Since their arrival about a year ago, the wine and food operation has improved dramatically. Happily for us, Bull and Allen had already developed a working relationship that included matching food and wine. Running down their wine list, I find some unexpected treasures. It is rich and viscous with a delightful acidity and some oak. It is an even more acidic wine that brightens up many rich foods.
Salads are always tough to match because the vinegar fights the wine.
The dressing is very lightly applied, so the vinegar never has a chance to hurt the wine. This is an excellent, if unexpected, combo. I am excited to see that the Driskill is carrying some French wines. Despite the long list of ingredients in the name, the dish was quite subtle, with the salmon predominating. The light touch of honey and soy harmonized very nicely with the crisp Chardonnay fruit.