Round Pond

A Perfect Pairing by Chef Fernando Arias

A spicy, smoky and rich bite balanced by tangy, fruit-forward freshness, paired with 2025 Estate Sauvignon Blanc.

At Round Pond Estate, the wine, culinary gardens and changing seasons all shape what arrives at the table. Chef Fernando Arias’s perfect pairing reflects his belief that food and wine should complete one another through flavor, texture and aroma, becoming more than the sum of their parts.

The Bite

The Chipotle & Cayenne Biscuit provides a smoky, spicy foundation, while Ibérico lardo and smoked crème fraîche bring richness and depth. Pickled nectarine cuts through those richer elements with acidity and fresh fruit character, and estate honey rounds out the bite with delicate sweetness.

Rustic Bakery Chipotle & Cayenne Biscuit

Pickled Estate Nectarine

Cherrywood-Smoked Crème Fraîche

Round Pond Honey

Ibérico Lardo

The Wine

Round Pond 2025 Estate Sauvignon Blanc

The wine’s fresh acidity and vibrant fruit refresh the palate after the biscuit’s heat while cutting through the richness of the smoked crème fraîche and Ibérico lardo. Its fruit character also connects naturally with the estate-grown nectarine and honey.

Meet Round Pond Estate

At Round Pond Estate, wine, food and farming thrive side by side. The Rutherford property encompasses nearly 400 acres of vineyards, 12 acres of olive trees and five acres of organic culinary gardens that inspire its seasonal culinary program.

Chef Fernando Arias

Chef Fernando Arias draws inspiration from the rhythm and abundance of Napa Valley’s growing season. For this pairing, he looked to stone-fruit season and Round Pond’s estate ingredients to create a bite that changes the way the wine is experienced with each sip.