点评:We went to Neely's after seeing their ¡Cinco de Vino! (May Wine Wednesdays) initiative. On this special occasion, the chef served some hors d'oeuvres (Guacamole—shallot / lemon / Fresno chili, Salsa Verde—tomatillo / cilantro / jalapeño, Prawn Ceviche—achiote / lime / jicama, Strawberry Paleta) to accompany a bottle of wine (we chose the Chardonnay). We liked it so much that we returned the next day for a proper tasting of five wines, along with sundries, cheese, and charcuterie.
The staff was amicable. We talked with the chef about the food. The person who served the wine explained the winery's history (the first vines were planted in 1980, but a new phase of vineyard planting began in 2017). The tasting room only opened recently. On our second visit, we also met the owner.
Reservations are required because the town of Portola Valley mandates them. Same-day reservations aren't a problem for the owners. When you arrive, your table is ready, and you don't have to wait long for your food (if you order it while making your reservation).
I like the concept at Neely's. Other wineries often offer crackers, cheese, or charcuterie that you can also buy in a grocery store, but Neely's is next level because of the presence of an actual chef who prepares the platter and explains what pairs best with which wine.
翻译:在参观了 Neely's 的“五月葡萄酒星期三”活动后,我们去了那里。在这个特殊的场合,厨师端上了一些开胃菜(鳄梨酱 - 青葱 / 柠檬 / 弗雷斯诺辣椒、绿莎莎酱 - 墨西哥酸浆果 / 香菜 / 墨西哥胡椒、酸橙对虾 - 胭脂树红 / 酸橙 / 豆薯、草莓帕莱塔)来搭配一瓶葡萄酒(我们选择了霞多丽)。我们非常喜欢,第二天又回来品尝了五种葡萄酒,还有杂货、奶酪和熟食。
工作人员很友好。我们和厨师谈论了食物。提供葡萄酒的人解释了酒庄的历史(第一批葡萄树种植于 1980 年,但葡萄园种植的新阶段始于 2017 年)。品酒室最近才开放。在我们第二次访问时,我们还见到了主人。
需要预订,因为 Portola Valley 镇要求必须预订。当日预订对店主来说不是问题。当您到达时,您的餐桌已经准备好了,您不必等待很长时间才能吃到食物(如果您在预订时订购了食物)。
我喜欢 Neely's 的理念。其他酒庄通常会提供饼干、奶酪或熟食,您也可以在杂货店购买,但 Neely's 更上一层楼,因为有一位真正的厨师准备拼盘并解释哪种食物与哪种葡萄酒最相配。