Tasting Menu Pairings

Question 1

Yellowtail- Drinker

Answer 1

Valette, “Kick Ranch” Sauvignon Blanc
2022 Fountaingrove
Grapefruit, honeydew, payapa, lime blossom
Bright citrus compliments the lemon notes of the dish while the lift plays with the earthy spices

Question 2

Yellowtail- Thinker

Answer 2

2022 Breggo Cellars Gewurtztraminer,
Anderson Valley
Honey, tangerine, peach, jasmine, ginger
The rich perfumed elements match the intensity of the dish while the sweetness of the wine matches that of the dates and spice matches spice.

Question 3

Linguini- Drinker

Answer 3

2021 Rotem + Mounir Saouma “Inopia” Cote du Rhone Blanc
Cider, white flowers, lemon, turmeric, saffron, salt
The grenache blanc gives beautiful spice and salinity to compliment the complex spices or the dish.

Question 4

Linguini Thinker

Answer 4

Two Shepherds Trousseau Gris
2022 RRV
Peach, squash, melon, herbs

Question 5

Skate- Drinker

Answer 5

2021 Journeyman Chardonnay
RRV AVA
Lemon curd, vanilla, and nutmeg.
Classic example of an oak forward chardonnay complimenting a rich butter based dish through matching weight and flavors.

Question 6

Skate- Thinker

Answer 6

2022 Les Athletes du Vin Pineau d’Aunis, Touraine
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Loire Valley, France
Light Cranberry and pink peppercorn.
One of the lightest bodied red wine grapes, the wine is soft and subtle enough to avoid clashing with the delicate flavors of the fish while still adding beautiful light pepper notes.

Question 7

Filet- Drinker

Answer 7

2020 Medlock Ames “Bell Mountain” Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley
Black fruits, cocoa, sage
Cab and steak is one of the most famous pairings. The structure of the wine offsets the richness of the steak and bearnaise while fresh flavors of the fruit match the fresh spring flavors of the set.

Question 8

Filet-Thinker

Answer 8

2020 Michele Chiarlo “La Court” Nizza Superiore
Nizza, Piedmont
Barbera
Dark fruit skins, fresh herbs, cocoa
The dark structural fruits match the intensity of the dish and offset the richness. The herbaceous notes adding to the fresh elements of the dish

Question 9

Cheesecake- Drinker

Answer 9

2017 Royal Tokaji Co. “5 Puttunyos” Tokaji Aszu
Hungary
Apricot, golden raisin, tangerine, honey, green tea
Candied golden flavors add layers of richness over the light backdrop of the dish

Question 10

Cheesecake- Thinker

Answer 10

2003 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port
Duoro, Portugal
Dark fruit, flinty smoke, violets, rose, herbs
The deep bramble fruit flavors act as a sauce for the dish. Floral and herbal after tones add complexity the more neutral canvas of the cheesecake.