Welcome to our July 2022 edition of the “A Casa” food and wine club by Pasta and Vino We’re celebrating July 4th this month with red, white, and bubbly wine! WINE REVEL OTR URBAN WINERY What began as a hobby of wine making by Anthony Maieron and John Coleman is now a boutique urban winery with a full bar and event space. Located in Cincinnati’s historic and progressive OverThe-Rhine neighborhood, they specialize in handcrafted small-batch wines including their Cabernet Sauvignon *Silver Medalist* 2020 Cincinnati International Wine Festival. Other featured wines include the Malbec, Sangiovese, Carménère, Black Sheep Blanc, Black Sheep Rosé and Black Sheep Red Blend Rouge. Revel wines are made 100% onsite with fruit sourced from CA, WA and Chile using a process that originated in Italy by the Maieron family which has been passed down generation to generation. Their 3000 sq ft historic building houses up to 60 barrels of wine in the basement with the first and second floor being used year-round for patrons to enjoy wine, food and friends. The second floor is popular for corporate and private events and features live music during the week and weekends. Their environment is very welcoming and hip in an artistic space which invites customers to relax with friends. This month’s Revel wine selections are perfect for the summer heat. They are in cans and can be enjoyed at pools, golf clubs, and lazy day trips to the lake without the risk of glasses, cups, and bottles. Black Sheep Rosé is a blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Gris made with grapes from Columbia Valley, WA. Aged only in steel tanks, you’ll notice flavors of fresh watermelon and raspberry notes with subtle mineralty and a zesty finish. A patio crusher that is perfect for some spicy and fried foods. Black Sheep Blanc is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris made with grapes from Columbia Valley, WA. You’ll notice bright citrus notes and crisp acidity from the Sauvignon Blanc while the Pinot Gris contributes hints of ripe melon and a round texture to the mid-palate. This wine is another patio crusher and is perfect to serve with charcuterie of soft cheeses or seafood drenched in butter. DOMAINE ROSIER The Rosier House was established in 1982 by Michel and Renza Rosier. They began the vineyard by planting Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Chenin, and Mauzac grapes. Still very much a small family production, they grew from producing approximately 600 bottles of their first vintage to producing 650,000 bottles per year in their modern cellar. Their son, Nicolas, now manages the estate with a handful of dedicated team members to assist in the production of their wines. This French sparkling wine, Cremant de Limoux, will make you think of champagne, but it’s not. The word Crémant originated in the Champagne region. It was used to designate sparkling wines made in Champagne that were less effervescent than ‘fully sparkling’ Champagne. Since 1985 Crémant is no longer associated with Champagne when an agreement was created to end the use of the term ‘methode champenoise’ (the method by which champagne is produced) by producers of nonChampagne sparkling wines. Champagne agreed to give up the term Crémant. Since then the word Crémant would designate sparkling wines from other French regions made using the traditional ‘second fermentation in bottle’ method. This Crémant is a blend of Pinot Noir, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay. A refreshing bubbly to celebrate summer, Crémant is very balanced and fruity with notes of toast and a touch of sweetness, as well as scents of white flowers, apricot, and candy. GOURMET FOOD MURACA RED PEPPER INFUSED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL Another olive oil from a small producer is sure to please your palate for summertime favorites. We’re adding a little spice with this one, courtesy of Calabrian chili peppers. Drizzle over salads, grilled vegetables and meats, or add to your favorite homemade salsa. In your packet, we’ve included another easy recipe
