Monday, July 18, 2011

Summer Wines

Summer has arrived along with delicious spring wines. Two wines that come to mind are Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d’Asti and Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz. These two wines are perfect for summer.


Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d’Asti from the Asti region of Piedmont, Italy is a light, sparkling wine. Even to a red wine drinker, this Moscato d’Asti is quite refreshing. Classified as one of the best produced wines in Italy (DOCG), this Moscato is sweet with aromas of pear, rose petals and ginger. Vietti Moscato d’Asti is a great sipping wine but will pair perfectly with your favorite Chinese, Japanese, Thai or Vietnamese dish. This wine will also pair well with lobster, as well as creamy, fruity desserts. Retailing at $17.99 per bottle ($8.99 per half bottle), Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d’Asti can be found at one of Houston’s best kept secrets – Cova Wines. This wine goes quickly, so call ahead to check their stock.


Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz is not the typical Shiraz. This wine is quite light for a Shiraz and semi-sweet on the palate. White wine lovers might be surprised by how much they will enjoy this red wine. Jam Jar Shiraz is produced in the Western Cape of South Africa and offers the perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. The balance offered by this Shiraz makes it a great wine to serve with almost anything. This wine can be served as an aperitif before the meal or with meat and cheese dishes. Jam Jar will also pair nicely with dessert.  This wine can be found at select grocery stores. The HEB in Pearland stocks this wine; however Jam Jar is quickly becoming a favorite among many wine lovers and sells out fast. This wine retails at HEB for $8.99 per bottle. Jam Jar can also be found through various online retailers.

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