Adora Inn Monthly Wine Tasting

Welcome to the Adora Inn, the "Boutique" Bed & Breakfast in Mount Dora owned and operated by Arthur Natale and John Cataldo. In addition to their numerous talents they happen to have a flair for fine cuisine and fine wine. They certainly qualify as poster children for the term "foodies" and on a monthly basis they put their talents to work and host a fabulous multi-course meal fit for kings.


Reservations for this event are limited to around 20 people so I suggest you book early. Check the Adora Inn website for the schedule of upcoming events. Some of us locals have standing reservations and the remaining spots fill quickly. None of us locals are likely to surrender our spots at the table so book now or risk reading about it in a future post once again!



Last night's menu was an interesting adventure featuring Arabic influenced cuisine paired with French Wine.

The opening course was a mixed green salad with pickled beets and goats cheese in cumin vinaigrette. The wine pairing was a Claude Lafond, Valencay White. A Chardonnay and Sauvignon mix.


The second course was a Turkish zucchini-herb pancake with yogurt sauce. This was paired with a Pinot Gris by Claude Lafond.

The main course consisted of a rack of lamb in Arabic spices with potatoes and asparagus. This paired very nicely with a red wine from Caves de Laudun, Cotes du Rhone Village. This fine red wine is a mix of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan.

Lastly we were served a rose scented rice pudding with pistachios in a wine goblet. This was fabulously paired with a Dom Thomas, Vouvray Moelleux Chenin Blan. My personal favorite pairing of the evening for sure!

If you enjoy fine wine, fine food and fine company then you need to make plans to attend an upcoming event at the Adora Inn. Special thanks once again to Arthur, John, Marie and staff for another fine dining experience at the Adora Inn.

The wine pairings for these events are provided by The Wine Cellars of Mount Dora. Check out their operation at www.winecellars.cc where you can purchase wine online or join the wine club and enjoy wine delivered to your front door.

Good night from the Adora Inn.

Cheers,

Brian