Wine and food pairings are a delicious way to discover the depth and diversity of Paso Robles wines. Through thoughtfully matched recipes and Eberle wines, you’ll discover how your favorite dishes and Paso wines come together to tell the story of the region, one bite, sip, and experience at a time.

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Polpette alla Veneziana

Serve these bite-size meatballs on their own, or with a simple tomato sauce for dipping. They can be served as an appetizer or alongside a pasta dish. It’s hard to beat Cabernet Sauvignon alongside a rich, beefy dish like this one.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Serves: 8 to 10

Recipe by: Wine Enthusiast

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 ounces Italian sausage or mortadella
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 ounces finely grated Parmigiano
• 2 slices sandwich bread
• Milk (for soaking bread)
• Dried breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs (for coating)

Instructions

1. Using your hands, combine the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large bowl until evenly mixed.
2. Soak the sandwich bread in milk until softened, then squeeze out excess liquid.
3. In a food processor, combine the meat mixture, egg yolks, minced garlic, grated parmigiano, and soaked bread. Pulse until just combined.

Wine Pairing Recommendations

• Eberle Cabernet Sauvignon and Eberle Syrah

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Prosciutto Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 baguette or rustic loaf, sliced
• 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
• 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
• Fresh arugula
• Olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Slice the baguette lengthwise and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
2. Layer prosciutto evenly across the bottom half of the bread.
3. Add cheese slices on top of the prosciutto.
4. Top with a generous handful of fresh arugula.
5. Season lightly with freshly ground black pepper.
6. Close the sandwich, slice into portions, and serve immediately.

Wine Pairing Recommendations

• Eberle Full Boar Red
• Eberle Cotes-du-Robles Rouge
• Eberle Zinfandel

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Miso Soup with Leeks, Mushrooms & Greens

Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons white miso paste
• 1 leek, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup baby spinach or greens
• 1/2 cup firm tofu, cubed
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Green onions, sliced
• Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2. Add sliced leeks and mushrooms; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
3. Whisk miso paste with a small amount of warm broth until smooth, then stir back into the pot.
4. Add tofu and greens, cooking just until the greens wilt.
5. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Wine Pairing Recommendations

• Eberle Cabernet Sauvignon
• Eberle Syrah

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More Eberle Recipes

Download the printable recipes below for fun pairing suggestions with Eberle wines.

• Beef Tenderloin with Tomatoes, Shallots, and Maytag Blue Cheese
• Caprese Salad
• Cucumber & Hummus Boats
• Duck Carnitas Tacos
• Easy Seafood Salad
• Eggplant Rollatini
• French Onion Tart
• Ground Pork Tacos with Apple Slaw
• Milk Braised Pork
• Miso Soup
• Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork
• Summer Garden Pasta
• Tomato, Chard and Gruyère Casserole

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Frequently Asked Questions

What wine pairs with Italian meatballs?

Eberle Cabernet Sauvignon and Eberle Syrah. It is hard to beat Cabernet Sauvignon alongside a rich, beefy dish like Polpette alla Veneziana, whether they are served on their own or with a simple tomato sauce.

What wine pairs with a prosciutto sandwich?

Eberle Full Boar Red, Eberle Cotes-du-Robles Rouge, or Eberle Zinfandel. Salty prosciutto, creamy provolone, and peppery arugula all have enough intensity for a full-bodied Paso Robles red.

Is this miso soup vegan?

Yes. It is built on vegetable broth rather than dashi, and the other ingredients are white miso paste, leek, mushrooms, greens, firm tofu, sesame oil, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds.