Spring 2025 Seasonal Recipes & Wine Pairings

May 2, 2025 | Featured, Food & Wine

Discover a collection of elegant spring recipes thoughtfully crafted to pair with Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard wines. Each dish highlights fresh, vibrant ingredients to complement our wines and the season. Explore the recipes below or look for more pairing inspiration here.

 

Mussels with Saffron and Fennel paired with Blanc de Blancs 2018

 

Lamb Chops with Black Olive Harissa Sauce paired with Cabernet Franc 2022

 

Pasta with Crab, Pancetta, and Spring Vegetables paired with HJW Bio Chardonnay 2021

 

Tosca Cake paired with Riesling Reserve Dry 2021

 

Developed exclusively by food stylist Maggie Ruggiero and photographed by Paul Brissman.

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