Looking for a colorful summer appetizer and wine pairing? These roasted beets with horseradish sauce bring vibrant color, fresh flavor, and just the right amount of richness to the table. While Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with grilled meats and hearty dishes, seasonal vegetables can be an equally delicious match.
Roasting enhances the natural sweetness of the beets, creating a depth of flavor that complements the structure of our Longevity Cabernet Sauvignon. Their striking red and golden hues also make this an eye-catching appetizer for summer entertaining, from backyard dinners to wine nights with friends.
Roasted Beets with Horseradish Sauce
Serves 10–12
Time: 50 minutes
Roasted Beets
Ingredients
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2 golden beets, peeled & cubed into 1-inch pieces
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2 red beets, peeled & cubed into 1-inch pieces
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Lay beets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper (keeping the different colored beets on separate sides to avoid dying the golden beets). Toss with olive oil, salt & ground pepper and roast in the oven for 25 minutes total, flipping after 15 minutes. The beets are done when they are lightly browned and fork tender.
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Remove beets from the oven and let cool. Place 3–4 beets on each knotted bamboo toothpick, arrange on a platter, and set the horseradish dip in a small cup beside the beets.
Horseradish Sauce
Ingredients
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1 cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons horseradish
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
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Combine sour cream, horseradish, salt, and ground pepper in a small bowl and whisk until combined.
Why This Wine Pairing Works
Our Longevity Cabernet Sauvignon features notes of cranberry and rhubarb with a full-bodied profile. The earthy sweetness of the beets echoes the wine's fruit character, while the creamy horseradish sauce adds a bright, savory contrast. Together, they create a balanced pairing that feels fresh, seasonal, and unexpected.
The bold flavors of the beets are substantial enough to stand up to the wine's structure, while the horseradish adds a lively kick that keeps the pairing feeling fresh. It's a simple combination that proves Cabernet Sauvignon can be just as at home alongside produce-forward dishes as it is with classic meat pairings.
