Just when you thought it couldn't get better...
The Wine Bar celebrates Happy Hour throughout the week from 4-5pm.
The deal: $4 for a red wine, white wine, or cocktail (all house choice)
With this in mind, Lenora and I decided to meet at the WB to get some work done, partake in a couple happy hour-priced beverages and, eventually, enjoy some dinner.
The Drinks
The red wine selection for happy hour this evening was, ready for this, a 2002 STG Dry Creek Zinfandel (see last post) from Sonoma County, California.
I actually enjoyed this Zinfandel a bit more than the Clockspring. The full-bodied, yet not heavy, STG has a more intense cocoa, bittersweet chocolate and dark berry/fruit flavor - mostly blackberries and plums, but for me, the strawberry aroma translated to the palate as well. Not only was the STG uncomplicated with a smooth finish, the structure and crispness was an ideal complement to my meal (keep reading).
Lenora chose the cocktail option, which was then spontaneously created by Holly (see June 29 entry). It doesn't have a name yet and unfortunately "The Hollypolitan" is already taken.
I'll call it the Togapolitan
What's in it: Strawberry Stoli, Cointreau, and Grenadine served with an orange garnish. The perfect cocktail for a hot and hazy Saratoga summer afternoon.
The Food
Whether you are a Saratoga native or just visiting for the weekend, if you haven't eaten a meal at The Wine Bar, you are missing out. Innovative and versatile, Executive Chef John Ireland uses fresh, local ingredients to create a menu that complements the wine list (I personally think the whole rigid pairing of wine with food thing is bunk, but I'll leave that for another post) and never disappoints.
Vegetarian or vegan? Have no fear. With some advance notice, the kitchen will work to accommodate dietary needs.
For dinner tonight, Lenora and I split two small entrees:
The Beef from the menu:
The Gnocchi from the menu:
"Chevre emulsion, pancetta, mushroom"
As always, everything was delicious...
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