oysters with tomatoes and dill on them, white wine with a glass of wine next to it

Matanzas Creek Winery is a sponsor of Ajpal and Freckled Italian. All opinions are our own.

At Ajpal, I add lots of tips in all of my recipes – because I am a home cook without any formal training, and I find I am more confident making dishes when I understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. My goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

Easy Rich Bloody Mary Oysters

While recently out in Northern California’s Sonoma County wine country, I got to hang out with one of my favorite bloggers- Megan from Freckled Italian. Megan loves good food and wine- and we had so much fun coming up with an amazing series that combines the two that we will be sharing into fall. Today I invited her to share her secrets to an amazingly easy, delicious, and elegant brunch dish that is sure to wow any crowd– Bloody Mary Oysters!

These little shooters combine raw oysters with the flavors of bloody marys- tomato, dill, horseradish, and a lovely salty kick from the oyster. They are spicy and complex, and pair perfectly with Matanzas Creek Winery Sauvignon Blanc for a memorable brunch. – the crisp citrus and strong acidity cut the horseradishes’ heat and make the tomatoes pop.

If you’ve followed me on the blog or on Instagram, you know I have a major thing for Matanzas Creek– their winery is beyond gorgeous, and their wines are spectacular (my husband and I signed up for one of their wine club levels after their wine and cheese tasting- can’t wait to get our first shipment!!). I’m so excited to bring Megan here today to share this awesome recipe that compliments one of my favorite white wines!

These oysters were a huge hit at our party- and I know they will be for you!

Here’s Megan to take it away:

Pair them with Matanzas Creek Winery Sauvignon Blanc for a memorable brunch. and you’re ready for a party! We both love Matanzas Creek- their winery is gorgeous, and their varietals are some of my absolute favorites.

Be sure to stay tuned here to see a LOT more of our delicious wine week in Northern California including some absolutely stunning parties and dinners- and be sure to head to Megan’s blog to see more ideas from her!