Napa Valley Recipes & Wine Pairings

Seasonal recipes inspired by wine country cooking, entertaining, and the Round Pond table.

Explore recipes from our estate kitchen featuring seasonal ingredients, Napa Valley wines, estate olive oils, and food pairings designed for sharing. From simple appetizers to dinner party favorites, discover recipes inspired by the way we cook and entertain in wine country.

Sesame Buttermilk Crackers

This fun cracker recipe comes to us courtesy of Napa Valley Chef, Marvin Martin, of Marvin Martin Olive Oils. Chef likes to serve these freshly-made crackers with an artisan cheese platter or with any kind of hummus or dip.

Crab A Choux

These delicious easy crispy crab puffs come to us courtesy of Napa Valley Chef Marvin Martin. Chef says: “This is one of my favorites to serve at home or take to a holiday party. These puffs pair with any wine you like from Champagne to a big red wine because of the cheese and richness…

Chicken Liver Mousse

So rich and delicious, our Executive Chef’s chicken liver mousse is certain to delight both the most seasoned foodie and the most unadventurous of dinner guests. Chef says: “I love to bring something that people may turn their nose up to, but if you can get them to try it, this mousse can completely change…

Sweet Potatoes With Fernet Marshmallow

This elevated sweet potato casserole with freshly-made Fernet Blanca-flavored marshmallow creme comes to us from Chef Nicholas Jones of Farmstead at Longmeadow Ranch in St. Helena. It’s a delicious take on a holiday classic!

Grilled Chicken and Fennel Salad

With underlying sweet tarragon and acidity, this crisp fennel and grilled chicken salad pairs perfectly with the citrus and stone fruits notes of our Estate Sauvignon Blanc.

Halibut With Leek And Fennel

This Halibut with Leek and Fennel recipe makes an elegant meal with minimal effort, and pairs wonderfully with our Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Housemade Chip With Caviar

This simple chip with crème fraîche and caviar is so simple but deliciously elegant! Pairs wonderfully with our Reserve Sauvignon Blanc.

Classic Chicken Salad Sandwich

The addition of arugula gives a nice contrast in texture and flavor to the creamy spice of the horseradish, and the pretzel bun adds a bit of fun to this classic, crowd-pleasing sandwich. Pairs wonderfully with our Proprietary Red Wine.

Dabba’s Herb Chutney

We are excited to share this secret Herb Chutney recipe that comes to us courtesy of the Dabba Food Truck in the North Bay and Napa, CA. This sauce goes wonderfully with sautéed vegetables, and grilled meats, and can even add a great kick to a steamed or poached fish. Enjoy!

Crispy Duck Breast With Wild Rice & Salsify

This rich duck recipe with a nutty wild rice and salsify is just the thing for a special holiday meal when you want something elegant to pair with our Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs

What a fantastic combination of flavors in these goat cheese stuffed figs with cassis glaze! With the layered sweetness from the figs, creamy tang from the goat cheese, and smokiness from the pancetta, this makes a fantastic appetizer.

Butternut Squash Bruschetta

A beautiful pop of color on any holiday table, Chef created this butternut squash bruschetta with homemade ricotta and crispy sage – a perfect pairing for our Jannine Bovet Reserve Sauvignon Blanc.

Meyer Lemon Shortbread Cookies

These Meyer lemon shortbread cookies are a year-round treat! The perfect accompaniment to tea or coffee, they absolutely melt in your mouth. The beautiful glaze leaves such a smooth and delicious canvas for decorating, too.

Chocolate Caramel Bars

These cookies are reminiscent of the infamous Millionaire Chocolate Bar dessert at the stylish eatery in St. Helena, Archetype. They are super-rich and decadent, perfect with a scoop of coffee or vanilla ice cream and a dusting of cinnamon.

About Our Recipes

Our recipe collection is inspired by the connection between food, wine, and hospitality at Round Pond Estate in Napa Valley. Many recipes are developed by our estate chefs and culinary partners using seasonal ingredients, estate olive oils, wine vinegars, and wines produced from our Rutherford vineyards.

The archive includes a wide range of recipes for entertaining and everyday cooking, from grilled meats and seasonal salads to olive oil cakes, appetizers, pasta dishes, and wine pairing ideas. Many recipes are built around ingredients commonly associated with Napa Valley cooking, including fresh produce, olive oil, herbs, citrus, and locally inspired wine pairings.

Visitors to Napa Valley often look for ways to recreate wine country meals and entertaining experiences at home. Recipes featuring olive oils, wine pairings, and seasonal California ingredients remain especially popular because they are approachable, versatile, and designed for sharing around the table.