Ram's Gate Winery

A Perfect Pairing by Chef Kim Cosway

A buttery, citrusy and creamy bite with a tangy, caramelized finish, paired with Ram’s Gate Estate Chardonnay.

At Ram’s Gate Winery, thoughtful pairings are shaped by the seasons, the Sonoma landscape and the belief that excellent ingredients become even better together. Chef Kim Cosway’s perfect pairing plays with freshness and richness, creating contrast while allowing each element to remain distinct.

The Bite

Tangy lemon curd builds upon the citrus notes of the Meyer Lemon Shortbread, while creamy Bûche de Cypress adds richness. Brûléeing the cheese creates a delicate caramelized finish, giving the bite another layer of flavor and texture.

Rustic Bakery Meyer Lemon Shortbread

Lemon Curd

Brûléed Cypress Grove Bûche de Cypress

The Wine

Ram’s Gate Estate Chardonnay

The richness of the Estate Chardonnay meets buttery shortbread and creamy goat cheese, while the lemon curd provides the acidity and freshness needed to keep the pairing balanced. Each element moves between citrus, creaminess and caramelization, allowing the wine and bite to complement one another without becoming overly rich.

Meet Ram’s Gate Winery

Set among the vineyards of Sonoma, Ram’s Gate combines wine, food and hospitality with a deep respect for the land. Its Estate Vineyards are Regenerative Organic Certified, reflecting a commitment to exceptional wine, regenerative farming, animal welfare and social fairness.

Chef Kim Cosway

Chef Kim Cosway’s cooking is strongly influenced by Sonoma County and its seasons. She approaches pairings through aroma as well as flavor, encouraging guests to smell the wine and the bite before tasting each and discovering how they evolve together.