Whipped Burrata with Lemon, Herbs, and Honey with Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Legend has it burrata was invented during a blizzard by a snowed-in Italian cheesemaker named Lorenzo. We celebrate his genius with our springtime take on this irresistible creation. Paired with BV Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, our whipped burrata is the fresh-meets-cozy snack you’ve been dreaming of.  

Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 

The wine is crisp, lively, mouthwatering, and extremely balanced. It opens with fragrant notes of Meyer lemon, white peach, orange blossom, bright pineapple, and subtle oak notes of brioche toast and marzipan. The palate bursts with ripe, vibrant citrus fruit flavors surrounded by a rich, luscious texture through the long finish.  

Whipped Burrata with Lemon, Herbs, and Honey 

Serves 2–4 as a light lunch or evening snack

Ingredients 

1, 4 oz ball fresh burrata, well drained

1–2 Tbsp olive oil 

1 tsp fresh lemon zest 

¼–⅓ cup fresh herbs, like mint, dill, cilantro, parsley, chives 

Salt 

Freshly ground pepper 

Method

Place drained burrata in a food processor with a drizzle of olive oil, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pulse to desired consistency. Adjust seasoning to taste. Add more olive oil for a thinner consistency, if desired. 

Spoon burrata mixture into a shallow bowl. Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with fresh or toasted baguette or crackers. For extra flavor and flourish, garnish with edible flowers, like calendula, violas, or chive blossoms, sprinkle with flaky Maldon salt, and drizzle with olive oil or honey. 

Q & A 

Q: What Beaulieu Vineyard wine pairs best with whipped burrata with lemon, herbs, and honey? 

A: Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. The wine and the whipped burrata both balance fresh, mouthwatering citrus flavors with a rich, creamy texture. It’s the perfect combination of everything you want in a warm-weather snack. 

Q: What does Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc taste like? 

A: Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with ripe Meyer lemon, white peach, orange blossom, bright pineapple, and subtle oak notes of brioche toast and marzipan. These crisp, lively, mouthwatering flavors are all wrapped in a rich, round texture. 

Q: Where is Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc grown? 

A: Most of our Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc is grown on our estate vineyards on the Eastern Rutherford bench. Rutherford and Oakville, in the heart of Napa Valley, provide the perfect climate and soils for Sauvignon Blanc that’s rich and round with tropical fruit undertones. Each vineyard block was picked at peak maturity and fermented separately to increase the complexity of the wine.  

Q: What is burrata? 

A: Burrata, which means “buttery,” is a variety of cheese originally made in the Puglia region of southern Italy. It has a soft, fresh mozzarella shell on the outside and a combination of cream and mozzarella shreds (stracciatella) on the inside. It comes in a few different sizes, but the standard is 4 oz, or about the size of an orange.