CleanFish, one of the nation’s most prominent brokers of wild caught and sustainably farmed fish, and the Fish Friendly Farming(C)-certified grapegrowers and winemakers of Mendocino County have joined together with some of the nation’s most prominent chefs and restaurateurs to celebrate North American Wild Fisheries and sustainable seafood. They have decided to produce a series of public-facing dinners in key metro markets to enlighten consumers about sustainable, artisan-quality seafood.
Paige Poulos, Mendocino Winegrape & Wine Commission spokeswoman, opined that supporting an initiative that educates the public about better fish choices while sharing some of the great fish and wine pairing combinations is a perfect partnership. She also said that farmers in tune with their land and the environment are more aware of what happens in the vineyard.
CleanFish founder Tim O’Shea explained that wild fish, like all foods, have seasons. CleanFish Alliance producers give chefs and fish lovers the opportunity to experience wild-caught and artisanal, sustainable fish at the peak of its seasonality. This will certainly open people’s mind about the sustainable seafood and good wines.
