$25,000 The Grand Award was presented to student teacher Sarah Grace Ralston New Albany, Ohio For the Italian-inspired Via Napoli Burger
ST. HELENA, CA., October 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sutter Home Family Vineyards, creator of the nation’s longest-running burger contest, announced today. Sarah Grace Ralston of New Albany, Ohio won the Grand Prize at the annual Build a Better Burger Festival® A recipe contest that has been an American tradition since 1990. Sutter’s home Ralston was awarded the medal $25,000 A cash prize after five food judges taste it and announce it Via Napoli Burger winner of the annual live cooking competition at the historic Sutter Home Victorian Inn Napa Valley. Five regional champions competed for the top prize and covered the recipe Yellow Siu Glazed Banh Mi Burger with Pickled Carrots and Pork Pate submitted Chera Little of Austin, Texas is Herbal Greek perfection created created designed Kathleen McCarey of Tampa, Florida. All five semifinalists received high marks from the judges, but only Ralston received the coveted award. $25,000 A grand prize that inspired hundreds of recipe entries during 32 contestsn.d year.
Winning with the ‘Napoli Burger’ inspired by the flavors of Italy’s Naples and Amalfi Coast regions
Grand Prize Winner: Student-Teacher Sarah Grace Ralston of New Albany, Ohio
Sarah Grace Ralston (right) won the $25,000 grand prize at a cookout at the historic Sutter Home Victorian Inn in Napa Valley.
The Via Napoli Burger The recipe that won the hearts of the judges was inspired by spices Italy. “I’m back from my dream trip Italy I was with my extended family and I was inspired by the wonderful desserts,” Ralston recalls. “The highlight was the trip. Naples and the Amalfi Coast. Sun-ripened tomatoes, huge bright lemons, fresh rocket arugula and gorgeous Italian meats were everywhere I looked. Making this burger was a fun way to celebrate my adventure.”
Ralston’s wine pairings came by instinct. “My personal favorite of all time Sutter’s home wine is a red mixture. I knew it would pair perfectly with the Italian flavors. I just wanted to stick with what I love. I knew it would be a perfect combination, and I just went with it.” The panel of live judges applauded the decision; after announcing Ralston as the winner, Chef Lars Kronmark of Culinary Institute of America “Your wine pairing with your burger was the best out of five,” he praised.
The jury consisted of five judges: Ziggy Ashleyman@ziggythewinegal; Kathy Hamilton Shaffer, @feastitforward; Chef Lars Kronmark, Culinary Institute of America; Liam Mayclem, Eye On The Bay & The Foodie Chap; and Lyrene Baker, @kitchconfidante. Everyone appreciated the burger’s balance of flavor and richness Italian Naples and the Amalfi Coast region.
“The burger is really creative and the ingredients are unusual,” Eshliman said. “I thought it had everything from start to finish; it was juicy, juicy, sweet, savory, a little sweet. It had everything you could want. For me, the creativity is really at the forefront. Plus, it was Italian – I delivered right there, that’s the best way to get there Italy – Every bite.”
Meiklem: “The burger delivered everything it promised. It was a juicy, flavorful, delicious party. You took us on a journey. Italy. You delivered by name. All the other burgers were great in their own right; It was over the top and delivered.” Hamilton Shaffer put it even more simply: “No joke, I ate every part of the burger. You are amazing. I like. I would eat five.” Baker said, “Every burger was great, but yours was amazing. I can’t wait to do it again and again at home.”
The student teacher will put Ralston’s large merit check to good use next school year. “I’m currently teaching first grade and I’m graduating in May,” Ralston said. “I’m hoping to have my own kindergarten or first grade classroom, so I’m going to use this money to buy books for my students, buy nice rugs for my classroom, and make it the nicest place for them to visit.”
Family owned Napa Valley Winery shares in Ralston’s celebration. “The team at Sutter Home couldn’t be more pleased that Sarah won the grand prize in this year’s Create a Better Burger Recipe contest,” said Sutter Home. Jennifer Homanmarketing director Sutter’s home. “We will all join Sarah in raising a glass from her favorite cup Sutter Home Red Blend We wish him all the best as he embarks on the next chapter of his exciting teaching career.”
Sutter Home’s In the spring of 2023, another 33 burger recipe competitions will be launched.rd year. Everyone is encouraged to submit their favorite burger recipe for a chance to win $25,000. For more information about the contest or to check out the Sutter Home Build a Better Burger recipe and wine pairing tips, visit www.sutterhome.com.
About Sutter’s home
When the Trinchero family purchased Sutter Home Winery in 1948, they knew the vision, the passion, and the tastes of their consumers. In the early 1970s Sutter’s home The creation of the first White Zinfandel revolutionized the way Americans enjoyed wine, introducing a new sweet wine at an affordable price along with several more popular varieties. By 1980-1990, Sutter’s home Known as the 2nd largest independent family winery United States. In 2005, the winery launched a brand new product in a 187ml, lightweight plastic bottle. today, Sutter’s home With 24 different varieties in 750ml, 187ml and 1.5L bottles, plus 500ml Tetra Pak® packaging, it continues to reflect the evolution of its consumers. Visit for more information www.SutterHome.com.
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