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October 18, 2019 theswirlingdervish

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

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Brazilian Bubbles and Birthday Cake

August 5, 2019 theswirlingdervish

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

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Elena Walch Müller-Thurgau and Summertime Shrimp Pad Thai (#ItalianFWT)

August 1, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Kin & Cascadia: Wines for the Long Nights of Summer

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Tour de France by the Glass 2019, Stage 20: What’s Next? Frogs and Locusts?

July 25, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Tour de France by the Glass 2019 Stage 19: Another Day in the Alps for the Riders; Nebbiolo Rosato for Us!

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Mais oui, it’s #ChampagneDay. But which one should I choose? #wineproblems How are you celebrating the world’s greatest sparkling wine? #WIYG? . . . #champagne #piperheidsieck #ruinart #marchebrart #rosesauvage #blancdeblancs #mesnilsuroger #bubbles #letscelebrate

More tasting practice for the upcoming fortified wines exam for #wsetdiploma. Today’s specials: Pedro Ximenez from @toroalbala and Vin Doux Naturel from @oldwestminsterwinery. The first is rich, syrupy, and oh-so-sweet; the second is light and floral with aromas of orange blossom. Both wines were scores from a while ago: the PX from @lastbottlewines and the VDN from #winestudio earlier this year. Gotta love my @coravin! . . . #fortifiedwine #pedroximenez #muscat #marylandwine #montillamoriles #vindouxnaturel #blindtasting #winelover #winestudent

Why do I not have more Chardonnay in my supply? I’ve never been part of the ABC crusade, so what gives? Last night I grilled some lobster, shrimp, and scallop kebabs and poured a glass or two of this lovely Russian River Valley wine from @benoviawinery. Rich and full-bodied with balancing acidity, this was a real treat. And perfect with the sweet shellfish! Wish I could buy more from @lastbottlewines! What do you like to pair with your favorite seafood dish? . . . #benoviawinery #russianrivervalley #chardonnay #seafood #cookingforone #winelover #palatepleaser #lastbottlewines

After tasting so many fortified wines over the past few weeks, it was a pleasure to return to the refreshing embrace of an old friend: Bordeaux Blanc from @vignobleshubert. This 50/50 blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc was just what my palate (and spirit) needed. Beautiful lemon cream notes, round yet tangy sensations on the tongue. Retailing for about $15, this is a wine that should be in everyone’s rotation. Chateau Peybonhomme-Les-Tours-les-Tours is the largest certified biodynamic estate in Blaye. It’s run by Guillaume and Rachel Hubert, siblings who represent the fifth generation of their family to farm the vines and make the wines. Some of the wine (40%) was fermented in neutral oak barrels, the rest in concrete tanks, and it underwent daily lees-stirring for five weeks, then twice weekly until settling. . . . #bordeauxblanc #demetercertified #biodynamicwine #sauvignonblanc #semillon #vigneronshubert #chateaupeybonhommelestours #cotesdebordeaux #cotesdeblaye #winelover #wsetdiploma

Guess what I’ll be doing this weekend? . . . #wsetdiploma #fortifiedwine #madeira #palocortado #port #sherry #winestudent #wineeducation #wset

Have you tried wines from Brazil? Recently I received a sample of sparkling wine made according to the traditional method (the same process used in Champagne) and I really enjoyed it! It was Demi-Sec in style, meaning slightly sweet, and it made a dynamite pairing with my homemade birthday cake! (For details on the wine and the cake, check out my recent blog post!) Brazil has a long history of winemaking, thanks in no small part to the waves of Italian and German immigrants who arrived in the 19th century, bringing clippings of their favorite vines with them. This wine is from Miolo Winery, the country’s largest exporter. I encourage you to indulge your curiosity and seek out a bottle or two. And please let me know what you thought! . . . #brazilianwine #miolo #traditionalmethod #sparklingwine #bubbles #winesofbrasil #winepw #cuveetradition #birthdaycake

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