15 Jun Organic, Sustainable, Oh MY!
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Sips of the Week
Benziger Sauvignon Blanc 2012, North Coast, CA, $13.99 SUSTAINABLE
Winemaker’s Notes: Elegant and complex, the 2011 Sauvignon Blanc has an unbelievably inviting bright acidity which matches well with its crisp minerality. On the nose, be ready for citrus and fresh cut grass- reminiscent of a lazy summer afternoon. Alluring apricot and apple flavors coat the palate, while subtle citrus and delicious minerality stream along the sides of the tongue; its seamless flavors carry through to the finish.
Benziger Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Sonoma County, CA $19.99 SUSTAINABLE
Winemaker’s Notes: Our Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is very inviting with aromas of black olive and savory, dark fruit. Its well weighted structure and integrated tannins add a light chalkiness to the palate. Flavors of black currant, Bing cherry and juicy plum endure from start to finish, as hints of tea and cocoa help support the mid-palate. We recommend pairing with Three Cheese Skillet Pasta, BBQ Pork Ribs, or Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Eggplant and Goat Cheese.
All the Sips of the Week are available at Wells Discount Liquors check them out at www.WellsWine.com.
Featured Guest
Jeff McBride, the VP of winemaking at Benziger Family Winery
Jeff McBride joined the Benziger winemaking team in January 2012. A longtime resident of Sonoma County, McBride’s experience includes winemaking at Kenwood and Dry Creek Vineyards, St. Michelle Wine Estates and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, a career that has now spanned over 34 years.
Wine Sandwich
Perpetually clad in his trademark overalls and red bow tie, Farmer Lee Jones keeps his family’s farm on the cutting edge of the produce industry. The Chef’s Garden grows an unmatched variety of artisanal and specialty vegetables with exceptional shelf life, quality and flavor, using sustainable agricultural practices that rebuild the soil naturally rather than chemically. Farmer Jones is much in demand as a speaker and expert, and the farm has also been featured in national publications such as The New York Times and Food Arts. He was the first farmer ever to judge the popular Food Network show, “Iron Chef America.” Farmer Jones was also honored with the Who’s Who award by The James Beard Association in 2011. Want home delivery from Farmer Jones? www.FarmerJonesFarm.com
Upcoming Events
6/15 Join Laurie for her smash hit wine tasting comedy show Something to Wine About at Knob Hall Winery in Clear Spring, MD at 7PM.
6/20 Join Laurie at the Queen in Wilmington, DE at 7:30 PM for her wine tasting comedy show Something to Wine About with special musical guest Paul Cullen, former Bad Company Guitarist.
7/25-28 Join Laurie at the AC Food & Wine Festival in Atlantic City NJ…where she’ll be the official wine educator with 3 great seminars on 7/27 at Caesars Palace.
Next Week
Think it’s all hot dogs and light beer at the ball park? Next week we’ll focus on all the great food, wine and spirits options for foodies at Oriole Park at Camden Yards!
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Wells Discount Liquors, Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis and Sergio’s Jewelers