Taste, Learn & Experience The Magic Of Truffles!

Experience the magic of truffles while savoring some of the finest truffle cuisine in the world paired with magnificent wines amidst the splendor of world-class Napa wineries. Learn firsthand how to work and cook with truffles from the best Michelin star/master chefs. Explore a working truffle orchard, see where and how truffles are harvested, and meet the trained truffle dogs who find them (petting allowed).

Schedule:

Fresh Truffles For Sale:

Fresh European black truffles are prized by Michelin star and master chefs around the world. Top quality fresh black truffles are hard to find. They’re not sold in retail markets, and the quality and provenance of the ones you do find are very uneven. The American Truffle Company is making the same truffles we sourced for our Michelin star and master chefs at the truffle festival available to you. These high quality truffles are extremely fresh, and they will make you the most popular home chef among your friends and family! Truffle recipes by Michelin starred Chef Ken Frank included with every truffle purchase.

Jan 12 (fri), 5:00pm - 7:00pm 

Jan 13 (sat), 11:00am - 3:00pm

Jan 14 (sun), 11:00am - 3:00pm

Jan 15 (mon), 11:00am - 3:00pm

Location: Oxbow Public Market

9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Scientific Truffle Grower Seminar:

Have you ever been curious about why the truffle business can be so profitable? European black truffle demand far exceeds the supply, and their orchards are highly profitable endeavors. Discover what goes into growing the most sought after food in the world. Although most truffle production is currently found in Europe and Australia, the American Truffle Company® is using rigorous scientific methodologies and helping growers successfully produce and market truffles across three continents, including North America.

Join Chief Scientist Prof. Paul Thomas and Chief Truffle Officer Robert Chang of the American Truffle Company® for an in-depth all-day seminar on the fundamentals of the science and business of truffle cultivation. Gain insights into the scientific and business factors one must consider in successful truffle cultivation from two leading truffle experts. Tour a working truffle orchard and see how dogs are used to find truffles in live demonstrations. Share the excitement of unearthing truffles from the soil!

Dogs are an integral part of harvesting truffles. Just like rigorous science is required for successful truffle cultivation, a scientific approach is key to successful dog training. ATC’s partner CPDT-KA dog trainer Alana McGee will demonstrate how truffle dogs successfully hunt and find truffles in the Raymond Vineyards Truffle Orchard.

This full-day experience includes the Scientific Truffle Grower Seminar in the morning, a buffet lunch with fresh black truffles prepared by the Michelin starred La Toque Restaurant, truffle orchard tour and dog training demonstration. Fresh Périgord black truffles will be shaved on your lunch, so you can find out for yourself why they are so sought after! Of course, you’ll also get to taste some amazing Raymond wines as part of the orchard tour!

Cost: $330

Location:

Starts At Westin Verasa Napa And Concludes At Raymond Vineyards Truffle Orchard

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9:00 am - 11:30 am - Wild Mushroom Foray:

Yes, this is a weekend full of truffles, but we couldn’t resist a walk in the woods in search of wild mushrooms! Join experts David Campbell and Norman Andresen for a delightful foray into the woods above Napa Valley. Follow along as they forage for exotic mushrooms in their native habitats at the height of the mushroom season! You’ll get to savor delicious truffle quiche bites made with fresh black truffles, before venturing out to enjoy nature as you learn the basics about mushrooms, including the process of mushroom identification, as well as proper handling and cooking options for edible mushrooms. Most excitingly you’ll be able to keep any that you find!

Past forays have led to such fascinating mushrooms as the popular and deliciously fruity, peppery chanterelle; and candy caps, whose sweet aroma often finds its way into cookies and ice cream; also matsutakes, highly prized (and priced!) in Japanese cuisine and, more recently, in Michelin star restaurants around the world. Foragers also came across many breathtakingly beautiful, non-edible species, such as toadstools. Foraging for wild mushrooms should only be done with knowledgeable mushroom experts, and you will not find a more qualified expert than fungi foray leader David Campbell, the Bay Area Poison Control Center’s go-to mushroom guy.

Cost: $105

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9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Dig truffles? A foodie’s guide with winery truffle lunch and cooking demo at bouchaine vineyards:

Come on an adventure, a day-long journey of gastronomy, fun science, meet the truffle dogs, wine and, of course, lots and lots of extraordinary truffle cuisine with world-class experts as your guides. Few opportunities in the world allow you to immerse yourself in all things truffle, and we’re thrilled to invite you to join us for this full-day truffle extravaganza that will excite all of your senses!

Begin your day in true Napa style at the Westin Verasa Napa with a glass of sparkling wine in hand as you interact with international Michelin star/master chefs in a rare up-close and personal exchange. Before they dive into a weekend of creating culinary magic, hear about their passion and secrets for cooking with truffles. Then savor bites of black truffle canapé while learning how to select, store and prepare them with Chef Ken Frank of La Toque. Discover surprisingly interesting and fun facts about truffles and truffle hunting with world-renowned truffle scientist Prof. Paul Thomas of American Truffle Company® (did someone say “Sex and Truffles”?) and CPDT-KA certified truffle dog trainer Alana McGee.

Interactive Truffle Experience:

Do you know the difference between black and white truffles? How about between European and native North American truffle species? Would you be able to discern them by sight or smell? Let American Truffle Company®’s Chief Truffle Officer Robert Chang guide you as you see, smell and touch a variety of truffles, and experience for yourself why some people love the Italian white truffle, while others prefer the Périgord black. Comparing against real truffles, you’ll uncover the limitations of synthetic truffle products like truffle oil and truffle salt, often used on truffle popcorn and truffle fries. Pair all this delicious information with delectable truffle bites prepared by our all-star chefs.

Meet & Greet The Truffle Dogs, Reception On The Terrace At Bouchaine:

No truffle immersion is complete without truffle dogs. With your glass of wine in hand, you’re invited to meet and greet our team of adorable truffle dogs (petting encouraged!) on the spectacular terrace at Bouchaine, where you will look out over Bouchaine’s serene gardens and expansive vineyards. This is your chance to get up close and personal with our furry friends who are the stars who find the truffles in truffle orchards!

Cooking Demonstration:

Flying in all the way from Canberra, Australia, Chef Damian Brabender will entertain you to no end with his charm and expertise with truffles. Having been the Executive Chef at Canberra’s The Truffle Farm restaurant, which specializes in truffles, he is intimately knowledgeable with how to showcase the last ounce of flavor from truffles. He will share that expertise with you with a live cooking demonstration using truffles, in the spectacular show kitchen at Bouchaine.

Winery Truffle Lunch:

This delectable multi-course lunch will be prepared by a duo of star chefs, including guest celebrity chef Elizabeth Falkner of TV’s Top Chef fame, as well as Host Chef Ken Frank of La Toque. Every course features fresh truffles paired with Bouchaine’s most exclusive wines. Immerse yourself in the full pleasure of decadent courses covered in truffles and served with exquisite wines in the spectacular setting at Bouchaine! This is Napa Valley at its finest!

What’s more, the winners of the day’s truffle identification contest will have a chance to take home a fresh whole Périgord black truffle!

This event is open to 21+ guests only. 

Location:

Event Starts At Westin Verasa Napa and Concludes At Bouchaine Vineyards

Cost: $525

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Truffles and Wine Dinner:

6:30PM - 7:00PM Reception

7:30PM - 11:00PM Dinner

Sublime! Divine! The Truffles & Wine Dinner at La Toque offers the ultimate culinary truffle experience. Composed by Michelin star and master chefs flown in from around the world, this opulent dinner is truffle cuisine at its absolute best!

It’s not every day that FOUR Michelin star/master chefs converge in the same kitchen to create a meal. Incomparably earthy and primal, the finest and freshest black truffles take center stage in each exquisite course, expertly prepared by our superstar chefs.

Wines! Not just any wines are served at this most glorious dinner. The evening begins with a reception featuring Roederer Estate’s classic sparkling wine served with elegant truffle canapes, followed by a superb multi-course truffle menu impeccably paired with some of the world’s finest library and reserve wines, hand-selected by Chef Ken Frank and his team of sommeliers to complement the extraordinary and complex flavors of the black truffle dishes.

This exclusive dinner is very limited and tickets routinely sell out quickly. Reserve your seats while they last!

This event is open to 21+ guests only.

Cost: $625

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8:30 am - 11:00 am - Wild Mushroom Foray:

Yes, this is a weekend full of truffles, but we couldn’t resist a walk in the woods in search of wild mushrooms! Join experts David Campbell and Norman Andresen for a delightful foray into the woods above Napa Valley. Follow along as they forage for exotic mushrooms in their native habitats at the height of the mushroom season! You’ll get to savor delicious truffle quiche bites made with fresh black truffles, before venturing out to enjoy nature as you learn the basics about mushrooms, including the process of mushroom identification, as well as proper handling and cooking options for edible mushrooms. Most excitingly you’ll be able to keep any that you find!

Past forays have led to such fascinating mushrooms as the popular and deliciously fruity, peppery chanterelle; and candy caps, whose sweet aroma often finds its way into cookies and ice cream; also matsutakes, highly prized (and priced!) in Japanese cuisine and, more recently, in Michelin star restaurants around the world. Foragers also came across many breathtakingly beautiful, non-edible species, such as toadstools. Foraging for wild mushrooms should only be done with knowledgeable mushroom experts, and you will not find a more qualified expert than fungi foray leader David Campbell, the Bay Area Poison Control Center’s go-to mushroom guy.

Cost: $105

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11:00am - 3:00 pm - Winery Truffle Lunch With Truffle Dog Demonstration At The Donum Estate:

You are in for an amazing treat with this fun-filled gastronomic and visual adventure. At the intersection of fine wine, sustainable farming and world-class art, the Donum Estate provides a captivating backdrop for this year’s Napa Truffle Festival. Embark on an immersive food and wine experience complete with a truffle dog demonstration in the Estate’s certified organic olive orchard followed by an exquisite truffle lunch, prepared by Michelin star chef Kelly McCown and host chef Ken Frank. The lunch, set in the Estate’s state-of-the-art winemaking facility, will feature fresh black truffles in every course, paired with Donum’s award-winning wines. During the event, you are invited to explore the Estate’s stunning grounds and artworks included within The Donum Collection on a self-paced walking tour.

Donum is a leader in single-vineyard, single-appellation Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Northern California. Founded in 2001, the Donum Estate is situated in the acclaimed wine region of Carneros. The Estate includes a winemaking facility, a contemporary hospitality experience, an organic farm and The Donum Collection – one of the world’s largest private sculpture collections including artworks created by a global community of artists and leading practitioners from 18 nations across 6 continents. Additionally, after years of work to refocus on sustainability and soil health, Donum has achieved its CCOF Certification and Regenerative Organic Certified® status for all four of its Estate vineyards.

No truffle experience would be complete without truffle dogs! Join us on the grounds of Donum for a rousing truffle dog demo (petting encouraged!). Find out how truffle dogs are trained to find only mature truffles. See the highly trained truffle dogs in action as they sniff out and pinpoint truffles that are underground, normally undetectable by humans. Brush up on your Italian, as some of our truffle dogs were born and bred in Italy and only understand Italian!

Seats are limited and usually sell out very quickly, so reserve yours!

This event is open to 21+ guests only.

Cost: $410

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11:00am - 3:00 pm - Festival Marketplace:

Immerse yourself in truffles on your own time, in your own way at the truffle festival marketplace. Come and sample the incredible flavors of the black truffle prepared in every fabulous way by the merchants at the Oxbow Public Market! Plus, look for the American Truffle Company kiosk and BUY YOUR OWN FRESH PERIGORD BLACK TRUFFLE, then sign up for a chance to win a whole black diamond (truffle, that is)!

Wander the stalls and dig into everything from truffled goat cheese enchiladas, seared nigiri with truffle-infused caviar, grilled oysters with truffle butter, to truffle fries. Don’t miss the dark velvet chocolate truffles, bittersweet truffle cocktails, and cheeky cookies & cream cupcakes with little pink truffle pigs in honor of these historic leaders of the truffle hunt. Also, taste wines, see truffle cooking demos, buy fresh truffles, meet the truffle dogs and shop for specialty foods and products at this one-of-a-kind truffle marketplace!

Date: january 12, 2024 - January 15, 2024

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