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Cheers 2 Wine News - June 2008 Issue
July 15, 2008
Cheers from Steve and Kathy Howe!


Wine Quote


"Wine is one of the agreeable and essential ingredients of life."

- Julia Child








Avio Vineyards and Winery
WINE OF THE MONTH

Our latest wine of the month is 2007 Avio Vineyards Pinot Grigio This wine was produced using traditional European methods. You will enjoy the fruity bouquet and flavors of crisp green apples with a hint of sweetness in the finish. Well balanced and smooth; this is the perfect summer wine to pair with salads, fish, fruit, and cheese. ($16.00)

Avio Vineyards is located in a breathtaking setting in Amador County near Sutter Creek. This Sierra Foothills winery was opened in 2005. You won't find a friendlier tasting room anywhere and will most likely be served by Stepfano, the owner and wine maker. Avio is open for wine tasting Friday-Sunday from noon until 5 PM.� 5 PM. Winery is located at 14520 Ridge Rd., Sutter Creek, California. For more information you can call the winery at (209) 267-1515.



Be sure to check back each month for our wine of the month.




Wine Country Savings

Don't pass up this great chance to save money in the Wine Country! Copia, a nonprofit wine and food discovery center in Napa, is selling Wine Country Passports for only $10. This passport can be used for either free wine tasting or 2 for 1 tasting at wineries in Napa and Sonoma. Wineries include: Beringer, Clos du Val, Conn Creek, Costentino, Domaine Carneros, Louis Martini, Luna, Sequoia Grove, St. Clement, Castle, Gallo, Hanna, Landmark, and Larson Family. Pick up your passport at Copia or buy it online here



Wine Tasting at Monterey's Cannery Row

If you are heading for Monterey this summer, plan a visit to Cannery Row where you will fine five wine tasting rooms where you can sample some wonderful California wines. enjoy panoramic ocean views as you sample wine from this Monterey destination.

A Taste of Montery is located at 700 Cannery Row Su. KK. Wine from over 70 local wineries is poured at this wine tasting room. It is open daily from 11 AM until 6 PM. The cost is $10 to taste 6 wines. For more information call (831) 646-5446.

Bargetto has been producing wines in the Santa Cruz Mountains since 1933. Their tasting room is located at 700-G Cannery Row and is open from 10:30 AM until 6 PM. Wine tasting is free. Call (831) 373-4053 for more information.

Baywood Cellars has a wide selection of quality wines for you to samle. They are located at 381 Cannery Row Suite C. Baywood Cellars is open from noon until 5:30 PM. For more information call (831) 645-9035.

Scheid Vineyards was established in 1972. You can sample their wines at Cannery Row.

Silver Mountain Vineyards was founded in 1979. The winery is actually located at an elevation of 2100 feet in the Santa Cruz mountains. Their Monterey tasting room is located at 381 Cannery Row Su. !. Call (831) 644-9609 for more information.




Wine Country Restaurants

As you travel throughout California, be sure to check out the restaurants recommended by Cheers2Wine. Some of the best restaurants in California can be found at Great Places to Dine on Your California Wine Tour.

If you know of a great restaurant that we don't have reviewed on our website, please let us know. We are always happy to learn about new places to eat.

Pictured is Shadowbrook Restaurant in Aptos




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Cooking With Wine Recipes

"I cook with wine; sometimes I even add it to the food."

W.C. Fields



Red Wine Marinade

This marinade is great on chicken or pork chops.

2 cups dry red wine
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 green onions, sliced
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon grated ginger

1. Add all of the ingredients to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Use sauce to baste chicken or pork chops.






Sparkling Lemon Delight

This makes a refreshing summer treat and can even be served as dessert.

1 pint lemon sorbet
1 bottle sparkling wine

1. Spoon the sorbet into 8 small champagne glasses.
2. Set in freezer.
3. Fill each glass with sparkling wine and serve.

Makes 8 servings.








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