Fall Into Flavor at La Toque: Wine, Truffles, and Holiday Celebrations in Napa Valley

As the last grapes are brought in from the vines and the scent of autumn settles across Napa Valley, a new season begins at La Toque. The 2025 harvest is nearly complete, and it’s already showing promise as one of the valley’s most exciting vintages in recent memory. With fall’s arrival comes rich, warming flavors, treasured culinary traditions, and a lineup of experiences crafted to celebrate the season in the most delicious ways.

Whether you’re a local in search of an unforgettable wine event or a visitor looking to make your holiday meal one to remember, La Toque invites you to embrace the season with good food, great wine, and heartfelt hospitality.

Fill Up Your Cellars – A Bordeaux Tasting and Dinner Event

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Kicking off the season is a new and exclusive evening for wine lovers. On Sunday, November 16th, La Toque will partner with Compagnie Médocaine des Grands Crus to host the Fill Up Your Cellars – Tasting & Dinner Event, a night dedicated to the legendary wines of Bordeaux and the stories they continue to inspire.

Bordeaux has long been a reference point for Napa winemakers—those early pioneers who believed, even decades ago, that California could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the great wine regions of the world. This event pays homage to that legacy, while spotlighting an exciting selection of Bordeaux wines that are often overlooked yet offer remarkable quality and value.

The evening begins with a walk-around tasting on our terrace, featuring red and white wines from across Bordeaux’s storied appellations. The wine list has been personally curated by our team and includes bottles well under $50, making it an ideal opportunity to stock your cellar before the holidays—or select a special gift for the wine lover in your life.

Then we’ll sit down together for a four-course Bordelais-inspired dinner, featuring seasonal dishes designed to complement the elegance and nuance of the wines. This is a one-night-only opportunity, and the wines offered during the event will be available for purchase at near-wholesale prices.

Wines ordered that evening will be ready for pickup just one week later, giving you plenty of time to share them—or cellar them—before the end of the year.

Thanksgiving at La Toque – Tradition Meets Creativity

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Thanksgiving is a cherished tradition at La Toque, and our team looks forward to it each year with just as much anticipation as our guests. The turkeys are already ordered, and this year’s menu features a few new surprises alongside familiar favorites. With fall produce in full swing, expect warm spices, rich sauces, and deeply satisfying seasonal combinations.

Our 28th Annual Thanksgiving Day Feast is a multi-course meal that honors the comforting flavors of the holiday while letting seasonal ingredients and thoughtful technique shine. And while the menu is always rooted in tradition, Chef Ken and his team delight in reimagining the classics in ways that feel fresh and unexpected.

This is a family-friendly event, and we encourage you to bring your loved ones for a celebration that’s as elegant as it is welcoming.

Tables are booking fast, but a few remain.

Host a Holiday Party in Napa’s Most Elegant Terrace Space

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about end-of-year celebrations. Whether you’re planning a gathering for your team, clients, or family, La Toque offers one of Napa’s most beautiful event settings: our newly renovated, fully enclosed terrace.

The space is designed to be both versatile and inviting. We can accommodate:

• Up to 75 guests for a casual, stand-up cocktail event
• Up to 45 guests for a formal seated dinner

Our culinary team works closely with each host to build a custom menu based on what’s fresh, seasonal, and meaningful to you. Whether it’s an elegant plated dinner or an indulgent grazing table, we bring the same level of care and creativity to every dish we serve.

From corporate events to intimate family gatherings, our private dining team is ready to help you plan a festive event to remember.

Learn more about private dining at La Toque

Want to Host at Home or Your Winery? We’ll Bring La Toque to You

Some of the best events don’t happen in restaurants—they happen in barrel rooms, backyards, and wineries. La Toque’s offsite catering team is equipped to bring our Michelin-recognized experience directly to you.

Whether you’re dreaming of a formal multi-course dinner under the stars or a relaxed afternoon with fire-grilled meats and local wines, we’ll help you create an event that reflects your taste and vision.

Our team handles everything from menu design to service logistics, and we’ve catered events at wineries, estates, and private homes throughout the region.

To begin planning your offsite event, reach out to Judith Perkins at [email protected].

Explore offsite catering options

Truffle Season Approaches: A Delicate Countdown Begins

For those who live for the subtle scent and rich flavor of white truffles, the wait is almost over. Our friends in Piemonte are reporting that this year’s truffle season is off to a promising start. While the early truffles have been on the market for a few weeks, we know from experience that the best ones emerge later, with cooler weather and a more concentrated perfume.

As always, we wait for the green light from Gennaro—our trusted source in Italy—before diving in. Once we do, white truffles will begin to appear on our menu, layered into pastas, folded into eggs, and shaved generously over dishes where they can shine.

It’s a short season, but a deeply meaningful one for many of our guests and chefs alike.

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A Word from Chef Ken and the La Toque Team

Fall is always a special time in Napa. The vineyards are turning gold and copper, the last of the harvest is coming in, and there’s a sense of pause and celebration in the air. At La Toque, we feel grateful to do what we love, and to share these moments with guests who appreciate not just fine food and wine, but the experience of coming together over something beautiful.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events, whether you’re walking the terrace with a glass of Bordeaux in hand or gathering your loved ones around a table filled with truffles and toast.

From all of us at La Toque, thank you for being part of our community.

Cheers,
The La Toque Team