Hudson Valley Restaurants, Aroma Thyme Bistro of Ellenville

Sitios de Bodega Con Class A Delightful Summer Picnic Wine. Wine is a wonderful addition to any summer picnic. There are some rules I suggest in choosing a summer picnic wine with the first being too choose a bottle of wine that has a screw top… ah, easy off and easy on to save any leftovers. Rules are made to be broken so I am breaking my rule with the 2007 Sitios de Bodega Con Class. Con Class which is a Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc blend from Rueda Spain in the Northwestern sector of Spain. The vineyard grows the grapes organically on chalky soil at high altitudes. We made this one of Aroma Thyme’s choices for our Summer Selections on our wine list. The palate is soft with a touch of mango, peach and orange. This wine has a brightness that keeps you coming back. There is a bite of acidity and small mineral notes that balance this blend. Hummus is a standard for my own picnics as it goes well with almost anything. You can make a sandwich using it, create a wrap, add it to salad or eat it with some fresh bread or crackers. Hummus with a Greek Salad is a best seller at Aroma Thyme Bistro served with grilled Bread Alone Miche Bread and goes perfectly with the Sitios de Bodega Con Class. Other picnic wine choices I’d suggest include Babich Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough New Zealand and Voss Sauvignon Blanc from Rutherford California. Babich is the benchmark for grassy citrus ripe crisp new world Sauvignon Blanc. Voss Sauvignon Blanc has hints of tropical fruits (mango & guava) with just enough grass and citrus to round out the palate. So, if you are making plans for a weekend picnic, make sure to include wine as one of your beverage offerings. Chef Marcus Guiliano Aroma Thyme Bistro Ellenville, New York (845) 647-3000