![]() Wineries to Visit in Val d’Orcia Podere Forte Podere Forte wine tasting (photo by Savored Journeys) The region is known for its wine, olive oil, pecorino cheeses and special bread of pig, the Cinta senese.ĭespite being a relatively new DOC, the Val d’Orcia has a long history of producing renowned wines. The DOC red must be made with at least 60% Sangiovese. It’s even been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status. The Val d’Orcia is equally stunning in its landscape. While not all wineries offer the full meal deal, many provide small bites and some even do chocolate pairing options.The relatively new wine designation of Val d’Orcia became a reality in February 2000, when the quality and diversity of this region, sandwiched between the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino wine regins. I can only imagine how tasty the lunches would be!) Other Sonoma Wineries with Food… I’ve done the later and fell in love with not only the wines but the nibbles. (If you can’t reserve one of the lunches, Willamson Wines also offers small plates for tastings. During the five-course lunch – created by the winery chefs and paired with Bill’s special Reserve wines – you are sure to have an informative and entertaining few hours in this completely different and delicious wine country experience. For an over-the-top experience book the Estate Lunch with the Winemaker, Bill Williamson. ![]() The lunch wine pairings at Williamson Wines sample their various levels of wines with generous lunch portions from their winery kitchen. Plan ahead!įeel free to email or leave a comment if you know of others that should be added to the list. All of the wineries with food experiences I mention here require a reservation. Keep in mind, this list is only for Napa Valley and Sonoma and may not include all the wineries hosting these types of experiences since many continue to update their tasting experiences each month post-Covid. ![]() I’ve spent hours researching wineries with food in Napa Valley and Sonoma, and chatting with wineries regarding their lunch and dinner wine pairings so I wanted to help you traveling wine lovers out by sharing my findings. (The food truck scene is so fun but it’s not the type of sit-down wine pairing lunch I’m referring to.) Some wineries are working with catering crews to bring food in for pairings while others have brought in food trucks. Not all wineries are able to offer wine pairing lunches or dinners given they need to have a kitchen onsite so a chef can work their magic. Wineries with food pairings – especially lunches and dinners – aren’t just delicious but a fun way for groups to experience the winery, learn about the winemaking process and have an opportunity to ask their dedicated host a slew of questions while sipping. While many wineries offer nibbles to order during your tasting (remember that charcuterie board), finding wineries with food experiences such as a true wine pairing lunch or dinner isn’t as easy. ![]() “Wine is meant to be with food-that’s the point of it.” – Julia Child My goal is always to set up fun and unique experiences, and a wine pairing lunch (or dinner) tops my list. I’ve recently been reminded of this as I’ve been planning wine vacations and corporate events in Napa Valley and Sonoma. These have become one of my favorite ways to experience wine country, but the opportunities are few and far between, especially post-Covid. Wineries with food aren’t new but those offering gourmet culinary pairing experiences are next level tastings.Ĭharcuterie boards were THE gourmet offering at wineries with food experiences but in the last several years many wineries have taken on an entirely new and elevated approach by offering unique wine pairing lunches or dinners.
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