The Delicato Family Winery has lovingly performed its craft for 85 years in the historic wine growing region of California's Lodi Valley. Second generation matriarch Dorothy Indelicato gives us a culinary tour of this history with a collection of the winemaking family's traditional recipes, mixed with a healthy portion of California flare. From simple quick dishes to all-day affairs; from Minted Tomato Salad and Pasta Ascuitto to Champagne Veal, Pancakes with Wine Sauce, and the sainted Osso Buco; whichever you choose it'll be a meal to remember. As you might expect, there's also a lot of good wine sense here, including proper methods for cooking with wine, pairing details, and marinade recipes.

Author Biography

Dorothy Indelicato is the treasurer at the Delicato Family Vineyards and is the coauthor of "Wine, Food and the Good Life." She lives in Manteca, California.