salad.

A fruit-forward Zinfandel will play off of the pomegranates and persimmons beautifully, and the bold wine will hold up next to the big flavors.

Kale Salad with Red Grapes, Walnuts and Feta

Hunting for a healthy, easy weeknight meal? Our friend @thismessisours adores the kale salad from Wine Country Table. This recipe really covers all the bases with peppery kale, sweet grapes and tangy feta.

Try pairing it with a Zinfandel that features notes of dark fruit and licorice – the combination is absolutely magical.

Sheet Pan Chicken with Blueberry Zinfandel BBQ Sauce

“I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put it in the food.”

Julia Child may have made this quote famous, but we’ve made it our mantra. Grab a bottle of California Zinfandel to make our friend Alison’s sweet and tangy Sheet Pan Chicken and then enjoy the rest with your meal.

Mushroom, Kale and Butternut Squash Pasta

Craving comfort food? You can’t beat a warm bowl of creamy pasta with a glass of Zinfandel.

We have a feeling you’ll have this recipe on repeat all throughout the cooler months! 

Pork Roast with Prune Wine Reduction

Our friend Teri Turner describes this Pork Roast as “next level, juicy, moist and magnificent”, and she’s not wrong. 

Pro-tip: the sauce calls for 2 cups of wine, so pick up 2 bottles of California Zinfandel. You can thank us later. 

Roast Turkey with Wild Rice and Kale Stuffing 

This recipe reminds us of two very important facts: 

1) Turkey is not just for Thanksgiving. 

2) White meat should not automatically be paired with white wine. This recipe can definitely hold its own when paired with a lively Zinfandel.