We have had some great dining experiences in the last several years but I think the Singlethread experience tops them all. Every single detail from service to presentation to wine pairings was thoughtful and spot on. Everything about it was respectful of the guest’s experience and we will do our best to be as respectful in this review. There were two wine pairings offered and we chose to try one of each so there are two wines represented with each course. We got nice pictures to remember much of the evening but, being busy enjoying it, we missed a few things.

MID SPRING IN SONOMA

A gorgeous presentation with which to begin the meal. Each small bite seated on a vessel that augments its construction. A closer look at some of the dishes:

     

Pairing 1 – Robert Moncuit “Vozemieux” Blanc de Blancs, Oger Grand Cru, Champagne France 2010

Pairing 2 – “Norgard Vineyard” Chenin Blanc, Mendocino CA 2016

 

AKABANA KANPACHI

Jelly of Charred Local Citrus, Daikon Radish,Imperial Miso, and Komatsuna

Pairing 1 – Paul Jaboulet Aine “Domaine des Grands Amandiers” Condrieu, Rhone Valley, France 2011

Pairing 2 – Campovida “Campo Dos Robles” Viognier, Mendocino, CA 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DUNGENESS CRAB

Kohlrabi, Kani Miso,Makrut Lime and Fermented Turnip

Pairing 1 – Dagueneau “Silex” Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, France 2011

Pairing 2 – Whitcraft “The Mind’s Behind Vineyard” Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley,CA 2016

 

 

KING SALMON IBUSHI-GIN

Shio Koji Vinaigrette, Steelhead Roe, and Myoga

Pairing 1 – Egly Ouriet Brut Rose, Ambonnay Grand Cru, Champagne, France NV

Pairing 2 – Caracciolo, Brut Ros, Santa Lucia Highlands,CA 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POACHED FOIE GRAS

Dried and Fermented Beets, Wild Spring Greens, Roasted Chicken Broth

Pairings – Tanagawa “Time Machine” Amber Sake, Kyoto, Japan

The Sake was posed from the flower pot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BLACK COD FUKKURA-SAN

Saikyo Miso and Kishu Mandarin Kosho

Pairing 1 – Chateau Simone, Clairette, Palette, Provence, France 2011

Pairing 2 – Tablas Creek “Espirit de Beaucastel Blanc” Paso Robles, CA 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMERICAN WAGYU

Flowering Komatsuna, Spinach and Sunchoke

Pairing 1 – Seavey, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA 1999

Pairing 2 – DuMol, Syrah, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, CA 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SONOMA GRAINS AND BAMBOO

Braised Wagyu Short Rib, Mugi Mochi, and Nettle Ochazuke

Pairing 1 – Dry Creek Vineyards “Reserve” Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, CA 1993

Pairing 2 – Nalle “Bernier-Sibary” Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, CA 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BUTTERMILK AND THYME SHERBET

Sumac, Green Almond and Citrus

 

CHAMOMILE ICE CREAM

Strawberry, Poached Rhubarb and Oat Streusel

 

Pairing 1 – Domaine Huet “Cuvee Constance” Vouvray, Loire Valley, France 2009

Pairing 2 – Navarro “Select Late Harvest” Reisling, Mendocino, CA 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WAGASHI

Mint, Japanese Cheesecake, Pineapple Sage