Having studied and labored in Italy, Sahar’s inspiration for the restaurant identify got here from her love of the nation’s tradition. The main target at La Dolce Vita is on small plates, sharing platters and appetisers made by Sahar’s mom, the pinnacle chef.
‘As we’re situated in a smaller suburb of San Francisco we primarily have an area clientele. They’re very educated about wine and luxuriate in tasting wines from world wide however, as we’re additionally the gateway to wine nation and a part of the Petaluma GAP AVA, we have now plenty of vacationers that keep in Petaluma on their solution to go to Sonoma County.
‘As such we inventory many native wines but additionally carry worldwide wines from Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand and South Africa.
‘Right here in California, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon won’t ever exit of fashion, however we do supply 9 wine flights and 40 wines by the glass (each 3oz and 6oz) in order that clients can style a wide range of wines. This consists of wines on our separate Coravin checklist – reminiscent of Burgundy, Bordeaux, SuperTuscans, Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino.
‘At house as I’ve extra of an Outdated World palate, I primarily drink Pinot Noir, Italian reds and crisp, mineral pushed white wines, however I not too long ago took a visit to Portugal and was actually impressed. I wish to embody extra Portuguese wines on my checklist, I believe they’re phenomenal worth for the standard.’
High tip:
‘It’s a standard fable you could’t pair crimson wine with fish however a Pinot Noir or Gamay can pair completely effectively with some varieties, reminiscent of salmon.’
Anecdote:
‘The primary day that I opened La Dolce Vita, I used to be extraordinarily nervous and as I used to be presenting a crimson wine flight to a buyer I spilled crimson wine throughout her white pants.’
