Ancient lava flows and Ice Age flooding that rechanneled mighty rivers left soils ideal for nurturing grape vines. Two wines selected by Mike for our tasting are products of specific vineyards Indian Wells and Canoe Ridge Estate. Both sites, at the northern and southern ends of the Columbia Valley appellation respectively, overlook the winding Columbia River. Fish From Afar Exotic in comparison are the game fish that chef Patrick Beauchemin has chosen to pair with the Ste. It's a rare opportunity to sample in one evening several of the more than 350 varieties that McCormick's Fish House offers during the course of a year.
Fish flown in from around the globe are prepared and served within a day.
About 28 to 30 varieties are listed at a time, and the sheet is changed twice daily for lunch and dinner. With such a selection, Patrick, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and executive chef at McCormick's since 1995, has ample opportunity to create unique preparations adjusted to the flavor profile of each fish. Game fish, Patrick points out, have powerful flavors that work well with heavier wines. Catch this wine and game fish pairing November 11 at St. Demetrios Cultural Center in Seattle. Reservations are not necessary.