Recipes with Wine Pairings from the Napa Valley (2024)

Green Papaya Salad with Rau Ram, Peanuts and Crispy Shallots

This Vietnamese-inspired recipe is a standout in Napa Valley, which has a long history of excellent French and Italian cuisine.

Recipe + WhiteWinePairing

Persian Herbed Rice (Tahdig)

Sabzi means herbs in Farsi (Persian language) and polo means cooked rice. Tahdig refers to the saffron-infused layer that cooks on the bottom of the dish and is often inverted to create a crispy topping.

Recipe + RedWinePairing

Wine Country Autumn Salad

Need something light and bright to cut through the heavier fall dishes? Try this Wine Country Autumn Salad from Shari Staglin of Staglin Family Vineyard.

Recipe + WhiteWinePairing

Savory Potato Latkes

Whether topped with sour cream or applesauce, these rich, crisp and salty potato pancakes are perfect with Sauvignon Blanc.

Recipe + WhiteWinePairing

Moroccan Carrot Salad

A Moroccan dish of carrots seasoned with cumin, garlic and parsley that’s perfect with Viognier.

Recipe + WhiteWinePairing

Beef Wellington

Andrew Holloway, associate winemaker at Rombauer Vineyards, concocted the idea of a pre-Christmas beef Wellington dinner tradition. In the weeks before Christmas, the winemaking team gathers with their families to enjoy this proper British dish.

Recipe + RedWinePairing

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Cabernet Sauvignon and Dried Cherry Sauce

The combination of the dried cherry Cabernet Sauvignon sauce with this flourless chocolate cake is a very grown-up way to end a meal. Please note that both the cake and the sauce need to be started a day in advance.

Recipe + RedWinePairing

Cloud Nine Stroganoff

Adapted from a recipe in Sunset from Chef Michael Johnston of Colorado's Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro.

Recipe + RedWinePairing

Nicky's Swiss Chard, Mushroom and Slab Bacon Gratin

Layers of tender Swiss chard, earthy mushrooms, and crispy slab bacon come together in a decadent gratin, promising a medley of flavors that will leave you craving more. Nicky's creation is a tantalizing blend of comfort and sophistication, redefining the art of gratins.

Recipe + RedWinePairing

Duck Rillettes with Cherry Mostarda and Pistachio

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with Duck Rillettes, a lusciously rich and tender spread, elevated by the sweet and tangy notes of Cherry Mostarda, and perfectly complemented by the crunchy allure of Pistachio, all harmoniously paired with the velvety elegance of a Pinot Noir.

Recipe + RedWinePairing

Smoked Turkey Burgers with Cabernet BBQ Sauce, Spicy Pickles and Herb Aioli

Chef Patrick’s smoked turkey burgers are inspired by smoked turkey legs that are a summer staple at fairs. Soaking the chips in water allows the smoke to develop without adding additional heat to the grill. This step can be omitted, but you’ll lose the smoky flavors.

Recipe + RedWinePairing

Heirloom Tomato and Baby Mozzarella Tart

Summer gives us some of the best fruits and vegetables of the year, but probably the best of all are beautiful, ripe, juicy tomatoes. This Heirloom Tomato and Baby Mozzarella Tart with fresh arugula is the perfect way to enjoy the simple, fresh tastes of the season.

Recipe + RoséWinePairing

Savory Butternut Squash and Root Vegetable Pancake with Mushroom Ragout

All Seasons Bistro is a Napa Valley classic, celebrating 40 years of offering wine country cuisine with Napa Valley wines in mind.

Recipe + WhiteWinePairing

Velvet Shrimp with Sugar Snap Peas

This velvet shrimp creates a luscious, smooth connection to the richness and round mouth feel of Chardonnay.

Recipe + WhiteWinePairing

Mongolian Pork Chops with Chinese-Style Mustard

Marinated pork chops served with sautéed cabbage and mashed potatoes.

Recipe + RedWinePairing

Cabernet Braised Shortribs with Swiss Chard and Orecchiette

Winter in wine country is a time to relax and to bring people around the table with a soul-satisfying meal such as this.

Recipe + RedWinePairing

Lion's Head Meatballs

Unusual, yes, but a felicitous marriage of flavors between the umami in the meatballs and tannins in Cabernet Sauvignon.

Recipe + RedWinePairing

American Cut's In-House Burger

A rich and decadent blend of brisket, short rib and dry-aged rib-eye, topped with beer cheese and bourbon onions.

Recipe + RedWinePairing

Watermelon and Watercress Salad with Ricotta Salata

The blend of nutty, milky and salty flavors makes this a purely refreshing summer salad.

Recipe + RoséWinePairing

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Bacon Compote

This makes a cozy dinner party for the first golden days and crisp Napa Valley nights of fall.

Recipe + RedWinePairing

Sweet White Corn Soup with Crab and Chive Oil

Layers of interest are created with complementary tastes (corn and crab) and contrasting flavors (sweet and smoky).

Recipe + SparklingWinePairing

Summer Garden Veggie Burger with Yeasted Corn Buns, Shaved Zucchini and Red Onion

Summer vegetables are the star of the show here, where they deserve to shine.

Recipe + RedWinePairing +WhiteWinePairing

Fish Tacos with Citrus Cucumber Relish

On those really hot days when you are looking for foods that refresh, fish tacos come to mind.

Recipe + WhiteWinePairing

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