2010 Hidden Bench Nuit Blanche at Ford's Lobster

We heard from our friend that a new (to us) restaurant opened in the quaint seaside town of Noank called Ford's Lobster. Ford's Lobster has been in Noank forever, but it now has a little restaurant open during the winter months and best of all, it is BYOB! For seafood, we decided to bring one of the purchases that we made when we were in Ontario this past October from Hidden Bench, a white Bordeaux-style blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. It was a little cold when we opened it so the aromas and flavors were still locked but as it warmed, it gave up lemons, a touch of honey, and a hint of cinnamon. The wine had a wonderful rich mouthfeel. The three of us enjoyed it with Cajun peel and eat shrimp and stuffed jalapenos for appetizers. It also paired well with our main courses of cod, lobster linguine Alfredo and seafood stuffed portabello mushroom.
We enjoyed the evening and had fun meeting a couple sitting next to us who came from East Lyme. She recently took up bow hunting! Our friend's neighbor also came into the restaurant as we were having our meal. It was his birthday! We shared some wine with him and his spouse, and toasted to his continued good health.
As we exited the restaurant, remarking what a beautiful full moon it was and what a great dinner we had, we ran into the owner of the restaurant, Chris. Ford's Restaurant is a small, family run business. So, if you enjoy a delicious meal, that you can pair with your own wine or choice of alcoholic beverage and enjoy meeting people, Ford's Lobster in Noank is the place to go!