-Cooking Wiser with Terri Geiser- Lobster and Shrimp Risotto with Tomato Cream and Basil Tomatoes and cream create a sensational flavor bringing together the softness in the cream and the acid in the tomato. My choice for a wine is an acidic white from Italy or even a good Gewerztraminer from France.

Cooking Wiser with Terri Geiser Serve this tart as an appetizer or make it a meal by adding a green salad with mandarin oranges, dried cranberries and sliced almonds. Both dishes will pair wonderfully with a Sauvignon Blanc; ask the staff at Campbell Station Wine and Spirits to select on with grassy, herbaceous flavors.

Cooking Wiser with Terri Geiser Blackstone, last week’s winery of the week, gives cause to celebrate with their signature Merlot and a big bowl of spaghetti with Bolognese sauce.  You can count on the rich berry aromas and soft tannins in the wine complimenting this rich tomato based dish.

Cooking Wiser with Terri Geiser The mint is growing; the mojitos are flowing. Enjoy this light refreshing drink with a Quinoa Garden Salad. Quinoa, a grain like crop grown for its edible seeds, provides a complete protein source.

Cooking Wiser with Terri Geiser I selected this recipe specifically for the Don Manuel Villafañe Reserve Malbec 2008 featured from the winery of the week at Campbell Station Wine and Spirits. I served it at our last dinner party and it was a hit.