The summertime is the best time for light and sparkly sips.
I would recommend a sparkling pink Prosecco, a fun and frothy Italian sparkling wine, as an ideal quaff to greet the season. This fun rose-colored sparkler makes an even better solution for those steamy evenings when you need a salad for dinner because even with air-conditioning, you really don't want to see a flame on top of the stove or fire up the grill.
Some that may work for you are:
Cantine Riondo "Pink" Prosecco Raboso
De Faveri Spumante Rosé Extra Dry
Anime Pink Prosecco
Bartolomeo Prosecco Marzemino Vino Spumante Rosato Extra Dry
The pink bubbly adds a little special feeling to a normal summer day and we still have a few more of them left. Pair with salads, cheeses, vegetarian dishes, meatless pastas, or simply sipping.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Recommended Virginia Wineries to Visit Summer/Fall 2008
For the summer into the fall there are some recommended wineries to visit.
Sugarleaf Vineyards www.sugarleafvineyards.com
James River Cellars www.jamesrivercellars.com
Chateau Morrisette www.thedogs.com
Enjoy!
Sugarleaf Vineyards www.sugarleafvineyards.com
James River Cellars www.jamesrivercellars.com
Chateau Morrisette www.thedogs.com
Enjoy!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Excellent Grilling Wine for Steak
Falesco 2005 Umbria "Vitiano" Cabernet-Merlot-Sangiovese ($14.99)
Very dark ruby with crimson glints against the light. Ripe black cherry aromas add a back note of warm brown spice. Full and fruit-forward, black fruit and food-friendly acidity come together in balance.
U.S. importer: Winebow Inc., NYC; Leonardo Locascio Selections. (July 9, 2008)
FOOD MATCH: Pan-seared medium-rare rib eye steaks make a classic red-wine match.
VALUE: Up from $10.99 for the 2003 last year, still a good buy for a solid Italian table red. If you like it enough to buy in quantity, though, shop around, as it's widely available in many markets for well under $10.
WHEN TO DRINK: Not really a cellar candidate, but there's be no harm in keeping it in a cellar or cool wine rack for a year or two.
WEB LINK:Here's the importer's Falesco information page, with links to this and other wines:
Very dark ruby with crimson glints against the light. Ripe black cherry aromas add a back note of warm brown spice. Full and fruit-forward, black fruit and food-friendly acidity come together in balance.
U.S. importer: Winebow Inc., NYC; Leonardo Locascio Selections. (July 9, 2008)
FOOD MATCH: Pan-seared medium-rare rib eye steaks make a classic red-wine match.
VALUE: Up from $10.99 for the 2003 last year, still a good buy for a solid Italian table red. If you like it enough to buy in quantity, though, shop around, as it's widely available in many markets for well under $10.
WHEN TO DRINK: Not really a cellar candidate, but there's be no harm in keeping it in a cellar or cool wine rack for a year or two.
WEB LINK:Here's the importer's Falesco information page, with links to this and other wines:
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