USA | With a world-renowned wine culture, Napa Valley has introduced its latest dining experience with Michelin-star help.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley has elevated the wine tasting experience with its special Wine Dinner Series at Auro, the Resort's Michelin-star restaurant. This series offers an unparalleled culinary immersion into Napa Valley's renowned wine culture, transforming each meal into a deeply personal narrative of the region's terroir and culinary heritage.
Executive Chef Rogelio Garcia, a James Beard Award finalist, brings his unique perspective to Auro's exquisite Michelin-star culinary journey.
"For me, cooking is storytelling," Chef Garcia explained.
"This menu begins in the fields and farms of Northern California. It captures my joy of ingredient sourcing, the excitement of beginning a new season, the smell of the sea and the soil, and my friendships with our ranchers, farmers and fishermen."
The seven-course prix fixe tasting menu is a testament to Chef Garcia's philosophy of honouring ingredients and the labour that brings them to the table. Each dish showcases the finest locally sourced ingredients, thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines from esteemed partners selected by sommelier Derek Stevenson.
The Calistoga AVA, where Four Seasons Napa Valley is located, is known for its unique terroir. The combination of volcanic soils, hot days, and cool nights creates wines with intense fruit flavours, firm tannins, and excellent structure. Cabernet Sauvignon thrives here, producing bold, age-worthy wines that are quintessentially Napa. Sommelier Derek Stevenson's expertly curated wine pairings showcase the diversity and quality of local Calistoga and Napa Valley wines. Each pairing is carefully selected to complement and elevate Chef Garcia's dishes, creating a harmonious dialogue between food and wine that tells the story of Napa Valley's terroir.
At Auro, we honour the ingredients and the labour that brought them to us," Chef Garcia adds. "The tasting menu is a tribute to my evolution as a chef, influenced by the brilliant chefs I have had the privilege to work with. It is my hope that through gathering with friends and family around a meal, we can find common ground on the plate."
These unique dining experiences illuminate the personalised service, genuine heart, and culinary artistry synonymous with Four Seasons and its talented craftspeople.
"Our Wine Dinner Series connects guests with the heart of Napa Valley," said Robby Delaney, General Manager.
"We're proud to collaborate with some of the region's most prestigious wineries to offer an intimate, educational, and indulgent evening that goes beyond typical wine tastings, creating a magical moment personalised for every diner."
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