July Wine in the Wind: Summer Wines Great for Dining

Join us for a three hour sail around the Bay sampling wonderful wines.  A special guest from one of the wineries will introduce you to these special wines. Nigel Sowman, Dog Point Vineyard’s Viticulturist from New Zealand will be sailing with us for this wonderful event.

This will be a relaxing sail including 3-oz samples of each of the four wines featured. Along with each wine is a delicious, perfectly paired bite (we call them magnificent morsels) to go with each wine.  After the sampling, there will be a small afternoon appetizer buffet that will pair well with any wines you would like to purchase by the glass to enjoy on the rest of your sail.  Depart Annapolis at 2:00pm, return at 5:00pm.

Price: $109 per person. Maximum 35 guests.

2015 Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
A whole lot of everything in this glass. It is as if a Conductor is standing on the rim orchestrating a beautiful balance of aromas, flavors and texture. A great estate producing some of New Zealand’s most notable wines.  Paired with Scallop Ceviche

2014 Montagny Premiere Cru. ” La Grande Roche”
By Telmo Rodriguez who is one of Spain’s Pioneer winemakers focusing on ancient native varietals that are farmed with biodynamic methods. This vineyard was his inspiration for his philosophical approach to vineyard management and wine making. Paired with a Pan Seared Pork Belly with Grilled Peach Skewer

2014 Max Pinot Noir, Reserva, Estate, Aconcagua Costa, Chile
7.5 miles from the ocean. These vineyards are fog laden until late morning when the sun breaks through and envelopes the vineyards creating the perfect environment for the ripening of Pinot Noir. This is world class Pinot noir exhibiting the perfect balance of fruit to acidity. Paired with Roasted chicken breast with hominy and tomatillo sauce

2012 Quinta Do Noval, Maria Mansa, Douro Portugal
At 300 years, one of the oldest Port Houses making mostly estate single vineyard wines. Maria Mansa is an elegant fresh still wine made from one of their oldest utilizing the classic port grapes of Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca. Paired with Beef skewer with a sweet chili glaze

Appetizer Buffet after Wine Pairing:
Watermelon, Tomato, and Black Olive salad with fresh mint and basil
Smoked fish spread with crackers
Feta, Blue, and Mozzarella cheeses with crackers, bread

Stay the Night? The Annapolis Waterfront Hotel (where Woodwind docks) has created a fantastic Sunday Room Rate for this particular Sunday night. Rooms from $159-209 including some waterfront rooms.
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