Join the ultimate olive harvest party in Napa! Experience the olive harvest at Round Pond Estate’s all-new Olive Harvest Celebration on Sunday, December 3rd 2017 for an unforgettable day. Pick your own olives and watch as they are milled in Round Pond’s state-of-the-art Italian stone mill. Learn how to make fresh mozzarella with Tre Posti and how to...
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One of our favorite events this summer was Round Pond Estate’s Sunset Palm Dinner, which was the weekend of the summer solstice. What better way to celebrate the longest day of the year than with great wine, amazing food, and good company under the stars on a warm Napa night. We loved the photos...
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Before the holidays, we spent a day at Round Pond Estate learning more about their Gravel Series wines. We’ve been huge fans of Round Pond for years, so we were excited to be invited to spend a day with co-owner Ryan MacDonnell, winemaker Muiris Griffin, and the rest of the Round Pond team. The...
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When it starts warming up we like to eat lighter salads and vegetables. One of the best summer salads we’re making right now is this arugula and shaved zucchini salad with a simple dressing. It’s great for a dinner or side when you grill, BBQ, or picnic. We think it’s best to use a mandolin like this or...
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When we host a brunch or have overnight guests, these lemon poppyseed scones are always on the menu. They are easy to make and everyone loves them. We first had these scones at an early morning event at Round Pond Estate winery, hosted by their winery Chef Eric Maczko. We loved them so much...
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This olive oil cake from pastry chef Catherine Schimenti is one of our favorite desserts. Based on her mother’s pound cake recipe, this olive oil cake is simple and decadent. It’s best served with a dollop of coffee-infused whipped cream. The olive oil cake has a subtle citrus flavor and is lighter than an a tradition olive oil...
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This gorgeous romanesco inspired us to make a different kind of pasta sauce this week. It tastes similar to cauliflower but has a vibrant color and appearance. Pureed cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and romanesco make great bases for a healthy pasta sauces.
When you’re out tasting wine all day, there comes a point where you just want a cocktail and a snack. The Round Pond Estate Olive Mill is one of the best experiences in Napa Valley for people to explore food and wine or want a change of pace in wine country. Round Pond sets itself...
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