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May 29, 2021 theswirlingdervish

#Giro2021: Concluding with a Time Trial and a Glass of Franciacorta DOCG

November 7, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Celebrating 100 Years of Nino Franco #Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco

July 20, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Tour de France by the Glass 2019 Stage 15: Cycling to the Top of the Pyrénées and Sipping Crémant de Limoux

May 31, 2019June 5, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Revisiting Lambrusco with Francesco Vezzelli Rive dei Ciliegi Grasparossa di Castelvetro

March 20, 2019 theswirlingdervish

#VinoSummit 2019 Part 1: Breakfast with Champagne Charles Heidsieck

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Good morning from Miami. Make it a good day, everyone!

On Wednesday the Giro d’Italia heads to Montalcino, home to two delicious appellations: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Rosso di Montalcino DOC. They cover the same ground but fruit for Brunello usually comes from the best sites and from older vines. Rosso is made from fruit of younger vines and/or from less favorable sites.

Beautiful fresh yellowtail gets a pan sear, a splash of lemon, and S/P. It deserves a wine just as lovely: 2017 Clos des Lunes Lune d’Argent is a blend of 70% Semillon, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% aged in French oak barrels (the rest in small vats.)

When you wake up and remember your quarantine hair is gone! Thanks again @jessicaportillohair for making me feel human again. You’re the absolute best!

Posting this pic of my mom because it makes me happy. She came to visit me in Florida for her 70th birthday, and she, my sister, and I celebrated all week: sometimes cooking at home, other times grilling on the beach or dining at our favorite restaurant. She’s been gone three years and I miss her tons. Just wanted to see her in my feed and feel her nearby. No hashtags or special messages; just that smiling face.

Thursday the #giroditalia heads into the mountains of the Marche region. That means Verdicchio is chilling in the fridge! If you’re looking for a white wine to shake up your spring and summer routine, go grab a bottle. Think green apple, citrus, fennel, and almond on the palate, complemented by high acidity and a saline/mineral quality. My favorite pairings are fresh fish, simply prepared, and roasted vegetables. A literal mash-up of fennel and potatoes sprinkled with lemon zest is a home run!

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