A Family Affair

Dave created this meal for the Browns with uncomplicated recipes that use fresh, local produce. "It's not about being highbrow," Dave says. "It's about being approachable." Coral agrees. "Summer is a lazy time in Napa," she says. "We just live off the garden, the grill, and the cellar."

To finish off the feast, ripe berries and peaches need little more than a touch of vanilla; even whipped cream is optional. The Browns served their 2006 Arrested Zinfandel, a versatile dessert wine they've fortified with their own brandy.