Des Moines Wine and Food Connection

White Zinfandel is NOT Rose

Summer is the perfect time for rose (pronounced row-zay). Unfortunately White Zinfandel and it's ilk have given rose a tarnished name. Rose as known by the rest of the world is a crisp, DRY, fruity & sometimes minerally wine that's a perfect quencher for the summer's heat. All around the Mediterranean people sip chilled glasses of rose while they nibble olives, cheeses, charcuterie, bruschetta & tapas. Provence and southern France are the spiritual home of rose. Sitting outside on a patio, sun pouring down, watching old men play and argue bacci ball, sipping on a chilled glass of rose made from Grenache or Cinsault is the perfect way to while away a hot summers afternoon. 

June at Casa di Vino

June tastings at Casa di Vino include:

Tuesday, June 2nd from 5-7 PM CDV features "Summer Values Pt. II" 
Casa di Vino will pour more summer values that will satisfy your thirst as well as your wallet.

On June 23rd from 5-7 PM it's "Organics Revisited"
Casa di Vino once again throws the spotlight on the organic and bio-dynamic movements by pouring what's new and interesting from around the globe.

Your wine guy hopes to see you all there. Remember, if you need and help with your food and wine conundrums don't hesitate to give me a call.

Howard Bernstein
Owner, Casa di Vino
Wine and Food guy, Des Moines Wine and Food Connection   

 

What's hot at Casa di Vino

Hello again. Sorry your wine and food guy has been so slack but I've got this baby you see... O.K. no excuses. But look at this girl.  Two months old today.  She was 6 lb. 13 oz. and 19 1/2" at birth and as of this morning she's 22 1/2" and 12 1/2lbs.. And growing fast. Enough of my Sanya Jaye.

Casa di Vino tastings have been going really great lately and some of the most popular wines include: Starmont Sauvignon Blanc with it's mouthful of gooseberry & grapefruit and St. Hallet "Poachers Blend", a blend of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc & Riesling from Australia that's a tropical fruit bomb that is just perfect for chilling down and chilling out with. This is one Casa di Vino will be running with(and consuming) all summer long. Try it with pineapple chicken or sweet and sour pork. 

Casa di Vino in May

Hi all: Sorry we were a little slack in April. Life has been hectic with our new little one. She's doing fine by the way. Anyway, May at Casa di Vino will bring:

Tuesday, May 5th 5-7 PM "Cinco de Mayo Tasting". CDV will pour the perfect wines to pair with all your favorite Mexican dishes.

Tuesday, May 19th from 5-7 PM Casa di Vino presents our "Super Summer Kickoff". Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Join CDV as we pour the wines you'll want to grill and chill with all summer long. 

Hope to see you soon,

Howard Bernstein
Owner, Casa di Vino
Wine and Food Guy, Des Moines Wine and Food Connection

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