Wine Dinner #1: The Palisades

After almost four here, I've found the best eateries in Southwest Virginia are the best hidden.

Case in point: The Palisades Restaurant in Eggleston, Virginia, about 20 miles northwest of Blacksburg.

http://www.thepalisadesrestaurant.com/index.html

This shot doesn't reflect the soup of fog we went through to get here. 

A general store for the past 75 years, the place has been around since 2005, so very recent by Giles county standards. But the brick walls don't do the interior justice.

A nice little bar of regulars here. 

Random items line the shelves, giving an antique feel.

Wine's a lot better when you have a great date :)

Malbec Arido 2012(right)

The pizza is with pork tenderloin and gouda cheese. Paired with a red, meats are usually the way to go. Whites are usually paired better with fruits, lighter cheeses, yada yada yada.

Smell: blackberry and chocolate raisin like. Dark body that swirls in the glass real well. a bit bitter.

Taste: coffee-dark and smooth. It coats the beef/pizza very well, which lessens the wine's bitterness and gives the beef some extra flavor. Amazing!

Verdict: 4/5