About this Event
A Full-Day Truffle Immersion.
Discovery. Gastronomy. Napa Valley Magic.
Embark on an immersive journey into the world of truffles, where science, discovery, and culinary artistry come together. The day begins at The Westin Verasa Napa with leading truffle experts and acclaimed chefs, then continues at the newly reimagined Robert Mondavi Winery for a live truffle dog demonstration and an extraordinary wine-paired lunch.
Throughout the experience, ultra-fresh, American-harvested Périgord black truffles take center stage. Their remarkable aroma and depth will be explored through exciting, expert guidance, hands-on discovery, and dishes designed to reveal the character of this prized ingredient.
Begin in True Napa Style
Begin at The Westin Verasa Napa with sparkling wine and a lively conversation led by Napa Truffle Festival Master of Ceremonies and Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem. Meet this year’s culinary team and hear the stories, inspirations, and techniques that shape their approach to truffles:
Chef Ken Frank — La Toque, Napa Valley
Chef Erik Anderson — Roseacre, La Jolla
Chef Freddy Money — Atlas, The St. Regis Atlanta
Chef Marco Gubbiotti — Foligno, Umbria, Italy
Chef Brett Young — Culinary Director, Robert Mondavi Winery
Savor truffle canapés as Chef Ken Frank shares practical guidance on selecting, storing, and cooking with truffles. Then explore the science of cultivation and harvest with Prof. Paul Thomas, along with the remarkable partnership between trained dogs and their handlers.
Interactive Truffle Experience
Discover the differences between black and white truffles, compare European and North American species, and separate authentic truffle character from synthetic flavoring. Guided by Robert Chang, Chief Truffle Officer of American Truffle Company®, you’ll see, smell, touch, and taste real truffles in an engaging sensory experience.
There’s more! Winners of the truffle identification contest will have the chance to take home a fresh Périgord black truffle.
Witness Truffle Dogs in Action
At Robert Mondavi Winery, gather with a glass of wine for a brief demonstration of how expertly trained truffle dogs locate buried treasure. Meet the dogs and their handlers up close before settling in for the afternoon’s culinary experience.
A Homecoming Lunch at Robert Mondavi Winery
Join us as the Napa Truffle Festival returns to one of our earliest winery hosts for a milestone celebration at Robert Mondavi Winery’s newly reimagined Oakville estate. Honoring the winery’s enduring belief that great wine and great food belong together, Michelin-starred and master chefs Ken Frank, Erik Anderson, Freddy Money, Marco Gubbiotti, and Brett Young will collaborate on a multi-course truffle explosion paired with Robert Mondavi Winery wines. Surrounded by the legacy of To Kalon Vineyard and the estate’s renewed architecture, art, and hospitality, you’ll experience a singular homecoming—an afternoon of fresh Périgord truffles, expressive wines, truffle dogs, and the spirit of Napa Valley within a beautifully reimagined setting that honors Robert Mondavi Winery’s storied legacy and enduring leadership in Napa Valley.
This event is open to 21+ guests only.
Event Starts at Westin Verasa Napa & concludes at Robert Mondavi Winery. (Guests to provide own transportation from the Westin to RMW.)
Price includes:Bubbles on arrival"Cooking with Truffles" education seminar with Chef Ken Frank of La ToqueFull comprehensive interactive truffle experience (winners have opportunity to win a black truffle!)Truffle dog demonstrationMulti-course Winery Truffle Lunch at Robert Mondavi WineryAll taxes and gratuities
Event venue & nearby stays
The day begins at the Westin Verasa Napa, 1314 McKinstry Street, Napa, United States
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