Recreate Our Stonemason Cellars Valentine's Winemaker Dinner: Recipes & Perfect Wine Pairings

As promised, we're sharing the complete recipes from our recent Valentine's Winemaker Dinner! We've put together this comprehensive recipe guide from the vibrant purple sweet potato hummus that visually stole the show to our rich duck ragu and decadent chocolate fondue finale, each dish was carefully crafted to complement our award-winning Sonoma County wines. Whether you're planning a romantic evening for two (because love can be celebrated any day of the year!) or simply want to elevate your next dinner gathering with friends, these recipes are designed to create memorable moments around the table.

Amuse-Bouche | Purple Sweet Potato Hummus

Purple Sweet Potato Hummus

This stunning, vibrant hummus isn't just beautiful to look at—it's a total crowd-pleaser. Creamy, colorful, and packed with flavor, this eye-catching starter is guaranteed to impress your guests before the main courses even begin.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked purple sweet potatoes (cooled)

• 1½ cups cooked chickpeas (reserve a few for garnish)

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• ¼ cup lemon juice

• ¼ cup tahini

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for garnish)

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Microgreens for garnish

  
  

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients except olive oil, microgreens, and garnish chickpeas in a food processor.

2. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach desired consistency.

3. Transfer to a bowl, garnish with reserved chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil, and microgreens.

4. Serve with root vegetable chips for the perfect color contrast and crunch.

   
   

Recipe Notes: Absolutely perfect with Trader Joe's root vegetable chips for both flavor and presentation.

Wine Pairing:

• Rock Rose 2021 & 2023  (Gold - Harvest Fair) - The floral aromas and bright fruit notes of these vintages perfectly complement the earthy sweetness of the purple sweet potato and the creamy texture of the hummus.

First Course | Asparagus and Potato Salad with Riesling-Tarragon Vinaigrette

Main Course | Duck Ragu with Pancetta and Green Olives

Dessert | Chocolate Fondue for Two

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All wines featured in this menu are hand-crafted by Stonemason Cellars, a family-owned boutique winery producing award-winning, limited-production wines from vineyards across Sonoma County. Founded in 2019, each bottle reflects their passion for creating wines with "as much character as the people who make them."