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June Wine in the Wind – Tuscany, Kissed by the Sun
June 9, 2013 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$99.00
Join us for a three hour sail around the Bay sampling wonderful wines from Tuscan region of Italy. A representative from the wineries will introduce you to these special wines. This will be a relaxing sail including afternoon hors d’oeuvres, soft drinks and four samples of wine. Depart Annapolis at 2:00pm, return at 5:00pm.
Price: $99 per person. Maximum 35 guests.
Italian Wine in the Wind….
Vernaccia
The white grape of Tuscany-Crisp, light, dry and
refreshing. San Gimignano, the ancient city of towers
Vino Nobile di Montepuliciano
From the historic hillsides of Montepulciano, white
sangiovese exhibits its more feminine, elegant nature
Chianti Classico Reserva
85% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, 5% Cabernet
24 months in barrel, one year in bottle before release
Dark fruit flavors with a rich smooth character
Super Tuscan
60% Sangiovese, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Grown on the steep hillsides of Marrema
(Rompicollo = broken neck) where Super Tuscans were
born. This wine boasts earth and toast aromas, with plenty
of currant, strawberry ad black cherry fruit.
Hors d’oeuvres paired & passed with wines:
- Fig Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Wraps
- Golden Polenta Topped with oven roasted tomato
- Pesto Rubbed Chicken Skewer
- Butterflied Shrimp Scampi
Stationary Hors d’oeuvres:
- Italian Cheeses & Meats with crusty breads
- Gourmet Flatbreads (artichoke, eggplant, red pepper)
