Monday, April 4, 2011

April 2011 Enewsletter

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     Winter's chill is a memory. No longer covered with snow, our Southland is blanketed with flowers-those we lovingly plant and the glorious wild blossoms that color the landscape.

     SunsetGardens are sprouting and soon tomatoes and cucumbers will rise up alongside squash, corn and peppers. Our vineyards from Virginia down to North Florida are growing grapes that will be harvested in late summer, headed for  the process we call winemaking, a ritual practiced for 6,000 years. Wine will grace our tables to be enjoyed along with grilled delights. Wines Down South is committed to sharing stories about exciting dining and perfectly paired wine.

      Friends and family will be coming over to laugh and celebrate, feasting on the bounty from our gardens, local markets and vineyards. Good things never really change.

     This year begins the four-year observation the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. It is a commemorative and our Doc Lawrence's features for Wines Down South-some of the most original and interesting regarding the Sesquicentennial-promote the real potential for new tourism. Doc's April
War is Hell
schedule includes an interview with Mort Kunstler, the most famous Civil War artist on the planet. The interview was at the wonderful Booth Museum in Cartersville, Georgia. Next, Doc writes about his evening at Stone Mountain Park, with acclaimed author, PBS regular and University of Virginia Civil War historian Dr. Gary W. Gallagher.

     No journalist has ever traveled and written about the path of the Civil War from Chattanooga to Atlanta and on to Savannah. Known as The March to the Sea. Doc's original, on- site stories will showcase museums, battlefields, lodging, parks, fishing, family recreation, dining and of course wine. The tourism treasures for Georgia along this historic and hallowed trail are staggering. Read about this exclusively in Wines Down South.

     Note that we are offering another unique feature: great Southern dishes paired by editor Doc Lawrence with wines of the world. It's a fun addition, a reader benefit you will find very useful.

     April brings us Easter and Passover. Wines Down South honors our readers, friends and tourism partners in observing our precious religious traditions, giving thanks for our way of life that honors freedom of worship. 

Sincerely,

Wines Down South
Doc Lawrence - Sheila Brewington - Val Kruse - Guy Mckenzie 
Stephen Cannon - Anne O'Keefe - Jordan Bloomingdale
Doc's 
Dinner Pairings

FRIED CATFISH WITH HUSHPUPPIES
Fresh catfish only. 
It's plentiful down south,
very healthy and affordable. Use 
Paula Dean's incredibly delicious recipe

WINES

Fried catfish will have a natural but subtle sweetness as will the Hush Puppies. Dry white wines with some good acid are the best fit. Be adventurous: An Albarino from Spain,
a dry Riesling from
New York State or Washington State or JSanders Bourgogne Blanc, available exclusively at Sherlock's in Atlanta.

           Bon Appetite, Y'all

Want to see what else Doc has planned? Visit WDS for an elaborate array!

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