There are (at least) three delicious reasons why the Priest Ranch tasting room in the heart of Yountville will please a person’s palate: bacon, caviar, and chocolate. Here’s a hint: each one is the tasty star of an adventure in food paired with limited-production wines available only at the winery’s Yountville tasting room. The team at Priest Ranch looks forward to providing every guest with cultivated and unexpected wine country tasting experiences. Read more for some help in deciding which one to do first.
Bacon & Wine Experience
Experience the unexpected. Did you know that salty foods, such as bacon and buttered popcorn are known to complement acidic wines to produce a balanced finish? The salt cuts through acidity while softening it at the same time. At the Priest Ranch tasting room, this ultimate food and wine experience has proven to be a customer favorite for its perfect harmony of flavors, expertly crafted by Executive Chef Dan Solomon. Four distinct cuts of succulent pork belly, each expertly paired with carefully curated estate-grown Napa wines, create a melt-in-the-mouth sensory journey that’s like a little bit of magic. Fair warning: The Priest Ranch Bacon & Wine Experience is an unforgettable savory moment with a wow factor that leaves everybody craving more.
Caviar & Wine Experience
Go ahead, indulge. Like a breath of fresh sea air, caviar is another pairing that works beautifully with wine, thanks to its natural saltiness. Guests at Priest Ranch can take in an uncommon culinary adventure where Chef Dan ensures every sip and bite is meticulously crafted to elevate the senses. This seasonal limited and intimate experience marries the exquisite flavors of premium Napa wines by Priest Ranch with the unparalleled delicacy of wonderful caviars. A talented team member guides each exclusive tasting through a symphony of flavors with four expertly curated wine and caviar pairings at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm daily. Reserve ahead.
Taste the Terroir Experience
Feeling “viticurious”? Guests are invited to learn more about the role terroir plays in delivering the unique characteristic flavors imparted to wine by the environment in which it is produced. And all the time while enjoying yummy chocolate. Priest Ranch has introduced this new way to “eat dirt” to discover the essence of terroir. Because chocolate lovers deserve a fun, wine-tasting journey that embodies the uncommon spirit of estate-farmed Priest Ranch wines, this tasting is a bold and adventurous pairing experience. Each delicious handcrafted “dirt” clump is designed in collaboration with renowned chocolatier Chris Kollar to perfectly complement the distinct flavors of Priest Ranch wines handcrafted by winemaker Cody Hurd.
Choose one or all three of these experiences, but don’t miss this must-visit tasting room in the heart of Napa Valley.
