St. Supéry & Big Green Egg

  • Estate Luncheon Series Featuring the Big Green Egg: Holiday Prep with Turkey

    At St. Supéry in Rutherford, a recent Estate Luncheon celebrated holiday cooking with an exquisite showcase of seasonal dishes prepared on the Big Green Egg kamado grill, with the Thanksgiving classic, turkey as the centerpiece. Guests enjoyed thoughtfully crafted wine pairings that highlighted the nuances of each dish while discovering grilling insights from Chef Vincent Sanchez.

    Set amidst the breathtaking vineyards of St. Supéry, the luncheon offered a farm-to-table experience, incorporating produce from the estate’s own organic gardens, and pairing each course with St. Supéry’s 100% estate-grown, sustainably farmed wines. The result was a seamless blend of flavors that elevated the holiday-inspired menu.

    The event opened with a casual mingling session, where guests enjoyed a curated spread of local meats and cheeses alongside the refreshing 2022 Napa Valley Estate Rosé. With its vibrant acidity and subtle fruit notes, the rosé perfectly complemented the richness of the charcuterie, setting the tone for a memorable meal.

    Seated at a beautifully adorned table beneath a vine-covered pergola, guests listened as Jamie Jamison, St. Supéry’s Director of Hospitality, warmly welcomed them, introducing the courses to come.

  • The first course featured a Castelfranco Radicchio Salad, delicately dressed with kabocha squash, Laura Chenel chèvre, and aged balsamic. Paired with the 2022 Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, this crisp, aromatic white wine accentuated the salad’s bittersweet and creamy elements, balancing the richness of the chèvre and the sweetness of the squash with its refreshing acidity.

    For the main event, guests were treated to grilled and confit turkey accompanied by Yukon Gold potato purée, a green bean casserole with mushroom gravy, cipollini onions, and almonds, and a cranberry-blood orange relish. The 2019 Rutherford Estate Vineyard Merlot—a wine known for its lush texture and layers of dark fruit—was the perfect pairing, adding depth to the turkey’s flavor and harmonizing beautifully with the savory, earthy notes in the sides.

  • The afternoon concluded with a classic holiday dessert: pumpkin pie topped with a dollop of whipped crème fraîche. Paired with the 2022 Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Muscat Canelli, this final pairing was a delightful interplay of flavors—the Muscat’s floral sweetness lifted the spices in the pumpkin pie, creating a warm, lingering finish that perfectly capped off the meal.

    St. Supéry’s Estate Luncheon captured the spirit of the season, with each pairing showcasing how thoughtful wine selections can elevate traditional holiday dishes.

    For those inspired to bring a touch of St. Supéry’s culinary expertise to their own holiday table, one can find wonderful recipes on St. Supéry’s website.