 |
||
|
In This Issue · Intro · Staff Profile: Chris · Grape A to Z’s: Barbera d'Alba · Cooking By the Glass is-wine Links Read our notes on how to match what you eat with our wines Browse our selection of wines to order or pick up on your visit Things you should now What you’ve missed by not popping in to taste one of our wines
Contact Us ph: 212-254-7800 fx:
212-254-9357 Decanter magazine soon to be sold in store! Get yours here. Vol 1, No. 2 |
Warmer Weather, Rise of the Whites
short-sleeve territory, many people begin to think white. Not just
clothes, but wine.
If you haven't visited us recently, is-wine has lots of new whites to choose from. Ones that add a great note to a light meal of seafood salad or fuller ones that work well with BBQ chicken and ribs. Aside from such typical favorites as Chablis, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, why not try something new like our Mezain White Bordeaux, Gruner Veltliner, Ribolla Gialla, or a lush Roero Arneis reminiscent of peach with a lingering finish. Rose from Languedoc. A 50-50 syrah grenache blend this wine
is perfect for picnics and bright summer days. Staff Picks: Chris Matthews & A Dry Moscato "I tend to favor the more offbeat wines with unusual, interesting flavors--and good acidity. One of these is Moscato Giallo, a surprising wine in many respects. Aromatic with the typical fruity, peachy qualities of Moscato (which is often made sweet), the palate is bone dry and full of citrus, a food-friendly delight that cries out for a Salade Nicoise. Perfect for summer, it also holds up well in the fridge after opening." Chris dates back with is-wine to when it
was in the planning stages. Thomas met him on a Web site devoted to
wine. When the shop opened, Chris wanted to be involved and so he has
given a few hours each week ever since our doors opened.
Hundreds of grape
varietals around the world are used to make an array of interesting and
delectable wines. How many have you tried? In this regular column,
is-wine’s wine expert and co-owner Thomas Pellechia shares a few
insights on one of our featured varietals. Barbera D'Alba: The Barbera grape's origins are
unknown. The first written information about the grape appeared in the
17th century; that document is preserved in the town of Nizza
Monferrato, at the city hall. In the 18th century, at Turin, the first
ampelography of grape varieties in Piedmont was codified--Barbera was
among them.… continue Cooking by the Glass Tis the season for this most delicious spring/early summer treat. Soft Shell Crabs make a pleasing yet exotic dinner and are easy to prepare...continue
You are receiving this biweekly e-newsletter because you signed up when visiting the is-wine store or the www.is-wine.com website. If you wish to unsubscribe from this e-newsletter please visit the subscription page. Our privacy policy ensures that your information is not shared. |
|
On May 8 from 4-6 pm we'll be trying a Prieure Saint-Hippolyte 