Many of us are cooking at home. We are learning, creating, and wine pairing. One of our favorite ways to discover recipes and match with a bottle of wine are recipes from wine country. Many wineries provide fantastic recipes on their Websites. We will start with the Napa Valley and see which dishes are worthy of a try in your home. These are just a few of the wineries in the Napa Valley that post recipes from their resident chef or family members. It is a terrific resource for foodies, home cooks, and wine lovers. If you like a recipe, why not order some wine from the winery’s online wine shop. Treat yourself; you deserve it!
Napa Valley Winery Recipes
Ceja Vineyards
Ceja Vineyards is in the Napa Valley, but its tasting room is in the city of Sonoma. Ceja is one of the leading Mexican Family-run wineries in California. Amelia Ceja has some fantastic recipes on the Ceja Vineyards Website. Here are a few to try. Cilantro, the trendy herb.
Robert Sinskey Winery
Robert Sinskey is at the forefront of Biodynamic and sustainable farming. The winery does food pairings and has a beautiful vegetable garden. Check out these recipes from the Robert Sinskey kitchen.
- Seared King Salmon with Smokey Green Lentils and Endive Salad
- Braised cod with yellow tomatoes, saffron, white beans
- Roast Chicken with Wild Mushroom and Spring Onion Stuffing
Peju Province Winery
Peju Winery is a fixture on Highway 29 in the Rutherford Area. Peju is family-owned and has long been an advocate of food and wine pairings.
St. Supéry
Since 1989, St. Supéry has remained one of Napa Valley’s excellent wineries. All their wines are Estate wines and certified Napa Green. St. Supéry is on Highway 29 in Rutherford.
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Herbed Dungeness Crab Cake with Lemon Aioli
- Honey roasted peaches with Spirit of St. Supéry Brandy whipped cream
Chateau Montelena
Chateau Montelena is in Calistoga, at the northernmost end of the Napa Valley. A lovely Chateau and lake await the visitor to Montelena. Did you know that the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay was the winner of the famous 1976 Judgement of Paris? Read more about this.
- Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Potter Valley Riesling
- Grilled Salmon with Winter Citrus Salad
- Wild Mushroom Pasta
Duckhorn Vineyards
Duckhorn Vineyards has a lovely tasting room on Lodi Lane, off the Silverado Trail. Duckhorn Vineyards is famous for its lineup of red wines. Duckhorn owners also have GoldenEye in the Anderson Valley, Paraduxx in the Napa Valley, and Calera in San Benito County.
- Caramelized Onion Flatbread with Sausage and Rosemary
- Slow Braised Brisket Sliders
- Grill Chicken with Chimichurri
Silver Oak
Silver Oak is the master of Cabernet Sauvignon. They produce two, one from the Napa Valley and the other from the Alexander Valley. If you love pizza and pasta, Silver Oak has some fantastic recipes from Chef Dominic Orsini.
This is a small sampling of wineries in the Napa Valley that share their recipes and wine pairing suggestions. We enjoy the above wineries and have visited them on many occasions. See Napa Valley Wine Trails
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