Top 10 Best Wineries with Wine and Food Pairings
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At Davis Estates, we’re always strong proponents of attending many different wine tastings. Nothing develops a tasting palate like experience, and by tasting as many unique wines as possible, you’re better able to appreciate each wine’s complexity and nuance. But if you aren’t also attending wine and food pairing experiences, you’re doing yourself a disservice – both to your palate and your overall enjoyment of life!
There’s nothing like a wine and food pairing experience to open up your favorite wines in a whole new way. The right pairings bring out the best in every sip of wine – and the wine does the same, highlighting flavors in a dish you might not have noticed before.
Napa Valley is home to some of the best food and wine pairing experiences in the world – and at Davis Estates, we aren’t here to gatekeep. Keep reading to discover all of our favorite spots for a wine & food pairing experience you’ll never forget.
Top 10 Best Wineries With Wine and Food Pairing Experiences
From charcuterie bites to multi-course meals, you can find all kinds of tastings in Napa Valley. Here are our favorite spots to experience wine and food the way they were meant to be enjoyed.
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4060 Silverado Trail N, Calistoga, CA 94515
Open Daily: 10am-4pm
Davis Estates
At Davis Estates, we invite you to escape to our beautiful private tasting room and embark on a journey your taste buds won’t soon forget. You’ll be guided by your Estate Host through a series of exquisite bites, served alongside a flight of our current release Napa Valley wines.
Our pairing dishes are crafted by our Estate’s Culinary Team, and rotate seasonally to highlight the best and brightest flavors Napa has to offer. Each pairing has been carefully curated, and you’ll find yourself coming back season after season to discover the latest magic we’ve whipped up in our kitchen.
Image Credit: Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
5766 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558
Open Daily: 10am-4pm
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
At Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, their unique wine and food pairing experience honors Nathan Fay – a pioneering grape grower for whom the winery’s FAY Estate Vineyard is named.
In this private guided experience, guests will have the opportunity to taste an array of FAY vineyard wines, along with a delicious arrangement of seasonal bites crafted by Stag’s Leap’s Estate Chef. If you love to learn about vineyard terroir and the wine production process, this tasting experience is one you’ll certainly enjoy.
Image Credit: Louis M. Martini Winery
254 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA 94574
Open Daily: 10am-6pm
Louis M. Martini Winery
Whether you favor a tasting with light charcuterie bites or prefer a longer, more intensive food and wine tasting, you’ll find the perfect experience for you at Louis M. Martini Winery.
The Taste of Martini Flight offers artisan cheese board pairings served with wines that showcase the depth and diversity of the Martini wine portfolio, while the Underground Cellar tasting takes guests deep into the winery’s historic cellar for a multi-course tasting menu paired with library wines. However you prefer to taste, you’ll savor your time at Louis M. Martini Winery.
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2000 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
Open Daily: 10am-5pm
Beringer Vineyards
The first Napa Valley winery to offer tours, Beringer Vineyards’ legacy of warmth and hospitality is just as prominent today as it was when they first began welcoming guests in 1934. In their Taste of Beringer Tour, you’ll receive a glimpse into all that’s made Beringer a staple of the Napa wine community for decades. You’ll explore the beautiful gardens and learn about the winery’s rich history before relaxing in the stunning Rhine House, where your seated tasting will begin.
It’s wine pairing as it was meant to be – curated and intentional. You’ll delight in a locally sourced menu of great food pairings that incorporate both classic pairings and unique combinations that are somehow the perfect match you never knew to look for.
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703 Oakville Cross Rd, Napa, CA 94558
Open Daily: 10am-3pm
B Cellars
Discover the best of Napa Valley when your personal Wine Guide leads you through the art of pairing wine and food with a tasting at B Cellars. After touring the garden and estate grounds, you’ll be invited to retire to the Hospitality House, where your senses will come alive as you experience a unique array of wines, from Cabernet Sauvignon to Pinot Noir to Sauvignon Blanc and beyond.
Each wine is perfectly paired with seasonal “B Bites,” crafted to capture the best of each wine with the fresh, unique flavors of local Napa foods.
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892 Melvin Hill Rd, Campobello, SC 29322
Open Daily: 11am-4pm
Inglenook
At Inglenook, you’ll experience a winery experience that highlights the winery’s pride in its history – and its excitement for the future.
In addition to the winery’s classic red wine Legacy tasting experience, guests are invited to take part in a relaxed Lounge Tasting Flight, where they’ll sip and savor a flight of Estate wines served alongside a cheese and charcuterie platter in the winery’s stunning cave cellars. Or, for an even more laid-back wine pairing experience, visit Inglenook’s outdoor Bistro, where you can dine outdoors under the treetops and enjoy wine by the glass or the bottle, accompanied by coffee, bistro bites, and other exceptional pairing suggestions.
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4411 Redwood Rd, Napa, CA 94558
Open Thurs – Sun: 10am-4:30pm
Hess Persson Estates
Art, culture, and beauty are the trademarks of Hess Persson Estates – and this sophistication radiates throughout every aspect of the winery, including its tasting experiences.
Embark on the Tour of the Palate, where you’ll first have the opportunity to tour the three-level contemporary Hess Collection Art Museum and take in gorgeous works while learning about the history of the Estate. Then, sit down and enjoy a culinary experience unlike anything else. The winery’s limited production, estate-exclusive wines pair beautifully with the savory flavors of the seasonal three course menu designed by Hess Persson’s in-house culinary team. It’s a tasting experience you’ll come back to again and again.
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875 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford, CA 94573
Open Wed – Sun: 10am-5pm
Round Pond Estate
Flavor is king at Round Pond Estate – from complementary flavors that bring out the best in both food and wine to contrasting pairings that highlight the facets that make each unique, the thoughtfully-curated dishes of Round Pond’s wine and culinary experiences are simply phenomenal.
Savor estate-grown olive oil, artisan charcuterie, and rich dishes that highlight the flavor intensity of the winery’s bottles. You’ll enjoy each bite and sip with breathtaking views of the Mayacamas Mountains, feeling as though you’ve truly escaped to a new world.
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8338 St Helena Hwy, Napa, CA 94558
Open Wed – Mon: 10am-5pm
Sequoia Grove Winery
Take a breath, relax, and enjoy the coastal oasis that is Sequoia Grove Winery. Surrounded by majestic coastal redwoods, you’ll find yourself unwinding in a whole new way as you experience the magic of America’s most beautiful trees.
Even more beautiful than the trees? The winery’s famous Cabernet Sauvignon wines, which are paired with bites crafted by Executive Chef Spencer Conaty, known for his expertise in Japanese and Michelin-starred cuisine. It’s bold red wine tasting the way it was meant to be – paired with red meat, earthy flavors, and exceptional textures that make you wonder why you’d ever pair red wines differently again.
Image Credit: Trefethen Family Vineyards
1160 Oak Knoll Ave, Napa, CA 94558
Open Daily: 10am-4:30pm
Trefethen Family Vineyards
No matter your wine preferences, there’s something for you at Trefethen Family Vineyards. Both their red and white wine pairings are nothing short of phenomenal – from Chardonnay and Pilot Merlot to the winery’s award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon.
Winery Chef Chris Kennedy is the master pairing wine and food, and guests will leave amazed by the flavors they’ve experienced – and already craving their next visit.
Experience the Finest Food and Wine Pairings in Napa at Davis Estates
At Davis Estates, we’re proud to offer the finest food and wine pairings in Napa Valley. The art of pairing food and wine is one we’ve mastered through years of effort and care, and there’s nothing we love more than showcasing our favorite dishes alongside our masterfully crafted wines.
Our tasting room is open four times per day for up to six guests, and we’re happy to make special arrangements to accommodate larger parties. Contact us to reserve your tasting experience – we can’t wait to host you.