A beautiful Saturday night was the perfect time for dinner with friends in their garden. Since it is getting dark earlier now, the table was lit by a hurricane lamp which gave the setting a romantic glow.
The table
Monte Rossa Prima Cuvèe Brut 85% NV Pinot Chardonnay 10% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Blanc. Soft pressing of the best grapes with no more then 55% of the total yield. Partially fermented in steel tubs at a controlled temperature and partially fermented in oak barrels. The wine has strawberry aromas and flavors with an undertone of brioche which added depth to the wine.
The first course was a spectacular souffle made with corn, red peppers and jalapeno.
It was so good, we all asked for seconds. 
Next we had grilled swordfish, marinated with sesame oil and soy sauce.
To accompany the swordfish, we had Sancerre “Les Baronnes” 2017 Henri Bourgeois made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The soil is clay and limestone. The wine is fermented in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks at 15 to 18 degrees C. The wine is aged on the lees at a cool temperature for 5 months before release. This is a crisp and fruity wine with citrus aromas and flavors with a touch of herbs, nice minerality, a long finish and pleasant aftertaste.
Grilled zucchini with herbs and fingerling potatoes accompanied the fish.
Swordfish, zucchini and potatoes on the plate
A nectarine and almond cake was our dessert.
With the cake, we had cinnamon ice cream, a recipe from Michele’s dessert book La Dolce Vita.
Great setting with good friends! Great food and wine pairings also! I like the Sancerre’s and that Franciacorta looked amazing!
Looks wonderful. I guess these friends live in a brownstone, although we have a beautiful planted garden in our co-op and have enjoyed dinner with friends. Great selections and delicious food.
Thanks David