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November 11, 2017 theswirlingdervish

Tour de France 2017 and Cono Sur Bicicleta Wines

July 20, 2017 theswirlingdervish

It’s the Last Week of #TDF2017: Pour Some Rosé and Get Ready for the Drama!

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Toast #TDF2017 with Wines from the Côtes de Gascogne (#winophiles)

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Welcome to the Pyrénées! #TDF2017 Heads to South West France

July 8, 2017 theswirlingdervish

Will the Tour be Won Today? #TDF2017 Stage 9 Moves from the Jura to the Alps

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From Burgundy to the Jura: #TDF2017 Heads to the Mountains on Stage Eight

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#TDF2017 Rolls Through Champagne: But That’s Not What We’re Drinking

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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

Got a care package from Texas wine country today! The Wine Pairing Weekend group will feature #texasfinewine in its November event and I, for one, am thrilled to explore these new-to-me wines. Thanks to @rockinredblog and @spicewoodvineyards for making this possible. Stay tuned for more tasting notes, pairing ideas, and winery commentary as we get closer to November! . . . #winepw #foodandwinepairing #wineblogger #texaswinecountry #spicewoodvineyards #wineexplorer #texashillcountry #syrah #tennywren #tempranillo #sauvignonblanc

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