
Culinary Complements
We are pleased to feature recipes created for us by local chefs throughout the Napa Valley as well as our own chefs that have graced the winery estate kitchen.
Featured Recipes
- Merlot-Braised Lamb Shanks with Mint Gremolata
(Courtesy of chef Peter Hall) - Halibut Wrapped in Fig Leaves with Venus Black Rice, Mission Figs & Merlot Sauce
(Courtesy of Nash Cognett, Executive Chef at Tra Vigne) - Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Reduction
(Courtesy of Made in the Napa Valley)
Appetizers
- Fennel Parmesan Biscotti
- Goat Cheese Crackers
- Cheese Straws
- Blue Cheese-Thyme Popovers
- Herbed and Spiced Spanish Marcona Almonds
- Shiitake Mushroom Pâté
First Courses
- Fabulous Fish Tacos (Courtesy of Made in the Napa Valley)
- Watermelon Radish Salad with Sunflower Sprouts and Citrus Vinaigrette
- Sweet Corn Custard with Lobster and Roasted Peppers
- Ahi Tuna Tartar with Sunflower Seeds, Pan-Fried Tomato and Goat Cheese-Buttermilk Dressing
- Blue Cheese Tart
- Individual Goat Cheese Soufflés
- Broiled Figs with Taleggio Cheese, Truffle Oil and Balsamic-Cherry Drizzle
- Wild Mushroom Tartlets
Main Courses
- Red-Wine Marinated Tri-Tip Sirloin (Courtesy of Made in the Napa Valley)
- Steak au Poivre Salad
- Heirloom Tomato Tart with Goat Cheese, Pancetta and Basil
- Macaroni and Cheese with Truffle Oil and Prosciutto
- Duck Bolognese
- Grilled Thyme and Olive Oil Marinated Steak with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli and Crispy Pan-Fried Potatoes
- Grilled Marinated Quail with Sherry Piquillo Jus and White Cheddar Polenta
- Herb and Mustard Crusted Rack of Lamb
- Braised Short Ribs




