The Casual Vineyard Table from Wente Vineyards

By capping off each day with a flavorful meal accompanied by a robust glass of wine, we begin to incorporate the good life into every day living.

The Casual Vineyard Table, the second cookbook collaboration between Carolyn Wente and Kimball Jones, formerly Corporate Chef of Wente Family Estates, features dishes that can be prepared daily for friends and family.

Although the concepts for the recipes are simple, the flavors are complex, including Heirloom Tomato Soup with Poached Salmon, Rack of Lamb with Pomegranate Glaze and Apple Tart with Riesling Ice Cream. Complementing the restaurant-based recipes of their first book, Sharing the Vineyard Table, these recipes feature wine recommendations and a preparation and cooking time of about an hour–because at Carolyn and Kimball's table, good food and fine wine are part of their everyday lives.