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November 13, 2019 theswirlingdervish

The Liquid Gold Wines of Lugana, Italy, Meet Mexican Cuisine at NYC’s La Palapa

November 11, 2019 theswirlingdervish

You Paired that with What??? Sea Scallops and Palo Cortado Sherry

November 8, 2019November 10, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Spicewood Vineyards: A Taste of Texas for Wine Pairing Weekend (#WinePW)

November 7, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Celebrating 100 Years of Nino Franco #Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco

October 18, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Drinking the Colors of Fall – Plus a Few Surprises! (Photo Post)

October 8, 2019October 9, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Brazilian Bubbles and Birthday Cake

August 5, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Bingeing on Books: My Guilty Summer Pleasure (Wine Included!)

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My latest post, titled, “You Paired That with What?!?” Is up on the blog. It describes a rather unorthodox pairing with a plate of fresh sea scallops, mashed sweet potatoes, and arugula salad. Let’s just say my original plan was a lovely white Burgundy from Saint-Véran, but that didn’t work out as expected. Plan B was a dry Palo Cortado Sherry that was a surprise hit. Thank goodness I had all those bottles of fortified wines lying around after my recent WSET diploma exam! Palo Cortado starts out as a Fino style sherry, aged under a yeasty blanket of flor that protects the wine from oxidation. After tasting and analysis, the winemaker decides it would be better as an oloroso style sherry, aged in barrel and exposed to oxidation. Sort of like an Amontillado, but with slightly fuller body. And totally dry. I loved this wine and found my new favorite pairing for seared sea scallops! Do you have an unexpectedly delicious pairing for Sherry? P.S. Not to worry: the Saint-Véran was a superstar pairing the next night, with grilled swordfish. . . . #Sherry #InternationalSherryWeek #PaloCortado #Lustau #fortifiedwine #wsetdiploma #foodandwine #winestudent #wineadventures

I thoroughly enjoyed this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend event featuring Texas wines. @spicewoodvineyards generously sent me 5 bottles and i had a blast pairing them with a few of my favorite dishes! If you haven’t yet tried wines from the great state of Texas, I urge you to do so! There is such a wide variety of grapes grown, from international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot, to traditional Italian and Spanish grapes. I feel like I’ve just gotten started! The full details on the wines and the pairings appear on the blog, but the photos should give you a good idea of what I got up to: everything from herbed salmon to loin lamb chops. And a special nod to the Best Portuguese Kale and Sausage Soup, courtesy of David at @cookingchatwine! . . . #TexasFineWine #SpicewoodVineyards #TheGoodGuy #TennyWren #Syrah #SauvignonBlanc #Tempranillo #WinePW

Do you love Prosecco? Then it’s time to celebrate one of the region’s pioneer producers: @ninofranco1919 They’ve been making DOCG-level wine for 100 years! This bottle of Rustico retails for $19 and is perfect for everyday celebrations. My husband and I shared it over a seafood dinner and dessert (what a lovely cake from @wetakethecake) after being apart for almost two months. All the details are in my latest blog post, including some background on the different quality levels of Prosecco. Happy Birthday, Nino Franco Prosecco! . . . #sponsored #prosecco #ninofranco #100years #valdobbiadene #proseccodocg #bubbles #sparklingwine #celebrate #wetakethecake #rustico

So what did I drink to celebrate taking my fortified wines exam for the WSET Diploma yesterday? Hint: it wasn’t Port! . . . #wsetdiploma #champagne #piperheidsieck #rosesauvage #bubbles #winestudent #swirlingdervish

Thanks @bareburger_nyc for my lunch - a delicious meatless burger from @impossible_foods and real cola from @boylans_kw I’ve got a long weekend of studying ahead and this made for a welcome and satisfying break. What’s your favorite way to burger? . . . #impossibleburger #bareburger #studybreak #wsetdiploma #fortifiedwines #winestudent #brainfog #norestforthewicked #boylans

Fall is on full display in NYC. Here are some photos from my evening walk last night. Every day the view changes - and sometimes surprises! My latest blog post talks about being in sync with the seasons and considers why sometimes we might choose to go against the grain. Sort of like the bright purple flowers that are more reminiscent of summer than autumn. . . . #fallcolors #nyc #centralpark #autumnvibes🍁 #fortifiedwines #wsetdiploma #followyourpath #shinebright #standout

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