Artisans and Vines June Newsletter
New Wines!
Omrah Pinot Noir – Fresh and youthful with a fleshy core of dense red fruit and sour cherry. Supple tannins and hints of toasty oak and fresh crunchy acidity on the finish. Showing great regional character with depth of flavour and varietal definition.
Omrah Sauvignon Blanc – Intense guava upfront and hints of crunchy white nectarine and fresh citrus pith. A subtle textural element adds complexity and delicate acidity provides a crisp dry finish.
Omrah Shiraz – Firm even tannins, plush and dense, blue fruits, plum, spicy charry oak, cardamon, nutmeg, subtle savouriness, good fresh acid with a brooding lingering finish.
An Inside Look at Our Artisans and Vines Team!
Jay Evans, a Montgomery County native grew up and attended Winston Churchill High School through 2002. During which time Jay played baseball and worked in a variety of positions in the restaurant field. After graduating from UMBC with a B.A. in Psychology, he worked as an Early Intervention Therapist focused on autism and then in accounting for a local firm, but all the while, held positions as a server and bartender.
Jay officially transitioned over to restaurant management in 2008, at which time he became the front-of-house manager for Growlers in Gaithersburg and earned his “Certified Beer Server” certification from the Cicerone group. He then became the General Manager of Mussel Bar in Bethesda before opening his own restaurant, Suma Restaurant + Bar, in the 2015.
Suma had a short run, but the passion for wine and beer never wavered. Jay transitioned to the sales team for Artisans and Vines at which time his knowledge of the industry provided valuable experience in his interactions with clients.
When Jay isn’t enjoying wines from around the world, he is spending time with his wife and young daughter. During his free time he enjoys playing golf, does crosswords in pen, and is constantly occupied with home improvement projects.
Featured Wines Perfect for July 4th
SERA LUCE – VENETIAN SPRITZ
Inspired by an Italian classic, Sera Luce Venetian Spritz awakens your palate with the perfect balance of bitter and sweet. Infused with valencia orange, a bouquet of bitter and savory herbs, and other traditional botanicals, our bubbly wine cocktail invites you to slow down and savor la dolce vita! 
DE PRÓ – CAVA BRUT
Attractive pale gold straw color with white and gold hints. Fine beads of bubbles. Citrus aromas with notes of brioche, pear and almond. Fine and elegant. Initially soft on the palate with clear pear and lemon flavours and fresh acidity. Creamy mousse with fine bubbles. DE PRÓ – CAVA BRUT
Attractive pale gold straw color with white and gold hints. Fine beads of bubbles. Citrus aromas with notes of brioche, pear and almond. Fine and elegant. Initially soft on the palate with clean pear and lemon flavours and fresh acidity. Creamy mousse with fine bubbles. 
LUSTIG ZWEIGELT ROSE
An appetizing touch of red currant and cranberry plays on the nose of this vividly colored rosé. The palate is fruit-forward with subtle shades of berry and citrus. The finish is refreshing and berry-laden. 
LUSTIG GRÜNER VELTLINER
Bright and light in color, intensive aromas of apple and pear, softer acidity, round and well balanced at the finish combined with typical peppery notes of Grüner Veltliner.
Smoked Babyback Ribs Recipe
Enjoy this great recipe to make for your summer cookouts! Pair these ribs with the Vinovator Mashup Red for the perfect meal. 