Summer is a Comin’ in and with it: Dry Rosé, Sapphire Kitchen and 120 Bottles of Free Wine!

June 9, 2004 Ticket sales begin 6:30 p.m. Doors open for entrance wine 7:00 p.m. Program starts 7:30 p.m. St. Demetrios Cultural Center, Members $15, Guests $25

With the summer solstice hot on the heels of our June program, it’s time to start thinking about warm weather, outdoor entertaining and summer wines.

Summer is not the time for big, robust reds, but you may want something besides yet another Chardonnay. The answer? Rosé! For many, the thought of Rosé evokes images of the cheap white Zinfandels that have been all too plentiful for years. But word is getting out about how versatile Rosé can be; possessing both the crispness of whites and some of the complexity and spiciness of reds. Rosés are especially popular in the hot Mediterranean region of southern France where the demand is for light, refreshing wines that pair well with summer foods, from barbecues to pasta salads. The secret: Choose your style of Rosé, buy it young, chill it thoroughly, and enjoy!

Guest speaker will be David LeClaire, certified sommelier and founder and president of “Best of the West,” a series of intimate, upscale wine events held throughout the U.S. He is also former wine director at the Alexis Hotel and Library Bistro.

Food bites by the Sapphire Kitchen & Bar
The old and new world roses will be paired with food bites by Chef Leonard Rede of Sapphire Kitchen & Bar, which specializes in Mediterranean fare.

Complementing Food Bites
Mixed Greens with Cassis Vinaigrette and Candied Walnuts
Grilled Chicken Skewers in an Algerian Marinade
Bruschetta with Fresh Mozzarella, Goat Horn Peppers and Fresh Basil

120 Bottles of Wine to Give Away: Our Special Thank You
As if tasting these special Rosés paired with complementary foods and listening to our informative and entertaining speaker weren’t enough, we have an extra treat for those attending the June program. 120 bottles of wine will be given away. Each attendee will have a 50-50 chance of taking home a bottle. It's a small thank you for supporting our program season. Attendance is limited to 240 people for this program.