Dig Truffles? A Foodie Experience, Truffle Dog Demo & Winery Truffle Lunch at Robert Mondavi Winery

Dig Truffles? A Foodie Experience, Truffle Dog Demo & Winery Truffle Lunch at Robert Mondavi Winery

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 intriguing science of truffles with Prof. Paul Thomas, along with the fascinating lore of truffles and the time-honored partnership between trained dogs and their handlers with Lynell Heatley of The Truffle Hunters.

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 live demonstration of how expertly trained truffle dogs locate buried treasure. Meet Lynell Heatley and Bill Collins of The Truffle Hunters and their adorable truffle dogs 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.