After driving through wine country and meeting some of the locals, I wanted and needed to find a great restaurant where the admiration for the food was equal to that of the wine. Well, it was Sunday, July 17th when I discovered that place – – REDD. Chef Richard Reddington’s attention to detail and intuition makes dining here a must and a one on one experience. Here’s mine, the menu and the wines. The special of the evening was stonefruit panzanella with a citrus vinaigrette which was not part of the tasting menu. The tasting menu featured sweetbreads. Hmmmm……torn. Wanting both, Chef Reddington combined the two to create an amazing complex addition to our tasting menu. Paired with the Robert Sinskey 2010 Pinot Gris, this creation was absolutely divine. Do go, it’s worth the trip.
Robert Sinskey Pinot Gris, Carneros 2010
Stephen Ehlen Riesling, Kabinett, Mosel, Germany 2010
Domaine Pierre Matrot, Meursault, France 2007
Vins De Vienne, ‘Tabernum’ Vin de Pays de Collins Rhodaniennes 2008
Whetstone Pinot Noir ‘Jon Boat’ Sonoma Coast, California 2008
Wind Gap ‘Griffin’s Lair’ Syrah, Sonoma Coast 2007
Dow’s, Late Bottled Vintage, Portugal 2005
Jorge Ordonez & Co. ‘No. 2 Victoria’ Moscatel, Malaga, Spain 2007
Sagacious Palate 