Summer is here and now it’s time to take part in enjoying some of your favorite outdoor activities. You can go on hikes, ride your bike, take your dog for a walk, go for a swim, and our personal favorite - enjoy a nice meal outside. If you’re looking for the best restaurant in Reno with great food and a beautiful outdoor view, then visit The Grill at Quail Corners where you’ll love the simple yet sophisticated menu and our extensive selection of wine. It'll be a Reno fine dining experience you'll never forget!
Enjoy your summer night with comfortable outdoor seating at The Grill at Quail Corners. Summer is here and The Grill in Reno has welcomed the new season by opening up their patio for fine outdoor dining. And if you’ve dined at The Grill before, then you already know their food is amazing. Now you can enjoy their delicious dishes while embracing the warmth of the summer sun and the beautiful elements of nature with their outside patio. Each table comes with its own umbrella, perfect for creating shade if it’s just a little too bright out. And for all you dog lovers out there, their patio is pet friendly! The wide tables are perfect for moderate sized groups or for a couple enjoying a night out. Take pleasure in the quiet atmosphere and warm summer air that will upgrade your fine dining experience at The Grill. Set up a reservation today at the best restaurant in Reno!
The Grill at Quail Corners turns casual dining into an elevated food experience. We offer the best lunch and dinner menu in Reno from the salads to the pizzas, each dish is taken to the next level and given a creative flair that really sets them apart from other restaurants. At The Grill, we strive to elevate your favorite classic foods by turning a simple meal into a sophisticated dish that your taste buds are bound to love. Besides the fabulous food, The Grill also has an array of wines, beers, and cocktails. Take a look at our lunch and dinner menus and don’t forget to browse the wine list!
There are so many different wines and tastes to certain wines. It is hard to keep track of which ones have more oaky tastes or the smooth citrusy aromas. If you love a glass every now and then, you definitely don’t have to be an expert. But if you've ever wanted to be more involved in the wine community, the first step is having knowledge of different wines. Another step is knowing how to pair wines to foods, desserts, and cheeses. We created a list of white wine food pairing suggestions. This will guide you down the path of becoming the wine critic you were meant to be!
A Riesling is a lighter wine with a fresh aroma. Usually reminding its consumers of having a fresh apple smell. Since this wine can be made either dry or sweet, it is easy to pair with different foods. More of the dry wines pair well with salty dishes since the acidity in Riesling can easily balance the food. While an off-dry wine can be paired with Asian and Indian cuisines, this wine can tame the heat in these spicier dishes.
This is one of the most popular white wines that are bought. This is because of the versatility of its grapes. They are the easiest to grow in different climates, which means you can get different flavors from the grapes. However, this wine can also be misunderstood due to its layering of flavors. Depending on where the grapes are grown and how they are fermented, Chardonnay can have many different tastes. However, our white wine food pairing suggestions for this wine is pretty simple. This wine pairs well with fatty fish, chicken, pork, or fish dishes in rich sauces.
Another well known white wine would be the Pinot Grigio (Gris). Its grapes are known to come from Oregon or Alsace. This wine is known to be crisp and on the dry side. Having more fruity flavors mingled in its depths. This wine is particularly versatile but the Alsatian Pino Gris has flavors that best suit Thai dishes. Also, cuisines with a little more spice such as Chinese. You can also pair this wine with light fish dishes. Its flavors will complement the lightness of the dish and the seafood in it.
Another grand white wine is Semillon. If this doesn’t sound familiar, here is a crash course on this type of white wine. This wine is usually mixed with Sauvignon Blanc. This is because of Semillon’s low acidity, combined with Sauvignon Blanc gives it a unique freshness. If you are looking for a treat, this sweet wine is perfect for just that. This wine pairs well with seafood (shellfish), pork, veal, and chicken.
This wine is known for its dryness. Sauvignon Blanc is also very different in the herbal aspects. This wine is made with herbal flavors such as bell pepper, grass, gooseberry, and jalapeno. This uniqueness might be strange but a lot of wine lovers enjoy its crispness. Since it has earthy tones, some of our white wine food pairing suggestions would be drinking it with herb filled meals. Pairing it with seafood, poultry, and salad are also great choices.
Hopefully, this starter list will help you begin your journey in the wine world. It is important to try different kinds to find the blends and creations you enjoy the most. While you go on this journey, check out The Grill at Quail Corners for a Reno fine dining experience. We are one of the best Reno restaurants and have multiple sensational wines to try. Our staff will help you pair them to a meal which compliments its flavors. Or you can use the newfound knowledge and try to pair them yourself!
Summer is in full swing, the mercury is hitting triple digits and all you can think about is cooling down and refreshing yourself at the end (or in the middle, we don’t judge!) of a long day.
Nothing says summer quite like a delicious, crisp glass of wine bursting with sunny flavors. Here at the Grill At Quail Corners, we pride ourselves on our extensive wine selection- you’re sure to find something to your taste.
Whether you’re a sommelier or a complete newcomer to the wonders of wine, we’re here to help you choose the perfect one to complement your meal with us. Read on and be inspired!
A true summer classic, Sauvignon Blanc is perfect in the hot weather. With its distinctive, vivid aromas and zesty acidity, it’s easy to identify. Its green, herbaceous and fruity scents are sometimes accented with musky aromas, yet its flavors are consistently fresh and bright. Our two Sauvignon Blancs are the Laird Family Vineyards and the Groth, both from the iconic Napa Valley.
Drink it with: fresh seafood, like our Seared Ahi, Seafood Cocktail, Grilled Salmon, Cioppino or Pan-Seared Scallops.
Another time-honored summer stalwart, Pinot Grigio is crisp and light, perfect for warm weather dining. The primary fruit flavors are lime, lemon, pear, white nectarine and apple. It offers a refreshing sparkle of acidity. Our Pinot Grigios are the Corte Giara and Santa Margarita from Italy, and the Backhouse from next door in California.
Pair with: cheese-based dishes, like our Grilled Mozzarella or one of our delicious pizzas.
Perhaps not as well-known as our first two suggestions, Viognier is a powerful contender for the perfect summer white. It’s is a fantastic breaking-into-summer grape with lovely floral aromas that remind you of spring, but with the luscious flavors of stone fruits.
Pair with: chicken dishes like our Chicken Piccata or Mediterranean pizza.
Yes, red wine really is great in the summer!
The variety’s low to moderate tannin content and crisp acidity allows aroma and mouth feel to dominate the experience, which is perfect for summer. It’s pretty much impossible to sum up this wonderful variety in a few sentences, so we’ll allow our extensive range of Pinot Noir wines to speak for themselves.
Pair with: almost everything! Our recommendation is to pair a Pinot Noir with decadent beef dishes like our Filet Mignon, Steak Frites or New York steak.
Since this variety is grown in a wide range of climates and regions throughout the world, it has varied flavors. Fundamentally speaking, Cab is a full-bodied red wine with dark fruit flavors and savory tastes from black pepper to bell pepper. We have an amazing range of Cabs- try Groth Vineyards from Oakville or Silver Oak Cellars from the Alexander Valley.
Pair with: our hoisin-glazed Short Ribs.
Nothing says summer quite like a piquant glass of fizz. What could be more refreshing on a hot summer day? We have a great selection including prosecco from Italy and champagne from France.
Pair with: anything on our menu: make it a celebration!
We’re sure you’ll find the perfect wine to complement your meal here at the Grill at Quail Corners. If not, be sure to ask your server for today’s Off-the-List list. Happy summer!