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Easy Strawberry Goat Cheese Ball with Wente Vineyards

May 15, 2017 Updated: May 26, 2020 By Julie Menghini 39 Comments

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Wente Chardonnay is one of our favorite wines! This year I'll be serving this great Wente Chardonnay with this Easy Strawberry Goat Cheese Ball! | HostessAtHeart.com

Wente Chardonnay is one of our favorite wines! This year I’ll be serving this great Wente Chardonnay with this Easy Strawberry Goat Cheese Ball!

A goat cheese ball made with strawberries and pistachios sitting on a white plate with crackers on the side. A bottle of wine sits in the back.

Strawberry Goat Cheese Ball is the perfect appetizer to go with your favorite Chardonnay.

A few years back my daughter and I took a girl’s weekend shopping trip to Kansas City.

After totally exhausting myself trying to keep up with her, we settled into a nice restaurant for dinner.

This post was sponsored by Wente Vineyards. All opinions and our love for their products are 100% our own.

Sarah chose a Wente Vineyards wine and told me how much she really enjoyed this wine. She would really love this Strawberry Goat Cheeseball too!

A bottle of wine and a vase of flowers on a table next to a glass of wine.

The hardest thing we found with this wine was limiting ourselves to just one glass since we were driving.

A close up of a glass of wine, with a bottle of Wente Chardonnay.

We had the bottle corked and I shared the rest of it with my husband, John the following night over dinner. We’ve shared Wente Vineyard wines ever since.

A man holding a glass of Chardonnay with the bottle sitting next to him on a table. A small white dog sits on his lap.

You know how I talk about National food and drink days? Most of them I choose to ignore. Well, May 25th is Chardonnay Day! This is a day that I just can’t let go by without raising a toast and I would be remiss in not giving you a heads up.

I’ll be sharing my bottle of Wente Chardonnay with my best friend and husband, John. That guy and I have been together since we were 19 years old and we married at the ripe ole age of 21.

People talk about the trials and tribulations of marriage. The difficulties we’ve weathered weren’t about our relationship but from what life can throw at you. We’ve weathered them all together.

A bottle of Wente wine sitting on a green napkin in front of a pot of flowers.

We’ve been together a long time, but that is a drop in the bucket compared to Wente! They’ve been around since 1883 and 5 generations of the family have been handcrafting fine wine on approximately 3000 acres of sustainable estate vineyards.

This expertise is evident in their portfolio of wines. These people make wine not because they have to but because they love too.

Like John and I, it’s the “love of the journey”.

A close up of a white plate holding a cheese ball made with goat cheese, strawberries, and pistachios sitting on a white plate. A bottle of wine sits in the back next to a wine glass.

When we were younger we didn’t drink wine unless it was a special occasion.

We love sharing a bottle of wine now because every day is special. Especially on Sunday nights over dinner or just sitting outside with an appetizer.

We toasted the upcoming Chardonnay Day with a quick and easy Strawberry Goat Cheese Ball with Honey and Pistachios.

It’s a lot like Wente. It tastes fancy and might even look pricey but it’s affordable and delicious! It paired heavenly with our Chardonnay.

A goat cheese ball made with strawberries and pistachios sitting on a white plate with crackers on the side. A bottle of wine sits in the back.
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Strawberry Goat Cheese Ball with Wente Vineyards

Quick and easy Strawberry Goat Cheese Ball with Honey and Pistachios. It’s a lot like Wente. It tastes fancy and might even look pricey but it’s affordable and delicious! It paired heavenly with our Chardonnay.
Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 5
Author Julie Menghini
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Ingredients

  • 5 oz goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup Strawberries sliced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp pistachios Chopped

Instructions

  • Using a spatula, stir the goat cheese until softened. Stir in the honey. This will further soften the goat cheese. Fold in the strawberries.
  • Shape into a ball and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped pistachios
  • Serve with fruit or crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 5g | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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If you aren’t a Chardonnay lover there are other Wente varietals in both red and white. Their Pinot Noir is one of our favorites!

John says he’s the “Jeffrey”, as in Ina Gartner’s husband, of Hostess At Heart, someone you often hear about but rarely see? Well, John here’s looking at you! There isn’t anyone I’d rather share a very special bottle of wine with. Cheers!

A couple other appetizers that would be perfect with a Chardonnay are:

Homemade Lemon Ricotta with Honey

Homemade Lemon Ricotta With Honey makes a deliciously decadent appetizer that is both quick and very easy to make. Once you make it you will never buy it again. | HostessAtHeart.com

Scallops with Pineapple Salsa and Plum Wasabi Drizzle

Endive lettuce holding a cooked scallop and pineapple salsa on a white plate.

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Comments

  1. Cassandra Fit says

    March 20, 2019 at 6:26 am

    Simply perfect. I loved it

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      March 20, 2019 at 8:56 am

      Thank you Cassandra!

      Reply
  2. Debra C. says

    June 1, 2017 at 8:29 am

    Cheers to you both and congratulations!! What a lovely way to celebrate with that delicious cheeseball and a great glass of wine – love Wente Chardonnay!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      June 4, 2017 at 11:48 am

      Thank you, Debra! This was an easy post for me because we truly love Wente wines.

      Reply
  3. Debi at Life Currents says

    June 1, 2017 at 8:26 am

    I love wente wines! They are the perfect pairing with so much, and especially with this strawberry goat cheese ball, which looks fabulous! I’ve pinned it for later!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      June 4, 2017 at 11:48 am

      Thank you, Debi! We are in total agreement with this one!

      Reply
  4. Angela says

    June 1, 2017 at 8:14 am

    Julie this sounds wonderful! Simple & flavorful. What a lovely wine pairing as well! I’ve heard wonderful things about Wente!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      June 4, 2017 at 11:49 am

      Thank you, Angela! It really is a great wine and I love that it isn’t high priced!

      Reply
  5. Meg | Meg is Well says

    May 30, 2017 at 2:01 pm

    So cute! Congratulations on taking what life throws at you together! And this would be super addicting. I’d steal this and go eat it in the corner by myself!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 30, 2017 at 4:28 pm

      Thank you Meg! I’ve started making this one and enjoying it on my morning bagel too. I can’t say that I didn’t like the spoon after mixing it up LOL! Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  6. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    May 29, 2017 at 7:59 am

    Strawberries and pistachios, sounds like a great tasting cheese spread for summer.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 30, 2017 at 9:08 am

      Thank you Karen! I’m putting this on my morning bagels too!

      Reply
  7. Mary Frances says

    May 25, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    I did not know it is national chardonnay Day! So now I will be cracking a bottle open tonight! I really do enjoy my wines and always love to hear about new ones. I will have to look for this one!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 25, 2017 at 7:41 pm

      Thank you Mary Frances! I do enjoy the Wente varietals and their Pinot is worth trying too! Cheers!

      Reply
  8. Linda says

    May 19, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    Lovely post Julie! Isn’t it wonderful to still be sharing a glass of wine with your favorite honey after so many years?! I’m a Pinot Noir girl myself – and love to share a glass with my own honey of 32 years….he’s my ‘Jeffrey’ too! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 23, 2017 at 9:28 am

      So sweet Linda! Congratulations on 32 years. As much as we hear of those that don’t make it, there are plenty that do and successfully too. I love a great Pinot Noir and that is usually are go too. Wente has an amazing Pinto too. Open one up with the hubby and enjoy! Here’s to us Linda, cheers!

      Reply
  9. Vivian says

    May 17, 2017 at 11:20 am

    I love your story, Julie. I find a sweet story at that.
    And what a special recipe!
    I like Chardonnay but I have never tried it with strawberry goat cheese.
    It’s a great idea and worth a try.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 23, 2017 at 9:25 am

      Thank you so much, Vivian! We really enjoyed the combination of the delicious white wine with this slightly sweet and tangy cheese, and having someone to share it with makes it all the better. Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    May 17, 2017 at 7:34 am

    Such an interesting combination of ingredients in that cheese! I’m sure it went very well with the wine. As always, your pictures are beautiful and I love seeing you and John. Cheers! 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 23, 2017 at 9:23 am

      Thank you, Ana! Just like you and the hubby, together is best! This appetizer is so quick, easy and perfect for enjoying on the beach too!

      Reply
  11. Mimi says

    May 15, 2017 at 3:54 pm

    It’s nice to see you and your Jefferey! I’ve whipped jam into a cream cheese/goat cheese mixture, but I really love what you did with the berries and nuts. Superb!!!

    Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    May 15, 2017 at 2:41 pm

    What a sweet love story. I’m going have to try that Chardonnay and this strawberry goat cheese appetizer sounds perfect to go with it.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 15, 2017 at 3:40 pm

      Thank you so much, Stephanie! We really enjoy Wente wine, reds and whites!

      Reply
  13. Lindsay Cotter says

    May 15, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    What a beautifully written post! Your love for your husband shines through your words! The wine paired with this strawberry goat cheeseball sounds perfectly delicious!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 15, 2017 at 3:42 pm

      Thank you so much, Lindsay! I found a keeper in that boy I’ve got to say. He taste tested the cheese ball with two thumbs up too!

      Reply
  14. Emily says

    May 15, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    This cheeseball looks so fresh and delicious! It would be so perfect for a winery picnic!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 15, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      Thank you, Emily! It was a great addition to our glass of wine!

      Reply
  15. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

    May 15, 2017 at 2:03 pm

    That wine sounds delicious! And the goat cheese ball sounds divine!! I love a good appetizer with my glass of wine!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 15, 2017 at 3:44 pm

      Thank you, Elaine! I’m with you on that one. It’s always fun to much with a nice glass of wine.

      Reply
  16. Platter Talk says

    May 15, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    Perfectly paired! Love this recipe and since it’s a new one for me, looking forward to trying it out for my next gathering,

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 15, 2017 at 3:45 pm

      Thank you so much, Dan! It’s so quick, easy and delicious!

      Reply
  17. Milena | Craft Beering says

    May 15, 2017 at 10:17 am

    I’d request my own bottle of chardonnay please:). First I’d have a glass in appreciation of it. Then a glass while making the goat cheese. Finally, I will pair the rest with the cheese appetizer. I couldn’t possibly do all these things if I had to share… so yes, between Chris and I we’d need two bottles. BTW the way the caves at Wente are pretty cool!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 15, 2017 at 10:19 am

      I love the way you think Milena! I’ve got to visit those caves. They sound amazing. Especially if wine is involved!

      Reply
  18. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    May 15, 2017 at 9:39 am

    I love this! That pic of you with your “Jeffrey” is so cute, Julie! And how could you not celebrate Chardonnay Day? That’s a darn good holiday, and this cheese ball is the perfect way to celebrate. Happy Monday!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 15, 2017 at 10:21 am

      Thank you Kelsie! Cheers

      Reply
  19. Loretta says

    May 15, 2017 at 8:44 am

    OMG! How very special Julie. What a love story at that, just as sweet and crisp and delightful as the Chardonnay!! I love the picture of the two of you together, it definitely shows. John reminds me of some actor, the name escapes me now, quite pleasing to the eye! Shhhh, don’t tell him I said that LOL!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 15, 2017 at 8:59 am

      I just loved seeing your note this morning Loretta! You’re so sweet. We are two peas in a pod I’d say and lucky on so many levels having each other. Probably just like you and your superman. Enjoy your day!

      Reply
  20. Jeff says

    May 15, 2017 at 7:53 am

    Strawberry goat cheese? What a great idea! And it’s gorgeous.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 15, 2017 at 9:00 am

      Thank you so much Jeff!

      Reply

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