Back from a great trip to Rias Baixas, which is in the Galicia part of Spain, right north of Portugal. At this point I’m probably more Albariño than human, but while I detox I’ll share the more interesting things I learned. 1 albariño is the star grape Most wine growing regions grow a few types of … Continue reading
Did a vertical tasting at Pazo Señorans, an absolutely gorgeous winery built in the 14th century in Rias Baixas. It’s always great to taste the same wine from different years side by side to really see the nuances. And with Albariño, it’s a rare thing since most is drunk young. That said, we’ve had a … Continue reading
We’ve had a lot of Albariño here in Rias Baixas, and it’s been interesting to try different styles. This Señor da Folla Verde is a blend of 70% Albariño, 15% Loureira, and 15% Treixadura. Yellow and green apple with tons of white floral. So pretty! And, was fantastic with our piping hot gambas al ajillo. … Continue reading
When you’re in Rias Baixas, you drink a ton of Albariño. It makes up 96% of the wine they make here, so that makes sense. It’s one of the only wine regions that’s so weighted to just one grape. It’s a great wine for summer – really crisp and citrusy. Great for seafood and summer … Continue reading
Godello. Pan con tomate. Jamon. Spain is in FULL SWING. (And this pan con tomate is out of this world!) Just got to Spain and will be drinking some awesome Albariño and other vinos all week, so stay tuned! Also, staying in Santiago de Compostelo tonight at the Paradores Hotel – which they think is … Continue reading
grape: Merlot. It gets a bad rap from Sideways, but it’s an excellent grape that just got overdone. Revisit some good ones and you’ll get why it got so popular in the first place. producer: Emmolo. This is a relatively new wine line made by Jenny Wagner, who’s the daughter of the Caymus winemaker. We were at … Continue reading
As another awesome kickoff to summer passes, let us remember the fantastic summer meals we made this weekend. Along with their grapey pairings, of course. First, I made veal saltimbocca, which no one guessed based on this lovely little Vine. What are we making for dinner? https://t.co/RuSV9QIrsV — grapefriend (@grapefriend) May 24, 2014 You basically … Continue reading
No one deserves a glass more than people who fight for us to be free. CHEERS. Love this Charles & Charles rosé. My go-to for quick and easy drinking, Walla Walla, Syrah-based and $14 or less depending on where you find it. Continue reading
I’m doing two posts in one since I was away last week, which is a huge shame since last week contained the greatest Mad Men wine scene in the history of the show: DON OPENED A BOTTLE OF WINE! Don Draper. Opening wine. https://t.co/ffjGwSXJCE — grapefriend (@grapefriend) May 26, 2014 We didn’t see them drink … Continue reading
Pack it up, grapefriends! SUMMER. HAS. BEGUN!!!!!!!!! What’s everyone drinking this Memorial Day weekend? Obv, I’ll be rocking some rosé. Continue reading
