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Wattle Creek Grenache Sonoma County 2023

The Wattle Creek Grenache Sonoma County 2023 presents delicate aromas of red berries, rose petals, and white pepper. Its light-bodied palate features strawberry, raspberry, and cinnamon, finishing soft and elegant.

Since 1994, Wattle Creek Winery has been sharing a passion for wine and life... creating great Sonoma wines, as well as exceptional moments and events, while having a fantastic sense of family, loyalty and community born from a shared love of wine. Wattle Creek’s unique style of wines from the Alexander Valley is refreshing and inspiring - a new approach that beautifully complements our collection of wineries in Sonoma, Napa and France.

Rose Petals
Raspberry
Food Pairing

Thai Peanut Chicken Satay

Tender, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with a creamy, slightly spicy peanut sauce make for a festive and flavorful appetizer. The bright red berry notes and soft spice of Wattle Creek Grenache Sonoma County 2023 harmonize beautifully with the satay’s savory-sweet peanut flavors, creating an elegant, holiday-ready pairing.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • Bamboo skewers, soaked in water
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat)
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk

Steps:

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Marinate chicken strips for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Thread chicken onto soaked bamboo skewers. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through.
  3. For the peanut sauce, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sriracha, and coconut milk until smooth. Adjust consistency with more coconut milk if needed.
  4. Serve chicken satay with peanut sauce and a glass of Wattle Creek Grenache.

Serves 4.

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A flavorful appetizer, grilled to perfection.