Show off your burger-making skills by entering your very own recipe this year. Don’t forget to check out our previous winning recipes and Sutter Home wine pairings for some inspiration.

Five (5) National Finalists will be required to prepare their burger recipe in a live cooking competition to take place on October 3, 2025 at Sutter Home Winery in St. Helena, CA.

Judging Criteria
1. Perceived Taste Appeal (40%) Does the recipe sound appealing?
2. Creativity (25%) Is this recipe creative and one of a kind?
3. Ease of Preparation (25%) Could anyone create this burger by following the recipe?
4. Perceived Wine Pairing (10%) Does the wine complement and enhance the burger?