It is always difficult to identify perfection when it comes to wine/ambiance synergy.
That said, 28 North Lane fosters a relaxed state of mind vulnerable to enhancement with fireside sips of sauvignon blanc especially when paired with vegetable and pork dumplings delicately laced with lemon aioli. As the fire matures, it evolves with increased color complexity and the profile of the flames morph with amplified vigor. The evolved fire introduces a moment of transition from white to red and those so fortunate to have ample selection may perhaps capitalize on an opportunity to maintain and optimize synchronization with the mesmerizing aura. Ideally, one might succumb to the voluptuousness of a Spanish Garnacha that exudes a velvety texture and displays a robust, yet sophisticated spectrum of rich fruit. When paired with a rich and zesty, not so white, white clam sauce, over a bed of spinach linguini, the experience is elevated to the degree where each sip facilitates a “calm of the Lake” infusion.
