Pairing for Kelly’s 3 Cheese Bread and Tomato Salad

For a white wine try the 2007 Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. With a bouquet of melons and a palate of gooseberrries, currant, tropical fruits and capsicum this should do well to lighten the meal and spirits. I have to admit that I’m a real fan of Marlborough sauvignon blancs and this one is no exception. You could also consider any number of old world whites for something different.

For a red wine, try Cueso’s 2006 Scurati from Sicily. Made with Nero D’Avolo grapes, this wine is full of plump, juicy dark cherries, with some herbs, tobacco and smoke mingled in - good length and soft tannins. This one was a pleasant surprise as I had never heard of the Nero D’Avolo grape. I would recommend this wine with the featured salad or any number of Sicilian style recipes.