Rosé & Roasted Tomato Crostini

Roasted Tomato Crostini

I have a confession—I love tomatoes, but I hate ketchup. Not sure what that’s about, but it’s been that way since I was a kid. Growing up, my family had a garden full of fresh tomatoes, and my mom loved picking them right off the vine for a simple tomato sandwich.  My favorite way to enjoy a tomato was freshly picked and still warm from the sun. And today, I find myself still growing several varieties and eating them as I pick them just as I did as a kid.

Another favorite way I enjoy tomatoes is roasted. Roasting tomatoes brings out their natural sweetness and creates a rich, jammy texture that works beautifully in so many dishes. I roast a big batch, then refrigerate them so I can enjoy throughout the week—on crostini, in salads, in stews, on pizza, or just snacking straight from the container (no shame!).

And when there is an easy recipe with roasted tomatoes, I’m all for it. This Roasted Cherry Tomato & Goat Cheese Crostini is one of my go-to recipes, and it’s an absolute dream with our Sashay Rosé. Made from Syrah grapes from High River Vineyard, this rosé spent a few months in neutral oak, giving it beautiful texture while keeping its fresh, vibrant fruit flavors. The balance of bright acidity and ripe berry notes makes it the perfect match for the sweet, tangy roasted tomatoes and creamy goat cheese.

Enjoy this easy recipe! It’s a great one to make for guests on a sunny day as you pop open a bottle of rosé.

Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 

• 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds

• 4 oz goat cheese, softened (or whipped)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp balsamic glaze

• 1 tsp honey

• 8 fresh basil leaves, chopped

• Pinch of salt & black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, then roast for 20 minutes until caramelized.

2. Toast the baguette slices in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden.

3. Spread a layer of goat cheese onto each toasted baguette slice.

4. Spoon the roasted cherry tomatoes over the goat cheese.