10 Must-Try Gourmet Food and Wine Pairings in the Napa Valley

One of the best ways to approach wine is by pairing it with delicious food. Explore the logic behind food and wine pairing as you savor delicious seasonal bites and wines of the Napa Valley in an immersive, communal setting. Sit back, relax, and experience what the Napa Valley does best with these 10 must-try gourmet food and wine pairings.

Knights Bridge Winery

At Knights Bridge Winery, it is the fundamental belief that ingredients of terroir, tradition, and passion apply to food as well as wine. That’s why their pairing menus complement the flavors of the wine, resulting in an incomparable Napa Valley experience. Hosted in the historic Calistoga National Bank Building, enjoy a private Knights Bridge tasting with wines from their limited release portfolio, paired with small bites from Evangeline.

VGS Chateau Potelle Winery

Visit VGS Chateau Potelle for their Signature Wine and Food Experience with wines and exquisite food bites from the Michelin starred La Toque Restaurant. After learning the ins and outs of French cuisine in France as a teenager, Chef Ken Frank achieved national acclaim after becoming Chef of La Guillotine Restaurant at only 21 years old. Frank went on to become the original Chef at Michael’s in Santa Monica, before opening his first La Toque on the Sunset Strip at age 23. Try Frank’s famous bites paired with the 35-year-old history of VGS Chateau Potelle wines.

Sterling Vineyards

Take the aerial tram up the hill to the Mykonos-inspired Sterling Vineyards. Try Sterling’s new Sparkling Experience, with sparkling wines paired individually with small bites crafted by the Sterling Culinary Team, or the optimal Platinum Experience. This one-hour food and wine experience pairs small production reserve wines with a series of delicious amuse-bouches. Make sure to stick around to hear the tolling of the historic bells. The winery’s towers house eight bells from London’s Church of St. Dunstan’s-in-the-East, which made their way to the Napa Valley after the church was destroyed during the London Blitz.

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Cakebread Cellars

Following a tour of the Napa winery, have a seat for an interactive wine and food pairing prepared by Cakebread’s resident Chefs. Using fresh seasonal ingredients from their garden, Cakebread discusses how their wines and culinary delights create epicurean harmony.

Piazza Del Dotto Winery and Caves

Del Dotto’s newest winery puts on a wine and food tasting to create a complete sensory experience during your visit. After a group barrel tasting in their marble-lined caves, have a seat and enjoy small plates created by their Executive Chef, Joshua Schwartz. Expect seasonal bites like Snake River Farms Wagyu beef and a Black Truffle Slider paired with their American Oak Cabernet Sauvignon.

Round Pond Estate

Visit one of the Napa Valley’s most popular wineries for their Garden to Table Brunch. Begin with a tour of the Round Pond garden, followed by a sampling of their estate olive oils, and a comprehensive tasting of wines paired with a gourmet brunch.

B Cellars

Visit B Cellars in Napa for a plethora of epicurean adventures to choose from, including the Chef’s Garden Pairing. Indulge in an interactive 4-course wine and food pairing under the direction of Executive Chef Derick Kuntz. Try acclaimed wines from B Cellars paired with seasonal selections from the Estate garden, and local ranchers, creameries, and anglers. The pairing includes a property tour, barrel tasting, and al fresco dining on the vineyard patio.

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Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Pull up a chair to the Robert Sinskey Chef’s Table for a stroll through the culinary gardens and vineyards, a tour of the cellar and caves, and a five-course tasting of seasonal dishes accompanied by a flight of current and library Robert Sinskey wines.

Signorello Estate

Signorello Estate’s winery was destroyed in the October 2017 wildfires, but that hasn’t made them skip a beat. Join Signorello in their interim space for their Estate Experience, which includes a driving tour of the estate vineyard, followed by a wine tasting paired with small bites.

V. Sattui Winery

Set in the underground barrel aging cellars, join V. Sattui for a glass of bubbly Prestige Cuvée and a brief tour of the Estate vineyard and production areas. Enjoy seasonal culinary creations paired with six estate wines.

All food and wine pairing experiences require reservations in advance.

Let the Wine Country Inn Help Plan Your Culinary Adventure

Food and wine are a quintessential part of the Napa Valley experience, and we’re here to guide you to wine country’s most coveted culinary hotspots. Check out our comprehensive Dining Guide to find the perfect local eatery, no matter what cuisine you’re in the mood for. Book your Napa Valley Getaway with the Wine Country Inn, a luxury boutique hotel minutes from world-renowned wineries and restaurants. Enjoy a split of Napa Valley wine and local culinary bites to enjoy in your room, and complimentary wine and cheese tastings served in our Winery House on Friday and Saturday evenings. Take a break with a stay at the Wine Country Inn.