A seven star place stuck in a five star rating sys...

A seven star place stuck in a five star rating system. The view, the wine, the appetizers, the service, the entree, the weather...Well ok, the weather was great though and it all made for a very nice dinner with friends.

The view was atop a hill overlooking the valley below with a backstop of the hills that make the valley a valley. The flowers were in bloom and the grape vines were green with the air full of birds riding the updrafts in the background, just a calming and beautiful view.

The vino is primo, and matches up with the menu for any strategic approach to fine dinning. It is what they do after all.

The best appetizer I have had in a long, long time. wordered the 5 selection platter and it was just plain amazing!!! So robust with flavours and sauces, spreads and breads to match the selections.

The servers were very helpful and attentive while they helped us develop this strategy for dinner. They answered every question with good information and just seemed like nice hard working professionals.

The fillet mignon was cooked to perfection for each person and about a foot thick (well maybe a bit of exaggeration). It cut with a butter knife (no exaggeration) and it was a generous portion. Accompanied by rich and flavourful mushroom and potato sides to complete the presentation. Just amazing!!!