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July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Tour de France by the Glass 2019 Stage 17 Traveling through Tavel and Rasteau – Two of the Crus of the Côtes du Rhône

July 23, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Tour de France by the Glass 2019 Stage 16: Welcome to Little Rome and the Costières de Nîmes

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France’s Rhône Valley: Mountains, Sea, Wind, and Wine

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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

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

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