Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley Celebrates a Trifecta of Culinary Excellence

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley is proud to announce a season of remarkable culinary recognition for its signature restaurant, Auro. The fine-dining destination has received a rare trifecta of national accolades: a Michelin Star retained for the third consecutive year, a third Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, and a James Beard Foundation Media Award for Executive Chef Rogelio Garcia’s debut cookbook, Convivir: Modern Mexican Cuisine in California’s Wine Country.

Michelin Guide 2025: Auro Retains Its Star

At the 2025 Michelin Guide California awards, Auro was honoured once again with one Michelin star. Inspectors praised Garcia’s “distinctly Californian perspective” and the kitchen’s ability to strike “a golden balance between modern tastes and old-school luxury.”

Garcia’s tasting menus mirror the rhythm of Napa Valley—blending refined technique with ingredients drawn from the resort’s on-site gardens and neighbouring farms. Dishes such as dry-aged shima aji with mountain rose apple and mandarinquat aguachile, or the tetela with foraged black trumpet and maitake mushrooms, echo the terroir just beyond Auro’s windows.

“This year was deeply personal,” says Garcia. “Convivir is a love letter to my roots—it’s about family, tradition, and where I come from. To have it recognised with a James Beard Award, and to hold our Michelin star and Wine Spectator Award again, tells me we’re doing something right by staying true to who we are. My team inspires me every day. Right now, I’m exploring fermentation, wild foraging, and continuing to elevate the dessert course as the final poetic chapter of each menu.”

Convivir: A James Beard Award for Storytelling Through Food

Garcia’s debut cookbook, Convivir, was honoured with the 2025 James Beard Foundation Media Award in the Restaurant and Professional category. A deeply personal blend of memoir and culinary exploration, the book traces Garcia’s journey from his childhood in Mexico City to the vineyards of Napa, celebrating the people, places, and plates that shaped him.

“Convivir” means more than simply living together—it evokes the spirit of gathering, of sharing meals and stories across generations. That same philosophy guides Chef Rogelio Garcia's approach at Auro, where each dish unfolds like a chapter: grounded in memory, elevated by technique, and served with the warmth of a family table. The seven-course Chef's tasting menu continues to evolve as a living expression of Garcia's voice —generous, intentional, and unafraid to push boundaries.

A Wine Program That Speaks in Pairings

Auro’s third Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence reflects the continued evolution of its 700-label cellar. Curated by Lead Sommelier Derek Stevenson, the wine list champions California’s most compelling small producers while inviting global conversation through classic and emerging regions alike.

“At Auro, I want every bottle to feel like a journey,” says Stevenson. “Whether it’s a legacy estate or a rising voice, I look for wines that speak -- and that complement the menu in a way that feels intentional, not intimidating. It’s about approachability, education, and emotion. Our wine dinners let guests experience terroir up close. That connection between the glass, the land, and the plate is what makes it meaningful. The best wine lists don’t show off. They show up -- for the guest.”

2025 Wine Dinner Series | July through October

Auro’s seasonal wine pairing dinners invite guests into deeper dialogue with the region. Held monthly from July through October, 2025, each evening features a seven-course tasting menu paired with cult wines from a featured Napa Valley estate.

2025 Lineup:

July 30, 2025 – DANA Estates | Taste the precision of DANA’s organically farmed single-vineyard Cabernets crafted by Philippe Melka.

• 7-Course Tasting Menu: USD 250 Per Person | Wine Pairing: USD 780 Per Person
• Reserve on OpenTable

August 27, 2025 – Realm Cellars | Explore bold, expressive blends from Napa’s most iconic sites, shaped by Benoit Touquette and the Realm team.

• 7-Course Tasting Menu: USD 250 Per Person | Wine Pairing: USD 550 Per Person
• Reserve on OpenTable

September 24, 2025 – Chris Carpenter Wines | Experience mountain-grown Cabernet from Napa’s legendary peaks, shaped by one of its most revered winemakers.

• 7-Course Tasting Menu: USD 250 Per Person | Wine Pairing: USD 580 Per Person
• Reserve on OpenTable

October 29, 2025 – Hundred Acre Wines | Discover the cult Cabernets of Hundred Acre—rarely poured outside private cellars—in an intimate Napa setting.

• 7-Course Tasting Menu: USD 250 Per Person | Wine Pairing: USD 750 Per Person
• Reserve on OpenTable

Menus are shaped by hyper-seasonal ingredients and developed in collaboration with each winery to celebrate their unique perspective on terroir. To book, visit Auro’s Open Table or call +1 707 709-2160.

Culinary Collaborations on the National Stage

Auro’s creative reach continues to grow through invitation-only appearances and collaborative charity events across the country. From dry-aged seafood to high-profile wine festivals, each experience reflects Chef Garcia’s rising national profile, magnetic presence, and unwavering commitment to community and culinary storytelling.

Upcoming appearances include:

• August 1, 2025 | NIWA Nights presents "Aged to Perfection" with Liwei Liao, paired with Champagne Laurent-Perrier
• August 2, 2025 | Founder's Circle at Elusa Winery alongside winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown
• September 20, 2025 | “The Feast” Revelry Signature Event at Wynn, Las Vegas
• January 15-18, 2026 | Artisans of Food and Wine at The Boca Raton, Florida
• January 30 – February 1, 2026 | Naples Winter Wine Festival at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón

Each collaboration showcases Garcia's signature warmth—where technical precision meets genuine hospitality, and every dish tells a story worth sharing.

Savour the Stars: A Complete Michelin-Starred Wine Country Escape

Guests are invited to experience Auro within the full rhythm of wine country living. Available on select dates through December 2025, a curated overnight package includes a Michelin-starred dinner at Auro, set within a working vineyard framed by the Palisades Mountains.

This is Napa Valley at its most refined—where exceptional cuisine, rare wines, and natural beauty come together in beautiful harmony. As the only resort in Napa with an on-site winery, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley offers a fully immersive vine-to-glass escape.

From sunrise over vine-covered hills to evenings of culinary artistry, the experience is shaped by Four Seasons hospitality—warm, intuitive, and personal. Thoughtfully sourced ingredients meet rare wines in seasonal harmony. Breakfast is unrushed, the spa brings stillness, and each guest room feels tailored to their rhythm.

Explore the package at the website or call +1 707 709 2100 to reserve.

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