The Wine:
2008 Paul Lato Chardonnay “Le Souvenir” Sierra Madre Vineyard Santa Maria Valley($50). A beautifully balanced, medium-bodied wine, with a creamy-rich texture and layers of flavors ranging from stone fruits to vanilla, spice and butterscotch. On the finish, a mineral component reminiscent of Chablis adds complexity and elegance.
The Dish:
Grilled Halibut with Peach/Cilantro Salsa and Saffron Rice. This flaky, meaty, whitefleshed fish was subtly flavored with hints of smoke from the grill and lay on a bed of fragrant saffron rice. Topping the fish was a mildly sweet, fruity salsa that also had a moderate measure of heat from cayenne pepper punctuated with herbal cilantro. READ MORE »
