Napa’s true culinary delights. We are excited to bring together what belongs together. Food & Wine. So simple, yet so complex. Our partners at some of Napa and Sonoma’s most sought-after wineries curate the perfect bites for you to go along with their beautiful wines at day time, and give you insights on why and how these pairings work so well, Private chefs will provide even more culinary delights in the evenings in their home or unique wineries with spectacular views. Treat yourself to the ultimate food and wine experience, The Zen Way.
We start our day with a pit stop at one of our local favorite bakery and coffee shops. Have you ever had an Ube-Cream filled Croissant before? It is life changing!
While driving to our first winery destination we will give you some first insights about food and wine. Why do they work so well together and why do they complement each other. They are both good on their own, and paired accurately they are even better. How does this happen? We will tell you why. Upon arrival at the winery your wine educator will share some key factors of grape growing and wine making. How do these practices influence flavors, and ultimately the compatibility with specific food groups and even distinctive preparation methods. You will learn about food and wine pairings, not just in theory. You will enjoy specifically curated bites, paired with the perfect wine to play in harmony.
We will then move on to one of our favorite local restaurants, where we encourage you to apply your recently gained knowledge and be adventurous with your pairings. Order a glass or two and see how well the wine pairs with your favorite meals.
In thee afternoon we will go on a stroll to find ourselves in a beautiful local garden where the owner will share their knowledge about their organic farming practices, followed by a tasting of their delicious wine selection from organically farmed grapes and further insights about the importance of the culinary aspect in wine.
To finish the day we take a journey to a private home and enjoy an individually curated dinner experience at a dear family friend, who also happens to make wine and enjoy the evening with lovely friends, beautiful wine and food and cherish our incredible Culinary Zen day.
