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"Flayvors of Washington"
Recipe Contest Winners

Earlier this year we challenged food and wine lovers to create an original recipe inspired by our Grand Estates wines and flavorful ingredients from Washington state.

After carefully reviewing all of the entrees, 10 outstanding recipes were selected as semifinalists. With our winemaker, Ray Einberger, serving as one of the judges, these recipes were tasted and scored and the five recipes with the highest scores moved on to the final phase of judging.

At the finalist judging, which took place in the Food Network test kitchens in New York City, Flay and Food Network Sous Chef Miriam Garron, who regularly appears with him on the Food Network series "Throw Down with Bobby Flay," tasted and scored the five finalist entrees to determine the top three recipes. The winning recipes are posted below.

We would like to thank everyone who entered the contest. We received many great recipes that showcased our Grand Estate wines and the bountiful ingredients our home state has to offer.

Congratulations to our winners!

 First Place 
Chicken Curry Burger with Crispy Prosciutto
and Warm Apple Chutney
By Teresa Ralston from New Albany, Ohio
Featured Washington State Ingredients: Sweet onion, apples, pork, peppers, poultry
Suggested Wine Pairing:
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay

 Second Place 
Lamb with Blackberry-Mint Sauce and Roasted Vegetables
By Zoe Doll from Clifton, New Jersey
Featured Washington State Ingredients: Blackberries, lamb, potatoes, apples
Suggested Wine Pairing:
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot

 Third Place 
Dungeness Crab and Sweet Corn Tart with Sautéed Chanterelles
By Edwina Gadsby from Great Falls, Montana
Featured Washington State Ingredients: Sweet onion, peppers, Dungeness crab, chanterelle mushrooms
Suggested Wine Pairing:
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay.

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