Meadowood Resort Wine & Cuisine

Wine and cuisine at Meadowood are the heart and soul of the guest experience and are the benchmarks of the quality for our property. Meadowood cuisine is created to showcase Napa Valley wines. It is fresh, beautiful, healthy and delicious and inspired by the bounty of estate-grown and regional ingredients.
The Restaurant at Meadowood Resort
The menu for The Restaurant has been designed to showcase Napa Valley wines through Napa Valley cuisine, which is based on the innate goodness of regional ingredients. The dishes are flavorful, fresh and healthy, offering intensity of flavor without heaviness. The menu offers prix fixe and a la carte selections and wine pairings are available for each course. The Restaurant also offers a nightly seven-course Chef's Menu along with artisan cheeses and desserts.
Restaurant Chef: Joseph Humphrey Executive Chef: Vincent Nattress
Attire: Evening casual. A jacket for gentlemen is appropriate but not required. Preferably no blue jeans or sporting attire.
Beginnings... Jerusalem Artichoke Soup Duck Confit, Picholine Olive, Sweet Onions
Meadowood Garden Lettuces Heirloom Apples, Parsnip Chips, Apple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Local Dungeness Crab Seckel Pear, Vanilla, Sunflower Seeds
Wolfe Ranch Quail Romesco Sauce, Rainbow Chard, Dry Cured Olives
Roasted Foie Gras Rye Bread Crust, Apricot-Whiskey Coulis, Baby Mustard
The Nearby Waters
Half Moon Bay Petrale Sole Grilled Squid, Toasted Garlic-Saffron Emulsion
Wild Columbia River Sturgeon Toasted Seaweed, Heirloom Apple, Oyster Emulsion
Lobster & Squab Salad Bloomsdale Spinach, Maitakes, Zinfandel-Onion Marmalade
Alaskan Black Cod Almond & Cocoa Nibs, Pancetta, Clams, Red Pepper Jus
Local Gardens, Pastures & Ranches
Organic Farro "Risotto" Butternut Squash, Hedgehog Mushrooms, Chestnut Emulsion
Duroc Pork Sirloin Savoy Cabbage, Spanish Black Radish, Caramelized Milk
Liberty Farms Duck Breast Golden Beets, Walnuts, Turnip Purée
Point Reyes Grass Fed Beef Truffle Braised Celery, Parsnip Mousseline, Cabernet Jus
Broken Arrow Ranch Antelope Pomegranate Gastrique, Sweet Potato, Baby Leeks
Valentine's Day in The Restaurant From the Chef First Bite Beginnings Tomales Bay Oysters Leek Fondue, Smoked Goose "Prosciutto" Grüner Veltliner, "Smaragd Atzberg", Sighardt Donabaum, Wachau, Austria 2003
Big Eye Tuna Carpaccio Caramelized Grapefruit, Juniper, Watermelon Radish Sauvignon Blanc, Work, Napa Valley 2005
Roasted Foie Gras Rye Bread Crust, Apricot-Whiskey Coulis, Baby Mustard Chateau Caillou, Sauternes, France 1961 The Nearby Waters Wild Columbia River Sturgeon Toasted Seaweed, Oscetra Caviar, Roasted Apple Emulsion Savennières Coulée de Serrant, N.Joly, Loire, France 2003
Alaskan Black Cod Almond & Cocoa Nibs, Pancetta, Clams, Red Pepper Jus Roussanne, Truchard, Carneros 2004
Vanilla Scented Lobster Parsnip Mousseline, Baby Onions, Mache Viognier, Pride Mountain, Sonoma 2002
Gardens, Pastures & Ranches Organic Farro Risotto Butternut Squash, Hedgehog Mushrooms, Chestnut Emulsion Pinot Noir , "Paraboll", Londers, Anderson Valley 2004
Broken Arrow Ranch Antelope Pomegranate Gastrique, Sweet Potato, Baby Leeks Cabernet Sauvignon, Hoopes, Oakville 2003
Four Story Hill Veal "Chateaubriand" Serves Two, Glazed Baby Vegetables, Truffle Jus Diamond Creek, "Volcanic Hill", Diamond Mountain District 2001
Select Artisan Cheeses with Seasonal Accompaniments "Sercial", Cossart Gordon, Madeira 1960 Dessert The Chefs creation to celebrate an evening of Love
Mustard Menu Inspired by the Mustard Festival, Chef Joseph Humphrey has created a menu surrounded by mustard to be offered in addition to our daily menu.
Roasted Tomales Bay Oysters Toasted Mustard Meringue, Sweet Onions
Chinese Mustard-Glazed Wild Sturgeon Heirloom Apple, Pickeled Shallot, Fennel Emulsion
McFarlane Farms Pheasant Roasted Dijon Mustard, Mustard Seed Vinaigrette, Foie Gras Veloute
Three Beefs and Three Mustards True Japanese Kobe, Domestic Wagyu, Point Reyes Grass Fed
Select Artisan Cheese with Seasonal Accompaniments
Or
Choose from our Chef's Selection of Desserts
The Grill at Meadowood Resort
The Grill presents a daily menu featuring ingredients fresh from the Meadowood garden. The following menu offers a glimpse into the courses that may await you on your next visit. To reserve your table.
Breakfast Selections Fresh Fruit & Juice - Juiced to Order Orange, Grapefruit, Carrot, Apple, Pineapple - Sliced Grapefruit - Sliced Cantaloupe & Honeydew Melon With Yogurt - Bowl of Fresh Berries Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries With Yogurt
Pastries - Fresh Bakery Basket Seasonal Fruit Coffee Cake, Blueberry and Lemon Curd - Muffin, Bran Muffin, Currant and Rosemary Scone, Croissant, House-Made Preserves, Butter, Cream Cheese - Toasted Bagel House-Made Preserves, Cream Cheese With Our House-Smoked Salmon, Capers, Shaved Red Onion - Toasted Croissant or English Muffin House-Made Preserves, Butter
American Classics - Croissant French Toast House-Made Croissant, Golden Raisins Plumped in Grand Marnier - Strawberry Pancakes Maple Syrup, Powdered Sugar - Huevos Rancheros Two Eggs Prepared As You Wish, Crisp Tortilla, Black Beans, Salsa, Guacamole, Pepper Jack Cheese, Sour Cream - Eggs Benedict Canadian Bacon or House-Smoked Salmon, Roasted Baby Potatoes with Caramelized Onions, Red Peppers, and Herbs - Corned Beef Hash Potato, Caramelized Onion, Tomatoes, Two Eggs Prepared As You Wish, Toast - Two Eggs Prepared As You Wish, Smoked Bacon or Pork Sausage, Roasted Baby Potatoes With Caramelized Onions, Red Peppers, Herbs - Meadowood Omelette With Your Choice of Caramelized Onion, Roasted Tomatoes, Sautéed Mushrooms, Sweet Peppers, Bacon, Ham, Cheese, Roasted Baby Potatoes with Caramelized Onions, Red Peppers, Herbs, Toast - St. Helena Omelette House-Smoked Salmon, Sautéed Spinach, Cream Cheese, Roasted Baby Potatoes With Caramelized Onions, Red Peppers, Herbs, Toast
Cereal - Irish Steel Cut Oats Brown Sugar, Fruit Compote, Steamed Milk - Meadowood Granola Raisins and Dried Cherries With Fresh Seasonal Fruit - Cold Cereal Raisin Bran, Special K, Cheerios, Bran Flakes or Shredded Wheat With Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Brunch Selections Beginnings -Bowl of Fresh Berries Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries With Yogurt -Fresh Bakery Basket Seasonal Fruit Coffee Cake, Blueberry and Lemon Curd Muffin, -Bran Muffin, Currant and Rosemary Scone, Croissant, House-Made Preserves, Butter, Cream Cheese -Chef's Daily House-Made Soup -Butternut Squash Ravioli Crispy Sage Leaves, Toasted Seeds, Aromatic Brown -Curry-Scented Fried Calamari Meyer Lemon Aïoli*
Salads & Sandwiches -Meadowood House Salad Up Valley Greens, Baby Chioggia Beets, Blood Orange Oil -Caesar Salad Parmigiano-Reggiano, Garlic Croutons, Creamy Lemon Dressing With -Grilled Chicken Breast or Three Grilled Prawns -Napa Niçoise Salad Seared Rare Ahi Tuna, Garden Beans, Potatoes, Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Egg -Vincent's Cobb Salad Our Version of a Classic: House-Smoked Organic Chicken, Mustard Vinaigrette, Egg, Avocado, Scallions, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, Bacon -Roasted Turkey Breast Sandwich Shasta Greenfield Jalepeño Cheese, Avocado Aïoli, Lettuce & Tomato -Grilled Vegetable Sandwich Zucchini, Roasted Peppers, Halloumi Cheese, Pesto, on Your Choice of Sourdough or Multi-Grain Bread. Choice of House Greens or Chef's Daily Soup -Croissant BLT House-Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado & Dijon on House-Made Croissant
Entrées -Huevos Rancheros Two Eggs Prepared As You Wish, Crisp Tortilla, Black Beans, Salsa, Pepper Jack Cheese, Sour Cream -Eggs Benedict Canadian Bacon or House-Smoked Salmon -Corned Beef Hash Potato, Caramelized Onions, Tomatoes, Two Eggs Prepared As You Wish, Toast 13 -Meadowood Omelette With Your Choice of Caramelized Onions, Roasted Tomatoes, Sautéed Mushrooms, Sweet Peppers, Bacon, Ham, Cheese, Toast -Meadowood Burger House-Ground Organic Beef & Smoked Bacon, Our Own Brioche Bun, Balsamic Onions, Tomatoes, Vincent's Smoked Ketchup, Fries, Choice of Cheese* -Chicken Quesadilla Guacamole, Salsa & Crème Fraîche and a Tiny Green Salad -Fish Tacos Today's Fresh Fish, Grilled Flour Tortillas, Mango Salsa, Avocado & Green Cabbage Slaw
Lunch Selections Starters & Salads -Chef's Daily House-Made Soup -Roasted Tomato Soup Crispy Tortilla Threads -Curry-Scented Fried Calamari Meyer Lemon Aïoli* -Oysters on the Half Shell Cabernet Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon -Arugula & Persimmon Salad Goat Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Champagne & Honey Vinaigrette -Meadowood House Salad Up Valley Greens, Baby Chioggia Beets, Blood Orange Oil -Caesar Salad Parmigiano-Reggiano, Garlic Croutons, Creamy Lemon Dressing With Grilled Chicken Breast or Three Grilled Prawns -Vincent's Cobb Salad Our Version of a Classic: House-Smoked Organic Chicken, Mustard Vinaigrette, Egg, Avocado, Scallions, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, Bacon -Asian Chicken Salad Ginger Chicken, Organic Greens, Cabbage, Carrots, Crispy Noodles, Sesame-Orange Vinaigrette -Napa Niçoise Salad Seared Rare Ahi Tuna, Gaden Beans, Potatoes, Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Egg
Sandwiches All Sandwiches include your choice of Sourdough or Multi-Grain Bread, House Greens or Chef's Daily Soup -Rainy Day Special Extra Sharp Cheddar & Sourdough Bread, a cup of Roasted Tomato Soup, and a Tiny Green Salad -Grilled Vegetable Sandwich Zucchini, Roasted Peppers, Eggplant, Halloumi Cheese, Pesto Aïoli Roasted Turkey Breast Sandwich Shasta Greenfield Jalepeño Cheese, Avocado Aïoli, Grilled Onions, Lettuce & Tomato -Croissant B.L.T. Avocado, House-Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Dijon on House-Made Croissant
Main Courses -Meadowood Burger House-Ground Organic Beef & Smoked Bacon, Our Own Brioche Bun, Balsamic Onions, Tomatoes, Vincent's Smoked Ketchup, Fries, Your Choice of Cheese* -Dungeness Crab Cake Chipotle Aïoli, Apple-Mango Slaw -Chicken Quesadilla Guacamole, Salsa & Crème Fraîche and a Tiny Green Salad -Grilled Prawn Fettuccine Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil & Extra Virgin Olive Oil -Fish Tacos Today's Fresh Fish, Warm Flour Tortillas, Mango Salsa, Avocado & Jicama Salad -Butternut Squash Ravioli Crispy Sage Leaves, Toasted Seeds, Aromatic Brown Butter
Dinner Selections Appetizers & Salads -Soup of the Day -Roasted Tomato Soup Crispy Tortilla Threads -Oysters on the Half Shell Cabernet Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon -Curry-Scented Fried Calamari Meyer Lemon Aïoli* -Duck Spring Rolls Dipping Sauce -Dungeness Crab Cake Chipotle Aïoli, Apple-Mango Slaw -Tuna Tartare Avocado and Lime, Gaufrette Potato Chips, Basil Oil -Meadowood House Salad Up Valley Greens, Baby Beets, Blood Orange Oil -Caesar Salad Parmigiano-Reggiano, Garlic Croutons, Creamy Lemon Dressing With Grilled Chicken Breast or Three Grilled Prawns -Napa Nicoise Salad Seared Rare Ahi Tuna, Summer Beans, Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Egg
Entrées -Vincent's Cobb Salad Our Version of a Classic: House-Smoked Organic Chicken, Mustard Vinaigrette, Egg, Avocado, Scallions, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, Bacon -Meadowood Burger House-Ground Organic Beef & Smoked Bacon, Our Own Brioche Bun, Balsamic Onions, Tomatoes, Vincent's Smoked Ketchup, Your Choice of Cheese* -Prawns & Garlic Pasta House-Made Fettuccine, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil Oil -Grilled Organic Salmon Basil Mashed Potato, Baby Root Vegetables -Seared Scallops Fingerling Potatoes, Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette, Green Beans, Sweet Corn, Tarragon -Roasted Breast of Free Range Chicken Creamy Herb Polenta, Brocolini with Toasted Garlic & Lemon -Grilled Wolfe Ranch Quail Sage Scented Wehani Rice, Red Wine & Fig Reduction -Rib Eye Steak 10 Ounce All Natural Beef, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Summer Beans, Cabernet Jus
In Room Dining at Meadowood Resort
The privacy of Meadowood guest rooms makes them ideal settings for romantic meals for two, whether in the morning surrounded by the sounds of nature on the deck or in the evening in front of a crackling fire.
Following is a sampling of choices you are likely to find on our in-room dining menu during your stay.
Morning
Croissant French Toast House-Made Croissant, Golden Raisins Plumped in Grand Marnier
Strawberry Pancakes Maple Syrup, Powdered Sugar
Huevos Rancheros Two Eggs Prepared As You Wish, Crisp Tortilla, Black Beans, Salsa, Pepper Jack Cheese & Sour Cream
Corned Beef Hash Potato, Caramelized Onions, Tomato, Two Eggs Prepared As You Wish
Meadowood Omelette Your Choice of Caramelized Onions, Tomatoes, Sautéed Mushrooms, Sweet Peppers, Bacon, Ham & Cheese
St. Helena Omelette House-Smoked Salmon, Sautéed Spinach, Cream Cheese
Evening Goat Cheese & Herb Ravioli Summer Beets, Amaranth Salad, Shaved Aged Goat Cheese
Grilled Organic Salmon Meadowood Garden Succatash, Basil Oil & Cherry Tomatoes
Roasted Breast of Free Range Chicken Herbed Polenta, Garlic Broccolini, Natural Jus
Grilled Pork Loin Chop Grilled Peaches, Mashed Potatoes
Rib Eye Steak 10 Ounce All Natural Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Spinach
Desserts Chocolate Caramel Banana Cake with Chocolate Sauce
Peach & Mascarpone “Cheesecake” with Fresh Peaches & Caramel Sauce
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée with Fresh Berries
Selected Artisan Cheeses with Seasonal Accompaniments
Meadowood In-Room Dining serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night meals.
Picnics at Meadowood Resort
Picnic sites abound in Napa Valley. Choose one that's perfect for you then create the ideal picnic basket for two. Our picnic menu ranges from Fruit & Cheese Picnics to Country Picnics with these and other courses from which to choose:
Menu Highlights
Selected California Artisan Cheeses and Breads Assorted Domestic and Imported Charcuterie Crostini with Roasted Vegetable Spread House-Smoked Salmon Organic Greens with Lemon Dressing Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Pasta Salad with Pine Nuts, Olives, Feta Cheese and Pesto Vinaigrette Golden Yukon Potato Salad Green Cabbage & Sweet Red Pepper Slaw with Lime & Olive Oil Vinaigrette Grilled Breast of Chicken with Dijon Mustard on a House-Made Brioche Bun Grilled Wild Fish, New Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes and Seasonal Greens Croissant Club Sandwich with Avocado Roast Beef Sandwich with Horseradish Crème Fraîche Double Chocolate Brownies Jumbo House-Made Cookies Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal-Raisin or Peanut Butter Cookies
Our complete wine list is also available and features selections from most of the wineries in Napa Valley.
Picnic Site Ideas
St. Clement Vineyards, St. Helena Characteristics: A Napa Valley icon, St. Clement's exquisite hillside Victorian, circa 1878, is the backdrop for your picnic at this lovely winery. A handful of picnic tables reside on the front terrace patio overlooking acres of vineyards and Mt. St. Helena in the distance. A reservation is recommended.
Lyman Park, St. Helena Characteristics: Situated in the heart of St. Helena, Lyman Park is near many of the town's most charming shops. A large white gazebo offers a sense of nostalgia. An array of picnic tables, large and small, dot the lawns and there is play equipment suitable for children.
Rutherford Hill Winery, Rutherford Characteristics: This winery's picnic sites offer among the best views in Napa Valley. For the most privacy, choose either the Hilltop Picnic Grove or the Olive Grove Picnic Area. Both are near the winery's tasting rooms and offer picnic benches shaded by lovely oaks as well as spectacular vistas.
Yountville Park, Yountville Characteristics: A visit to this park is sure to please your children. A large grass area surrounds several picnic tables and there is a large, colorful playground with swings and climbing equipment suitable for children of varying ages.
Diamond Oaks Winery, Oakville Characteristics: A mile-and-a-half above the Valley floor, Diamond Oaks Winery offers a breathtaking picnic setting. Several picnic tables are nestled in a grove shaded by manzanita trees, which are trimmed to provide picnickers sweeping Napa Valley views. The purchase of a bottle of wine is requested.
Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, Mt. St. Helena Characteristics: Located just outside Calistoga, this park extends to the top of Mt. St. Helena. On a clear day, views reach to the Golden Gate Bridge. The trail is open to both hikers and mountain bikers. At the base of the trail, accessible by automobile, you will find picnic tables surrounded by a thick forest. Picnic sites are also available along the trails.
Cuvaison Winery, Calistoga Characteristics: At Cuvaison you have the pleasing opportunity to choose a picnic table vineyard-side, on the hillside or adjacent to the tasting room to suit your personal preference. You may wish to begin your visit to the winery with a sample of a favorite varietal or two and a bit of amiable conversation with the knowledgeable staff.
Bothe Napa Valley State Park, St. Helena Hwy Characteristics: Hiking trails wind throughout this preserve's eighteen hundred acres, which range in elevation from four hundred to two thousand feet. Enjoy a broad variety of indigenous trees, from stands of coastal redwood to forests of Douglas Fir, tan oak and madrone. Picnic sites, accessible by automobile, are available just beyond the park entrance. There is a six dollar fee per car to enter the park.
Bale Grist Mill Historic State Park, St. Helena Hwy Characteristics: Bale Grist Mill, established in 1846, was built for the storage and grinding of grains for local residents. Because of its proximity to the main thoroughfare, it was used as a political and social center as well. There is a small picnic area adjacent to the mill. There is a two-dollar fee for adults and a one-dollar fee for children.
Poolside at Meadowood Resort
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, mealtime at Meadowood includes poolside service. Beverages, snacks and lunch may be enjoyed at both the Adult and Family Pools. For guests preferring table seating, lunch is also served daily at The Pool Terrace Café. Picnic
Wine Education
Nightly Wine Reception Each evening guests are invited to join us for a tasting of two outstanding Napa Valley wines, one red and one white. Along with the wines, enjoy spirited discussions about wine and colorful local vintners. Napa Valley Wine Excursions Winery Visits Venture off the Meadowood estate and into Napa Valley for a half or full-day wine excursion with Meadowood's resident wine educator, Gilles de Chambure, MS. Start the morning with a vineyard tour followed by a private winery tour and tasting. At mid-day, break for a casual lunch or picnic. A second winery visit may be added in the afternoon.
This guided exploration includes an introduction to Napa Valley's climate, geography and viticulture. You'll also enjoy a discussion of local history and a current view of who's who in the world of wine.
Setting: Beautiful Napa Valley Time: Half Day (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) Six hundred dollars plus lunch, a driver and winery fees Time: Full Day (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Nine hundred dollars plus lunch, a driver and winery fees
Wine and Architecture/History This guided tour of Napa Valley Gilles de Chambure, MS highlights the architectural diversity to be found throughout the region. From the Valley's beautiful 19th Century gravity-flow wineries to contemporary works by noted international architects, you'll come to know renowned Napa Valley Vintners through their architectural visions.
Setting: Napa Valley's Architectural Gems Time: Half Day (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) Six hundred dollars plus lunch, a driver and winery fees Full Day (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Nine hundred dollars plus lunch, a driver and winery fees
Wine & Food Mealtime Wine & Food Pairing
Enjoy this exploration of wine and food dynamics with Gilles de Chambure, MS as he guides you through a fabulous meal. Engage in a lively discussion with every course about how the wines selected to accompany each course enhance the flavor of the dish and how the flavors in the dish enhance the enjoyment of the wine.
Lunch: The Meadowood Grill Three-course meal with wines paired One hundred fifty dollars per person
Dinner: The Restaurant at Meadowood Four-course meal with wines paired Two hundred-fifty dollars per person
Wine Tastings Understanding & Enjoying Wines This program is designed for those looking to begin their exploration of wine. Our wine educator, Gilles de Chambure, MS offers guests an introduction in:
a. Wine Tasting b. Grape Varietals c. Grapegrowing d. Reading Wine Labels e. Wine Storage and Service f. Napa Valley Appellations.
Setting: The Restaurant Bar or Terrace Time: One hour One hundred twenty dollars per person including wine
Exploring Napa Valley This session begins with an overview by Gilles de Chambure, MS of Napa Valley's history, geography, climate, winegrowing regions and is followed by a tasting of wines illustrating the diversity of Napa Valley wines, including a flight of varietals from different appellations.
Setting: The Restaurant Bar or Terrace Time: One hour One hundred fifty dollars per person including wine
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
This tasting is designed for guests with a passion for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Gilles de Chambure, MS will highlight the diversity of Cabernet Sauvignons produced in various Napa Valley appellations by contrasting districts such as Rutherford, Oakville and Stag's Leap to mountain areas such as Spring Mountain, Howell Mountain and Diamond Mountain.
Setting: The Restaurant Bar or Terrace Time: One hour One hundred seventy-five dollars per person including three wines
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