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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v13n14)
The Wine Scene: by Jill A. Ditmire
posted: Jul. 08, 2016

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Summer Sip-Seeing

The summer art/music/theater season is in full swing. I've worked a few events and attended as many as I can, all the while keeping an eye out for the popular pours at each. An announcing gig at Symphony on the Prairie made me realize how popular and portable BOX WINE can be. Vin Vault, Big House, and Black Box are easy to find and each box equals 4 bottles, great for a group. If you're packing a cooler, wine in a can is hard to beat especially if it's Underwood, Barefoot, or Sofia.
A trip to Irvington on the Third Thursday to enjoy Jazz at the Coal Yard Coffee Shop also included local craft beer from Black Acre.
NO EXIT Performance of "The House of Blue Lights" was one of the most creative and compelling original plays ever staged in Indianapolis. So much so, that during the brief intermission, most in attendance were so caught up in discussing the costumes, dialogue, scenery and acting, we didn't even get to the cash bar.
I helped pour a late night "after party" in Carmel for the US Conference of Mayors. Being in the news biz, I recognized many of the mayors in attendance and being a purveyor of all things local, I had a great time describing the local beverages being offered. Indiana craft beer was the big winner that night. Mayors loved the hoppy Sun King Osiris, and easy drinking Cream Ale. Flat 12's Half Cycle IPA got good reviews as did the wheat beers from Upland and Triton.
If you're looking for a tasting adventure at home, I suggest the crisp, dry Dry Creek Vineyards Chenin Blanc. It's a snappy French grape that also grows well in Sonoma County. I love the soft aromas of almond and lanolin and clean mineral finish. It's a great way to break out of the pinot grigio/chardonnay routine and a sassy glass to sip with vegan and vegetarian dishes.



Jill A. Ditmire is an Omnimedia wine specialist, AWS certified wine judge, freelance broadcast journalist and 20+ year home owner in the Warfleigh neighborhood of Broad Ripple. Send your questions and comments to Jill at jill@broadripplegazette.com
Also on INSTAGRAM @jaditmire




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