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Dear Kelly,
Well, March disappeared faster than a cold pint of
Guinness set in front of me on St. Patrick's Day (or any
other day, for that matter...) The month flew by so
quickly, in fact, that I didn't get a chance to send out my
newsletter. Sorry about that!
But I hope you'll agree that the content in the April
issue of Kelly's Grape Times makes up for my
delinquency last month. We'll travel to France's Loire
Valley for a light red that's just right for the warmer
weather. You'll be able to catch up on my latest
magazine articles. And finally,
since "green" has been the buzzword in the culinary
world for some time, I'll give you some tips on how you
can be a more eco-friendly wine lover.
Embrace spring fever, and that urge to spend more
time hanging out and entertaining al fresco.
Keep
checking my blog for more spring wine, spirits and
food tips. And thanks for subscribing to
Kelly's Grape Times!
Cheers--
Kelly
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Sustainable Sipping
How to be a greener wine lover
That ubiquitous culinary buzzword "sustainability"
goes farther than the fork. Here are some tips on how
to be green while enjoying your favorite white, red or
pink:
1. Seek out organic wines. Made from grapes
grown without pesticides or herbicides, and without
added sulfites, quality organic wines are produced all
over the world. Check out www.organicvintners.com or www.ecowine.com
to find environmental-friendly bottles.
2. Take advantage of wine bottle return programs.
More efficient than recycling, returned bottles are
sanitized and reused. Virginia's Fabbioli Cellars
recently launched a bottle return program for its
popular Raspberry Merlot, and may soon expand it to
other offerings. www.fabbiolicellars.com.
3. Forego plastic or paper bags at the wine shop.
Instead, use reusable E-Bottle nylon bags from
Winemania. Each tote holds six wine bottles, includes
a sturdy handle, and easily wipes clean. Visit www.winemania.biz
to order.
4. Entertain eco-friendly with style. Skip the
tacky, cheap looking plastic wine glasses, and invest
instead in budget-friendly, all-purchase, durable glass
stems. IKEA's dishwasher-safe Svalka set includes 6
each of white wine, red wine and water stems, for a
whopping $9.99. www.ikea.com.
5. Volunteer during harvest. Nothing makes
you appreciate the deft hand that gently coaxes Mother
Nature to produce great grapes (and ultimately, great
wine), like taking part in the process. Many wineries
willingly accept volunteers to pick and sort grapes
during the harvest, in addition to other necessary
tasks in the cellar. Check with your favorite winery to
see how you can lend a hand.
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If you are planning a special event, whether it is a
wedding shower, birthday party, get-together with
friends, or a business promotional event, consider
Kelly Magyarics Wine Consulting to make your event
complete. Our interactive, educational wine tastings
and classes
are a memorable option for your next gathering. Kelly
holds an Advanced Certificate in Wine and Spirits from
the WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust), and she
has been offering wine tastings for private and
corporate events in the DC area for over six years. Just
see what our clients are saying about us.
Check
out www.trywine.net
for more information, email us
at trywine@gmail.com, or call us at
703.203.9463.
Feel free to pass this along to
other wine lovers you know!
And don't forget about Kelly's other services. She is
available for freelance writing, wine list creation and
management, and wine and food pairing consultation.
Cheers, and happy sipping!
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