Lisa K Miller

Koi Zen Cellars Merlot Marinade

August 31, 2017

Koi Zen Cellars Merlot Marinade 1 cup Koi Zen Cellars 2015 Dry Creek Merlot Wine, enjoy another cup while your are creating this marinade. 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup minced shallots 3 Tbsp Spicy Brown Mustard 1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper 1 tsp kosher salt 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley 1 Tbsp Fresh Rosemary 1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 Cup extra Virgin Olive Oil Marinade: Combine all ingredients, except Olive Oil in a bowl. Mix well. Slowly add olive…

Wine Pairing for Valentines

February 11, 2015

Lisa K Miller

Food Pairing, History

Today we are all about Valentines, celebrate with a cool wine pairing technique. Wine and Chocolate…It’s all About Sugar Baby! There is no science (well, maybe a little) to wine pairing and the fun is in the experimentation. Think of wine as the fruit sauce drizzled across chocolate cake: it adds the contrasting flavor to make the chocolate pop. Tip 1: The lighter the chocolate, the lighter the wine. White wines are ideal for White chocolate (Lisa’s personal favorite)…

Super Bowl and Wine? YES!

January 29, 2015

Lisa K Miller

Food Pairing

While beer is a natural for pairing with almost every Super bowl party food, you may have a few friends who enjoy a glass of wine or sparking wine instead of beer. Here are a few ideas to offer friends and family at your party this Super bowl Sunday. Serving a Hot Creamy Artichoke Dip? A Sparkling wine such as a Brut Champagne pairs nicely. The bubbles will cut through the richness of the creamy dip. And, if your team…

Reviews

Koi Zen Cellars

4.7

Based on 65 reviews

Ji-yoo Gyeong

18:10 03 Feb 20

I love the tastings!!!

Terri Flannery

17:03 11 Jul 19

My friend and I went to Koi Zen for the first time Wednesday evening. What a hidden GEM in Carmel Mountain Ranch. A... lovely, relaxing atmosphere. The tasting was a treat. I enjoyed all five wines. The cheese plate delicious. A bonus, Wednesday is bingo night. We had so much fun and will revisit Koi Zen soon.read more

Luke CA

02:25 21 Dec 18

Very comfortable, relaxed environment with pleasant staff and most importantly very good wine!

Dave Z

01:14 10 Dec 18

I always enjoy going to Koi Zen it is a great place in the nearby community to meet with friends and enjoy some really... good wines.read more

JJ Lanza

01:52 29 Apr 18

A wonderful experience. The staff was so friendly and helpful. They informed us of the winery's history and told us of... the various happenings. They we're not pushy and did not mention the wine club. The interior is beautifully decorated in simple rustic, zen. We met the wine maker and he welcomed us to their tasting room. We plan to return soon to see what they are like when they are busier.read more

David Ellison

22:47 11 Feb 18

Great small winery. Owners are very nice. Wine is excellent.

Eric Bruce

04:40 28 Dec 17

Nice little Tasting Room tucked away in a Office Park. Excellent service and nice Vibe and atmosphere and the winemaker... was around to answer questions. The wines are fairly mediocre but appropriate to their price points. Nice approachable wines and overall vibe.read more

Josiah Elliott

15:52 06 Oct 17

Koi Zen Cellars is a great gem in Carmel Mountain! Local husband and wife owners, very friendly, making wine where... you'd least expect it as an urban winery. The tasting room has recently expanded providing event space, live music and a wonderful environment to meet friends and unwind. The wine is fantastic, and they offer many classes to help you learn more about it. They feature local artists on the walls, support local charities and community interests. We've been going here for a couple years now, and love it!read more

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