Turning into Spring

    

The winemaker at Turning Leaf, Nicole Hitchcock, has some ideas for pairing wines with Spring repasts.

 
     A light wine such as  Turning Leaf’s 2008 Pinot Grigio  goes  nicely with lamb, poultry [and vegetarian] dishes. Pino Grigio  is refreshing, with aromas of ripe apples and lingering hints of pear. Enjoy with any light fare-from seared scallops with a lemon-butter drizzle to an open-faced, roast chicken breast sandwich topped with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.

    Their 2008 Merlot is a natural with dishes like pasta or ham or just about anything else. This Merlot has a fruity and spicy flavor-- luscious and medium-bodied, with the scents and aromas of blackberry jam and black plums-and just a hint of chocolate.

    Both are equally at home on the dining table or toted along on a picnic. At only $8 a bottle, you can choose a veritable basket of Turning Leaf wines and you won’t break your budget. Enjoy! And, as always, drink and serve responsibly.

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