Staplehouse Redux: Closing the Circle

After experiencing the extraordinary partnership between Staplehouse and World of Quercus firsthand during a December retreat, we returned to Staplehouse with friends to complete what had become a three-part culinary journey. With our kitchen-adjacent table offering a perfect view of the culinary artistry unfolding, we brought along special bottles that connected directly to our Quercus experience. Check out my blog post on heavypourwine.com titled "A Hidden Luxury Retreat and Michelin-Worthy Dining Experience Just an Hour from Atlanta" for the full story of how these experiences intertwined.

Experiencing Staplehouse with friends after our Quercus retreat felt like the perfect dessert completing a masterfully composed tasting menu. The carrots from the Quercus farm, poached in their own juice and served with vadouvan, provided a tangible connection between these two remarkable venues. From Atlanta to Gay and back again, this seamless flow of ingredients, inspiration, and expertise creates something truly unique in the culinary world.

• NV Almacita Chardonnay Brut 90 Points

  Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco, Tupungato

  Six course dinner at Staplehouse. According to the somm, this sparkling wine is a 100% Chardonnay from Argentina. It is a Blanc de Blancs wine, meaning it is a white wine made from white grapes. The wine is aged for 24 months in oak. TN: Heavy melon. Med weight. Nice. Great pairing with house bresola with cashew and finger lime and a lonzino pie tee made with cured pork loin and milkweed. Brad - heavypourwine.com

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• 2020 Varramista Podere Cavallino Toscana IGT 91 Points

  Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

  Six course dinner at Staplehouse. This bottle was a gift from the owners of World of Quercus so I decided to bring it to this dinner since Staplehouse and Quercus are partnered. The wine had fresh farm green veggie nose. Med tannin. A bit dry. Paired with two courses: (1st: Bresola and lonzino pie tee; 2nd: house beef tartar with radish, pressed pear, and apple). Great pairing with first course and excellent pairing with 2nd dish. Brad - heavypourwine.com

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• 2022 Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé 91 Points

  France, Provence, Bandol

  Six course dinner at Staplehouse. A complementary pour from the restaurant (thanks!!). No notes other than the score and that it was a really good pairing with second course (house beef tartar dressed with radish, pressed pear, and apple). Brad - heavypourwine.com

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• 2021 DK Grail Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard 93 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands

  Six course dinner at Staplehouse. I brought this bottle. PNP. Nose just jumping out of glass. Some folks in our group mentioned they got dill notes from the wine. I didn't. I got dark cherry notes on the palate and green bell pepper on the nose. This wine was paired with two courses. The 4th course was carrots with vadouvan and a tempura-fried sesame leaf. (The carrots were poached in their own juice, grilled, and seasoned with vadouvan, (a French-style curry that is more aromatic than spicy) and garnished with toasted cashews, cashew butter, and shaved carrots. The 5th course was Australian tritip wagyu served with an aerated beef fat foam and kale and sun choke. Great pairing with both courses. Brad - heavypourwine.com

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Experiencing Staplehouse with friends after our Quercus retreat felt like the perfect dessert completing a masterfully composed tasting menu. The carrots from the Quercus farm, poached in their own juice and served with vadouvan, provided a tangible connection between these two remarkable venues. From Atlanta to Gay and back again, this seamless flow of ingredients, inspiration, and expertise creates something truly unique in the culinary world. For the complete story of this three-part journey through one of Georgia's most extraordinary culinary partnerships, check out my blog post on heavypourwine.com titled "A Hidden Luxury Retreat and Michelin-Worthy Dining Experience Just an Hour from Atlanta".