Featured in May – Plein Air Paintings by David Diaz & Paint Snow Hill Artists

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With Paint Snow Hill 2016 a recent memory, May allows us the time to feature some of the best plein air work from that event. In the front of the gallery we will feature the work of David Diaz. Since 2007 David has participated in Paint Snow Hill and each year his paintings have shown how he continues to master the use of light and atmosphere in his plein air paintings. David is an active member of the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association and participates in plein air events throughout the region. His paintings will reflect his travels and the pleasure he gets from painting outdoors. The rest of the show includes 25 paintings by this year’s Paint Snow Hill artists.

 


May Featured Wines – 2015 Yalumba Organic Viognier, South Australia & 2013 Mitolo Jester Shiraz, South Australia

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2015 Yalumba Organic Viognier, South Australia        $17

Our featured white selection for May is 2015 Yalumba Organic Viognier. Viognier grapes produce full-bodied wine with lush, soft character and natural aromatics of peach, pears, violets and minerals. This Viognier is made with organic winemaking techniques with little intervention from the winemaker.   It is an excellent rich and warm wine showing lovely peach flavors with perfect balance and length. This is a great wine to pair with creamy sauces, curries and slightly spicy dishes.  Alcohol: 14.1%

 

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2013 Mitolo Jester Shiraz, South Australia           $18

May’s red selection is 2013 Mitolo Jester Shiraz. This Shiraz is dark red with a nose of plum, black currant and olive and a slight herbal lift. It is full flavored, and soft with dark fruit flavors of plum and blackberry. This is a smooth and supple wine that is a great pairing for ribs. As an aside, the Jester is Richard Tarlton, Queen Elizabeth I’s favorite court entertainer. Using Tarlton illustrates how the Queen’s court banished boredom with humor!  Alcohol: 14.5%