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Tag: Old Vines

May 17, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Exploring the Oregon Wine Trail Part I: Golden Cluster Vineyards in Willamette Valley

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#VinoSummit 2019 Part 2: Discovering Biodynamic Winemaking in the Languedoc with Gérard Bertrand

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Add Some Spanish Flair to the Holidays with Garnacha from Cariñena DOP

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Who Wore It Better? Gabe and I Channel Our Inner Dudes with Two Hands Wines Gnarly Dudes Shiraz

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Looking forward to tomorrow and stage 11 of the Tour de France. Today was a rest day and Wednesday brings the peloton to the foothills of the Pyrénées Mountains, on the border between Spain and France. Going to get a lot harder over the next couple of stages - perfect for the climbers to show their stuff! My Tour de France by the Glass recommendation is for something a little different: Floc de Gascogne, a vin de mistelle, made by adding young Armagnac to grape must. It’s a little fiery (from the spirit) and a little sweet (the spirit stops fermentation) but very much a tradition in Southwest France. Have you ever tried a vin de mistelle? New post on the blog has more info on the race and the Floc de Gascogne. . . . #flocdegascogne #vindemistelle #armagnac #tourdefrance #southwestfrance #cycling #cyclingandwine #pyrénées

Yep, it’s that time. Catching up on some work while I enjoy this beautiful view and sip on a #RedStripe. Of course, my beer has to have a cute outfit, in this case a University of Miami huggie. How are you celebrating the end of the work day? . . . #mondaymotivation #cocktailtime #fiveoclock #hooraybeer #theu #gocanes🙌 #biscaynebay #miamilife #swirlingdervish #wineblogger

Stage 8 of the Tour de France is live right now, with the peloton biking through Beaujolais. So many great wine options today, none of which has anything to do with the Nouveau that arrives the November after harvest. Village wines and the 10 crus offer tremendous value for the quality. Which one is your favorite? My latest post gives an overview of the 10 crus and the types of wine they make. Enjoy the race and the picturesque countryside of Beaujolais! . . . #beaujolais #tourdefrance #chenas #regnie #chiroubles #morgon #moulinavent #gamay #cycling #wine #winestagram

This photo from @bodegaslan in Rioja features their Viña Lanciano, 72 hectares of special vineyards devoted to old vine Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano, and Garnacha. It’s made up of 22 separate plots, all of which were formed when the Ebro River carved its way through the valley. Wines from each plot are vinified and aged separately so that unique aspects of each plot are maintained. My latest post for the Wine Pairing Weekend group has details on the wines I tasted at a special lunch with winemaker María Barúa. The #winepw chat starts at 11 am ET tomorrow; we’d love to have you join us. Our theme is Rioja and Barbecue - perfect for mid-July celebrations. Cheers! . . . #bodegaslan #viñalanciano #tempranillo #rioja #spanishwine #winepw #wineandfood #summercooking #paella #spain #winestagram #wineblogger #riojain3letters

Stage 6, the first real climbing challenge of this year’s Tour de France is live right now! All those zig-zags in the top picture represent the mountains to be climbed - brutal. And it’s beginning to rain, which throws a wrench into the best-laid plans. My Tour de France by the Glass recommendation today is something from Alsace. I’m sipping a glass of Crémant as we speak, sitting on the edge of my seat, waiting for the drama to unfold. If you’d like more details on the race and the wines I’ve recommended, head over to the blog! . . . #tourdefrance2019 #alsace #visitalsace #cremantdalsace #cycling #wine #planchedesbellesfilles #alsacerocks #letour

Stage 5 of the Tour de France is happening right now and guess where the peloton is headed? Alsace! They will pass by some famous castles, oodles of adorable, flower-bedecked houses, and stunning hilltop views. But what we really want to know about is the wine! Alsace offers some of the best value for the money and specializes in wines made from Riesling, Pinot Blanc/Gris, Gewurztraminer, Muscat, and Pinot Noir. There’s even some Chardonnay which is used in the production of Crémant, the local sparkling wine that is made via the same method as Champagne. So much to choose from when selecting a bottle to toast the peloton. Vive le Tour! . . . #TourdeFrance #Alsace #cycling #winestagram #cremantdalsace #frenchwine #viveletour #tourdefrancebytheglass

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