Madonna Estate
Wine we loved: Muscat Canelli
Elyse Winery
Wine we loved:
2007 Howell Mountain Zinfandel (Amazing black pepper notes)
Cabernet Sauvignon Port
Beaulieu Vineyard
Wine we loved:
2006 Napa Valley Port
Napa Valley Port Chocolate Sauce (Which we didn't buy, but a great sauce)
Rombauer Estate
2006 Joy Late Harvest Chardonnay
Our lunch was at the Rutherford Grill which is one of those places you would drive by and not stop (cause we usually drive by many gems when we are all wined up). Art had gone here before me and told me that it was a great spot. Loved the decor which reminded me of woodland escape of a Huston's Steakhouse; which this restaurant is part of the parent company. I loved this cool light fixture made of about 20 lights clustered together
So we had split an appetizer and an entree, the smoked salmon plate:
Which was amazing, normally smoking gives fish an almost strong flaver, this salmon was so light and flavorful without the i just bit into a 2x4 wood flavor one would expect. It was served with thinly sliced perfectly sliced toast.
The entree was the halibut fillet with shrimp in a cream sauce, served over a bed of parsley mashed potatoes. Which was really YUMMY!
