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As members of the elite group of Wine LOVers who receive our wine every month, you are the very special people with whom I share my very favorite recipes. This month I have the Ultimate Summer Pasta. It’s a great warm weather dish with fresh tomatoes, green onions and herbs that bring the best of the garden to a quick entrée. An uncooked Greek-style sauce is combined with hot pasta and served at once. Be sure to use the ripest, juiciest tomatoes you can find, preferably from a farmers’ market, a local stand or your own backyard. Enjoy!

THE ULTIMATE SUMMER PASTA

Penne With Fresh Tomatoes, Feta and Dill

2 pounds tomatoes, halved, seeded, chopped

1 cup chopped green onions (white and pale green parts only)

7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

¼ cup chopped fresh dill

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

12 ounces penne pasta

Mix first six ingredients in a large bowl. Set tomato mixture aside.

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain Add hot pasta to tomato mixture and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Serves 4 to 6

BIG NEWS!

I am so excited that we have email! Our address is lov@syv.com. Feel free to email me for any past recipes or any question you might have about wine, recipes etc.

UPCOMING EVENTS

I always like to let you know about events we participate in so you can plan to attend. This time a flyer is included in your shipments but, if you have any questions, you can always call or email us for more information. DATE CHANGE! The Vintners’ Festival is now in May and so is our BBQ for club members and their friends. Be sure and mark your calendar. Call us early in 2004 for your BBQ reservations. As you know, it’s always a sellout.

October 11 – Harvest Moon Round-up at the Alisal May 14 (2004) – Barrel Tasting BBQ

October 11 – SBCVA Harvest Celebration May 15 (2004) – SBCVA Festival