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Dear Magyarics,
Summer is in full swing, and the lazy, hazy days are
upon us...
This month's newsletter travels to Italy's Piedmont
region where the locals make Dolcetto--a terrific red
on the light
side that is just perfect for the summer
months.
We also take a look at some food and wine pairing
tips for popular summer dishes, from steamed
lobster
to grilled pineapple slices. Mmmmm...fire up the grill
and set the patio table!
And, you can read up on some of Kelly's latest food
and wine related articles, and get registration
information for her August appearance on Divas
Uncorked
"Sisters Who Sip" series, where Kelly will be
discussing wines for grilled foods.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy this month's edition of
Kelly's Grape Times.
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The Heat is On
Try Italy's Dolcetto
Italy has often been referred to as one big vineyard--
grapes are planted pretty much everywhere.
While the
country
makes delicious, crisp whites like Pinot
Grigio, Frascati and Orvieto, Italians will often be the
first to admit
that
it's the country's reds that really shine. They possess
the
flavors--and often the acidity--that pair so well with
Italian cuisine,
including the ubiquitous tomato, so prevalent in
the country's dishes.
If you are a neophite when it comes to Italian wine,
and you want to venture beyond Pinot Grigio and
Chianti, a good place to start, especially for summer,
is with a light red like Dolcetto, and a terrific bottle to try
is S Orsola
Dolcetto d'Alba 2005. It has nice cherry and plum
flavors, but it isn't over the top fruity by any means. It
has soft tannins and medium acidity, making it an all-
around
easy-drinking selection. And, at around $9 a bottle,
this Dolcetto is a super choice for a house red this
summer.
Dolcetto is made in Italy's Piedmont region with
the grape of the same name. It is sometimes
compared to a
French Beaujolais, and, like Beaujolais, slight chilling
won't mask the flavors and can actually enhance
enjoyment of the wine. So it works well during the hot
days of July and
August if you really want a red wine but don't think
you can handle one that's too big and bold.
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Kelly in the Media
Her Latest Articles
Kelly has been busy updating her wine blog,as
well as writing wine-related articles. Here are links to
her latest work:
"Wine 101: Ten Tips for College Grads,"
Wine Enthusiast, June, 2007
"How to Host a Wine Swap," Wine
Enthusiast, June, 2007
"Sips That Sizzle: Great Bottles for Father's Day
Barbeques," Wine Enthusiast, June, 2007
Read more...
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holds an Advanced Certificate in Wine and Spirits from
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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!
Cheers, and happy sipping!
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