“It’s a blend of 40% Croatina and 60% Barbera,” Mary continued. “The Croatina is like a Gamay on steroids, with a full, fruitiness. And the Barbera pulls it back, gives it some restraint and smoothness.” Sold!
For a white, Mary recommended the Bigi Orvieto Classico, which has been a regular on my wine shelf for some time . The Bigi is a nice, crisp white that seems smoother than a Pinot Grigio and has perhaps a touch of sweetness.
Also, if you’re entertaining, I’d recommend the Ironstone Obsession. This is a crazy bottle of wine that I’ve found myself buying repeatedly when friends are coming over. It’s made from the California “Symphony” grape, a cross between Muscat and Grenache Gris. With that heritage, it’s not surprising that this wine is much more sweet than I would normally like. But it’s just so dang drinkable! And people love it, regardless of whether they’re German or Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc fans.
Meanwhile, the gals over at Gastro 3 beat me to the punch, posting a recent e-mail from Mary to her customers. She's going before the Ann Arbor City Council on Monday night to make a pitch for receiving a liquor license. A license would allow her to do wine and beer tastings along with her cooking classes and events upstairs at everyday cook, and IMHO makes total sense. Show your support for Mary and creativity/initiative in business by sending an e-mail to your City Council members.
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