tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29188162253490601042024-03-13T21:22:48.563-07:00Chinese Food & Wine PairingsPinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-10356726053368889772022-05-07T10:01:00.004-07:002022-05-07T11:31:40.522-07:00Orvieto White Wines - Hidden Treasures From Umbria #ItalianFWT<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNavDFWMHVvEipjcqZfNvk5zAZ-9qMVNdun2VZ8zc_I77LAvLKk7ETe-QfQ1crSm-E1KkPCKbHeMM8Z8z6uq5HtSpU0UxZlFhAtSfPe6C51oZgTy4RMYJ3LPb_FtZjT7toTGGUVPAtwD8t0j9Bzd3ELU1J5k8NosjteUmKU6T3FTVqDC9WW26ASofLw/s4032/IMG_1249.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNavDFWMHVvEipjcqZfNvk5zAZ-9qMVNdun2VZ8zc_I77LAvLKk7ETe-QfQ1crSm-E1KkPCKbHeMM8Z8z6uq5HtSpU0UxZlFhAtSfPe6C51oZgTy4RMYJ3LPb_FtZjT7toTGGUVPAtwD8t0j9Bzd3ELU1J5k8NosjteUmKU6T3FTVqDC9WW26ASofLw/w640-h480/IMG_1249.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Orvieto White Wines - Hidden Treasures from Umbria, Italy</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Orvieto is one of the dozen wine
zones (DOC, DOCG or IGT) in Umbria which is</span> <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">bordered with Tuscany to the north, Marche
to the east, and Lazio to the south. Umbria, which is the only land-locked
region in Italy, has similar climate with rainy winters and sunny dry summers, terroirs,
and diverse soils, like its northern cousin, Tuscany. Without the intense fame like
Tuscany, tourists can visit Umbria’s wineries at their own pace and enjoy
stunning wines....no hustle and bustle from the bus tours that pack the wineries. To explore these lesser known wines, the #ItalianFWT bloggers were sent with samples from #OrvietoDOC. Thank you wineries's generous contribution of wines and the coordination of Jennifer from <a href=" http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2022/05/White-wines-of-Orvieto.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vino Travels ~ An Italian Wine Blog</a>.</span></span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGr31hXN9K3PMLKnT2oBiFBWZx8vVLajbRTgoiwBb4Zly5FoQMmCNZ20q_1NcQHrMwz7rNiqGUkchCLY3Lv9AV3SXRGGVrf9TIaAjij_Ekfyr6mV1en3D8cz4mUvKtTQe3sAuDO9x-j-v3iTwEL6Pi51YVqIjz5jP0qfTsno-puQsc-Lpm0IH0k_OVFA/s1254/f8cc8b2012b82317b30538ea14f6bfce.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="799" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGr31hXN9K3PMLKnT2oBiFBWZx8vVLajbRTgoiwBb4Zly5FoQMmCNZ20q_1NcQHrMwz7rNiqGUkchCLY3Lv9AV3SXRGGVrf9TIaAjij_Ekfyr6mV1en3D8cz4mUvKtTQe3sAuDO9x-j-v3iTwEL6Pi51YVqIjz5jP0qfTsno-puQsc-Lpm0IH0k_OVFA/w408-h640/f8cc8b2012b82317b30538ea14f6bfce.jpg" width="408" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Photo Credit: ItalyFineWines</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Orvieto wines have been ‘hidden’ treasures from the general wine public partly because the wine zone is in Umbria (vs
Tuscany) and a couple other ‘big red’ Umbria wine zones (i.e., Montefalco DOC and
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG) fetch more attention in the American wine market
due to more marketing efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvDR3PLw5yphuZFUtwfS9lRVCWQf8UaUf4FXeGCLWRGPtSPgzlJ8EZzakC_8Q7Qvr4JAr1af3lHt2MQeF07UA65b9mEgwzqgkgkWYkAFZYbIL0NAsTkFlk-rQYE8BUBXXsmNTgqFPScNUIUgzu00BY2SbfaDvkKCFbYG4UopSfYg_N2frP6izRSHaV_g/s1125/Retro-Cartina-Consorzio-Vinitaly-2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvDR3PLw5yphuZFUtwfS9lRVCWQf8UaUf4FXeGCLWRGPtSPgzlJ8EZzakC_8Q7Qvr4JAr1af3lHt2MQeF07UA65b9mEgwzqgkgkWYkAFZYbIL0NAsTkFlk-rQYE8BUBXXsmNTgqFPScNUIUgzu00BY2SbfaDvkKCFbYG4UopSfYg_N2frP6izRSHaV_g/w456-h640/Retro-Cartina-Consorzio-Vinitaly-2.jpg" width="456" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Photo Credit: Orvieto DOC</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Orvieto wines, which are
predominantly whites, deserve much more recognition - not only because of its
top-notch dry whites but also its history in winemaking history since Middle
Ages in Italy. It has also dominated the wine production in Umbria, approximating 80% of the region. The
lighter, mineral, and more refreshing whites are produced from indigenous grapes,
the Trebbianos, Verdello, Drupeggio, and the Malvasias. They are soft, deep
with distinct notes of almonds and chamomile and hints of crisp apples. Weighty
whites, which are blended with the Grechettos, are a pleasure to pair with seafood,
chicken, and pork and to be enjoyed in the summer or colder weather as well. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;"></p><div><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDb_38dK-wibAI1CP6X_1VifrhiCBHa5ysuW9IxiT-BWz_ge8J-JKMPFflFbUr5SI_1L5tUgMwkuHQR5CfdRB9YrL-8KdGFrDfKq1brhpAoyz0TCIhX7bWRYlQ_pROeL1ufzv8zKeuaNUsyUzk3nKqj-9dN-lrT73SR8JTS-2itzF1l0vaed0lAbpjzQ/s4032/IMG_1250.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDb_38dK-wibAI1CP6X_1VifrhiCBHa5ysuW9IxiT-BWz_ge8J-JKMPFflFbUr5SI_1L5tUgMwkuHQR5CfdRB9YrL-8KdGFrDfKq1brhpAoyz0TCIhX7bWRYlQ_pROeL1ufzv8zKeuaNUsyUzk3nKqj-9dN-lrT73SR8JTS-2itzF1l0vaed0lAbpjzQ/w480-h640/IMG_1250.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></span><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">2019 Decugnano Dei Barbi Orvieto Classico
Superiore Mare Antico</span></b></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Although the <a href="https://www.decugnanodeibarbi.com/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">winery</a> was founded by Claudio Barbi in 1973, at Decugnano wine has been produced by monks back
in 1212, at least eight centuries ago. Barbi’s goals are to make high quality
and terroir-driven wines...not of a coincidence that manifests in the Mare Antico bottle. This is a
blend of excellence, which consists of 55% Grechetto, 20% Vermentino, 20% Chardonnay and 5% Procanico
and is fermented in stainless steel and 5% French oak barrel.</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Mare Antico 2019 expresses notes
of golden apple and mature zesty citrus. The palate is characterized by bright
acidity with a touch of salinity and minerality, and it closes out with a long
and lingering finish.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvvhfFMblOxKp4CL2-kCzjL3MHSs97laI56EpOJu9C4R8QmYnQZ8WBY3e3AnqNillFQ16owmxWyc9VVjnmkaPJhzRQqFlse-hetpXotOyUWS_h00qGHcIAHTqKI7InIj2QQXkkvkfAQk50fNAVmI12TXYj9LhXRyBZvapJHqY5Kjwf0kTwkpOKDqe-Lw/s4032/IMG_1256.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvvhfFMblOxKp4CL2-kCzjL3MHSs97laI56EpOJu9C4R8QmYnQZ8WBY3e3AnqNillFQ16owmxWyc9VVjnmkaPJhzRQqFlse-hetpXotOyUWS_h00qGHcIAHTqKI7InIj2QQXkkvkfAQk50fNAVmI12TXYj9LhXRyBZvapJHqY5Kjwf0kTwkpOKDqe-Lw/w480-h640/IMG_1256.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">2021 Argillae Orvieto DOC Superiore
(SRP$10.99)</span></b></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The Bonolle family is a
well-known national-wide spirit company. They have bought an estate in Orvieto area,
which has clay-based volcanic soil, aiming to make quality wines under the new re-brand <a href="https://argillae.eu/index.php/en/wines/orvieto-en " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Argillae</a> in
2005. The Argillae</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Orvieto is
blended with Grechetto, Procanico, Malvasia di Candia and a small amount of
Chardonnay and Sauvignon. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and
focuses on the expression of the grapes. A true poster child of Orvieto wines, the
Argillae Orvieto is a fresh dry wine, with intense aromas of flowers, citrus,
and tropical fruits. Broad to the nose and persistent on the palate, it charms
with its elegance and its engaging flower and fruit scents.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs63--HwT6EiBz7K9yILsR5Khq9aqjwoC0ETYZMNHNYoH8tKMenOusJlibm1J6XtGIQm5kboumlhAXvX2LS237aNuJsDZSRXuK3cv1kB7zXuemfY7u9icUpzmgxHz17yjWcIMuHm0wya0ZDD_Kee1co9FlP8jrA85naOKzVaZkEJ55VlmBgA30hytO-A/s4032/IMG_1254.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs63--HwT6EiBz7K9yILsR5Khq9aqjwoC0ETYZMNHNYoH8tKMenOusJlibm1J6XtGIQm5kboumlhAXvX2LS237aNuJsDZSRXuK3cv1kB7zXuemfY7u9icUpzmgxHz17yjWcIMuHm0wya0ZDD_Kee1co9FlP8jrA85naOKzVaZkEJ55VlmBgA30hytO-A/w480-h640/IMG_1254.jpg" width="480" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Bigi Orvieto Classico</span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Vigneto Torricella (SRP$8.99)</span></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The <a href="https://www.gruppoitalianovini.it/index.cfm/it/brand/bigi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bigi winery</a> and the city of Orvieto form one of the most inseparable pairings. The winery
was founded by Luigi Bigi in 1880 and it’s one of the oldest wineries that remains in Orvieto today. The Bigi Orvieto Classico is one of the ‘Grands Crus’ of the
area, which is made from 40% Trebbiano Toscano, 20% of Verdello, 20% of Grechetto,
and Drupeggio and Malvasia Toscano for the remaining 20%. This is one of the
most iconic wines of the area that is saline, supple and full-bodied. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDShb1xnvjf4XA5rv3CLqiRlJ2rR9kUTQuknEAZPve6ciVnqziD9_clyV0ESk_0Mf5mS07XKv0VW-VnKpv-WnlcqqcSpQNuysJQpQge5ObCvekMpVfvLb5mXMGV3aA4CuOieFxAZfJWyETzHzsrj7UqLZqkxQeIADeJ8sbRwXg7YLxJauR-Zt76Rdzyw/s4032/IMG_1252.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDShb1xnvjf4XA5rv3CLqiRlJ2rR9kUTQuknEAZPve6ciVnqziD9_clyV0ESk_0Mf5mS07XKv0VW-VnKpv-WnlcqqcSpQNuysJQpQge5ObCvekMpVfvLb5mXMGV3aA4CuOieFxAZfJWyETzHzsrj7UqLZqkxQeIADeJ8sbRwXg7YLxJauR-Zt76Rdzyw/w480-h640/IMG_1252.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">2021 Custodi Belloro Orvieto Classico
(SRP$9)</span></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">In 2003, Laura and Chiara <a href="https://www.cantinacustodi.it/it_IT/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Custodi</a>
started to make wines in their current land, which was bought back in 1965. The
difficult beginning didn’t deter the desire of the sisters from making wines
and good ones. For example, the Belloro Orvieto Classico is a fresh and lively
blend of Grechetto, Drupeggio, and Verdello. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Please also check out other #ItalianFWT bloggers' Orvieto wine posts</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> below.</span></div>
<ul><li>Wendy from <a href="http://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Day in the Life on the Farm</a> will be sharing
“Umbrian Red Wine Spaghetti and a Book Review."</li>
<li>Liz at <a href="https://whatsinthatbottle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What‘s In That Bottle</a> is wondering “Why Aren’t we all Drinking more Orvieto?”</li>
<li>Robin at <a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crushed Grape Chronicles</a> will be writing about “Orvieto - the multifaceted white wine of Umbria."</li>
<li>Lynn at <a href="https://savortheharvest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Savor the Harvest</a> will be focusing on “Appreciating an Ancient Italian Wine Made For Today’s Palate.”</li>
<li>Camilla at <a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Culinary Adventures of Camilla</a> is “Celebrating Spring with Vignole + 2020 Barberani Castagnolo Orvieto Classico Superiore."</li>
<li>Lisa at <a href="https://www.thewinechef.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wine Chef</a> is pairing “Umbria’s Famous White Wine, Paired With Spiced Pork Tenderloin.”</li>
<li>Nicole at <a href="https://www.sommstable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Somm's Table</a> will be featuring “Easy Springtime Dinners with Orvieto."</li>
<li>Pinny at <a href="http://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chinese Food & Wine Pairings</a> is uncovering “Orvieto White Wines - Hidden Treasures From Umbria.”</li>
<li>Linda at <a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Full Wine Glass</a> is writing about “White wines from the heart of Central Italy.”</li>
<li>Susannah at <a href="https://avvinare.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avvinare</a> will be “Getting reacquainted with an old friend: Orvieto Wines.”</li>
<li>Rupal at <a href="https://syrahqueen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Syrah Queen</a> is sharing "The Soulful and Unique Wines of Orvieto."</li>
<li>Gwendolyn at <a href="https://winepredator.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wine Predator...Gwendolyn Alley</a> is aiming to "Discover the Green Heart of Italy: Orvieto DOC in Umbria."</li>
<li>Terri at <a href="http://terristeffes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Good Life</a> is pairing "Slow Cooker Short Ribs and Elicius Orvietano Rosso: A Match Made in the Heavenly Stars."</li>
<li>Jen at <a href="http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vino Travels</a> will be highlighting “Orvieto, Italy’s Classic White Wine.”</li></ul>
Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-84701073193992389052022-01-31T12:32:00.015-08:002022-01-31T13:25:03.859-08:00Bordeaux In a Box - Celebrating Chinese New Year With A Box Wine!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2BVYPHvAkXQqF5zwxfsU1HB7UlMGGCKGcDVMHU_33j6mzKqrN7lZdxlDd03XHFlkbFhQ_W7n3xrt8iBhT_owa50gEcwKv7P_hgXdD6vS3raKrVd7ymRsk4Zo5_tYSUKHNGMzadDIs8F6iEuC5Xa5-rY2igw7HEEMn9AvnvL3RF8FuEG1POga6qf7UkA=s3136" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2860" data-original-width="3136" height="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2BVYPHvAkXQqF5zwxfsU1HB7UlMGGCKGcDVMHU_33j6mzKqrN7lZdxlDd03XHFlkbFhQ_W7n3xrt8iBhT_owa50gEcwKv7P_hgXdD6vS3raKrVd7ymRsk4Zo5_tYSUKHNGMzadDIs8F6iEuC5Xa5-rY2igw7HEEMn9AvnvL3RF8FuEG1POga6qf7UkA=w640-h584" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Box wines are considered as inexpensive party wine in general in the US - a crowd pleaser that's cheerful but nothing too serious. There is an on-going joke that people won’t remember what wine they are drinking after three drinks, anyway. Why bothers opening your 92-point Bordeaux that costs $40? </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSN3DLdT8D9hvpGiV9FmA_jfEUoJNdtUcoiAf-gemj1kGMWtMoQdJe27frjD5FSmfNd3dXC44LJ2p7IK6J_Vh6kuarSu-m3VcriEjtLKOBF32thDXq2QOlQdEZO3tnDEW6EEnhLnQa9_05ynYpoaR3VMuXcPztHdUOVM3u96h-eYX0rT7wElrxNeMMSw=s2786" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2786" data-original-width="2751" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSN3DLdT8D9hvpGiV9FmA_jfEUoJNdtUcoiAf-gemj1kGMWtMoQdJe27frjD5FSmfNd3dXC44LJ2p7IK6J_Vh6kuarSu-m3VcriEjtLKOBF32thDXq2QOlQdEZO3tnDEW6EEnhLnQa9_05ynYpoaR3VMuXcPztHdUOVM3u96h-eYX0rT7wElrxNeMMSw=w632-h640" width="632" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">What if you can serve a high-quality but affordable Bordeaux right from the get-go? Wineberry Box wines may very well be introducing this new proposition - one of the best “box” wines out there that tastes good and looks good so you can go grand without breaking the bank. With <a href="https://wineberrybox.com/chateau-moulin-de-la-roquille-bordeaux-cotes-de-franc-2016/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Château Moulin de La Roquille Bordeaux </a></span><span face="Rubik, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://wineberrybox.com/chateau-moulin-de-la-roquille-bordeaux-cotes-de-franc-2016/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cotes de Franc </a></span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://wineberrybox.com/chateau-moulin-de-la-roquille-bordeaux-cotes-de-franc-2016/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2018 Box</a>, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">I think I have found the box wine that I love...for its taste and the 3-liter bag (i.e., 4 counts of 750ml bottle) inside the box that keeps the wine pouring for my large Chinese New Year family feast.</span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrjU_I_1f11frkqn8HZxFcdODhOUYXiD0wgGgUuXRPTEqYG4TdWQXWs46cymSfvkBcThTdhoYRFmosDalUlFveC4ICZcNUJ9FV8nMvk-AVk1gNSjiEh0KzXsE3Ll8WVZxBzZ03IZvgIT0ZkxErpcYwMEs6ILSijpJXLkyMHuuLB-IeCf0s_7SXq0PnGA=s3233" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2861" data-original-width="3233" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrjU_I_1f11frkqn8HZxFcdODhOUYXiD0wgGgUuXRPTEqYG4TdWQXWs46cymSfvkBcThTdhoYRFmosDalUlFveC4ICZcNUJ9FV8nMvk-AVk1gNSjiEh0KzXsE3Ll8WVZxBzZ03IZvgIT0ZkxErpcYwMEs6ILSijpJXLkyMHuuLB-IeCf0s_7SXq0PnGA=w640-h566" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>One Box equals to 4 750ML Bottles</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">While I find the wooden box of the Wineberry Box super French chic, I won't buy it just for the box. The wine must be good in order for people to </span><a href="https://wineberrybox.com/get-your-box/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">spend $45</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. I’m pleasantly surprised to say the Château Moulin de La Roquille Bordeaux 2018 is a delicious light red blend that will be a delight to pour in any big or small parties. It has lots of berry and cherry characters and a tad freshly cut wood on the palate. </span></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDIBTLfsb3Q65JtdlBxIu6MFrLOdhzEAa_rdHdatXNFaMWtJVdu-Fk41GCx6hrHz3H18GLC2TOR-rQJySG78ntpjFsBu5YABZzOAKTMZTno-1T5Go0G4qcHMDBBVFw7CX54nFxM8oQAXiuW0KOjc9H_cF6vqgMbVPLpta-l_8AIPa9ohclIPvwVHFv2w=s3428" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2784" data-original-width="3428" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDIBTLfsb3Q65JtdlBxIu6MFrLOdhzEAa_rdHdatXNFaMWtJVdu-Fk41GCx6hrHz3H18GLC2TOR-rQJySG78ntpjFsBu5YABZzOAKTMZTno-1T5Go0G4qcHMDBBVFw7CX54nFxM8oQAXiuW0KOjc9H_cF6vqgMbVPLpta-l_8AIPa9ohclIPvwVHFv2w=w640-h520" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Left: Pan-fried Chicken Cutlet, Crispy Port Belly, Roasted BBQ Pork</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The high percentage of Merlot in the blend (i.e., 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc) presents an approachable and tenderly tannic profile that will go well with crispy pork belly, roasted BBQ pork, and pan-fried chicken cutlet that are served in the family dinner. Since Cab Franc is known for its food-friendliness and versatility, a bit of it in the blend goes a long way to make the pork and chicken taste extra delicious.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQwKXk9RCuCim6IVDbeHNQTFNIylTkjAmrj7WIHBpBj0IcW-wyFKs6vFzr5ChFb34nFsJYvgIqktZL7uBd9Bq32NTPQmuX_NJsRlRF0wl2PSQSyCd1wb7NjwG6qLhja0RMjZWpJp79jsCyaqftohYo7Lpu5-3jffhG0puRP-kdfblf72gwkVGZ0iolpw=s4032" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQwKXk9RCuCim6IVDbeHNQTFNIylTkjAmrj7WIHBpBj0IcW-wyFKs6vFzr5ChFb34nFsJYvgIqktZL7uBd9Bq32NTPQmuX_NJsRlRF0wl2PSQSyCd1wb7NjwG6qLhja0RMjZWpJp79jsCyaqftohYo7Lpu5-3jffhG0puRP-kdfblf72gwkVGZ0iolpw=w150-h200" width="150" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The Château Moulin de La Roquille, which has been operated by the Audouin family since 1964, has been known for producing top-grade Bordeaux at affordable prices. The estate is made up of 95 acres of vineyards from two appellations: Bordeaux Supérieur and Francs Côtes de Bordeaux. The third-generation producers, Didier Audouin and his wife Hélène, took on this sustainable drinking project a few years ago to cut down the use of bottles and cost. The innovative packaging that tightly seals the air from getting into the remaining wine at the pouring spout will preserve the wine for up to six weeks.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFmN-hAVQia27I0W_PqVOMJEOFGeDYPo8tRZYwi4PljJZXW0XuBxq24xag4p3iN1CE4TwKqhYtDV2tIrxtfCQ-KmKfnNGuRDNH_NewnA8sWjKir7Sv490ELZdmJe0SnqEFi8T1VgrqCtLfBAJpdXvHWlBmrt_TBq58wDq2fAR53jATNQ5hCwPEF5CV6A=s3558" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1410" data-original-width="3558" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFmN-hAVQia27I0W_PqVOMJEOFGeDYPo8tRZYwi4PljJZXW0XuBxq24xag4p3iN1CE4TwKqhYtDV2tIrxtfCQ-KmKfnNGuRDNH_NewnA8sWjKir7Sv490ELZdmJe0SnqEFi8T1VgrqCtLfBAJpdXvHWlBmrt_TBq58wDq2fAR53jATNQ5hCwPEF5CV6A=w640-h254" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Bordeaux wines have a strong reputation among the Chinese population, which are the synonym and gold standards for French wines. The Bordeaux brands are so fond of by Chinese that some ultra-rich Chinese people have been <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/06/world/europe/france-china-wine.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buying vineyards</a> in Bordeaux. For the past decade, it’s close to 160 Châteaux have shifted to <a href="https://cluboenologique.com/story/bordeauxs-new-investors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chinese ownership</a>, which is around 2% of the region’s 6,500 estates. </span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEAW4zHx_UQJZsn-VR75s2kvprFEnqxhtToh1biR8Z9Qvp3NrGQQOTInV8HPimB91yLq75oQjgMe4H0R6TVJbVntYQsMegpD9Lo9jCrVP-pFH-WYzqZp_7AuzOZ_ybHMd3Z4x6tRR0cfh1cUHByNk7cTDi6d-v4n0nN8_sbRP3Rv_T_zRS3zu1pIMYWA=s958" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="958" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEAW4zHx_UQJZsn-VR75s2kvprFEnqxhtToh1biR8Z9Qvp3NrGQQOTInV8HPimB91yLq75oQjgMe4H0R6TVJbVntYQsMegpD9Lo9jCrVP-pFH-WYzqZp_7AuzOZ_ybHMd3Z4x6tRR0cfh1cUHByNk7cTDi6d-v4n0nN8_sbRP3Rv_T_zRS3zu1pIMYWA=w502-h640" width="502" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Credit: Woodberrybox.com</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">For regular wine consumers, we buy and drink Bordeaux, especially red wines which are believed by Chinese drinkers to have purported health benefits such as its anti-oxidants, anti-ageing and heart-health benefits. Also symbolically, the red color - the color of Chinese New Year means prosperity, happiness, and togetherness. For me, the Château Moulin de La Roquille Bordeaux box becomes my defacto wine that my family and friends would love to have a glass to kick of the Year of Tiger!</span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiH6SDRXvmpoAXNttHStUSxQlXAsVMFQDuNs-m_jgvtN0BgT9oxl40Bw7FD40bBdOlPgOZnfuGyJf9HUtZYw2gS1YajxfqeHrzUQ5Sfaa00GpUEaC4WqGFTnggxEiMpLYeNDUMigi1gbhriUpmuA_fJdoP1fNp3r5StD7SkZIo-zagcUg8tXehf4g5jWA=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiH6SDRXvmpoAXNttHStUSxQlXAsVMFQDuNs-m_jgvtN0BgT9oxl40Bw7FD40bBdOlPgOZnfuGyJf9HUtZYw2gS1YajxfqeHrzUQ5Sfaa00GpUEaC4WqGFTnggxEiMpLYeNDUMigi1gbhriUpmuA_fJdoP1fNp3r5StD7SkZIo-zagcUg8tXehf4g5jWA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Eric from Woodberry Pouring Top-Grade Box Wines in Wine Fair in NYC</i></b> <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*The Woodberry Box was a sample. All photos and ideas of this blog are mine.</span></i><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div></div><p></p>Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-52209774344007433242021-10-09T04:24:00.004-07:002021-10-11T06:19:32.096-07:00#MerlotMe and Meaty Asian Sandwich #WinePW<p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lGrTJBHUUJk/YWFiuOhwnEI/AAAAAAAAGQY/2FzpcB35dSU6p7lV-19pxp0iZIM8KNPdgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9934.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1918" data-original-width="2048" height="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lGrTJBHUUJk/YWFiuOhwnEI/AAAAAAAAGQY/2FzpcB35dSU6p7lV-19pxp0iZIM8KNPdgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h600/IMG_9934.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.merlotme.com/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">#MerlotMe</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> is the world-wide celebration of Merlot wines, which takes place in October every year. Jeff Burrows from </span><a href="https://foodwineclick.com/2021/10/08/tri-tip-steak-and-duckhorn-a-merlotme-classic-winepw/?fbclid=IwAR0YNoUFvH6W2xOqDPdcnhe7ouI8U7toLlmijpoVqYbD5YIp-hyFFcRdi58" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">Food Wine Click</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> has invited the #WinePW bloggers to this annual event and to taste some of the best Merlots. I received the Casillero del Diablo Merlot and the Cheslsea Goodschmidt Guidestone Rise Merlot Alexander Valley as #sample and enjoyed them with a meathy Asian sandwich. Let's see how these Merlots elevate the quickest and most effortless weekday dinner.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SO2rdch9Mtw/YWFnWItDhJI/AAAAAAAAGQg/OCGWftyy8FM_5uRLmqTtuOri8MuHPjYKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9936.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1470" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SO2rdch9Mtw/YWFnWItDhJI/AAAAAAAAGQg/OCGWftyy8FM_5uRLmqTtuOri8MuHPjYKwCLcBGAsYHQ/w460-h640/IMG_9936.jpg" width="460" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>2019 Casillero del Diablo Merlot, Valle Central, Chile; <a href="https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/merlot/casillero-del-diablo-merlot/p/9723750?glia=true&s=304&&pid=cpc:Core+Catalog+-+Shopping%2BUS%2BNEWJ%2BLONG+HAUL%2BENG%2BSPART::google::&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-4SLBhCVARIsACrhWLXJHKbHES29MhjFhmilrv3JgyGGn3zwHthTAEFfHvjEozPmKpoW9ykaApnfEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SRP $12</a></b></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Casillero del Diablo Merlot</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.casillerodeldiablo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Casillero del Diablo</a> Merlot</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> is produced in Valle Central of Chile, where the soils are a</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">lluvial, rocky, stony, and granitic along the hillside. The climate is Mediterranean, with marked influence from the Andes. These ideal soil conditions and the optimal climate throughout the year create the perfect terroir for producing high-quality red wines, including the Casillero del Diablo Merlot.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Nose: </b>Cherry, cocoa, vanilla and smokiness.<br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Palate: </b>Chocolate, dark plums, red berries, liquorice, spices, hints of </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">vanilla and smokeiness.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>What are the hooks? </b>Silky, velvety texture, medium-bodied, structured, and affordability for a high-quality day red wine. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_SB-N6MpT5I/YWFtsrw2BhI/AAAAAAAAGQo/0Z1tp0hnycAvBkjmnhUxYYcmGUvkBfE-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9935.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1476" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_SB-N6MpT5I/YWFtsrw2BhI/AAAAAAAAGQo/0Z1tp0hnycAvBkjmnhUxYYcmGUvkBfE-ACLcBGAsYHQ/w462-h640/IMG_9935.jpg" width="462" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i><b>2019 Cheslsea Goldschmidt Guidestone Rise Merlot, Alexander Valley, California; <a href="https://vinoshipper.com/shop/goldschmidt_vineyards/chelsea_goldschmidt_alexander_valley_merlot_758" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SRP$25</a></b></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cheslsea Goldschmidt Guidestone Rise Merlot Alexander Valley</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Chelsea <a href="https://goldschmidtvineyards.com/wines/united-states/chelsea-goldschmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goldschmidt</a> Guidestone Rise Merlot embraces the exceptional soil conditions and climate of the Alexander Valley AVA, which located in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California. The Guidestone Rise Vineyards is slightly cooler than the rest of the area, making it especially well-suited for Merlots. The river soils and sandy loam there permit the right amount of moisture to bring the grapes to full maturity at harvest.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div><b>Nose:</b> Floral, dark berries.</div><div><b>Palate:</b> Black berries and cherries, chocolate, and creamy.</div><div><b>What are the hooks? </b>Deeper and richer than most Merlots, heavier tannins, full-bodied, lush and long finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HlstVl9jcuk/YWFyz0EjAnI/AAAAAAAAGQw/UIqW1KG73Ok9R7C7gPk1PcH2ANPYFNtlgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9933.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2048" height="412" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HlstVl9jcuk/YWFyz0EjAnI/AAAAAAAAGQw/UIqW1KG73Ok9R7C7gPk1PcH2ANPYFNtlgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h412/IMG_9933.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Meaty Asian Sandwich</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nHTq44hp72U/YWFzh34dlFI/AAAAAAAAGQ4/jAweenkhUnkkHiiQ0Vks-zjL66uMB7cHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9931.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1755" data-original-width="2048" height="171" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nHTq44hp72U/YWFzh34dlFI/AAAAAAAAGQ4/jAweenkhUnkkHiiQ0Vks-zjL66uMB7cHwCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h171/IMG_9931.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>To pair with the Merlots, I want to do a quick meaty sandwich with an Asian twist. If you don't know it already, the Chick-fil-A sauce, which is the sauce that makes the chicken sandwich so tasty from the stepped-up fast-food chain, is available in grocery stores. I like mixing this sauce with some Sriracha hot sauce, adding a bit heat and zest. I also mince a whole garlic and spread it on the sandwich bun. Drizzle the bun with some olive oil and toast the bun in the oven until the garlic lightly browns up. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dbPqbfwTQzY/YWQ5tKYuiDI/AAAAAAAAGRM/OjH_hygtVWQOK-uzcoZqTYFMN9S-iJetQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dbPqbfwTQzY/YWQ5tKYuiDI/AAAAAAAAGRM/OjH_hygtVWQOK-uzcoZqTYFMN9S-iJetQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_9939.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade Bacon</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Right after that, whatever cooked or cold-cut meat you want to use in your sandwich is purely personal preference. I used some home-made bacon, polish veal kabanos, and pork tongue cold cuts on mine. In the most effortless way, the crunchy and tasty sandwich bun and the juicy and smoky meat stuffed inside probably provide the perfect backdrop to enjoy these Merlots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vp-4EA_S2FA/YWF36iUlXuI/AAAAAAAAGRA/6mLGuY_9AakRdD-7FVZlPd4xatAafPTQQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9932.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1397" data-original-width="2048" height="436" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vp-4EA_S2FA/YWF36iUlXuI/AAAAAAAAGRA/6mLGuY_9AakRdD-7FVZlPd4xatAafPTQQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h436/IMG_9932.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>To continue the #MerlotMe celebration, check out how the other #WinePW pair their Merlots with:</div></span></div></div><ul><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">2012 Ridge Estate Merlot + Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak by <a href="https://enofylzwineblog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ENOFYLZ Wine Blog </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">California Dreamin’ for #MerlotMe Month by <a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Full Wine Glass </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Celebrate #MerlotMe with a Wine that Hits the Mark by
Supporting Veterans by <a href="http://www.exploringthewineglass.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exploring the Wine Glass</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Experiments with Salmon and Merlot by <a href="http://www.Sommstable.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Somm's Table</a> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Ground Beef and Kale Recipe with #MerlotMe Wine by <a href="https://cookingchatfood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cooking Chat</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I Melt for Merlot and Chocolate by <a href="https://whatsinthatbottle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What's in That Bottle?</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Kicking off #MerlotMe with 2 Rutherford Hill Merlots and decadent burgers with chocolate! by <a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crushed Grape Chronicles</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Merguez Sausages and a Debut #MerlotMe Wine from Gürbüz by <a href="https://thequirkycork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Quirky Cork</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">#MerlotMe and Meaty Asian Sandwich by <a href="http://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chinese Food & Wine Pairings</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Mushroom Madness Paired with Merlot by <a href="https://alwaysravenous.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Always Ravenous</a> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">October Means #MerlotMe by <a href="http://winepredator.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wine Predator........Gwendolyn Alley</a> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">One of the Oldest Foods on Earth + 2019 Bonterra Organic
Merlot by <a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Culinary Adventures with Camilla</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Tri-Tip Steak and Duckhorn, a #MerlotMe Classic by<a href="https://foodwineclick.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Food Wine Click!</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Won't you please #MerlotMe? by <a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Day in the Life on the Farm</a></span></li></ul>
Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-81594570147323233512021-09-18T05:20:00.014-07:002021-09-20T07:27:46.697-07:00Côtes du Rhône Wines and Perfect Fried Rice #Winophiles<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C7JPxq-kN8Y/YUXZcx2VDQI/AAAAAAAAGMk/W6TUcB7IG74tgbr-YYvUavPbwUctRdNogCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9673.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="2048" height="358" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C7JPxq-kN8Y/YUXZcx2VDQI/AAAAAAAAGMk/W6TUcB7IG74tgbr-YYvUavPbwUctRdNogCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h358/IMG_9673.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>Côtes du Rhône wines and <br />Perfect Fried Rice (left: vegetarian, ground beef, chicken, shrimp)</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I was sent with six #sample - two Côtes du Rhône wines and four Côtes du Rhône Villages wines for the September Côtes du Rhône </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">#Winophiles event, which was hosted by Wendy Klik from <a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2021/09/a-month-long-exploration-of-wines-of.html?fbclid=IwAR0kq4K3GL0P02k-HNGDWlFIuVeD7ptCttujlBKb9xGyVycuNMgBOkMIBAw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Day in the Life on a Farm</a>. The beautiful collection of </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Rosé, Viognier, and the Red blends like GSM (Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre)</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> inspires me to pair them with a Chinese or Asian staple, fried rice...in fact five styles of fried rice I cooked, ranging from vegetarian, beef, chicken, shrimp, and SPAM. Before I share tips in cooking perfect fried rice, let's learn about Côtes du Rhône. </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bwcwa2orMKk/YUe-e2XT2gI/AAAAAAAAGNA/4qm_LtLFxgoJ24PLxsQU6T9dkrnHC9ipACLcBGAsYHQ/s872/French%2Bwine%2Bregion%2BWine%2BFolly.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="872" data-original-width="847" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bwcwa2orMKk/YUe-e2XT2gI/AAAAAAAAGNA/4qm_LtLFxgoJ24PLxsQU6T9dkrnHC9ipACLcBGAsYHQ/w622-h640/French%2Bwine%2Bregion%2BWine%2BFolly.jpg" width="622" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>Photo Credit: Wine Folly</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><h3><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Côtes du Rhône and <span>Côtes du Rhône Village </span>Wines</span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.vins-rhone.com/en/vineyard/appellations#/carte" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Côtes du Rhône</a>, which means the hillsides of the Rhône River, is one of the world's oldest wine regions. It is the second largest wine region in France, locating in south-eastern part of the country. Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages wines, a combined area which stretches across 98,000 acres, annually produce about 40 million gallons</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">.</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Reds and Rosés are </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">primarily a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, and the whites are mostly Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, and Roussanne. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Côtes du Rhône AOC has </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">171 towns and villages, while the Côtes du Rhône Villages, a separate AOC, has 95 villages. Between these two AOCs, only </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.vins-rhone.com/en/vineyard/grapes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">21</a> grape varieties are permitted to use for producing wines. The </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC is a "step-up" in the Côtes du Rhône pyramid, where </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">more stringent rules on quality and geographical sourcing of the grapes apply. </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JdKeQ1i3LNM/YUfEhUlnsqI/AAAAAAAAGNQ/Z85C2U2kDNka_1RNZhev3wdmJFz9lqzhACLcBGAsYHQ/s1567/Southern-Rhone-Classification-v2-Cru.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1318" data-original-width="1567" height="538" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JdKeQ1i3LNM/YUfEhUlnsqI/AAAAAAAAGNQ/Z85C2U2kDNka_1RNZhev3wdmJFz9lqzhACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h538/Southern-Rhone-Classification-v2-Cru.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Photo Credit: Boutinot-Rhone.com</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Out of the 95 Côtes du Rhône Villages, 22 of them attach their village name to the label, a higher grade that shows more complex wines that are good for ageability and vintage collections. The wines from the named Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC can only use grapes that are grown within the named village. If grapes from other villages are used, the named Village can't appear on the label. Red Côtes du Rhône Villages wines must, as a minimum, contain Grenache and one of the two other main varieties, Syrah and/or Mourvèdre. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l0qeNc3XSUM/YUe7RiK567I/AAAAAAAAGMw/JY0IWSgHWE4THFrhEaobM5t_WmF85PudQCLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="739" data-original-width="379" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l0qeNc3XSUM/YUe7RiK567I/AAAAAAAAGMw/JY0IWSgHWE4THFrhEaobM5t_WmF85PudQCLcBGAsYHQ/w328-h640/image.png" width="328" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Photo Credit: Côtes du Rhône</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Why Drink Côtes du Rhône AOC and </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC Wines?</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The sun-drenched </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Côtes du Rhône vineyards, located at both side of the gentle banks of the </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Rhône River, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">flourish along the River in the Mediterranean climate. The summer is hot and dry, but is refreshed by cleansing Mistral wind. There are multiple soil types in the AOC, including rocky clay soils, nutrient- and moisture-rich </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">pebbles and stony deposits on hills and slopes. At night, the stones also release the heat stored during the day to the vines, creating conditions that are well-suited to producing wines with good ageing potential. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Loose and sandy soils on the other hand provide a less uniform water supply, which are more suited to making lighter Reds and Rosé. The climate and terroir of </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Côtes du Rhône Villages vineyards is similar to the </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Côtes du Rhône's</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. Grenache is the leading grape in both AOCs. In typical Reds</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">, they are easy-drinking, full-bodied wine features flavors of wild berries, plums, and warm spices, with approachable tannins and a lingering finish. Some traditional Whites, such as Viognier, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Grenache Blanc, and Clairette, are creating balance in acidity, floral-scented and full-bodied wines with peach, lemon, and honey notes. In addition, while some wines, especially the ones with cellaring and vintage-collection potentials, from these appellations can fetch top dollars, most of the wines are still affordable, starting from SRP$14. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Six <span>Côtes du Rhône </span>Wines To Taste</span></h3><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O3SZH4xnAF4/YUflxcfn0yI/AAAAAAAAGNc/J7pgtQGHaCsV7Fka9tjy7DDxFCYjPVvqACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9485.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O3SZH4xnAF4/YUflxcfn0yI/AAAAAAAAGNc/J7pgtQGHaCsV7Fka9tjy7DDxFCYjPVvqACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_9485.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>Certified Biodynamic GSM - Domaine Les Aphillanthes Cuvée Les Galets 2019 (<a href="https://www.weygandtwines.com/products/aphillanthes-cdr-galets-plan-de-dieu-2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SRP$24</a>) - Nose: blackberry, licorice, earthy, Palate: wild game, mesquite, herbaceous</i></b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>, Mouthfeel: rich, lush with a long finish</i></b></span></td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption"></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.domainelesaphillanthes.fr/#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Domaine Les Aphillanthes</a>, located near Gigondas - Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu AOC, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">is owned and managed by Daniel Boulle and his wife, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hélène, whose </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">98-acres vineyards</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> is famous for practising biodynamic principles. The couple </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">keep their yields low and take a hands-off and minimalist approach to their </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">winemaking in the cellar, truly letting their wines revealing the terroirs.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e-SQDDb6u9Y/YUfq1KhxIRI/AAAAAAAAGNk/ZRF-GRNSmSkSwmeE3zejpSzVRSQBuRWBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9674.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1606" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e-SQDDb6u9Y/YUfq1KhxIRI/AAAAAAAAGNk/ZRF-GRNSmSkSwmeE3zejpSzVRSQBuRWBwCLcBGAsYHQ/w502-h640/IMG_9674.jpg" width="502" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>Rotem and Mounir Saouma Inopia Rouge 2017 (<a href="https://www.wine.com/product/rotem-and-mounir-saouma-inopia-rouge-cotes-du-rhone-villages-2017/676389?s=linkshare&cid=aff_linkshare&siteID=msYS1Nvjv4c-kp%2AGGsl2iDSo7Mrz5JIbZw#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SRP$31</a>) - Nose: dark cherries, plums, lavender and a hint of brinines, Palate: lively, deep, silky, phenolic, weathered leather, Mouthfeel: layered, nuanced</i></b></span></td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption"></td><td class="tr-caption"></td><td class="tr-caption"><i><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.vintus.com/producers/rotem-and-mounir-saouma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rotem and Mounir Saouma</a> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">venture out in completely new </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">directions, producing wines that are </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">much more in the spirit of Rhône à la Burgundy in the </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Côtes du Rhône Villages</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. They have purchased around 20 acres vineyards which terroirs are like </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">kaleidoscope. Some of their vineyards </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">adjoin those of </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Chateauneuf du Pape's high-end </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Château Rayas, around the lieu-dit of Pignan. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Barrels, concrete, eggs, and foudres are all in their playbooks for fermentation. The level of focus, precision and purity in their winemaking is unparalleled. The Inopia Rouge 2017 consists of m</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ainly Grenache, plus Mourvèdre, Counoise, Syrah, and Cinsault.</span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jhDSc2xlmy4/YUfyijLvDGI/AAAAAAAAGNs/E2RFDkJNb5Q2Gi_Jt5AMKf3UFxCjCXYtgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9675.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1671" data-original-width="2048" height="522" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jhDSc2xlmy4/YUfyijLvDGI/AAAAAAAAGNs/E2RFDkJNb5Q2Gi_Jt5AMKf3UFxCjCXYtgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h522/IMG_9675.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>GSM - Xavier Vignon Arcane XIX Le Soleil 2015 (<a href="https://www.jjbuckley.com/wine/2015-xavier-vignon-arcane-xix-le-soleil-cotes-du-rhone-villages/2015-200769-750/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SRP$29</a>) - Nose: cherries, blackberries, graphite, violet, and a tad of cocoa, Palate: blackberries, minerality, chocolate, Mouthfeel: fuller-bodied, richer, long and lingering finish</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.xaviervignon.com/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Xavier Vignon</a>, a northern French naive from Picardie, is proud of </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">his roots and of his humble beginning. His </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">encounter in Reims with an </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">oenologist sparked his interest in grape-growing and winemaking. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Xavier brings an impressively wide perspective to his dual </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">roles as a "terroir hunter" and "master blender" due to his more than thirty </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">harvests from diverse wine regions around the world. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Each of the Arcane series emphasizes on a specific grape variety, terroir, or vintage. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The 2015 vintage is crafted largely from </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">old vines, and the Grenache grape (80%) is selected from nine parcels around the </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Côtes du Rhône Village of </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Vaucluse, plus 10% in each of Syrah and Mourvèdre.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GtZ0SbgQId8/YUf3rkQKZkI/AAAAAAAAGN0/VXcISjR2EdYwmAICJl4FBFF3B1iueU1KwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9676.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1436" data-original-width="2048" height="448" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GtZ0SbgQId8/YUf3rkQKZkI/AAAAAAAAGN0/VXcISjR2EdYwmAICJl4FBFF3B1iueU1KwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h448/IMG_9676.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lavau La Décelle 2018 (<a href="https://cellarselected.com/product/domaine-la-decelle-reserve-valreas-cotes-du-rhone-villages-2018/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SRP$14</a>) - Nose: blackberries, red cherries, marzipan, Palate: hints of graphite, dark chocolate, violets, Mouthfeel: medium with a lingering finish</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Benoît and Frédéric <a href="https://www.lavau.fr/en/wines-la-decelle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lavau</a> fell </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">in love with this 205-acres estate in the Valréas and purchased it in 2010. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Situated in the heart of the historic Enclave des Papes, the vineyards of </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Domaine la Décelle benefit from the perfect combination of </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">diverse soils, microclimates and altitude. Having</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> inherited their family sense of adventure, they have significantly </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">expanded their holdings to additional vineyards in Valréas, Rasteau, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">and Côtes du Rhône, becoming a key player in southern </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Rhône. The Lavau La Décelle 2018, which has 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah, is a true steal for a complex, fresh and structured </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Côtes du Rhône Villages wine.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xuWarYvC7ws/YUf6mEyU95I/AAAAAAAAGN8/bPcZZQfK0ooVFp5NjJUGu21E9UipP_QFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9609.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xuWarYvC7ws/YUf6mEyU95I/AAAAAAAAGN8/bPcZZQfK0ooVFp5NjJUGu21E9UipP_QFgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_9609.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>Chateau Beauchène Blanc 2019 (<a href="https://www.stirlingfinewine.com/products/13528777/chateau-beauchene-cotes-du-rhone-grande-reserve-blanc-2020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SRP$18</a>) - Nose/Palate: honey, white peach, dried apricot, toasted almond and vanilla, Mouthfeel: rich and weighty, 100% Viognier</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The <a href="https://chateaubeauchene.fr/eng/index.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bernard family</a> has been making wine since the 17th century, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">procuring their first vineyard after the redistribution of land following the </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">French Revolution</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. Since 1971, the Château has been managed by Michel </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Bernard and his wife, Dominique, along with their eldest daughter, who </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">joined the management team in 2004. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Today, their land include 175 acres of prized Côtes du Rhône and </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Côtes du Rhône-Villages vineyards. Following their ancestral widsom, the family </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">continues to farm in a minimalist way, and has long truly practising </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">sustainability with the old vines to make the best wines the land could. </span></div></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MmqrbQbh_cs/YUf8qXTZ9II/AAAAAAAAGOE/FXGgxCvE4lAsx-2JDXEfB04rEG60o-5NwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9610.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MmqrbQbh_cs/YUf8qXTZ9II/AAAAAAAAGOE/FXGgxCvE4lAsx-2JDXEfB04rEG60o-5NwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_9610.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>Certified Organic Alain Jaume Bellissime Rosé 2020 (<a href="https://www.effinghamvillagewine.com/wine-week/2021/8/3/alain-jaume-bellissime-ros" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SRP$15</a>) - Nose: thyme and lavender, Palate: dry, strawberries and a hint of white pepper </i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div>The <a href="https://www.vignobles-alain-jaume.com/en/welcome-4.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jaume family</a> has been growing grapes since 1826. At its fifth generation, Alain Jaume, and sixth generations, his children Christophe, Sébastien, and Hélène, the Jaume are skilled grape growers and winemakers who produce wines that are intense, rich and complex. To do so, they vinify the grape variety and parcel separately across their 225-acre estate. The Alain Jaume Bellissime Rosé 2020 is a Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah blend.</div></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N6wqgHgvSac/YUf-2pwWb6I/AAAAAAAAGOM/7N1JmLuLtK8Q4GLEksNBKLA3Xb4SkJxmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9672.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1663" data-original-width="2048" height="520" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N6wqgHgvSac/YUf-2pwWb6I/AAAAAAAAGOM/7N1JmLuLtK8Q4GLEksNBKLA3Xb4SkJxmQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h520/IMG_9672.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Perfect Fried Rice</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Fried rice appears to be a very simple dish. Everyone cooks it, and what is the big deal? To cook perfect fried rice, there are four important things to remember:</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Have dry cooked rice (e.g., one day old or left over rice) ready. Each grain of the cooked rice should be easily separated instead of soggy rice sticking together. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Invest in a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-37517-Cooker-Steamer/dp/B07B4W5S9V/ref=sxin_14_ac_d_rm?ac_md=5-5-aGFtaWx0b24gYmVhY2ggcmljZSBjb29rZXI%3D-ac_d_rm_rm_rm&cv_ct_cx=rice+cooker&dchild=1&keywords=rice+cooker&pd_rd_i=B07B4W5S9V&pd_rd_r=0078ccf6-719d-489f-a5f2-3216ffdf63f5&pd_rd_w=Z5gb7&pd_rd_wg=HVnPR&pf_rd_p=de2528a5-aaee-45ae-afe7-277ddc135414&pf_rd_r=K1MCMA0TXTKB0ATVEEB0&psc=1&qid=1632108557&sr=1-6-12d4272d-8adb-4121-8624-135149aa9081" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rice cooker</a>, even though it is a cheaper one. You will cook constant good rice using it. Cooking rice over the stovetop not only requires a lot of work to stir, the rice is also so easy to stick at the bottom. Ideally, if you have a non-stick rice cooker, the rice will never stick to the bottom and turn out great every time. However, if you don't want to spend the money, there is a tip to make sure the cooked rice come out easily from a regular rice cooker. Once the rice is cooked, just unplug it from the outlet and let it cool off for at least 1/2 hour. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Chose the right rice grains. Long grains such as Basmati or Chinese rice are great for fried rice. However, the short grains Korean or Japanese rice provide more chewy texture. But the key thing is not to let the rice turn soggy.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Add fresh herb such as cilantro, spring onion, basil, and/or parsley to bring color and aromas to the fried rice. </span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Let's check out how to cook one of my favorite fried rice dishes - SPAM Fried Rice.</span> </div><div>
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</tbody></table></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I found the SPAM, ground beef and chicken fried rice pair really well with the </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Domaine Les Aphillanthes Cuvée Les Galets, Xavier Vignon Arcane XIX Le Soleil, and Lavau La Décelle. The meaty fried rice is a balanced meal by itself that goes well with the medium-bodied Reds. The vegetarian and shrimp fried rice is a no-brainer for the Chateau Beauchène Blanc and Alain Jaume Bellissime Rosé. I didn't have a chance to enjoy the Rotem and Mounir Saouma Inopia Rouge with any fried rice as I already drank it all before I cooked anything!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-small;"><i>*The wines are samples. The ideas of the post are my own.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you need more ideas pairing ideas for your Côtes du Rhône wines, check out the #Winophiles bloggers' posts below:</span></div>
<ul><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Jeff from Food Wine Click! thinks we should <strong><a href="https://foodwineclick.com/2021/09/17/embrace-the-base-of-the-cotes-du-rhone-pyramid-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Embrace the Base of the Côtes du Rhône Pyramid</a></strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cindy of Grape Experiences suggests we <strong><a href="http://www.grape-experiences.com/2021/09/wine-cotes-du-rhone-visit-rhone-valley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sip Wine from the Côtes-du-Rhône... then Visit the Rhône Valley</a></strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cathie of Side Wino Hustle says <strong><a href="https://sidehustlewino.com/2021/09/17/omgigondas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OMGigondas!</a></strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Mel of Wining with Mel introduces us to <strong><a href="https://winingwithmel.com/chapoutier-cotes-du-rhone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wonderful World of Chapoutier in Côtes du Rhône</a></strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Terri of Our Good Life tells you <strong><a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/2021/09/what-you-need-to-know-about-cotes-du.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What You Need to Know about Côtes du Rhône Wines</a></strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla is <strong><a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2021/09/assembling-end-of-summer-cheeseboard.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assembling an End of Summer Cheeseboard with Domaine Chamfort Sablet La Pause Côtes du Rhône Villages 2019</a></strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Robin of Crushed Grapes Chronicles talks about <strong><a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/cotes-du-rhone-cotes-du-rhone-villages-a-plethora-of-flavors-to-pair-with-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Côtes du Rhône & Côtes du Rhône Villages – a plethora of flavors to pair with! </a></strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">David of Cooking Chat shares <strong><a href="https://cookingchatfood.com/grilled-sirloin-steak/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grilled Sirloin Steak and Côtes du Rhône</a></strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Jen of Vino Travels takes us on <strong><a href="http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2021/09/Cotes-du-Rhone-wine-pairings.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Journey Through the Cotes du Rhone</a></strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Jane of <a href="https://alwaysravenous.com/" target="_blank">Always Ravenous</a> shares Cote du Rhone Wines: Tasting and Pairing.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Nicole of Somm's Table says <strong><a href="https://www.sommstable.com/2021/09/bring-on-cote-du-rhones.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bring on the Côtes du Rhône</a></strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Katrina of The Corkscrew Concierge explains <strong><a href="https://thecorkscrewconcierge.com/2021/09/drinking-white-rhone-wines/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why You Should be Drinking White Rhône Wines</a></strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Linda of My Full Wine Glass introduces us to <strong><a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com/red-white-and-pink-the-colors-of-cotes-du-rhone-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red, White and Pink-The Colors of Côtes du Rhône Wine</a></strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Pinny of Chinese Food and Wine Pairings shares <strong><a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2021/09/cotes-du-rhone-wines-and-perfect-fried.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Côtes du Rhône and Perfect Fried Rice</a></strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Jill of L'Occasion is <strong><a href="https://jillbarth.wordpress.com/2021/09/17/feeling-satisfied-with-cotes-du-rhone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feeling Satisfied with Côtes du Rhône</a></strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Susannah of Avvinare shares <strong><a href="https://avvinare.com/2021/09/18/a-fresh-look-at-the-cotes-du-rhone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Fresh Look at the Côtes du Rhône</a></strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Liz of What's in That Bottle? declares <strong><a href="https://whatsinthatbottle.com/2021/09/17/cotes-du-rhone-offers-fancy-french-affordalicious-wines-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Côtes du Rhône Offers Fancy, French & Affordalicious Wines</a></strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Gwendolyn of Wine Predator...Gwendolyn Alley considers <strong><a href="https://winepredator.com/2021/09/17/white-red-rose-cotes-du-rhone-wines-paired-with-squash-souffle-instant-pot-cassoulet-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White, Red, Rosé? Côtes du Rhône Wines Paired with Squash Soufflé, Instant Pot Cassoulet</a></strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Payal of Keep the Peas discusses <strong><a href="https://keepthepeas.blogspot.com/2021/09/everyday-wines-from-cotes-du-rhone.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Everyday Wines from the Côtes du Rhône</a></strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Wendy from A Day in the Life on the Farm shares <strong><a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2021/09/a-month-long-exploration-of-wines-of.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Month's Worth of Celebrations with Côtes du Rhône</a></strong>.</span></li></ul>
Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-17005006114371640382021-09-11T07:27:00.010-07:002021-09-11T09:20:05.014-07:00Organic White Wines: Bonterra Chardonnay, Cono Sur Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc Paired With Asian Vegan Dishes #WinePW<p><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XYfdMaOeICc/YTyIAwX4XcI/AAAAAAAAGI8/Bba73kbeuQMi5-yMQleQYyFYiXJl9t0LACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9605.jpg" style="font-family: helvetica; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1671" data-original-width="2048" height="522" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XYfdMaOeICc/YTyIAwX4XcI/AAAAAAAAGI8/Bba73kbeuQMi5-yMQleQYyFYiXJl9t0LACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h522/IMG_9605.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i><b>Bonterra Chardonnay (<a href="https://www.totalwine.com/wine/white-wine/chardonnay/bonterra-chardonnay/p/4762750?glia=true&s=304&&pid=cpc:Core+Catalog+-+Shopping%2BUS%2BNEWJ%2BLONG+HAUL%2BENG%2BSPART::google::&gclid=CjwKCAjwp_GJBhBmEiwALWBQk0f-ZCx24_TWMqg_b3U-Vsrm1UTasbfrXtXGKoA7hznTE3Fkpr2ApBoCgbsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SRP$12</a>), Cono Sur Chardonnay (<a href="https://www.wine.com/product/cono-sur-organic-chardonnay-2019/631643#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SRP$11</a>) and Sauvignon Blanc (<a href="https://www.wine.com/product/cono-sur-organic-sauvignon-blanc-2019/580785" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SRP$11</a>) Paired With Korean Japchae Noodle</b></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I didn't start showing interest in organic and biodynamic wines until I got a lot more serious about wine blogging dating back a couple of years ago. Gwendolyn Alley from </span><a href="https://winepredator.com/2021/09/09/tastes-like-saving-our-planet-2-13-chardonnay-with-fresh-tuna-garden-harvest-winepw/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">Wine Predator</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> has been one of the subject matter experts who I learned about the theories </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">in organic and biodynamic wineamaking</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. In recent months, her hands-on experiences as a "cellar rat" at </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Clos des Amis in Ventura County, California also bring in additional perspectives of making wines in a non-interventionist way</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. With this month's #WinePW theme of Pairings with Organic Wine, I received #samples from <a href="http://www.bonterravineyards.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonterra</a> and <a href="http://www.conosur.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cono Sur</a> to </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">#PourOrganic and to pair a few Asian </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">vegan dishes. </span><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-040qCD3CkxM/YTyfaKg4vcI/AAAAAAAAGJY/5Xm6ARfVxCcsccOAuieUrGMDAIivAyAGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9621.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-040qCD3CkxM/YTyfaKg4vcI/AAAAAAAAGJY/5Xm6ARfVxCcsccOAuieUrGMDAIivAyAGQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_9621.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>Organic grapes are typically grown without the use of artificial chemical fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table></h3><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Growing Organic Wine Markets</span></h3><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We all kind of know the organic wine markets are growing. But how significant the growth truly is? According to the May 2021 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2021/05/10/2226509/0/en/Organic-Wine-Market-Growth-Sturdy-at-10-7-CAGR-to-Outstrip-16-647-81-Million-by-2027-COVID-19-Impact-and-Global-Analysis-by-TheInsightPartners-com.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">report from The Insight Partners</a>, "(worldwide) Organic Wine Market Size was valued at US$7,460.29 million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$16,647.81 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.7% during 2020–2027. IWSR (International Wines and Spirits Record) projects the organic wine category in the US will grow to over $1 billion by 2024, from $54.5 million in 2021. So what and who drives the growth? The simple answer is consumers, in particular, the health-conscious consumers, who know about the use of artificial fertilizers, harmful chemicals, and man-made additives throughout the grape-growing and winemaking processes. In the end, all these chemicals will go to the wine, then to our body. Consumers demand </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“purity” in their wines. They want the wine to speak the terroir, not the chemicals that mask the true taste and identity of the grapes. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The charm of local winemaking tradition associated with organic wines also becomes a powerful marketing tool that not only often resonates with consumers as a "feel-good" story, but also offers the "unique" reason why the purchase should be made.<br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LYcDDXj7fVU/YTylS7C3oHI/AAAAAAAAGJ8/a5MkkbSFwtk1OOTWNcjqbCkQf16sshUlQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/certified-sustainable-organic_1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LYcDDXj7fVU/YTylS7C3oHI/AAAAAAAAGJ8/a5MkkbSFwtk1OOTWNcjqbCkQf16sshUlQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/certified-sustainable-organic_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>"Green" Wine Certifications (Organic, Biodynamic, and Sustainable) from All Over the World (Photo Credit: wine-family.com)</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">What is Organic Wine?</span></h3><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Organic wine is produced from grapes cultivated without the use of artificial chemical fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Organic wine is free from additives such as sulfur, yeast nutrients, and fining, and it is produced by using yeasts that are indigenous to the fruit. For US, sulfites must not be added to the organically grown wines.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-85vhylYJNfQ/YTymZ6hCtvI/AAAAAAAAGKc/td-RnFzI-JwY7dzM4arz0lp1gSj-JF4XQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9620.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-85vhylYJNfQ/YTymZ6hCtvI/AAAAAAAAGKc/td-RnFzI-JwY7dzM4arz0lp1gSj-JF4XQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_9620.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Affordable Organic Whites for Daily Asian Vegan Food</span></h3><div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--J052HFwRfQ/YTymnrgblUI/AAAAAAAAGKo/M-3cSsAx36kNsgB4zsbmjbE2tO3yMw9_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9608.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1551" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--J052HFwRfQ/YTymnrgblUI/AAAAAAAAGKo/M-3cSsAx36kNsgB4zsbmjbE2tO3yMw9_gCLcBGAsYHQ/w151-h200/IMG_9608.jpg" width="151" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Bonterra Chardonnay is produced with certified organically grown grapes from throughout California including a large portion from Bonterra's estate </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">vineyards - Blue Heron Ranch and McNab Ranch, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">in Mendocino. Fermented in stainless steel tanks and American oak barrels, Bonterra Chardonnay strikes the balance of freshness and creaminess. Taking a much fresher approach, this Chardonnay won't leave you with an overwhelming and confusing, aka, the dated "buttery" taste profile of some California Chardonnays had. I truly enjoy the tad toasty vanilla and creamy notes, but the uplifting zest of bright </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">citrus and green apple notes perfectly links the wine to the Korean </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Japchae noodle. Let's make this vegan dish in four simple steps.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You can purchase the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/packs-Noodles-Korean-Vermicelli-Dangmyun/dp/B00SERLF6Y/ref=asc_df_B00SERLF6Y/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198071601027&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9837786455862168015&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004032&hvtargid=pla-379303650170&psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Korean "glass" noodle</a> at Amazon and cook it in boiling water by following the instructions on the package. When the noodle is translucent and al dente, it should be removed from the hot water and wash under cool tap water to remove the residual starch. Toss the cool noodle with a bit sesame oil while preparing the vegetables.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You could cook whatever vegetable you desire for the dish. I usually use shelled edamame, shredded carrot, sliced mushroom, and bak choi. In my Japchae this time, I added brocoli and fried egg (sorry, eggs are not considered as vegan by some people) as my kids like them. With carrot and mushroom, I did stir-fry it with a little soya sauce and a pitch of sugar to add flavor. For edamame and brocoli, just blanch them in water.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The taste of Japchae comes from the sweeten soya sauce (i.e., diluted soya sauce sweetened with sugar). Depending on your preference, I made mine with 1/8 of a cup of light soya sauce, 4 tbsp of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Kum-Kee-Premium-Sauce/dp/B0001EJ4CU/ref=asc_df_B0001EJ4CU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241896723503&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=495584601208204716&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004032&hvtargid=pla-584385809183&psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dark soya sauce</a>, 1/2 cup of water and 4 tbsp of sugar, cooking it in a small sauce pan until the sauce can coat the back of the spoon. The sauce doesn't have to be syrupy though.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">To serve, toss the noodle and vegetable with 2 tbsp of sesame oil and the sauce (don't need to have all the sauce in and adjust it to your taste). The noddle tastes best in room temperature or when it's lightly chilled.</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OtmQG-Iyq9U/YTyzNBldKUI/AAAAAAAAGLA/t4J0u2XLXBMlFaFSaiTtKfjuxnUWY3XOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9607.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1582" data-original-width="2048" height="154" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OtmQG-Iyq9U/YTyzNBldKUI/AAAAAAAAGLA/t4J0u2XLXBMlFaFSaiTtKfjuxnUWY3XOQCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h154/IMG_9607.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Chile's Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc is a bright, clean and young Sauvignon Blanc that's made </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">from organically grown grapes. The nose is </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">intense, with aromas of white flowers, grapefruit, lime, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">lemon, and garden herbs. The palate is fresh, vivid with acidity and minerality. <div><b>Suggested Asian Vegan Pairings:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">🌱<a href="https://veganheaven.org/recipe/rice-paper-rolls-with-mango-and-mint/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vietnamese Rice Wrapper Rolls with Mango and Mint</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">🌱<a href="https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/vegan-pad-thai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vegan Pad Thai</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y9U8pNYpnqA/YTy2yN-Ms6I/AAAAAAAAGLU/vRqDqP5d6PcGKGE5uLqmtWY3WIL-i3cRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9606.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1983" data-original-width="2048" height="194" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y9U8pNYpnqA/YTy2yN-Ms6I/AAAAAAAAGLU/vRqDqP5d6PcGKGE5uLqmtWY3WIL-i3cRgCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h194/IMG_9606.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Cono Sur Chardonnay is a fun wine that has aromas of orange, grapefruit, lemon, pineapple, and quince on the nose. The palate is young, fresh, and has a tad minerality undertone. This is an affordable Chardonnay that goes well with a lot of simple Asian lunch flairs.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Suggested Asian Vegan Pairings:</b></div>🌱<a href="https://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2017/07/asian-salad-with-ginger-sesame-dressing.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asian Coleslaw / Avocado with Ginger Salad Dressing</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">🌱<a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017358-vegan-mapo-tofu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vegan Mapo Tofu</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are still not convinced that drinking more organic wine is good for you, look at what the kids have been drinking - organic grape juice!</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WefKmCwfmr0/YTy8Ux0YcXI/AAAAAAAAGL0/VdTjN4ZJYsgCVxGoTkmkMqvifAjA9XVzQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/51tGiP%252B2T1L.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WefKmCwfmr0/YTy8Ux0YcXI/AAAAAAAAGL0/VdTjN4ZJYsgCVxGoTkmkMqvifAjA9XVzQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/51tGiP%252B2T1L.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-small;"><i>*Disclaimer: the wines are samples. The ideas of the blog are mine.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Check out what my #WinePW blogger friends are pairing their organic wines with:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Robin Bell Renken brings "Organic wine – sustainability and beyond (plus recommendations and pairings" to <a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/wine-pairings.../">Crushed Grape Chronicles </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Camilla Mann suggests "Sustainably Sourced Seafood + Organic Wines: Rock Crab Claw Crêpes with Bonterra's 2020 Chardonnay" on <a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/">Culinary Adventures with Camilla</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Wendy Klik is "Drinking and Dining Sustainably and Organically" on <a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/">A Day in the Life on the Farm</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Terri Oliver Steffes sees "Slow Wines and Organic Farming with Lettuce Grow" at <a href="https://www.terristeffes.com">Our Good Life</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Nicole Ruiz Hudson presents a "Chardonnay and Chicken Showdown: Chile vs. California" on <a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl py34i1dx gpro0wi8" href="http://www.sommstable.com/..." rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" target="_blank">www.sommstable.com</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">David Crowley offers an "Organic Wine Pairing with Veggie Burgers" on <a href="https://cookingchatfood.com/">Cooking Chat</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Linda Whipple suggests "Vegan black bean burgers and organic wine: a planet-conscious pairing" on <a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com">My Full Wine Glass</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cynthia and Pierre Ly present "Mystery organic wine "Le Vendangeur Masqué" with crêpes dinner and economics" on <a href="https://travelingwineprofs.home.blog/">Traveling Wine Profs</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Jennifer Gentile Martin considers "Organic Wines with Pasta and Shrimp" on <a href="http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com">Vino Travels </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Pinny Tam goes with “Organic White Wines: Bonterra Chardonnay, Cono Sur Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc Paired With Asian Vegan Dishes” on <a href="http://chinesefoodandwinepairings.com">Chinese Food and Wine Pairings </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Martin Redmond presents <a href="https://enofylzwineblog.com/.../two-new-world-organic.../">"Sustainable Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Paired with White Pizza" on Enofylz. </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">On<a href="http://winepredator.com"> Wine Predator</a>, Sue Hill and Gwendolyn Alley have "AmByth’s Natural Wines, Biodynamic Farming for the Future."</span></li>
</ul>Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-24533297150855393072021-09-04T06:12:00.015-07:002021-09-04T12:19:57.286-07:00Querciantica Verdicchio - A Gem from La Marche's Self-Made Wineamaker Angela Piotti Velenosi #ItalianFWT<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m7c5oLQCy24/YTNMLgOfTgI/AAAAAAAAGGo/A_T5ULOt0cosL0LPIGAso7-n7feWZlr2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7483.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1309" data-original-width="2048" height="410" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m7c5oLQCy24/YTNMLgOfTgI/AAAAAAAAGGo/A_T5ULOt0cosL0LPIGAso7-n7feWZlr2gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h410/IMG_7483.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>Querciantica Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi: structured, weighty, long finish<br />Floral scents from honey, apple, peach and freshly cut grass on the nose, <br />citrusy, fresh, fruity, vegetal on the palate, (<a href="https://www.wine.com/product/velenosi-querciantica-verdicchio-castelli-di-jesi-classico-2019/638676?state=CA&s=GoogleBase_CSE_638676MA_10SHOP6__type_Wine_WhiteWine_Verdicchio&showpromo=true&promo=10SHOP6&region_id=000040&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Google_Shopping_Smart_Wine&gclid=Cj0KCQjwssyJBhDXARIsAK98ITTtixXFCiZ0ubqmHn7LsN1GnIxz-j_wQHVkNpzfJmzTUWUPz1Qe-GkaApaCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SRP$17</a>)</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">For September’s #ItalianFWT, wine bloggers are invited by Marcia Hamm from <a href="https://joyofwine.org/2021/08/21/exploring-verdicchio-one-of-italys-most-ageable-white-grapes/?fbclid=IwAR3CpgfsItX19WoL7H4RyaewVBObvhWOVYq3i0k3BbXn0O7-Hs8jrn6f8LA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy of Wine</a> to explore </span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Verdicchio. The tasting of </span></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Querciantica Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Classico, a sample from Le Marche's Velenosi Vini, provides me the opportunity to sip one of the most structured and best-bang-for-the-buck Italian white wines in my recent memory. While the Querciantica Verdicchio is intriguing taste-wise, the producer of this wine, Angela Piotti Velenosi's journey to become one of the leading wine women in Le Marche is equally engaging and inspirational. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kc0-41V39XM/YTNd4_BDNRI/AAAAAAAAGG8/1sQ4n__aMhIXg0Ggzk-T7IYtyw2zq3YkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/angela-e-marianna-velenosi.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kc0-41V39XM/YTNd4_BDNRI/AAAAAAAAGG8/1sQ4n__aMhIXg0Ggzk-T7IYtyw2zq3YkgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/angela-e-marianna-velenosi.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Velenosi Mother (Angela - Right) and Daughter (Marianna) Duo continue to make their mark in Le Marche wines (Photo Credit: Velenosi Vini)</span></b></i></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Velenosi Vini - 100% Self-Made Wine Entrepreneur Since 1987</span></h3><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Unlike some of the Italian winery stories we are often told...when children who were born into the winery business passing down from their parents and ancestors, Angela and Ercole </span><a href="https://www.velenosivini.com/en/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: helvetica;" target="_blank">Velenosi</a> - <span style="font-family: helvetica;">the wife and husband duo went down the winery path with no passed-down ancestral wisdom, no knowledge, no capital, or no land. However, what they had back in 1987 was sheer enthusiasm, energy, passion, and willingness to trial and error, building their dream from scratch...a family house on a 23-acre vineyard, a couple pieces of used equipment, and an unsure plan to make two wines as their pilot. Today, Velenosi Vini is the second largest family-owned winery in Le Marche, expanding to owning 363 acres of vineyards, producing 2.5 million bottles of wines annually, and offering one of the most diverse grape profolio of the region. As a famous quote from Angela, </span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“Wine is an art capable of making you dream”, Velenosi Vini definitely is living this dream after their determination to make wines...no matter what...37 years ago. Angela becomes one of the leading female winery producers in Le Marche and was selected as the testimonial to represent the region in the Milan wine expo back in 2015. Velenosi Vini is named the top 100 wineries in Italy by Wine Spectator and is proud to offer wines that have the best quality and price ratio.</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Anvzy9ClsP4/YTNgIvJGSAI/AAAAAAAAGHI/3nMDq8kHsJgHXD7HDo6GncfahvNeiQZqACLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Italy-wine-map-excerpt-by-winefolly.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Anvzy9ClsP4/YTNgIvJGSAI/AAAAAAAAGHI/3nMDq8kHsJgHXD7HDo6GncfahvNeiQZqACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Italy-wine-map-excerpt-by-winefolly.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>Photo CreditL Wine Folly</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Le March, Where Verdicchio Shines</span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Marche region is known for growing Verdicchio, an Italian indigenous grape. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Verdicchio, which presence could date back to the medieval time, is especially adaptable in the</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> areas of Castelli di Jesi and Matelica.</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Verdicchio from Castelli di Jesi, is grown in a large area, stretching from the hills at the west of Ancona, along the long Esimo river passing Jesi Arcevia Arcevia, and down to the Musone river. The soils are linestones in general, ranging from sandstones to clay with compositions that are different from one area to another. The altitudes of the vineyards start from 260 feet to 1480 meters, which provide the cool mountain air and still allow the winds from the east-front Adriatic sea bringing in the moisture. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Verdicchio di Matelica, however, is farther from the east coast and is grown in the foothills of the Apennine Mountains which </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">is at a higher elevation than the area in </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Castelli di Jesi</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Verdicchio di Matelica is often </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">a bit weightier on the palate, and has more acidity and minerality than the one from Castelli di Jesi.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--R2l0vz-G-w/YTNg3KxXLZI/AAAAAAAAGHc/h1238MElfykieQBWSvqNiKBJloaW3fZrwCLcBGAsYHQ/s360/Marche.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="360" height="614" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--R2l0vz-G-w/YTNg3KxXLZI/AAAAAAAAGHc/h1238MElfykieQBWSvqNiKBJloaW3fZrwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h614/Marche.gif" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>(Photo Credit: DiWine Taste)</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h3><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 18.72px;">Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC</span></span></h3></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Verdicchio is quite susceptible to mildew and other illnesses and </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">only grows well on exposed and breezy hills. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It ripens in </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Castelli di Jesi </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">regularly between September and the beginning of October. Through altering the timing of harvesting the grapes, a wide range of expressions of the wine can be achieved. If it is harvested in advance, greener grapes will give birth to a spumanti-style </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Verdicchio which captivates </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">fresher citrus sensations. When it's harvested right at its ripeness, the fruity sensations offer the expected and traditional profile of this wine. Verdicchio is also suitable for late harvest, where hints of candied fruit and aromatic herbs would be present deriving </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">partially</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">from the dried grapes. Verdicchio can be fermented in steel tanks, but also tolerates aging in wooden barrels. Its versatility and cellaring ability earns this grape a nickname, the "Barolo" (i.e., the King) of Italian white wines. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oSbydNETZUg/YTNktEe38nI/AAAAAAAAGHs/pdnxKnJA9DYbZW2rVeg-5mn8UdFPklVbgCLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="542" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oSbydNETZUg/YTNktEe38nI/AAAAAAAAGHs/pdnxKnJA9DYbZW2rVeg-5mn8UdFPklVbgCLcBGAsYHQ/w477-h640/image.png" width="477" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Verdicchio Grape (Photo Credit: Velenosi Vini)</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Food Pairings </b></span></h3></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The food pairing choice for Querciantica Verdicchio</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> is limitless. While I think braised or stewed red meat dishes or a grilled T-bone steak may be a bit too much, the structure and weight of this wine, even it is white, can handle stir-fried meat dishes and deep-fried poultries like sweet and sour chicken nuggets. Since it's also fresh and lemony, any seafood will go too. What I found pairing exceptionally well with this wine is carb...a side of buttery rice pilaf, stir-fried flat rice noodle with thinly sliced beef, or chicken lo mein. My conclusion for this </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Verdicchio is: When you see it, stock up as many as possible...as you can drink if all year long!</span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d1NerrkvJMI/YTNt1dsbjsI/AAAAAAAAGH0/H5GHvZ7hIXkQXMzcOoPO090bZJW03al6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/356E4276-4AF1-4D8F-B641-DB4F65EB128D.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d1NerrkvJMI/YTNt1dsbjsI/AAAAAAAAGH0/H5GHvZ7hIXkQXMzcOoPO090bZJW03al6wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/356E4276-4AF1-4D8F-B641-DB4F65EB128D.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>Top Left: Sweet and Sour Chicken Fingers, Grilled Shrimp with Buttery Rice Pilaf<br />Bottom Left: Stir-fried Flat Rice Noodle with Beef, Chicken Lo Mein<br /><br /></i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-small;">*The wine is a sample. The ideas of the blog are my own.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LJSvaTd5Dxc/YTNyTCQ-lkI/AAAAAAAAGH8/d8rIiKCEXS8pwp1bwVpPDe3V3DCQ2uN3QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7482.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LJSvaTd5Dxc/YTNyTCQ-lkI/AAAAAAAAGH8/d8rIiKCEXS8pwp1bwVpPDe3V3DCQ2uN3QCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7482.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Check out which Verdicchio other #ItalianFWT bloggers is sipping...</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div>
<ul><li><strong><a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2021/09/baked-tomatoes-marchigiano-style-and.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baked Tomatoes Marchigiano Style and a Verdicchio Wine</a></strong> by A Day in the Life on the Farm</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2021/09/cascatelli-brand-new-pasta-shape-plus.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cascatelli, a Brand New Pasta Shape, plus Pievalta Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore 2017</a></strong> by Culinary Adventures with Camilla</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://joyofwine.org/2021/09/03/exploring-verdicchio-one-of-italys-most-ageable-white-grapes-italianfwt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exploring Verdicchio: One of Italy’s Most Ageable White Grapes</a></strong> by Joy of Wine</li><li><strong><a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/le-marche-italy-verdicchio-and-beyond-italianfwt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Le Marche Italy - Verdicchio and Beyond</a></strong> by Crushed Grape Chronicles</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.sommstable.com/2021/09/cantine-belisario-cambrugiano-verdicchio-di-matelica-riserva-with-brodetto.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cantine Belisario Cambrugiano Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva with Brodetto alla Recanatese</a></strong> by Somm's Table</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2021/09/querciantica-verdicchio-gem-from-la.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Querciantica Verdicchio - A Gem from La Marche's Self-Made Winemaker Angela Piotti Velenosi </a></strong>by Chinese Food & Wine Pairings</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/2021/09/scallops-and-pasta-and-beautiful.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scallops and Pasta and a Beautiful Verdicchio</a></strong> by Our Good Life</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://winepredator.com/2021/09/04/verdicchio-is-that-a-vegetable-does-it-go-with-carbonara-italianfwt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Verdicchio? Is That A Vegetable? Does It Go With Carbonara?</a></strong> by Wine Predator.....Gwendolyn Alley</li></ul>
Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-73642172305912830242021-08-14T10:35:00.412-07:002021-08-28T08:06:47.538-07:00Muscatel Sparkling Joy by 103-Year-Old Bodegas Reymos - First Wine Cooperative in Valencia, Spain #WorldWineTravel<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p9GeRTSk5w0/YSpICj-8VeI/AAAAAAAAGE8/bxTdpXysIjg1IfZedJoJfEpagSsCF9eTQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9580.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1265" data-original-width="2048" height="396" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p9GeRTSk5w0/YSpICj-8VeI/AAAAAAAAGE8/bxTdpXysIjg1IfZedJoJfEpagSsCF9eTQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h396/IMG_9580.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>Reymos Classic Moscato Sparkler is ideal for dessert pairing such as the Chinese moon cake ($13 at <a href="https://www.costcobusinessdelivery.com/Joy-Luck-Palace-Double-Yolk-and-Lotus-Seed-Paste-Moon-Cakes%2C-24.7-oz.product.100318206.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Costco</a>) which is made of cooked egg yolks wrapped with sweetened lotus seed paste and is baked with a thin layer of pastry </i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Valencia and Murcia are central eastern </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">coastal regions in Spain, locating at the south of Catalonia and north of Andalucia. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cindy from <a href="http://www.grape-experiences.com/2021/08/invitation-explore-wines-murcia-valencia/?fbclid=IwAR2oQI6IL_aV1NE6T9wH8Ix4sLUpAWS1iSyF_y0zJ2nS38GY4xEbIjFcFsE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grape Experiences</a> invites the #WorldWineTravel bloggers to explore the wines of Murcia and Valencia. I got to taste a low-alcohol sparkling wine made from </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Muscat</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> of Alexandria, produced by the </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">103-Year-Old Bodegas Reymos - first wine cooperative in Valencia, and am pleased to add this semi-sweet fun sparkler to my late summer party wine list. Let's find out how Bodegas Reymos becomes the king of sparkling wines in Valencia, making award-winning and affordable wines year after year.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-11OsMRtKR0A/YSo951iOXeI/AAAAAAAAGEA/cTEH9xRSkzsDgvPoCRGmISWszfs2gh12gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1399/27---Central-Mediterranean-Coast-low.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1399" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-11OsMRtKR0A/YSo951iOXeI/AAAAAAAAGEA/cTEH9xRSkzsDgvPoCRGmISWszfs2gh12gCLcBGAsYHQ/w458-h640/27---Central-Mediterranean-Coast-low.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.reymos.es/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodegas Reymos</a>, which was founded in 1918, was the first wine cooperative ("co-op") established in Valencia. It is also one of the oldest wine </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">co-op</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">s in Spain. L</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ocated in the Valencian town of Cheste, with an average altitude of 715 feet above the sea and well-drained soil conditions that are </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">flood plains and alluvial fans, the </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">proximity of its location to the Mediterrenean sea forms the ideal microclimate for Bodegas Reymos to grow the Muscat of Alexandria grape variety. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nHN1aRCW1QQ/YSpJ-DY_sGI/AAAAAAAAGFE/CaGkiNtKRL07aQ49rVWTvK-UnNTwvZg-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9466.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nHN1aRCW1QQ/YSpJ-DY_sGI/AAAAAAAAGFE/CaGkiNtKRL07aQ49rVWTvK-UnNTwvZg-ACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_9466.jpg" width="480" /></i></b></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><i>Reymos Classic (<a href="https://www.shoppersvineyard.com/wines/Reymos-Sparkling-Wine-Spain-Reymos-Sparkling-Wine-w939591731" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SRP$9</a>): Intense freshly harvested grape aromas on the nose, perfect acidity-residual sugar balance, low alcohol with an ABV 7.5% </i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Out of its 4942 acres of vineyards and an average annual production of 42 million pounds of grapes, 90% of these grapes are </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Muscat of Alexandria, and the rest is a combination of Garnacha, Tempranillo, Merseguera, and Malvasia. Bodegas Reymos is one of the three co-op wineries, which partners with <a href="https://anecoopbodegas.com/en/about-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anecoop Bodegas</a> to produce and to export wines of various price ranges and varieties. Anecoop Bodegas was founded in 1986.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1aqm6Jva4o/YSo_UgsDvvI/AAAAAAAAGEM/4_rYOLrbZZ8sZJsrmiKe-OWIg3Tdaz_eACLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/E3Wpa70XMAAL-mJ.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1aqm6Jva4o/YSo_UgsDvvI/AAAAAAAAGEM/4_rYOLrbZZ8sZJsrmiKe-OWIg3Tdaz_eACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/E3Wpa70XMAAL-mJ.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i><b>Bodegas Reymos at Cheste, Valencia (</b></i><b><i>Photo Credit: VinosDOValencia)</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;">So what is a wine co-op? A winemaking co-op is a group of vineyard owners working together to produce and sell wine to leverage the economy of scale. These owners become members, sell their grapes to the co-op who produces the w</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ine and sells it to international and domestic markets. Using communal facilities and shared market efforts help spread out costs such as marketing and bottling. C</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">o-ops are a big deal in winemaking in Spain, contributing to approximately 60% of the wine production in the country. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M97DccKKK70/YSo_eZmasaI/AAAAAAAAGEQ/psHrXdIUD-ILhYlCTLuycBOhz2LFXBJsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/E3WpbWlXwAUiZnf.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="1024" height="444" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M97DccKKK70/YSo_eZmasaI/AAAAAAAAGEQ/psHrXdIUD-ILhYlCTLuycBOhz2LFXBJsQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h444/E3WpbWlXwAUiZnf.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Bodegas Reymos has a bottling plant with a capacity of 5,000 bottles per hour for still and sparkling wines (Photo Credit: VinosDOValencia)</b></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Reymos Classic of D.O. Valencia is a sparkling wine made with the Charmat method. This is the simplest and most used method to capture fermentation carbonation, trapping the "bubbles" in a bulk way within the large stainless steel tanks</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. This is also the method used to produce Italian Procesco wines. Through Charmat, the base wine is made from the grape of choice, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Muscat of Alexandria in the case of Reymos Classic. After adding a small amount of yeast and sugar, the yeast converts the sugar in the wine to CO2 and alcohol. The CO2 is trapped in these large tanks for secondary fermentation, ranging from one to six weeks. After the fermentation, the bulk wine is filtered to remove the dead yeast (lees). The winemakers may at that point add dosage - either liquor from still wines or sugar, to finetune the taste of the wines prior to bottling. </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KFstHEyZoKs/YSpENhGvXbI/AAAAAAAAGEk/74yioC2YcjMhYzj0RP27OdDyrMtB9wjFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/2Sparkling-12.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1589" data-original-width="2000" height="508" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KFstHEyZoKs/YSpENhGvXbI/AAAAAAAAGEk/74yioC2YcjMhYzj0RP27OdDyrMtB9wjFQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h508/2Sparkling-12.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Photo Credit: <a href="https://www.goodpairdays.com/guides/wine-101/article/sparkling-wine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoodPairDays</a></span></b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Check out the blog post of other #WorldWineTravel bloggers and see what wines they choose for this wine adventure in Spain: </span></div>
<ul><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Monastrell from Murcia and Valencia Paired with Lamb-Beef Burgers and El Taberno from Gwendolyn Alley at <a href="http://winepredator.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wine Predator......Gwendolyn Alley</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Getting to Know the Grape Known in Spain as Monastrell from Linda Whipple at <a href=" https://www.myfullwineglass.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Full Wine Glass</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Rosados from Jumilla from Susannah Gold on <a href="http://Avvinare.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avvinare</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Valencia Inspires My First Paella from Jeff Burrows at <a href="http://foodwineclick.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Food Wine Click!</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Light up the Grill and Open that Bottle of Jumilla Wine from Wendy Klik at <a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Day in the Life on the Farm</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">To Valencia with Sobrasada, Other Spanish Nibbles, and Enrique Mendoza Alicante La Tremenda Monastrell 2018 from Camilla Mann at <a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Culinary Adventures with Camilla</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Muscatel Sparkling Joy by 100-Year-Old Bodegas Reymos – First Wine Cooperative in Valencia, Spain from Pinny Tam at <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chinese Food & Wine Pairings</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Coca am Recapte and Chopo Jumilla Monastrell Rose on a Summer’s Day by Terri Steffes at<a href=" https://www.terristeffes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Our Good Life</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">On Monastrell, Three Wines from D.O. Jumilla and Foods for
Pairing by Cindy Rynning at <a href="http://www.grape-experiences.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grape Experiences</a>.</span></li></ul>
Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-20459963712010569272021-08-02T13:37:00.845-07:002021-08-30T05:42:38.096-07:00What do Albino Armani and Måneskin from Italy have in common? Rock Star in Pinot Grigio! Rock Star in Eurovision!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YKtAqZjEFzU/YQqZMw1iyiI/AAAAAAAAF_8/PDvFFtMoD6MGBRx7uhsOvQJhgFui4d3NQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8899.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="2048" height="438" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YKtAqZjEFzU/YQqZMw1iyiI/AAAAAAAAF_8/PDvFFtMoD6MGBRx7uhsOvQJhgFui4d3NQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h438/IMG_8899.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.albinoarmani.com/en/" rel="nofollow">Albino Armani</a>, which has been growing grapes and making wines for over 400 years, is no doubt an Italian rock star producer in Pinot Grigio. At its 17th generation, Albino Armani turns Pinot Grigio, which has been perceived as "simple" grapes, into truly expressive grapes that are capable of speaking the dynamic terroirs the family owns. The </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">family-owned vineyards are situated in three major Italian winegrowing regions: Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">composing a total of 750 acres of vineyards. In Italy, these three regions overall contribute to 85% of the Pinot Grigio production. Italy accounts for 35% of the global production of Pinot Grigio. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AIgNz5us9wI/YQqkkkhy4hI/AAAAAAAAGAE/sqvG-AbzETwDqqPOE08OEnG4WOIulC-swCLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="694" data-original-width="916" height="485" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AIgNz5us9wI/YQqkkkhy4hI/AAAAAAAAGAE/sqvG-AbzETwDqqPOE08OEnG4WOIulC-swCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h485/image.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span><b>Albino Armani Winegrowing Map</b></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">What makes Albino Armani, a legendary and established winery still so rock'in and relatable? The humble beginning of the Albino Armani as farmers gave them the ancestral wisdom in preserving lands and co-habiting with fauna and flora. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">They believe in communal responsibilities in environmental, social and economical sustainability - getting all the players involved, themselves and other wineries, to collectively make the environment healthier for wines and next generations. To recognize their achievements, they have been certified in National Quality System for Integrated Production in 2019, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">an recognition of using the ecoysystems to monitor and reduce environmental </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">impacts - lesser use of synthetic chemicals, fertilization, and irrigation. Additionally, the wide range of Albino Armani Pinot Grigios not only cater to many different wine drinkers who have diverse taste preferences and budgets, but also is intuned with the latest gloabal food trends, which vegan, vegetarian, fusion ethnic cuisines, causal elegant dining, and lighter flair are dominating.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9mL6Cmkg2_A" width="320" youtube-src-id="9mL6Cmkg2_A"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><h3>Who is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN1odfjtMoo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Måneskin</a>?</h3><div style="text-align: left;">Måneskin is the Italian rock band who won the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest in May this year. Eurovision may be a bit foreign to the US readers. It is a four-hour long commercial-free song contest, where uprising singers from the participating EU countries compete annually for the grand prize. Måneskin was formed in 2016, when the frontman Damiano David, Victoria De Angelis (bassist), and Thomas Raggi (guitarist) first met each other as students during high school days in Rome. Ethan Torchio from the nearby Frosinonesoon joined them as the drummer soon after. With an electrifying performance, Måneskin won Eurovision with their original rock song, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeCPibtAJOM&t=92s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Zitti e Buoni"</a>, which is not a typical music genre that historically would win the Eurovision. So what makes both Albino Armani and Måneskin a rock star in their own right and what commonality do they share? </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NOFNsTC1r_8/YQqmsTVPg3I/AAAAAAAAGAM/b3YX_CmHLUM1idPQO6jj2Cf4hQH3d9FOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8902.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1692" data-original-width="2048" height="528" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NOFNsTC1r_8/YQqmsTVPg3I/AAAAAAAAGAM/b3YX_CmHLUM1idPQO6jj2Cf4hQH3d9FOgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h528/IMG_8902.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.totalwine.com/wine/white-wine/pinot-grigiopinot-gris/armani-pinot-grigio-colle-ara-orange-wine/p/38241750?s=1404&igrules=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><i><b>Pinot Grigio Colle Ara (SRP$22)</b></i></span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 style="text-align: left;">Albino Armani Pinot Grigio Colle Ara and Måneskin - Glamorous, Cooper Gold, and Engaging!</h3><div>The Albino Armani Pinot Grigio Colle Ara has the most glamorous cooper gold color I've ever seen in any Pinot Grigios. The additional time of juice-to-skin contact of this wine fosters a rich structure, which is rarely found in other Pinot Grigios. Colle Ara not only looks "glam", the nose of dry flowers and the palate of grapefruit, peach, apricot, pineapple, and mango are pleasing your taste bud to the fullest extent. Colle Ara invites you to come back to taste more after the initial sips as a different note seems to lift up from the wine at different time - the mango note this time and apricot next time. It's an engaging wine that the more you drink it, the more you want to find out how Terra dei forti Valdadige DOC <a href="https://www.albinoarmani.com/en/territories/" rel="nofollow">terroirs</a> shapes this wine.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yKGFBdCbuGU/YQvlPH8FyAI/AAAAAAAAGAo/ygQm4OE9Zy42jvkylYUJld--U2S_uqotwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/rs_1024x759-210522155743-1024-italy-eurovision-song-contest-2021.ct.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="759" data-original-width="1024" height="474" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yKGFBdCbuGU/YQvlPH8FyAI/AAAAAAAAGAo/ygQm4OE9Zy42jvkylYUJld--U2S_uqotwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h474/rs_1024x759-210522155743-1024-italy-eurovision-song-contest-2021.ct.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Måneskin in Eurovision 2021 (Photo Credit: eonline.com)</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Måneskin's performance, with the winning song, "Zitti e Buoni" or "Shut Up and Behave", in Eurovision was equally engaging. The band wore stylish cooper-red body suits and platform shoes, completing the glam rocker look in the Eurovision final. The song has every elements that make it globally popular - even when you don't know Italian...the rhythmic melody will definitely unseat you! I started to look up the translation of the lyrics and learn everything about this band with sheer curiority, finding out what makes this band become an overnight sensation.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--WVZoJ154no/YQvmtEso0uI/AAAAAAAAGAw/nSfFwdMd1L8i7o0KUJ8CH1eB_W2zpn9egCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8901.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1456" data-original-width="2048" height="456" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--WVZoJ154no/YQvmtEso0uI/AAAAAAAAGAw/nSfFwdMd1L8i7o0KUJ8CH1eB_W2zpn9egCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h456/IMG_8901.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b><a href="https://www.totalwine.com/wine/white-wine/pinot-grigiopinot-gris/albino-armani-pinot-grigio-corvara/p/14442750?s=1404&igrules=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Pinot Grigio Corvara SRP$15</span></a></b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Pinot Grigio Corvara and Måneskin - Sapid, Likeable, and Youthful!</b></h3></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div>The Pinot Grigio Corvara is a Summer in a bottle. The wine is sapid and energetic. The scent of white flowers encapsulate the nostrils. As you sip this wine, the apple and ripe pear flavors linger. This medium-bodied Pinot Grigio will be superb with any seafood but also roasted chicken and grilled pork chops. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Måneskin, whose members are all under the age of 22, is a high-octane powerhouse of onstage charisma and youthful energy. When they won Eurovision, the song “Zitti e Buoni” which was previosuly little known outside Italy, hopped onto Spotify’s global Top 10, a first for an Italian band.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wqnWdVgiyeg/YQv0LbuKlOI/AAAAAAAAGBI/igzoo6sj_0Qmw_89WrcrVN6eh8IspNx7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8903%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1417" data-original-width="2048" height="442" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wqnWdVgiyeg/YQv0LbuKlOI/AAAAAAAAGBI/igzoo6sj_0Qmw_89WrcrVN6eh8IspNx7ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h442/IMG_8903%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.totalwine.com/wine/white-wine/pinot-grigiopinot-gris/armani-pinot-grigio-friuli/p/14444750?s=1404&igrules=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Pinot Grigio Friuli Grave (SRP$13)</span></b></i></a></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Pinot Grigio Friuli Grave and Måneskin - Rocky but Alive!</b></h3><div>Pinot Grigio Friuli Grave is a rocky region where more than 80% is gravel-laid soil, which is not entirely grape-growing friendly. The Pinot Grigio from this region however has successfully adapted the austere growing conditions, and consistently turns out intense and aromatic wines. The Albino Armani Pinot Grigio Friuli Grave is floral and elegant. The notes of chamomile, thyme, and mineral in the wines are the characteristics that are instilled by the terroirs. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JhXxAM_EpNY/YQv6yiTfaSI/AAAAAAAAGBQ/Z1IISeNDPtEgxFxXF7CDcvnEZLSto-stwCLcBGAsYHQ/s624/Fruiuli%2Brock%2Bvineyards.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="453" data-original-width="624" height="464" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JhXxAM_EpNY/YQv6yiTfaSI/AAAAAAAAGBQ/Z1IISeNDPtEgxFxXF7CDcvnEZLSto-stwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h464/Fruiuli%2Brock%2Bvineyards.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Pinot Grigio vines are grown on rocky soil in Friuli Grave <br />(Photo Credit: Albino Armani)</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><div>From performing at the streets in Rome back in 2016, competing but not winning in The X-Factor in 2017, to winning Eurovision 2021, Måneskin climbed to their stardom from the rocky roads with hardwork, persistence, talent, passion and fun! </div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S4cYeG3sHto/YQv7xYFqCxI/AAAAAAAAGBY/WhBkr0gPbyM_bB3W163kS1xjMiwQSOhxACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8907.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1172" data-original-width="2048" height="366" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S4cYeG3sHto/YQv7xYFqCxI/AAAAAAAAGBY/WhBkr0gPbyM_bB3W163kS1xjMiwQSOhxACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h366/IMG_8907.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.totalwine.com/wine/white-wine/pinot-grigiopinot-gris/armani-pinot-grigio-venezie/p/14445750?s=1404&igrules=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie (SRP$10)</span></b></i></a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie and Måneskin - Something for Everyone!</b></h3><div>The Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie is an entry-level Pinot Grigio from the price point. The freshness and versatility of this wine makes it the perfect wine for aperitif in parties of any sizes. When it's served on its own, it's fresh, dry, creamy, and has the taste of lime, crisp apple and green pear. Thinking a bit outside the box, pouring it over ice and adding some Aperol liqueur to this Pinot Grigio would make this Aperol a crowd pleaser in a hot Summer day. </div><div><br /></div><div>Måneskin also sings in English. With a bit open mind, check out their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQna2EqpzqzfBjlSmzT72w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube channel</a>, I'm sure there is something for everyone. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PIP-OydERo8/YQwBoGQtDwI/AAAAAAAAGBg/mn8wtb2ZSM0PccHDnjVJOfxshIJCtQwmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8900.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PIP-OydERo8/YQwBoGQtDwI/AAAAAAAAGBg/mn8wtb2ZSM0PccHDnjVJOfxshIJCtQwmwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8900.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimers: The Albino Armani wines are samples. The idea of the story is my own.</span></i></div><div><br /></div></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div>Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-6091625663934373922021-07-25T17:05:00.013-07:002021-07-26T10:58:37.688-07:00Alsace Wines’ Heart and Soul - Land Sustainability #Winophiles #DrinkAlsace<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E4W5RZU57dQ/YPyzjm1tL9I/AAAAAAAAF8U/dERUcJx97bUQjVjLiFm3BAYMzvZ2xiJuACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/3961-rodern-copyrightzvardon-conseilvinsalsace__mobile_large.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="960" height="224" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E4W5RZU57dQ/YPyzjm1tL9I/AAAAAAAAF8U/dERUcJx97bUQjVjLiFm3BAYMzvZ2xiJuACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h224/3961-rodern-copyrightzvardon-conseilvinsalsace__mobile_large.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>Photo Credit: www.vinsalsace.com</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Respecting nature is part of the long tradition in Alsace. The Upper Rhine region in Alsace is the birthplace of biodynamic farming. Organic and biodynamic viticulture have widely been adopted throughout the Alsace wine-growing areas. This sustainable farming approach challenges vineyards to smartly manage their use of pesticides and fertilizers, and makes growers implement an overall initiative, through technical means and agricultural practices, to comply with the sustainable farming standards. These standards focus on respecting the environment, managing the health of vines, and contributing to protecting the landscapes and biological diversity of the overall estate.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u1DBGdpiF3Q/YP3ITXMeR1I/AAAAAAAAF9A/JUW9ALcZPLs1zcHhoHRdyUulQN3NaBrdgCLcBGAsYHQ/s644/sheep.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="644" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u1DBGdpiF3Q/YP3ITXMeR1I/AAAAAAAAF9A/JUW9ALcZPLs1zcHhoHRdyUulQN3NaBrdgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/sheep.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>Photo Credit: Vins Alsace</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Organic and biodynamic farming and grape-growing started to gain attention in the area since the beginning of 1970’s, when the early signs of land deterioration were sunk in: Desertification of rural areas, widened imbalance between the Northern and Southern regions, increasing consumption of energy in farming, and deterioration of soils, air, water and nature. In addition, the need to increase yields of grapes and over production of wines destroyed the balances between fauna and flora, resulting from the incresing use of pesticides by farmers and vineyards. Simultaneously, food quality, knowledge of harmful effects of pesticides on human, and land sustainability became concerns not only among the growers but the consumers. </span></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--pTw_kSIDhA/YP3JzKkoe0I/AAAAAAAAF9I/TAYrwZMT5ok8daIIDuwQfZHrIhsvkT03QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1244/organic.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1244" data-original-width="769" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--pTw_kSIDhA/YP3JzKkoe0I/AAAAAAAAF9I/TAYrwZMT5ok8daIIDuwQfZHrIhsvkT03QCLcBGAsYHQ/w396-h640/organic.jpg" width="396" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>Photo Credit: Vins Alsace</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Faced with this concerns, organic grape-growing and biodynamic farming attempts to gain a closer look at how the earth, water, plants, air, fauna and flora could healthily interact and cohabitate. Instead of fighting against the natural elements that may stunt the growth and yields of vines, farmers begin to reactivate soil life and stimulate the natural resistance of plants, becoming intune with the natural cycles. While growing grapes with the ancestral wisdom and practices is still important, adopting to organic and biodynamic farming practices becomes an integral part of their modern winemaking process. Winemakers notably manage their vines using zero to minimal chemical fertilizers or synthetic pesticides, gaining regulatory and commercial approvals and <span face="Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px;">recognition</span>. Let's take a look at how three of the pioneers - DOMAINE FREDERIC MOCHEL, DOMAINE JEAN-MARIE HAAG, and DOMAINE ALFRED WANTZ, which are at different stages of their organic and biodynamic farming journey, sustain their land.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aBe3O6LNz8k/YP3SCAyNo3I/AAAAAAAAF9Q/zFFAAPA6AhwhBBgKK4gHK3i292Wvh44xwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8513.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aBe3O6LNz8k/YP3SCAyNo3I/AAAAAAAAF9Q/zFFAAPA6AhwhBBgKK4gHK3i292Wvh44xwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8513.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">DOMAINE FREDERIC MOCHEL</span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TKPGgA3NqCI/YP3TC4FLuFI/AAAAAAAAF9w/jtd9F1phetMQWNHfJWOthKdST4aYTWtNACLcBGAsYHQ/s500/hve.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="139" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TKPGgA3NqCI/YP3TC4FLuFI/AAAAAAAAF9w/jtd9F1phetMQWNHfJWOthKdST4aYTWtNACLcBGAsYHQ/w162-h139/hve.png" width="162" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Located in Traenheim, the northern part Alsace, 12 miles west of Strasbourg, the Mochel family has been living in this village that has deep wine history since 1669. As an independent winemaker, <a href="http://mochel.alsace/english-welcome/" rel="nofollow">Domaine Frederic Mochel </a>respects their terroir, harvest solely in their own vineyard, and fulfill their whole supply chain - make wines, bottle them, and sell them directly from their cellar. They are in the process of converting to organic farming and continue to respect the soils and the vines.</span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace Riesling 2015 Kaploen en conversion </b></span></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Terroir: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i><b>Traenheim: </b></i></span>north-west facing terrasse farming at the altitude between 210 and 265 meters, marly soils; <b><i>Bergbieten: </i></b>south and south-east facing on gentle hillside slopes between 210 and 265 meters, marl-limestone-gypsum soils.</div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste: </b>Outstanding n</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">otes of exotic fruit and candied lemon on the nose, rich and oily mouthfeel, contrast with crisp acidity and intense fruitiness.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace Riesling 2019 en conversion </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Terroir: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Traenheim and Bergbieten.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Taste: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Citrus notes, white flowers aromas, intense acidity, lively and juicy, long finish.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergbieten Riesling 2019 cuvée Henriette en conversion </b></span></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Terroir: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergbieten is located i</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">n the heart of a large natural amphitheatre in the northern part of the Alsace wine-growing area.</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Altenberg hill ideally exposes to the south/south-east, protecting it from northerly winds. To the west, the Vosges form a protective barriar against excessive rain from the west. This open landscape is bathed in optimal sunlight all day long. </span></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Taste: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Concentrated notes of minerals and and stone fruits on the nose, rich and saline on the palate, mineral and tense finish, and great cellaring potential.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergbieten Riesling 2011 cuvée Henriette en conversion </b></span></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Terroir: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergbieten</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. </span></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Taste: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Complex, rounded and well-balanced wine, fruity yet slightly overripe notes on the nose, lively minerality, and fresh finish.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ISFL9wX170w/YP3bnSEQXEI/AAAAAAAAF94/89WvuSZrdhETH147ugB66QRHkws4IyD8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8520.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ISFL9wX170w/YP3bnSEQXEI/AAAAAAAAF94/89WvuSZrdhETH147ugB66QRHkws4IyD8gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8520.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 18.72px;">DOMAINE JEAN-MARIE HAAG</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y-GTIuy3mQ0/YP3dA08qadI/AAAAAAAAF-A/S68DI0oBxxE2f-OVG3pmCG-mL8DdVGKXACLcBGAsYHQ/s1134/Image%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="800" height="167" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y-GTIuy3mQ0/YP3dA08qadI/AAAAAAAAF-A/S68DI0oBxxE2f-OVG3pmCG-mL8DdVGKXACLcBGAsYHQ/w141-h167/Image%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="141" /></a></div><a href="http://www.domaine-haag.fr/ElementsRubrique.aspx?SITE=HAAG3&RUB=312&MP_SS_RUB=ELEM&MP_ELT=DETAI&PAGE=1&Lang=FR" rel="nofollow">Domaine Jean-Marie Haag</a>, which owns around 21 acres of vineyards, is located in the decending slopes of the steep hillsides in the narrow valley called Vallée Noble, south of Colmar. The estate </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">is certified in Terra Vitis, sustainable viticulture and HEV (high environmental value). To preserve the quality and true expression of grapes, the harvest of the grapes grown on the hillsides is picked exclusively by hand. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The special dry climate that reigns there offers the vines a potential for over-maturity and makes it possible to produce concentrated, finesse vintages with incredible length. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace Grand Cru Zinnkoepfle Riesling 2018 HVE </b></span></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Terroir: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This Riesling is planted in facing south slope in Grand Cru Zinnkoepfle. Its soils are</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">made up of limestone (Muschelkalk) and Avoltzia sandstone (Bundsandstein), considering one of the highest Alsatian Grand Crus. </span></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Taste: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">F</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ull mouthfeel, minerality, bold salinity, great purity, minty aromas, notes of white flower and herbal tea. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace Riesling 2018 Vall</b><b>é</b><b>e Noble HVE</b></span></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Terroir: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This Riesling is planted in south-facing hillside parcel of the estate that has the Avoltzia sandstone soil.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Fresh, salinity, great purity, complex aromatic expression of wild flowers. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace Gewurtraminer 2019 </b><b>HVE</b></span></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Terroir: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Planted on the south-western slope of Zinnkoepfle. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> F</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">loral and spicy notes on the palate, full yet fresh, long, and balanced. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace Pinot Noir 2019 </b><b>HVE</b></span></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Terroir: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Zinnkoepfle</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Aromas of very ripe black fruits, fresh mouthfeel, elegant tannins, balanced and persistent. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5BAe5wfqJZo/YP3kiqnMsgI/AAAAAAAAF-I/K_L3cxkOoLo5d1Qtbng7FiRwpKCwaS4RwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8519.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5BAe5wfqJZo/YP3kiqnMsgI/AAAAAAAAF-I/K_L3cxkOoLo5d1Qtbng7FiRwpKCwaS4RwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8519.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">DOMAINE ALFRED WANTZ</span></h3></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="http://www.alfredwantz.com/" rel="nofollow"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.alfredwantz.com/" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WAxSjP4XbkA/YP3mzxJSdaI/AAAAAAAAF-Q/a32rX_CGyWA5eUMjoOR2skIhpk_ko0LFACLcBGAsYHQ/s285/Screenshot%2B2021-07-25%2B183309.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="285" height="87" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WAxSjP4XbkA/YP3mzxJSdaI/AAAAAAAAF-Q/a32rX_CGyWA5eUMjoOR2skIhpk_ko0LFACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h87/Screenshot%2B2021-07-25%2B183309.png" width="200" /></a></div><br />Domaine Alfred Wantz, which is located around </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Mittelbergheim consisting of AOP Alsace, AOP Alsace Grand Cru and Crémant d’Alsace, owns 31 acres of vineyards. They have produced organic wines since the 2020 vintage. The organic-farming certification is an acknowledgement of Alfred Wantz's long-term environmental commitment initiated at the end of the 90’s, when he started natural agricultural methods in grass management, ploughing, maintaining of hedgerowsthus, and promoting biodiversity. The estate nowadays adapts to new environmental challenges, reducing the effects from climate changes, while continuing the production of quality wines.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace Grand Cru Zotzenberg </b></span><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Riesling 2019 En Conversion</b></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Terroir: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Zotzenberg sits in a basin, r</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">esting on the south side of the Mittelbergheim 320 -metre hillside. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Facing east and south, it has plenty of sunshine. The soils are composed of Jurassic-period and Oligocene marls and limestones, which are drought-resistent and are easy to retain dampness. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> Aged on lees for nine months, n</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ose nose of citrus and spices, mineral touch, powerful yet balanced, fresh acidity at the finish. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace </b></span><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Riesling 2017 Vielles Vignes </b><b style="font-family: helvetica;">En Conversion</b></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Terroir: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Produced in the estate's </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">unique sandstone-soil vineyard.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste: </b>Aged on lees for 15 months in an oak cask, floral and mineral nose, smooth and pear notes on the palate, and saline final touch</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">.</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace Grand Cru Zotzenberg </b></span><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Sylvaner 2019 </b><b style="font-family: helvetica;">En Conversion</b></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Terroir: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Zotzenberg is the unique place where Sylvaner can succeed to the AOP Alsace Grand Cru level. This is the land of Sylvaner, where this grape manages to develop its aromatic potential to the fullest (e.g., bay leaves and verbena), and reveals the finesse and saltiness dervied from the limestone soil. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste: </b>F</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">loral and peppery notes, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">pleasant and noble bitter taste, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">and e</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">xceptionnal structure. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace </b></span><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Pinot Noir 2017 Berg "Eden" </b><b style="font-family: helvetica;">En Conversion</b></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Terroir: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Eden is a selection of Domaine Alfred Wantz's best Pinot Noir vineyards. This Pinot Noir is aged in old oak barrels for 12 months and is bottled unfiltered to preserve the pesonnality.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste: </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Complex, rich, subtle nose of cherry and blackberry, discrete vanilia notes, spicy yet smooth notes, and well-integrated tannins. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dML1q3FKS08/YP73I6U4KjI/AAAAAAAAF_M/ixwg7NtDDjQszasx9rUCvXzso1rxOTy2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/4397-vt-copyrightcreationsetoile-conseilvinsalsace__mobile_large.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="97" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dML1q3FKS08/YP73I6U4KjI/AAAAAAAAF_M/ixwg7NtDDjQszasx9rUCvXzso1rxOTy2gCLcBGAsYHQ/w172-h97/4397-vt-copyrightcreationsetoile-conseilvinsalsace__mobile_large.jpg" width="172" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">To read the entire trilogy of my Alsace wine blogs, check out also my blogs on </span><a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2021/07/alsace-wines-heart-and-soul-land.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: helvetica;">Food Compatibility</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> and </span><a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2021/07/alsace-wines-heart-and-soul-family.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: helvetica;">Family Tradition</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">!</span></span></div></div>Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-76952796101606035052021-07-24T03:39:00.006-07:002021-07-24T04:58:25.113-07:00A BBQ Party Featuring Spanish, French and British Hard Ciders #WorldWineTravel<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WPymXaKBS3M/YPvrksM_beI/AAAAAAAAF7U/gmcN_Bbd_kIZ-lldV-ReRSURuiEQPDcwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8466.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="2048" height="428" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WPymXaKBS3M/YPvrksM_beI/AAAAAAAAF7U/gmcN_Bbd_kIZ-lldV-ReRSURuiEQPDcwgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h428/IMG_8466.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The #WorldWineTravel bloggers are tasting Spanish, French and British hard ciders, detouring the usual path of wines this month. Thank you Cam Mann from <a href="https://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2021/07/a-worldwinetravel-preview-hard-ciders.html?fbclid=IwAR1KCzkdLeCrotTYAi_RDMMBMx0sJjvrOQVFrrhZQ4C9SIpOxBfe7XWDN3s" rel="nofollow">Culinary Adventures with Camilla</a> to host the event and coordinating samples from <a href="http://www.winesellersltd.com/" rel="nofollow">Winesellers Ltd</a>. For me, one of the lucky bloggers, let's enjoy these international ciders in a BBQ party!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-36_OLi7fsZo/YPvrvJILyZI/AAAAAAAAF7Y/qk1o14x2kWkoS9h3zGYFsiy1UjzcSG2yACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8468.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-36_OLi7fsZo/YPvrvJILyZI/AAAAAAAAF7Y/qk1o14x2kWkoS9h3zGYFsiy1UjzcSG2yACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_8468.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The organic </span><a href="https://www.dunkertonscider.co.uk/products/black-fox-cider?variant=4666221101092" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: helvetica;">Black Fox Cider</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">, which is made by the Dunkertons in Herefordshire, England, is a medium-dry cider that really allows the taste of a variety of seasonal apples to shine. While it delivers a deliciously rounded taste, the deep apple flavor, lively tangy finish and light honey hues provide a special and interesting kick to this cider. The 90% juice in this cider plus the ABV of 6.8% is most suited for a summer BBQ party during the day when people want to drink, but drink something fun, lighter...and in the case of Black Fox Cider, something better!</span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7dSebbkY4-A/YPvr1h_s4NI/AAAAAAAAF7g/s0iUMKddbSo0jwvQGkWzossicmHzg90mgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8465.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7dSebbkY4-A/YPvr1h_s4NI/AAAAAAAAF7g/s0iUMKddbSo0jwvQGkWzossicmHzg90mgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8465.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>Dunkertons Organic Black Fox Cider (SRP$8); <br />Shop at <a href="https://drizly.com/search?q=Dunkertons%20Organic%20Black%20Fox%20Cider" rel="nofollow">Drizly</a></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you want a bit bubbly in your ciders, <a href="http://www.cidreriedaufresne.com/" rel="nofollow">Daufresne</a> from Normandy, France is one of the go-tos. The Daufresne</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Brut Cidre</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> is produced from over 20 local apple varieties, blending apples that are sweet, tart, bitter, and fresh and giving it a unique taste of ripen apples and warm spices. With a very fine effervescence, this cider has the elegance of a Champagne, but is also fun, fresh and happy. Since the ABV is only 5%, this is light drinker's dream.</span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rj87Fxh7Ays/YPvr8Bv2vLI/AAAAAAAAF7k/AgbzbiGbVKQmzaC2HskXdO7KfYQ-eSCwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8462.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rj87Fxh7Ays/YPvr8Bv2vLI/AAAAAAAAF7k/AgbzbiGbVKQmzaC2HskXdO7KfYQ-eSCwgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8462.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">Daufresne</span><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"> Brut Cidre (SRP$10); <br />shop at <a href="https://drizly.com/cider/cidrerie-daufresne-brut/p66612" rel="nofollow">Drizly</a></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://en.mayador.com/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: helvetica;">Sidra Asturiana Mayador</a> <span style="font-family: helvetica;">comes from the small costal town of Villaviciosa in the Asturias region of Spain. The Sidra Espumante 2017, which is a limited production, is produced from the most coveted apple - sweet, sour and bitter from the best microclimates that favor the growth of top-quality apple groves. It's fermented in chestnut barrels for up to eight months, creating a richer mouth feel and oak scents. The medium-dry style is moderate sweet and light acidic - a definite thirst-quenching beverage in the hot summer days.</span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZDpv6IuOKuU/YPvsDvrZr1I/AAAAAAAAF7s/HwTCVRQIgqMwSeT4kt-Tsypc5zWlESvaACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8464.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZDpv6IuOKuU/YPvsDvrZr1I/AAAAAAAAF7s/HwTCVRQIgqMwSeT4kt-Tsypc5zWlESvaACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8464.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>Sidra Asturiana Mayador Sidra Espumante 2017 (SRP$8); <br />Shop at <a href="https://drizly.com/cider/sidra-asturiana-mayador-sidra-espumante/p80872" rel="nofollow">Drizly</a></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6OS3-p1dc48/YPvyEwiVJuI/AAAAAAAAF78/kq5U22flkH0L_w4StWqbu4vNHXzdvIhwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s3235/64500001818_bottle.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3235" data-original-width="972" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6OS3-p1dc48/YPvyEwiVJuI/AAAAAAAAF78/kq5U22flkH0L_w4StWqbu4vNHXzdvIhwgCLcBGAsYHQ/w60-h200/64500001818_bottle.jpg" width="60" /></a><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Sidra Asturiana Mayador Sidra Natural 2017</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> (SRP$7) delivers a more rustic version of the cider. It's produced in the traditional "en rama" style which is fermented in chestnut barrels and unfiltered, resulting in a natural still sidra with balanced dry and sour flavors. </span>While the apple taste is still in the forefront, the hints of blossoms, lime, zest of lemon, grapfruit, ferns and grass are present and delightful. It's lighter in body, citrusy and lime-scented. I find this sidra pairs really well with salad, grilled corn on the cob and grilled peppers. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Azog_g7Hm6w/YPvsJoZL2rI/AAAAAAAAF7w/yIS865uEh0obwSE1sfBwX6aiZQabfMOhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8471.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Azog_g7Hm6w/YPvsJoZL2rI/AAAAAAAAF7w/yIS865uEh0obwSE1sfBwX6aiZQabfMOhgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8471.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I think I am all set for the summer with these international hard ciders. Let's check out what the other </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">#WorldWineTravel bloggers pair the ciders with.</span><ul><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A BBQ Party Featuring Spanish and French Ciders by <a href="http://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chinese Food & Wine Pairings</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> A Crash Course in Hard Ciders by <a href="http://www.sommstable.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Somm's Table</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Anna's Ciders and Pier City Ciders by <a href="http://winepredator.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wine Predator ... Gwendolyn Alley</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Bodegas Mayador - A Taste of Asturias Cider by <a href="https://enofylzwineblog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ENOFYLZ Wine Blog</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cider Glazed Rotisserie Chicken and a Sampling of Hard Ciders by <a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Day in the Life on the Farm</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Divide and Cider: Conquering Spanish Sidra with Mire by <a href="https://asiantestkitchen.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asian Test Kitchen</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Falling In Love With Cider by <a href="http://Avvinare.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avvinare</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> I am Cider Curious by <a href="https://foodwineclick.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Food Wine Click!</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> One glass, Many ciders by <a href="http://childrenofthegrape.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Children of the Grape</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Pollo Con Ajoy y Limon and Spanish Hard Ciders by <a href="https://www.terristeffes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Good Life</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Put This Basque Beverage on Your Drink List! by <a href="https://savortheharvest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Savor the Harvest</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Sidra from Asturias in Northern Spain - Its Culture and Traditions by <a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crushed Grape Chronicles</a> </span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Traditional Spanish Sidra, a Tipsy Trickster, & Tanuki Cider by <a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Culinary Adventures with Camilla</a></span></li></ul>
Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-60187293637023357562021-07-24T02:22:00.005-07:002021-07-26T10:59:23.532-07:00Alsace Wines’ Heart and Soul - Family Tradition #Winophiles #DrinkAlsace<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VbFhA19um3o/YPtNjcxQHOI/AAAAAAAAF7A/SfavigZzOo4fcc5yaz6o7qKWK4depmPPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8884.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VbFhA19um3o/YPtNjcxQHOI/AAAAAAAAF7A/SfavigZzOo4fcc5yaz6o7qKWK4depmPPwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8884.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Thanks to <a href="https://teuwen.com/" rel="nofollow">Teuwen Communications</a>' recent invitation, I have recently signed up to attend the <a href="https://www.millesimes-alsace.com/domaines" rel="nofollow">Millésimes Alsace DigiTasting</a> in June, the first wine fair that combines real tastings and virtual meetings with vineyards and winemakers. Wine professionals were shipped with a box of four carefully curated wine samplers by each vineyard of their choice, enjoying the wines and conversations with the vineyards in the virtual wine tasting event. Via the online video and conferences, I learned about the <a href="https://www.millesimes-alsace.com/conferences/video-3-francais" rel="nofollow">terriors</a> and family traditions that make Alsace wines unique, respectful and timeless. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Through tasting wines from four of the oldest domaines in Alsace - </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">DOMAINE MELANIE PFISTER, MAISON JEAN HUTTARD, LES VIGNOBLES RUHLMANN-SCHUTZ, and LEON BEYER, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">let's look at how family traditions, the commitments from generations after generations, and their past-down lands shape the wines they produce.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WQ2Brkr-2Oc/YPsJD7o_f6I/AAAAAAAAF6k/ZIqRlEYf9N4jVuV0mBa4uvAcqz1jDNInwCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/Alsace-map.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="700" height="624" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WQ2Brkr-2Oc/YPsJD7o_f6I/AAAAAAAAF6k/ZIqRlEYf9N4jVuV0mBa4uvAcqz1jDNInwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h624/Alsace-map.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>Photo Credit: Decanter.com</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ALSACE WINE REGION</span></h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Alsace is located in the north east of France on the Rhine River plain, bordering Germany and Switzerland. It is globably known for its its very aromatic, floral and spicy white wines, which make up over 90% of the region’s production. Riesling and Gewurztraminer are among the most significant yields in the production. Alsace wines are produced under three key appellations (53 Appellation D'origine Protégée): one Alsace AOP and 51 Alsace Grand Cru AOPs for both sweet or dry still white wines, and one Crémant d'Alsace AOP for sparkling.</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d6Qw6Aay7kI/YPsJYllOzZI/AAAAAAAAF6s/1rebEjcVahAgaqMTWLEE9VTU_Fwv0fbmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8518.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d6Qw6Aay7kI/YPsJYllOzZI/AAAAAAAAF6s/1rebEjcVahAgaqMTWLEE9VTU_Fwv0fbmgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8518.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">DOMAINE MELANIE PFISTER</h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Mélanie Pfister is the 8th generation of <a href="https://www.melaniepfister.fr/" rel="nofollow">Pfister family</a>, which established in the northern part of Alsace in Dahlenheim, west of Strasbourg (capital of Alsace). The Domaine dates back to 1780 and currently owns 25 acres of vineyards. It specializes in dry Riesling and Cremant d’Alsace. Since the 2006 vintage, Mélanie took over the operation of the Domaine from her father.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">AOC Alsace Grand Cru Engelberg </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Riesling 2017 </span></b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Engelberg</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Engelberg or “angels'hill” presents a shallow and stony topsoil, on a bedrock of oolitic limestone. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> dry balance, structured by ripe acidity, noble bitterness, underpinned with minerality, aromas of citrus, pineapple and white flowers, and a long finish.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">AOC Alsace </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Riesling 2019 Berg</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The limestone structure in this Riesling driven from the peak of Dahlenheim is obvious. The forty-year-old vines give the wine great precision. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> Bright, ripe acidity, pure, mineral tension, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">citrus notes and fresh flowers.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">AOC Alsace </span></b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Assemblage 2018 Paar - Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc Blend</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b>Co</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ming from the 50 years old vines.</span></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Taste:</b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Dry balance, deep minerality which is unusal for this type of wine. Volume provided by Auxerrois but ripe acidity offered by Pinot Blanc. Aromas of white flowers and stone fruits, long lovely finish.</span></div></div><div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">AOC Alsace </span></b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Pinot Noir 2017 HÜT</b></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Stony terroir, adjunction to the GC Engelberg. Pinot Noir matures in a homogeneously, resulting in a ripe phenolic maturity</span></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Taste:</b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Fuller, fleshy, silky tannins resutling from the aging, notes of </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">redberry fruits.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TSGHUM2zToU/YPtMpMURx0I/AAAAAAAAF64/JZaj-iYPnp8LiQfBdVM4_ITZMTVl1ff0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8512.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TSGHUM2zToU/YPtMpMURx0I/AAAAAAAAF64/JZaj-iYPnp8LiQfBdVM4_ITZMTVl1ff0QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8512.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">MAISON JEAN HUTTARD</h3><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Jean Baptiste, a young owner of vines, forests and orchards, began to make wine and sell it in 1860. The family business started then and passed down from father to son. By the end of the 40's, the <a href="http://alsace-jean-huttard.fr/en/accueil-english/" rel="nofollow">Jean Huttard</a> brand was created and the vineyard was formally established. The next generation, Jean Jacques created a viable wine-growing operation and became a pioneer in many respects: from bottling wines on premises to grassing the vines around 1950 - the infantile stage of organic viticulture. He was then one of the five historic Alsatian producers to launch the Crémant d'Alsace appellation in 1974. In the 1980s, Jean Claude and Martine took over and cultivated 20 acres of vines, becoming "Independent Winegrowers". Following his father's focus on quality</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">, Jean Claude deliberately limits the production to make even better wines and produces micro-cuvées from specific areas. The current generation Maison Jean Huttard, along with Hélène and Antoine, converts the land to organic since 2018, showing read commitments in respecting man, terriors and landscapes. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">AOC Alsace </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Riesling 2017 </span></b><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Lerchenberg</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Lerchenberg, "the hill of the larks", is situated in Zellenberg, extending to the Grand Cru Schoenenbourg. This terroir consists of silty-sandy clay which rests on limestone marl. The rich and complex soil allows the optimum ripening of Riesling. Guyot double Poussard pruning and strict disbudding of the buds allows the reduction of yields, the distribution of the sap flow, the conservation of plant capital and the sustainability of the land. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Citrus aromas with remarkable finesse, floral notes of white flowers and minerality on the nose, structured wine with a tad freshness, oily clementine skin, finishing with substantial minerality. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">AOC Alsace </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Riesling 2019 </span></b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Zellenberg</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Riesling vines are 40 years old. The terroir of these four plots of Zellenberg is mainly clay and limestone, infusing the wines with significant minerality. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> Strong expression of </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">fruity aromas, great finesse, minerality that reflects the terroirs, notes of white flowers and lemon on the nose.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-weight: bold;">AOC Alsace Sylvaner </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>2019 </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Zellenberg</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Riesling vines are 60 years old. The terroir of these four plots of Zellenberg is mainly clay and limestone, infusing the wines with significant minerality. This wine is the impression of the landscape and the reflection of the singularity of the terroirs.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> Superb a</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">romatic complexity, full maturity, volumous and fresh, highly gastronomic.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-weight: bold;">AOC Alsace Pinot Noir </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>2019 L'etreinte </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The grapes come from three parcels characterized by clay-limestone soils. They face south-east and benefit from full sunshine. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> Ar</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">omas of red fruits, numerous tannins, full-bodied, roasted coffee, chocolate.</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-otJONf474h4/YPtplms-mLI/AAAAAAAAF7I/yAqgvj-YndQzjGfqsK16CFx7TOk_86DBACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8516.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1807" data-original-width="2048" height="564" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-otJONf474h4/YPtplms-mLI/AAAAAAAAF7I/yAqgvj-YndQzjGfqsK16CFx7TOk_86DBACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h564/IMG_8516.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">LES VIGNOBLES RUHLMANN-SCHUTZ</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It was back in 1688 that a Hungarian knight named Ruhlmann began cultivating vines in Dambach-la-Ville. Beginning in the 1960's, Jean-charles Ruhlmann and his partner Marthe started growing grapes and produced their first commerical harvest. Nowadays, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">the </span><a href="https://www.ruhlmann-schutz.fr/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: helvetica;">Ruhlmann-Schutz</a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> estate cultivates 125 acres of vineyards. The richness and diversity of the terroirs allows the family to create a generous collection of Alsace fine wines, from Alsace traditional wines to Grand Cru Frankstein or Muenchberg. The family is also well known for its Crémant d'Alsace. Today, the third generation of the family composed by Jacques-Emile and Louise-Anne Ruhlmann and Thomas & Antoine Schutz is now taking over the estate. The estate is in conversion to organic farming.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-weight: bold;">AOC Alsace Grand Cru Frankstein Riesling </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>2018 Hve</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Riesling rapes are from exceptional granitic soils in the Frankstein, yielding top-notched </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">grapes that have an </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">crystalline golden color appearance.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> Outstanding n</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">otes of citrus fruits, stunning minerality, prolonged aftertaste.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-weight: bold;">AOC Alsace </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Riesling 2018 Rittersberg - Scherwiller Granit "S" Hve</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b>The grapes are p</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">lanted below the medieval ruins of the Ortenbourg de Scherwiller, with a south-east exposure, enjoying constant sunshine on a granite terroir. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> O</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">utstanding richness and oily texture, perfect minerality, hints of citrus fruits and lemons.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-weight: bold;">AOC Alsace Grand Cru Frankstein Riesling </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>2018 Hve</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Riesling rapes are from exceptional granitic soils in the Frankstein, yielding top-notched </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">grapes that have an </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">crystalline golden color appearance.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> Outstanding n</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">otes of citrus fruits, stunning minerality, prolonged aftertaste.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-weight: bold;">AOC Alsace Pinot Noir </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>2016 Cuvée a L'Ancienne Élevé en Barrique </b></span><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Hve</b></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This Pinot Noir comes from a clay-limestone terroir. The vines are planted in the middle of the slopes and their roots are very deep. The work of the soil is done in alternation. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> S</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">light headiness as of polished old furniture, hints of woody and cherry on the nose, fresh, sinuous and elegant, gentle grip of tannin. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9E6utJCiYeI/YPxRuxUpx9I/AAAAAAAAF8E/FYYWWLS_CyAcIzzvIwNR5qDRSlq6h9rewCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8515.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9E6utJCiYeI/YPxRuxUpx9I/AAAAAAAAF8E/FYYWWLS_CyAcIzzvIwNR5qDRSlq6h9rewCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8515.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>LEON BEYER</b></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Maison <a href="http://www.leonbeyer.fr/Anglais/index-Anglais.htm" rel="nofollow">Léon Beyer</a> is one of the oldest vineyards in the region, dating back 1580 in Eguisheim. In 1867, Emile Beyerfounded the "Maison de Vin d'Alsace" (the Alsace wine house, currently run by Léon Beyer, who took over the reins from his father Léon Beyer senior in 1959, and his son Marc. This family business, now in its 14th generation, owns some of the most renowned terroirs in Alsace. A large portion of the vineyards are in the "Grands Crus" sites of Pfersigberg and Eichberg. Wines are produced using a combination of traditional expertises and state-of-the-art equipment, setting the higest standards of quality Alsace wines that are appreciated globally.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace Grand Cru Eichberg Riesling 2015 R De Beyer Conventionnel</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Grapes are cultivated on the best slopes of Eichberg and the surrounding area are the raw material from which are made the prestigious Alsace wines. </span></div><div><span><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> Deep, rich, full-bodied, intense, juicy, fine and flinty aroma with pithy flavors, green and yellow flavors due to schist in the ground, and cellaring potential</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">AOC Alsace Grand Cru Pfersigberg</span></b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b> Riesling 2013 Comtes D'eguisheim Conventionnel </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span>Grapes are cultivated on the best slopes of </span>Pfersigberg<span> and the surrounding area are the raw material from which are made the prestigious Alsace wines. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> </span>Perfumed nose of green apple, nectarine, quince, hamomile and minerals, multilayered and complex flavors of orchard fruits, chewy extract, and finishes with bright lemony acidity and resonating minerality. </div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">AOC Alsace Grand Cru </span></b><b>Eichberg</b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b> </b><b>Pinot Gris 2016</b><b> Comtes D'eguisheim Conventionnel </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Eichberg. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> Rich, exotic aromas of truffle, underbrush, tropical fruit, caramel and honey, dense, juicy and rich, velvety flavors, long finish, bright and creamy, with candied pomaceous fruit note. </span></div></div></span></div></span></div></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace Grand Cru </b><b>Eichberg</b><b> </b><b>Pinot Noir 2016</b><b> Comtes D'eguisheim Conventionnel </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Terrior: </b></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Made from 35- to 40-year-old vines that border the Eichberg. Aged 50% in used French barriques, the rest in stainless steel. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> Aromas of dark berries, black cherry, violet and flint, juicy and nicely precise, energetic blueberry and dark red cherry flavors, a tad powdered stone, textured mouthfeel and a hint of flintiness. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FVPCR_fHaTQ/YP72ThkhjnI/AAAAAAAAF_E/6PeMnb3ZSRAj58_7jEKX_ENjC6CjwIOhACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/1138-13-niedermorschwihr-1412-zvardon__mobile_large.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="960" height="93" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FVPCR_fHaTQ/YP72ThkhjnI/AAAAAAAAF_E/6PeMnb3ZSRAj58_7jEKX_ENjC6CjwIOhACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h93/1138-13-niedermorschwihr-1412-zvardon__mobile_large.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">To read the entire trilogy of my Alsace wine blogs, check out also my blogs on <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2021/07/alsace-wines-heart-and-soul-land_25.html" rel="nofollow">Land Sustainability</a> and <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2021/07/alsace-wines-heart-and-soul-land.html" rel="nofollow">Food Compatibility</a>!</span></div></div>Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-88157895327581559092021-07-17T03:48:00.014-07:002021-07-26T10:48:36.468-07:00Alsace Wines’ Heart and Soul - Land Sustainability, Family Tradition and Food Compatibility #Winophiles #DrinkAlsace<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cPaTJuPtx7Q/YPK2SeTVHkI/AAAAAAAAF48/bVZtEsi6OTcOtAkr4sFGRP4Vfk4hhJ_UgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8879.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cPaTJuPtx7Q/YPK2SeTVHkI/AAAAAAAAF48/bVZtEsi6OTcOtAkr4sFGRP4Vfk4hhJ_UgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8879.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I had attended the <a href="https://www.millesimes-alsace.com/" rel="nofollow">Millésimes Alsace DigiTasting® </a>in June, which was not only a fun virtual event to taste so many wines from Alsace, France at the comfort of my own home, but also a fantastic opportunity to learn about the heart and soul of <a href="https://www.vinsalsace.com/en/" rel="nofollow">Alsace wines</a> - Land Sustainability, Family Tradition and Food Compatibility. I went deep-dive into how sustainability gains momentum in Alsace, where 32% of the vineyard acres practices organic farming and over 4% of the acres are certified biodynamic in 2020. DOMAINE FREDERIC MOCHEL, DOMAINE JEAN-MARIE HAAG, and DOMAINE ALFRED WANTZ, which are at different stages of the organic and biodynamic journey, are featured in my "<a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2021/07/alsace-wines-heart-and-soul-land_25.html" rel="nofollow">Land Sustainability" blog</a>. Like a lot of domaines in France where winemaking is a family tradition, what makes the Alsace wine stories particularly engaging are the family-run businesses' willingness to modernize while continuing with the practice of ancestral wisdom. DOMAINE MELANIE PFISTER, MAISON JEAN HUTTARD, LES VIGNOBLES RUHLMANN-SCHUTZ, and LEON BEYER, which are featured in my <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2021/07/alsace-wines-heart-and-soul-family.html" rel="nofollow">"Family Tradition" blog</a>, are some of the domaines that pass down the know-how of winemaking from generations after generations, as far back as from the 16th century, but still don't lose sight of tuning into the changing environments and consumers. In this blog, I'll get to do the most exciting part of the Alsace wine journey, enjoying Alsace wines and see how these wines take the centerstage of the recent causal elegant dining trends, which vegan, vegetarian, lighter foods, fresher alternatives, and ethnic cuisines are cool to serve at home and in causal restaurant settings. FRANÇOIS SCHMITT, SIPP MACK VINS D'ALSACE and MAISON PIERRE SPARR are some of the producers who beautifully showcase their wines with a gastronomic mind. Thanks to the Alsace wine samples provided by <a href="https://teuwen.com/" rel="nofollow">Teuwen Communications</a>, I also get to taste some additional fantastic Alsace wines like the <a href="https://www.vinskientzler.com/boutique/gb/" rel="nofollow">Domaine Andre Kientzler</a> Riesling 2018, <a href="https://www.albertmann.com/" rel="nofollow">Albert Mann</a> Pinot Blanc 2018 and <a href="https://www.barmes-buecher.com/en/" rel="nofollow">Domaine Barmès-Buecher</a> - Crèmant d'Alsace 2018. Without further ado, let's taste the wines...</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oBBbl_rtjAA/YP6iroFsUYI/AAAAAAAAF-g/zXv3Jz5gtkMFZwprrJyDHVD9CumApB-ZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8521.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oBBbl_rtjAA/YP6iroFsUYI/AAAAAAAAF-g/zXv3Jz5gtkMFZwprrJyDHVD9CumApB-ZQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8521.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">FRANÇOIS SCHMITT</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://francoisschmitt.fr/" rel="nofollow">François Schmitt</a>, which owns around 33 acres of the vineyards, is located at Orschwihr nested on the south of Alsace's wine route, on the hillside of Bollenberg and Grand Cru Pfingstberg, where limestone and clay soils are in the former village and </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">sandstone and limestone soils are in the latter. Their philosophy is to let the wines express the terroir, through the practice of organic and biodynamic agriculture. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div><b>AOC Alsace Grand Cru Pfingstberg Riesling 2017 Paradis Biodynamie</b></div><div><b>Taste: </b>Minerality, texture, and salty finish.</div><div><b>Food Compatibility:</b> Grilled or stir-fried vegetable medley, lightly fried seafood with mildly spicy <a href="https://www.brit.co/aioli-recipes/" rel="nofollow">aioli dipping sauces</a>.</div><div><br /></div></span><div style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace Riesling 2019 Effenberg Biodynamie</b></div><div style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste: </b>Pronounced acidity, lemony, dense and complex palate.</div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div><b>Food Compatibility:</b> Grilled or steamed shrimp, fish, clams, oysters, <a href="https://www.koreanbapsang.com/haemul-pajeon/" rel="nofollow">Korean seafood pancake</a>. </div></span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace Sylvaner 2019 Effenberg Biodynamie</b></div><div style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste: </b>Fresh, semi-dry, fuller-bodied, complex palate.</div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Food Compatibility:</b> Thai stir-fried noodles such as Drunken Noodle, Pad Thai, <a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/grilled-lemongrass-shrimp-recipe" rel="nofollow">Vietnamese lemon grass grilled shrimp</a> or chicken.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">AOC Alsace Pinot Noir 2019 Bollenberg Coeur De Bollenberg </b><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Biodynamie</b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Taste:</span> Ripe and juicy fruit, dense and supple tannins, and oaky notes.</div></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-weight: bold;">Food Compatibility: </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Soya-sauced braised chicken, Peking duck, <a href="https://thewoksoflife.com/cold-noodles-with-shredded-chicken/" rel="nofollow">cold noodles with shredded chicken</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PefmlQCgr0k/YP6jh5yudDI/AAAAAAAAF-o/gSYqF7wTw3AIrPh8bhIAC9FrF3bivxKywCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8514.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PefmlQCgr0k/YP6jh5yudDI/AAAAAAAAF-o/gSYqF7wTw3AIrPh8bhIAC9FrF3bivxKywCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8514.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><h3><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 18.72px;">SIPP MACK VINS D'ALSACE</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The <a href="http://www.sippmack.com/en/home/" rel="nofollow">Sipp Mack Winery</a> is nestled at the summit of Hunawihr, a picturesque wine village between Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr. Today, the family winery is run by Jacques and Laura Sipp and their daughter, Carolyn who joined the team since 2009. The family’s mission is to produce top-notched organic Alsace wines that express their varietal character consistently. The 63 acres of vineyards are predominantly calcareous clay soils indigenous to in Hunawihr, Ribeauvillé and Bergheim. The winery’s flagship wines are from the Grands Crus Rosacker and Osterberg</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In excellent years, the winery also produces Late Harvest wines.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div><div><b>AOC Alsace Grand Cru Rosacker Riesling 2016 Rosacker Bio</b></div><div><b>Taste: </b>Notes of flint on the nose, fresh red apple notes, zest of lemon, complex palate.</div></div><div><b>Food Compatibility:</b> <a href="https://thewoksoflife.com/curry-puffs/" rel="nofollow">Mini Chinese puffs with ground curry beef</a>, mini vegetable quiche, fried shrimp toast.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><b>AOC Alsace Riesling 2018 Vieilles Vignes Bio</b></div><div><b>Taste: </b>Lovely lemon blossom aromes on the nose, lively mouthfeel, a touch of minerality.</div></div><div><b>Food Compatibility:</b> <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2019/11/texasfinewine-pedernales-gsm-rose.html" rel="nofollow">Chinese dim sum</a>, fried tofu cubes with soya dipping sauce, sweet potato fries. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><b>AOC Alsace Gewurztraminer 2018 Vieilles Vignes Bio</b></div><div><b>Taste: </b>Exotic fruit and rose on the nose, juicy mouth of lychees and mangoes, semi-dry. </div></div><div><b>Food Compatibility:</b> <a href="https://drivemehungry.com/korean-fried-chicken/" rel="nofollow">Spicy Korean chicken wings</a>, Thai pineapple fried rice, Vietnamese summer shrimp roll with spicy and sour dipping sauce.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><div><b>AOC Alsace Pinot Blanc 2019 Tradition Bio</b></div><div><b>Taste: </b>Dry Pinot Blanc with apricot and citrus notes, long final with a crisp acidity. </div></div><div><b>Food Compatibility: </b><a href="https://www.wokandkin.com/steamed-oysters-with-ginger-and-shallots/" rel="nofollow">Steamed oyster with ginger and scallion</a>, hummus with pita chips.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nSl2C7mTj4Y/YP6_oqSaHhI/AAAAAAAAF-w/93SRgO3UPws05nBsKy3Vj6bAziAdDjIBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8517.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1754" data-original-width="2048" height="548" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nSl2C7mTj4Y/YP6_oqSaHhI/AAAAAAAAF-w/93SRgO3UPws05nBsKy3Vj6bAziAdDjIBQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h548/IMG_8517.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 18.72px;">MAISON PIERRE SPARR</span></h3></div></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.vins-sparr.com/en/" rel="nofollow">Maison Pierre Sparr</a> is l</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ocated in the heart of the Alsace wine region. While the domaine has 38 acres of its own vineyards, they also souce grapes from 325 acres of land managed by other experienced growers. The diversity of grapes from various combinations of soils and terriors propel a large porfolio of wines by Maison Pierre Sparr, ranging from sparkling Crémant, Late Harvests, Noble Rots, Clos Sainte Odile to high-end Grands Crus and fitting all the gastronomic needs and consumer budgets</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. The taste of the folllowing wines in the Maison Pierre Sparr attest to how food-friendly these wines are. In fact, Maison Pierre Sparr's website does offer great wine pairings to the foods and trends (i.e., <a href="https://www.vins-sparr.com/en/alsace-wines/with-aperitif/" rel="nofollow">Aperitif</a>, <a href="https://www.vins-sparr.com/en/alsace-wines/fish-and-shellfish/" rel="nofollow">fish and shellfish</a>, <a href="https://www.vins-sparr.com/en/alsace-wines/poultry-and-white-meat/" rel="nofollow">poultry and white meat</a>) </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">that would impress even the pickiest foodies. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">AOC Alsace Riesling 2019 Sol Calcaire R</b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>aisonnée</b></span></div><div style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste: </b>Dry and elegant wine with hints of minerality, well-balanced and long lasting finish.</div></div><div style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b style="font-family: helvetica;">AOC Alsace Riesling 2019 R</b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>aisonnée</b></span></div><div><b>Taste: </b>Aromas of fine minerals, ripe voluminous body on the palate.</div></div><div style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>AOC Alsace Grand Cru Mambourg Gewurztraminer 2018 </b></span><b style="font-family: helvetica;">R</b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>aisonnée</b></span></div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">Taste: </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Expressive spices and fruit aromas, balanced sweet and acidity.</span></div></div><div style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></div><div><div><b style="font-family: helvetica;">AOC Alsace Pinot Noir 2018 </b><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Clos Sainte Odile</b></span></div><div style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste: </b>Well-structured, red fruits on the nose, tart cranberry note on the palate.</div></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eSzPdX9OPKU/YP7En0w0OeI/AAAAAAAAF-8/_5GBpdWKkvUNqtGMajLGlZEUHuulgMq4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2722/IMG_8877.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1156" data-original-width="2722" height="272" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eSzPdX9OPKU/YP7En0w0OeI/AAAAAAAAF-8/_5GBpdWKkvUNqtGMajLGlZEUHuulgMq4QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h272/IMG_8877.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Kientzler Riesling 2018 (SRP$19); </span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Albert Mann Pinot Blanc 2018 (SRP$17); Domaine Barmès-Buecher - Crèmant d'Alsace 2018 (SRP$24) <br />- Widely Available in US (sales links below) </span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span><div><div><a href="https://winelibrary.com/wines/riesling/2018-domaine-andre-kientzler-riesling-123654" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Domaine Andre Kientzler Riesling 2018</b></span></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> Elegant floral and mineral notes, full, ripe pear palate with lemon freshness, vibrant acidity, fresh, dry, with a pure, tangy finish.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://www.empirewine.com/wine/albert-mann-pinot-blanc-2018-i40531/" rel="nofollow"><b>Albert Mann Pinot Blanc 2018</b></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste:</b> Distinctive acidity and fruit, slightly sharp pear fruit and petrol on the nose, sweet and sour chewy pear and mildly sweet white grapefruit flavor on the palate. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="box-sizing: unset; color: #2d2d2d; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01) 0px 0px 1px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><a href="https://www.princetoncorkscrew.com/wines/Domaine-Barmes-Buecher-Cremant-d-Alsace-2018-w3283814dc" rel="nofollow">Domaine Barmès-Buecher - Crèmant d'Alsace 2018</a></b></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Taste: </b>This sparkler is a blend </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Pinot Gris 48%, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Auxerrois 36%, and </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Chardonnay 16%</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">. Bright, medium bodied, refreshing citrus, charming textures, fringed with brioche, meringue, and jasmine-blossom tea.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">To enjoy more wines from Alsace, check out #Winophiles
bloggers' Wine of Alsace posts...</span></div></div></div></div><ul><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><a href="https://winepredator.com/2021/07/17/3-riesling-from-alsace-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Riesling from Alsace</a></strong> by Wine Predator...Gwendolyn Alley<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><a href="http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2021/07/wines-of-alsace.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All About the Wines of Alsace</a></strong> by Vino Travels </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/2021/07/alsace-wine-and-cold-poached-salmon.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alsace Wine and Cold Poached Salmon with Sauce Verte (Green Mayonnaise)</a></strong> by Our Good Life<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2021/07/alsace-wines-heart-and-soul-land.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alsace Wines’ Heart and Soul - Land Sustainability, Family Tradition and Food Compatibility</a></strong> by Chinese Food and Wine Pairings </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><a href="https://foodwineclick.com/2021/07/16/alsace-wines-shine-with-summers-bounty-risotto-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alsace Wines Shine with Summer's Bounty Risotto</a></strong> by Food Wine Click!<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><a href="https://jillbarth.wordpress.com/2021/07/16/20396/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blending Innovation and Tradition with Wines of Alsace</a></strong> by L'Occasion<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><a href="https://cookingchatfood.com/butternut-squash-chickpea-curry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry with Wine from Alsace</a></strong> by Cooking Chat </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><a href="https://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2021/07/domaines-schlumberger-2018-pinot-blanc.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Domaines Schlumberger 2018 Pinot Blanc: A Delectable Grape Mutation + Criques de Pommes de Terre</a></strong> by Culinary Adventures with Camilla </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com/five-winemaking-women-of-alsace-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Five Winemaking Women of Alsace</a></strong> by My Full Wine Glass<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><a href="https://winingwithmel.com/alsace-a-riesling-rekindling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Once Upon a Wine in Alsace – a Riesling Rekindling</a></strong> by Wining With Mel </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Once Upon a Wine in Alsace by <a href="http://www.winingwithmel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wining With Mel </a> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2021/07/shrimp-louis-sandwiches-paired-with.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shrimp Louis Sandwiches paired with an Alsace Pinot Blanc</a></strong> by A Day in the Life on the Farm<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><a href="https://alwaysravenous.com/summer-food-pairings-with-alsace-wines/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summer Food Pairings with Alsace Wines</a></strong> by Always Ravenous<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><a href="https://whatsinthatbottle.com/2021/07/16/wines-of-alsace-bring-the-wow-every-single-time-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wines of Alsace Bring the Wow Every Time</a></strong> by What's in that Bottle?<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/women-of-alsace-conversations-with-4-women-on-their-family-wineries-in-alsace-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Women of Alsace – Conversations with 4 Women on their Family Wineries in Alsace</a></strong> by Crushed Grape Chronicles<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><strong><a href="http://www.sommstable.com/2021/07/Zind-Humbrecht-Pinot-Blanc-with-Leek-Bacon-Tart.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zind Humbrecht Pinot Blanc with a Leek & Bacon Tart</a></strong> by Somm's Table</span></li></ul>
Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-57658688595259121202021-06-05T05:11:00.016-07:002021-06-05T13:27:19.544-07:00A Dry Lambrusco from Riunite with One-Person Shabu-Shabu Dinner #ItalianFWT<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TigTie18HA0/YLtv7OG9tpI/AAAAAAAAFzE/9mkjHilhe2AGw19R2fc-dgL6sM5apnM-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2708/IMG_8352%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1161" data-original-width="2708" height="274" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TigTie18HA0/YLtv7OG9tpI/AAAAAAAAFzE/9mkjHilhe2AGw19R2fc-dgL6sM5apnM-QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h274/IMG_8352%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Riunite Movendo Lambrusco Dell'Emilia: Dry, not sweet, ABV 11%, fruity with spice notes</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.riunite.com/" rel="nofollow">Riunite</a> Lambrusco has been a controversial wine in the US. It was a 'sweet' brainchild </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">in the 70's and 80's </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">by a few wine producers from the Italian region of </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Emilia-Romagna, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">catering to the export market of America and creating an amabile-styled Lambrusco wine that suited to American tastes of the time. While a lot of US consumers back then loved this wine for its sweetness, easy-drinking, affordability and popularity brought by its catchy commercials, some did not like this 'Kool-Aid' wine. Many Lambrusco producers from Emilia-Romagna denounced this marketing and export scheme and found it simply hurting the Lambrusco tradition which wines can also be dry or off dry. Putting all the controversies aside, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Susannah Gold from </span><a href="https://avvinare.com/2021/06/02/lambrusco-wines-to-remember/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: verdana;">Avvinare</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> invited the </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">#ItalianFWT bloggers to celebrate the National Lambrusco Day on June 21st, a bit ahead of schedule, with a glass of Lambrusco of our choice. I was so luck to find a 'surprise' bottle of dry, non-sweet Riunite Lambrusco Dell'Emilia and enjoyed it with a one-person Shabu Shabu dinner. </span></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fO0qFl_QzaQ/YLtniLbc8yI/AAAAAAAAFyQ/FkQZsFxhNkosOtMUoxAT-qWdjQxK9fvPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8354.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1247" data-original-width="2048" height="390" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fO0qFl_QzaQ/YLtniLbc8yI/AAAAAAAAFyQ/FkQZsFxhNkosOtMUoxAT-qWdjQxK9fvPQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h390/IMG_8354.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Riunite Lambrusco with Shabu Shabu Dinner</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This Riunite Movendo Lambrusco </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dell'Emilia, which has a ABV of 11%, was a mystery to me as it was the only bottle, somewhat dusty, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">sitting</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">at the lowest shelf of a tiny wine store in southern New Jersey. The tasting notes at the back of the bottle offers big promises, "</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">flavor in motion...each vivacious</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> sip offers black-fruit flavor...spice notes." With my predisposition of what a typical Riunite Lambrusco was, the historic controversy around this brand, the very marketing tasting notes, and for a retail price of $9, I was sold on the spot!</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W-3q33kLeeA/YLtn2SYWomI/AAAAAAAAFyg/Mh9XJ3cEP0MvNgj5UHcvgDlSJbFY18sxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8349.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1338" data-original-width="2048" height="418" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W-3q33kLeeA/YLtn2SYWomI/AAAAAAAAFyg/Mh9XJ3cEP0MvNgj5UHcvgDlSJbFY18sxwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h418/IMG_8349.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Easy to do Shabu Shabu meal for one person with this small electric pot</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;">This dry Riunite Lambrusco in fact is a decent table wine. It's a truly dry Lambrusco that has notes of cherry, plum and cinnamon. It is less fizzy than the <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2019/05/picnicking-with-scarpetta-frico.html" rel="nofollow">other Lambruscos</a> I enjoyed in the past. I would definitely pour it in summer parties. But for now, I enjoyed this Lambrusco with a one-person Shabu Shabu dinner. </span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U_6PEw8j-Fo/YLtn_7PrcoI/AAAAAAAAFyk/d2bpEvL3lOYBrMYDni3oyAWQgEIg9LQOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8357.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1710" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U_6PEw8j-Fo/YLtn_7PrcoI/AAAAAAAAFyk/d2bpEvL3lOYBrMYDni3oyAWQgEIg9LQOgCLcBGAsYHQ/w534-h640/IMG_8357.jpg" width="534" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Fast-cooking food like sliced meats, seafoods, tofu puffs are great in hotpot</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shabu Shabu means hotpot meals in Japanese. The raw sliced meats, seafoods, noodles and vegetables of your choice are cooked in the boiling water right at the dining table, dipping the cooked food in a wide variety of sauces like chili oil, garlic and scallion infused soya sauce, and hoisin. The process of hotpot meal which cooks the food at the table and eats it at the same time may not make a lot of sense to some people. But hotpot culture especially in Asia such as China, Japan and Korea is a food tradition that is embraced in friends and family gatherings. All year around, people sit around the dining table at home or in hotpot-themed <a href="https://www.shabutatsu.com/" rel="nofollow">restaurants</a>, spend time cooking the food in the large hotpot, and enjoy each others' company for hours. Practically speaking, when I traveled in China a few years ago, hotpot meals were the only thing that my family felt safe to eat at times.</span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H0r99BK-lmM/YLtoH_HVtsI/AAAAAAAAFyw/yu9mP-CLnM07qBbPPfGYWJjof1P2bE1GACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8350.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1432" data-original-width="2048" height="448" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H0r99BK-lmM/YLtoH_HVtsI/AAAAAAAAFyw/yu9mP-CLnM07qBbPPfGYWJjof1P2bE1GACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h448/IMG_8350.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Pre-made peanut butter based dipping sauce from Little Fat Lamb can be easily purchased in Asian grocery store</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;">My family likes (vs loves) Shabu Shabu and can mostly eat it in the winter. I, however, love it, all seasons around, and there seems to be a lot of prepped work...taking out the family-sized large pot and the portable stove just for a one-person meal. I was so happy to find the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Noodles-Multi-Function-Over-Heating-Protection/dp/B07GZHBFKB/ref=sr_1_22?dchild=1&keywords=one+person+hot+pot&qid=1622893490&sr=8-22." rel="nofollow">electric one-person pot</a> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">in Amazon. With the chilled Lambrusco and air-conditioning, my Shabu Shabu diet will be even easier this summer.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rynowAXJjC0/YLtoPan8OzI/AAAAAAAAFy4/3WrIJBcVVk0T0h4RNmkNMimeb0YAguawQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8351.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1453" data-original-width="2048" height="454" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rynowAXJjC0/YLtoPan8OzI/AAAAAAAAFy4/3WrIJBcVVk0T0h4RNmkNMimeb0YAguawQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h454/IMG_8351.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">To celebrate the National Lambrusco Day, let's check out which Lambrusco my blogger friends are drinking:</span></p>
<ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Camilla Mann from Culinary Adventures with Camilla shares "<a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2020/12/scarpazoun-cantina-paltrinieri-radice.html" rel="nofollow">Cantina Paltrinieri Radice Lambrusco di Sorbara 2018 for #WorldLambruscoDay</a>"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Wendy Klik from A Day in the Life on the Farm posts "<a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2021/06/a-dry-lambrusco-well-yes.html" rel="nofollow">A Dry Lambrusco?! Well, yes please</a>"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Nicole Ruiz Hudson from Somms Table adds "<a href="https://www.sommstable.com/2021/06/the-lighter-side-of-lambrusco.html" target="_blank">The Lighter Side of Lambrusco</a>"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Pinny Tam from Chinese Food and Wine Pairings brings "<a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2021/06/a-dry-lambrusco-from-riunite-with-one.html" rel="nofollow">A Dry Lambrusco from Riunite with One-Person Shabu-shabu Dinner</a>"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Jeff Burrows from Food Wine Click! writes "<a href="https://foodwineclick.com/2021/06/04/classic-apertivo-from-emilia-romagna-italianfwt/" rel="nofollow">Classic Aperitivo from Emilia-Romagna</a>"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Lynn Gowdy from Savor the Harvest says "<a href="https://savortheharvest.com/time-for-lambrusco-italianfwt/" target="_blank">Time for Lambrusco</a>"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Robin Bell Renken from Crushed Grape Chronicles pens <a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/banish-me-to-mantua-with-a-glass-of-lambrusco-mantovano-italianfwt/" rel="nofollow">"Banish me to Mantua, with a glass of Lambrusco Mantovano</a>"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Gwendolyn Lawrence Alley from Wine Predator suggests "<a href="https://winepredator.com/2021/06/05/celebrate-summer-with-a-nice-cold-dry-red-sparkler-lambrusco-to-the-rescue-italianfwt/" rel="nofollow">Celebrate Summer with a Dry RED Sparkling Wine: Lambrusco to the Rescue</a>!"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Deanna Kang from Asian Test Kitchen showcases, "<a href="https://asiantestkitchen.com/lambrusco-paired-with-brunch/" target="_blank">A Gluten Free Brunch Paired with Lini Labrusca Wines</a>"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Terri Oliver Steffes from Our Good Life joins with "<a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/2021/06/5-things-i-learned-about-lambrusco-and.html" rel="nofollow">5 Things I Learned about Lambrusco and the Best Food Pairings</a>"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Host Susannah at Avvinare will showcase "<a href="https://avvinare.com/2021/06/05/versatile-lambrusco-a-wine-for-every-mood" target="_blank">Versatile Lambrusco, A Wine For Every Mood</a>"</span></li></ul>
Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-76780300442744143662021-05-22T05:45:00.027-07:002021-05-23T03:04:00.727-07:00Learning Spain - Aragon's Four Wine Regions: Carinena, Somontano, Calatayud, and Campo De Borja Through Eight Wines #WorldWineTravel<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0ovbHb4WXMA/YKjx8sEHeAI/AAAAAAAAFv4/Le_YWYPLGhUI7W9qMyz6LncTpEEjSzemQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8401.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1658" data-original-width="2048" height="518" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0ovbHb4WXMA/YKjx8sEHeAI/AAAAAAAAFv4/Le_YWYPLGhUI7W9qMyz6LncTpEEjSzemQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h518/IMG_8401.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i><b>Al Gairen Selection Sommelier's Garnacha Blend from Carinena with a Grilled Steak</b></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;">Spain will be opening up to US tourists in June for post COVID 19 pandemic travel. People, who are itching to resume wine tourism, for just a little bit longer, will continue to have a bit relief on the virtual #WorldWineTravel to Spain. Wendy Klik from <a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2021/05/two-bottles-of-lovely-wine-from-lovely.html?fbclid=IwAR0T3aU78j5LgimuWspJFNxG84Ncqyx268pI8W4ypiuUUuJTIrmd_OZlb4o" rel="nofollow">A Day in the Life on a Farm</a> invited the bloggers to explore the wine regions of Aragon, an underrated wine region that produces quality wines at great price points. Although Aragon may not be everyone's top places to visit in Spain, there are many <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g187444-Activities-Aragon.html" rel="nofollow">sight-seeing spots</a> in the capital, Zaragoza and nearby towns to explore, plus the bonuses of its </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">diverse wine and food scenes</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">. </span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jdqlghiwPDQ/YKhHu3FjJ4I/AAAAAAAAFvs/AKWHclF2zpEkNN8Bd-Ay150TbQx4XiK5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/international-garnacha-3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="1024" height="390" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jdqlghiwPDQ/YKhHu3FjJ4I/AAAAAAAAFvs/AKWHclF2zpEkNN8Bd-Ay150TbQx4XiK5wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h390/international-garnacha-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i><b>Photo Credit: https://www.aragonwineexpert.com/</b></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: verdana;">ARAGON TERROIRS </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Aragon, which is located in the northeast of Spain, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">consists of four wine DOs (Denominación de Origen): Carinena, Somontano, Campo de Borja, and Calatayud. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">The climate in Aragon wine region is considered as moderate continental, but changes drastically from one end to another because of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regional_climate_levels_in_viticulture" rel="nofollow">mesoclimates</a> (i.e., in-between macroclimate and microclimate) created by the terrains around and in-between the Pyrenees mountains in the north and the Iberic mountains in the south. The eastward-flowing Ebro River and the large Ebro Valley area lie in the middle of Aragon, sandwiched by the mountains.</span></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cyFdoY3fNb0/YKkDsx41BgI/AAAAAAAAFwk/a-vOYvy61K0joK47Y_7CKEeXydrd5d5SgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1076/physical-map-of-aragon-shaded-relief-outside.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="850" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cyFdoY3fNb0/YKkDsx41BgI/AAAAAAAAFwk/a-vOYvy61K0joK47Y_7CKEeXydrd5d5SgCLcBGAsYHQ/w506-h640/physical-map-of-aragon-shaded-relief-outside.jpg" width="506" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i><b>North: Pyrenees mountains, South: Iberic mountains, Middle: Ebro River and Ebro Valley; Photo Credit: Maphill.com</b></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;">Although the temperature can drop drastically in the areas closer to the Pyrenees, the areas that are closer to the Monegros desert could have an unbearable heat spike. Given the wide range of grape-growing conditions attributed by the altitude spectrum, vineyards that are affected by the various mesoclimates, yield a diverse portfolio of wines in spite of all being under the overarching wine producing region, Aragon. The most typical grape in the region nowadays is </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Garnacha, due to market demand and strong adaptability of the grape to the local growing conditions. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Other popular varieties grown in the region include Aragon-indigenous grapes like Carinena, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Parraleta, Macabeo, Alcanan, Moscatel, as well as non-Aragon natives like Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir or Gewurztraminer. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">DO CARINENA</span></h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The majority of Carinena's vineyards are situated at relatively high altitudes, between 1,300ft and 2,600ft. The continental climate is coupled with extreme seasonal and daily temperature fluctuations - namely the the cold northerly winds and warmer summer temperatures. The climate builds intensity to the local grapes, especially the indigenous Carinena grape, which gives the name to the town. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Garnacha, which is today's most flavored grape there, also expresses big flavor and intensity due to the landscape. Carinena</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> is a black-skinned wine grape variety and has become a common grape for blending in other </span><span face="Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">other </span><span face="Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">Spanish wine regions like Rioja and Priorat or in France. While Carinena </span><span face="Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">vines can usually produce very large yields, it’s somewhat vulnerable to damages caused by mildew and rot. Wines produced from old vines of Carinena</span><span face="Verdana, Arial, sans-serif"> are of much higher quality than the ones made from young vines. </span></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pzZKsy1HDvY/YKj4Tgg9JII/AAAAAAAAFwE/yarKZGfNXH8DURnegpl9fwypyJngiOXgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s620/carignan-grape-clusters.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="620" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pzZKsy1HDvY/YKj4Tgg9JII/AAAAAAAAFwE/yarKZGfNXH8DURnegpl9fwypyJngiOXgQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/carignan-grape-clusters.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i><b>Carinena grape clusters; Photo Credit: winetraveler.com</b></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table></h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>DO SOMONTANO</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Being in the mountain range, many mesoclimates emerge in Somontano due to the variation of altitudes. Vineyards that are located on high-altitude slopes benefit from intense summer daytime heat and low night-time temperatures, allowing their grapes to strike a balance of residual sugar and acidity. Vineyards at the foothills are cooled by winds traveling down from the mountains, but are also affected by the heat from the hot summer day temperatures that can climb up to 95 Fahrenheit. Unlike the rest of Aragon, Somontano is greener and lusher due to the more frequent and heavier rainfall and an abundance of rivers and creeks intertwined in the region. Enriched soils consists of clay, sandstone and reddish brown soil. Somontano is famed for rustic reds made of Moristel, Parraleta, Tempranillo, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Garnacha, and Syrah. Its whites, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Gewurztraminer, Macabeo, and Chardonnay are also fancied by wine lovers.</span></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></h4><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">DO CALATAYUD</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div>The climate in Calatayud is continental, with extremely hot and dry summers. This effect, nevertheless, is moderated by the high altitude of vineyards that are situated on the south-facing slopes of the Sierra de la Virgen mountain range. Some of these vineyards reach 2625 ft above sea level. Frosts in extreme winters can set in for months, damaging the vines. Most vineyards sit on loose, rocky soils, and limestone, with naturally good drainage. Due to the harsh climate, yields are typically very low, which adds to the scarcity and quality of the wines. Calatayud is renowned for its big and bold red wines, mostly made from Garnacha grapes. Garnacha represents more than three-quarters of vineyard plantings in this region. Tempranillo and Mazuelo are the other main red varieties, while the region's fresh crisp whites are made of Macabeo, Malvasia and Chardonnay. The Garnacha-based rosado (rose) is also popular in this region.</div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">DO CAMPO DE BORJA</h4><div><div>Campo de Borja's altitude shapes the characteristics of the wines. Vineyards around Pozuelo de Aragon and Magallon, which are low-lying between 1150ft and 1500ft, have Garnacha ripened early and produce structured wines which have higher alcohol. Most of the vines, which are at middle-elevation between 1500ft and 1800ft, are planted on mild slopes with high exposure to the sun, producing juicier and intense wines. The highest vineyards, on the slopes of the Moncayo at elevations of up to 1800ft, are at the coolest climate, and produce wines that are delicate, leaner, and balanced. Rain is scarce throughout Campo de Borja. The vines are susceptive to damages from spring frosts and cold northerly winds. The soils of Campo de Borja, which all provide good drainage and nutrients to the vines, drive its wine styles. The low-lying areas have brown limestone soils. The middle areas' soils are made up of deposited stones and iron-rich clay. The highest elevations, in the Moncayo foothills, are rocky and rich in iron and lime. </div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">8 WINES TO EXPERIENCE THE REGIONS</h4><div><a href="https://canals-liquors-pennsauken.myshopify.com/products/al-gairen-selection-sommelier-750ml" rel="nofollow">Al Gairen Selection Sommelier Carinena 2018</a></div><div><i>SRP:</i> $10</div><div><i>Grape:</i> red blend, mainly Garnacha </div><div><i>Palate:</i> Aromas of smoky wood, pencil lead, spice, lavender, black berries, structured, medium-bodied. </div><div>Overall: a table wine that you get the best bang for your buck. It's ideal with a simple red-meat dish such as grilled steaks, beef stir-fried or cubed lamb skewer. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RdVnPCeltkU/YKj7pVv6S5I/AAAAAAAAFwM/k3lVYftjLVgyFW0IIGov6fLSbyC0KRncQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8359.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1901" data-original-width="2048" height="594" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RdVnPCeltkU/YKj7pVv6S5I/AAAAAAAAFwM/k3lVYftjLVgyFW0IIGov6fLSbyC0KRncQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h594/IMG_8359.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a href="https://chambersstwines.com/Products/79948/pablo-2004-carinena-grand-viu-finca-santiaga" rel="nofollow">Pablo 2004 Carinena Grand Viu Finca Santiaga</a></div><div><div><i>SRP:</i> $50</div><div><i>Grape:</i> 60% Garnacha, 20% Vidadillo, and 20% Carinena, sourced from a single 100-year-old vineyard </div><div><i>Palate:</i> black cherry, cinnamon, clove, leather, black licorice, firm tannins, and bright acidity.<div><i>Overall:</i> This is a serious red wine that will please a lot of wine lovers. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.superliquorsct.com/Las-Pizarras-del-Jalon-Garnacha-Vinas-Viejas-2011--750mL_p_1803.html" rel="nofollow">Calatayud's Las Pizarras del Jalon Garnacha Vinas Viejas 2011</a></div><div><div><i>SRP:</i> $15</div><div><i>Grape:</i> Garnacha</div><div><i>Palate:</i> mineral, white pepper, lavender, and cherry, excellent depth and grip, and impeccable balance.<div><i>Overall:</i> A serious wine at a bargain price </div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/grenache/bodegas-breca-brega-garnacha/p/228107750?glia=true&s=1006&gclid=fa9332bdd31616934a7052153b70f248&gclsrc=3p.ds&&pid=cpc:Head+Terms+-+Shopping%2BUS%2BNEWJ%2BENG%2BSPART::bing::&msclkid=fa9332bdd31616934a7052153b70f248" rel="nofollow">Calatayud's Bodegas Breca Brega Garnacha 2016</a></div></div><div><div><i>SRP:</i> $39</div><div><i>Grape:</i> Garnacha</div><div><i>Palate:</i> ripe black fruits, black licorice, smoky wood, and violets, full-bodied, concentrated, and opulent on the palate, a great long finish<div><i>Overall:</i> A memorial wine that represents the bold reds of the region </div></div></div></div></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xMXE8yWnCgA/YKkK9cMjE8I/AAAAAAAAFws/geeCsfCcyWkCAuCV18WOzXs1lareWFjVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8402.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1889" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xMXE8yWnCgA/YKkK9cMjE8I/AAAAAAAAFws/geeCsfCcyWkCAuCV18WOzXs1lareWFjVQCLcBGAsYHQ/w590-h640/IMG_8402.jpg" width="590" /></a></div><a href="https://www.saratogawine.com/Enate-Chardonnay-234-2019-750ml.html?utm_source=winesearcher&utm_medium=paidprodlisting&utm_content=842247&utm_campaign=prodfeeds&v=15" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: verdana;">Somontano's Enate Chardonnay 234 2019</a></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>SRP:</i> $12</div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Grape:</i> Chardonnay</div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Palate:</i> apple, peach, fennel, guava, passion fruit, with a tad minerality, fruity, and a long crisp clean finish.</div><div><i style="font-family: verdana;">Overall:</i><span style="font-family: verdana;"> A unique Chardonnay that pairs well with lightly spicy Asian dishes</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.saratogawine.com/Enate-Cabernet-Sauvignon-Reserva-2013-750ml.html?utm_source=winesearcher&utm_medium=paidprodlisting&utm_content=848530&utm_campaign=prodfeeds&v=15" rel="nofollow">Somontano's Enate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2013 750ml</a></span></div><div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>SRP:</i> $16</div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Grape:</i> Cab Sauvignon</div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Palate:</i> dark berries, hint of vanilla, bright and vivid acidity despite of the vintage, toasty notes, medium tannins, long and persistent finish</div><div><i style="font-family: verdana;">Overall:</i><span style="font-family: verdana;"> A wine that goes well with aged cheese will be a crowd pleaser among red wine drinkers</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/grenache/borsao-tres-picos-campo-de-borja/p/15340750?glia=true&s=1108&gclid=b248fd4f619c1b7911209dee4fdd50e4&gclsrc=3p.ds&&pid=cpc:Head+Terms+-+Shopping%2BUS%2BNEWJ%2BENG%2BSPART::bing::&msclkid=b248fd4f619c1b7911209dee4fdd50e4" rel="nofollow">Borsao Tres Picos Campo De Borja 2016</a></span></div></div><div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>SRP:</i> $14</div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Grape:</i> Garnacha</div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Palate:</i> rich, abundance of raspberry, earthy, slightly smoky, a punctuating finish</div><div><i style="font-family: verdana;">Overall:</i><span style="font-family: verdana;"> A big and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">flavorful Grenache that goes well with meat stews</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://winelibrary.com/wines/grenache-garnacha/2017-bodegas-alto-moncayo-veraton-116430" rel="nofollow">Campo De Borja's Bodegas Alto Moncayo Veraton 2017</a></span></div><div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>SRP:</i> $24</div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Grape:</i> Garnacha</div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Palate:</i> cherry preserve, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">balsamic notes, cocoa and toasty flavors, oaky, rich, velvety, and balance</span></div><div><i style="font-family: verdana;">Overall:</i><span style="font-family: verdana;"> A great </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Grenache that expresses the style of wines from the region </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o52OnjSLpFc/YKkBV7M6r9I/AAAAAAAAFwU/Xg8pVnCY9rAcc_rg0FYUaQ9j0D82OtjxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2672/IMG_8360.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1177" data-original-width="2672" height="282" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o52OnjSLpFc/YKkBV7M6r9I/AAAAAAAAFwU/Xg8pVnCY9rAcc_rg0FYUaQ9j0D82OtjxwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h282/IMG_8360.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let's travel with the rest of the #WorldWineTravel and see where in Aragon they are heading to </span></div>
<ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">2015 Vinos del Viento Cariñena + Pulled Pork Sandwiches by <a href="https://enofylzwineblog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ENOFYLZ Wine Blog</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">A Tale of Garnacha, Exploring Aragon by <a href="https://avvinare.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avvinare</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Aragon by Tabletop: Arroz Aragonés + 2015 Vinos del Viento Cariñena by <a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Culinary Adventures with Camilla</a> </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Aragon’s Carinena and Castles + Olive Anchovy Sammies by <a href="https://winepredator.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wine Predator</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Calatayud, Aragon Wines: Evodia + Fully Loaded Pork Taquitos by <a href="https://www.terristeffes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Good Life</a> </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Campo De Borja: The Empire of Garnacha by <a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Full Wine Glass</a> </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cooking to the Wine: Vinos del Viento Cariñena with Smoky Octopus, Bacon Smashed Potatoes, and Romesco Sauce by <a href="https://www.sommstable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Somm's Table</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Exploring Aragon via Plate and Glass by <a href="http://foodwineclick.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Food Wine Click!</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Exploring the Kingdom of Aragon and Its Wines by <a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crushed Grape Chronicles</a> </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fountains of Wine in the Land of Kings by <a href="http://childrenofthegrape.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Children of the Grape</a> </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Heading to Aragón and Valdejalón with Bodegas Frontonio by <a href="https://savortheharvest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Savor the Harvest </a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Learning Spain - Aragon's Four Wine Regions: Carinena, Somontano, Calatayud, and Campo De Borja Through Eight Wines by <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chinese Food and Wine Pairings</a> </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Two Bottles of Lovely Wine from a Lovely Area by <a href="http://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Day in theLife on the Farm</a></span></li></ul>Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-28844390408347508142021-05-15T05:27:00.023-07:002021-05-16T14:16:16.147-07:00All Things #PureChablis with an Assortment of Seafood Snacks #Winophiles<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h9xfOWi6X2s/YJ-_XUd3f1I/AAAAAAAAFug/V7Yok7S_NI4LMaZfKW0XHuViskW5rdfnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8326.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1244" data-original-width="2048" height="388" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h9xfOWi6X2s/YJ-_XUd3f1I/AAAAAAAAFug/V7Yok7S_NI4LMaZfKW0XHuViskW5rdfnQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h388/IMG_8326.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>2019 Vintage: Brocard Sainte Claire Chablis Vieilles Vignes, Domaine De La Cornasse La Chablis, <br />and Bernard Defaix Petit Chablis</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />What can sound better than pure Chablis in spring? Pure wines, imaginatively and visually, allow us to relate to white or rose wines that are crystal clear and clean. Chablis, which has prominent minerality and acidity, are the Chardonnays that are uniquely produced in Chablis, France. 'Pure' and 'Chablis', when combined, symbolizes a clean-start, a relaunch, and simply leaving the old and weighty behind. Jill Barth from<a href="https://jillbarth.wordpress.com/2021/05/03/all-things-chablis-with-the-french-winophiles-sponsored/?fbclid=IwAR05S2Lupps6q-dwkklMt8XKtjbF07jzHyiP30JSDMasjn3ki-d4rNjoeCY" rel="nofollow"> L'OCCASION</a> invited the French #winophiles bloggers to sip Chablis this spring and, I'm going to share some seafood snacks that will pair well with the <a href="https://www.chablis-wines.com/" rel="nofollow">#PureChablis</a> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">2019 </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">samples: </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Brocard Sainte Claire Chablis Vieilles Vignes, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Domaine De La Cornasse La Chablis, and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bernard Defaix Petit Chablis. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oies8f8XF6k/YJ-_kThQEOI/AAAAAAAAFuo/8-_8WeGArHYJOWGokYLEwyDprGyDET2ugCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8329%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1295" data-original-width="2048" height="404" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oies8f8XF6k/YJ-_kThQEOI/AAAAAAAAFuo/8-_8WeGArHYJOWGokYLEwyDprGyDET2ugCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h404/IMG_8329%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>Chablis and Seafood Snacks Board</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">LOCATING CHABLIS</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Chablis wine region, which is famed around the world to produce unique Chardonnays, is in the northern part of the Burgundy region between Paris and Beaune, bordering the Champagne region in France. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c69r7QYPOXE/YJ81atZuB4I/AAAAAAAAFtc/pzQAb4gICuk7mI1kPbL-G7qK2M84vsnXgCLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="638" height="426" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c69r7QYPOXE/YJ81atZuB4I/AAAAAAAAFtc/pzQAb4gICuk7mI1kPbL-G7qK2M84vsnXgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/image.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Photo Credit: Pure Chablis</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are four sub-appellations (AOCs), namely </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Petit</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Chablis, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Chablis, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Premier Cru, and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Grand Cru in the wine region. Like all the regions of Burgundy, Chablis has a legally restrictive hierarchy that's driven by the quality of wines from the distinctive land and soil and scarcity of production. As a quick price reference point, a Chablis Grand Cru, the top-tier Chablis, retails for USD$65 or above, and a Premier Cru goes for around $45. A Petit Chablis or a Chablis averages $25 in retail.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8j-eUroLt5o/YJ8K56dCTHI/AAAAAAAAFtA/PJNt-GUz7pQFkO2cWZFSDSDNjBkhLde2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/43234.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1662" data-original-width="2048" height="520" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8j-eUroLt5o/YJ8K56dCTHI/AAAAAAAAFtA/PJNt-GUz7pQFkO2cWZFSDSDNjBkhLde2wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h520/43234.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Chablis Pyramid. Photo Credit: Pure Chablis</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span>P</span></u>URE - PURITY</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div>The <a href="http://www.bernard-defaix.com/en/vin-le-domaine" rel="nofollow">Bernard Defaix</a> Petit Chablis 2019 is produced on the flatter grounds with soils from the Upper Jurassic period (i.e., Kimmeridgean oil) for all their plots in Chablis. Their Petit Chablis is characterized by its purity, freshness, and minerality. The wine is aged in its natural lees for eight months in stainless steel tanks to preserve the purity and freshness before bottling in the Bernard Defaix Estate located in the village of Milly. Given the great structure, strength and thus cellaring potential, this Petit Chablis offers an excellent value for wines of this appellation. </div></span></div></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5zc4mqPxlco/YJ85JeA08PI/AAAAAAAAFtk/z4FRJNb6V9Eh58yHTQSjI_HQDf7PkC0gwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8330.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1642" data-original-width="2048" height="514" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5zc4mqPxlco/YJ85JeA08PI/AAAAAAAAFtk/z4FRJNb6V9Eh58yHTQSjI_HQDf7PkC0gwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h514/IMG_8330.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>Bernard Defaix Petit Chablis 2019 (SRP$28) and Seafood Snacks</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">P</span><u style="font-family: verdana;"><span>U</span></u><span style="font-family: verdana;">RE - UNIQUE TERROIR</span></span></h4><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The <a href="https://brocard.fr/en/" rel="nofollow">Brocard Sainte Claire</a> Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2019 continues to speak to the unique terroir of Chablis and is a true expression of the soil. The Brocard, which is located in village of </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Préhy, is built atop the Chablis' famed</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kimmeridgian </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">soil, which was formed through the sediment of the sea during the Jurassic era. The visible seashells in rocks and grounds of Chablis are a perfect testimonial why the Brocard Chablis has the typicity of structure, minerality, power and complexity. The cool climate of Chablis produces Chardonnays with more acidity and less-fruity flavor than any other Chardonnays produced in warmer climates.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v-vVZ-4fAOg/YJ5nLm_phLI/AAAAAAAAFsQ/Zf03hVyYTRkgjdLyGzSTsN9C44N01uxDwCLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="773" data-original-width="1162" height="426" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v-vVZ-4fAOg/YJ5nLm_phLI/AAAAAAAAFsQ/Zf03hVyYTRkgjdLyGzSTsN9C44N01uxDwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/image.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Location, location, location - <span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">the </span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">soil memory in vines is the heart and soul of Chablis. </span>Photo Credit: Pure Chablis </i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Brocard Sainte Claire Chablis is lemony and white flowers on the nose. It has velvety and plump texture, and fuller body. There are notes of buttery macadamia</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> nuts, apricot, and a long and saline finish. This is a vibrant Chablis that can go further than seafood - maybe a roasted chicken or a shepherd's pie in pairings!</span></div></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q52aG6WdhUs/YJ9Gp6Hyx6I/AAAAAAAAFts/7gEiheG2MjIiSt9FH1VEpyjpppZjK9BUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8331.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1697" data-original-width="2048" height="530" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q52aG6WdhUs/YJ9Gp6Hyx6I/AAAAAAAAFts/7gEiheG2MjIiSt9FH1VEpyjpppZjK9BUwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h530/IMG_8331.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>Brocard Sainte Claire Chablis 2019 (SRP$25) - Certified Organic</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><h4><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">PU<span style="text-decoration-line: underline;">R</span>E - RESILLIENCE</span></span></h4></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">An unusual early spring frost with sub-zero temperate has devastated some of France's vineyards in </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Rhône Valley, Champagne, and southeast regions in April this year</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>. </span><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif"><span><span>To deal with the unpredictability and adversity brought by Mother Nature, the Chablis vineyards have lit thousands of small fire in canisters to warm up the air surrounding the grapes at night. Some growers have sprayed water in the vineyards in the morning, </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>creating an icy coating like small igloos over the grapes, in hope of protecting the crops</span><span>. Some damages to this year's harvest is likely, but the extent of it is still unknown. One thing for sure remains is the resilience to countermeasure and bounce back.</span></span></div><div><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9giV1PNvZdc/YJ-sUzhICDI/AAAAAAAAFt8/vQHOYwuQu28Yevl2K7G0k70Y0i1xqGtpgCLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="764" data-original-width="578" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9giV1PNvZdc/YJ-sUzhICDI/AAAAAAAAFt8/vQHOYwuQu28Yevl2K7G0k70Y0i1xqGtpgCLcBGAsYHQ/w485-h640/image.png" width="485" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>Small fire was lit in Chablis vineyards as measures to fight the unexpected early spring frost. Photo Credit: Pure Chablis</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">PUR<span><u>E</u> </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">- EXPRESSIVENESS</span></h4></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>Domaine de la Cornasse Chablis is an expressive wine that's rich and ripe with neutral oily and flower notes on the nose. As you are sipping the wine, the texture is weighty due to its slightly oily, and pronounced mineral and flint characters. The finish is long and saline, and has a lot of 'chews' to it. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qKfw7UtiSiA/YJ-lOuxDjNI/AAAAAAAAFt0/zQwODqh6ywYcx_t6lSRA8DeYChC0jCfJACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8332.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1791" data-original-width="2048" height="560" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qKfw7UtiSiA/YJ-lOuxDjNI/AAAAAAAAFt0/zQwODqh6ywYcx_t6lSRA8DeYChC0jCfJACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h560/IMG_8332.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: left;"><i>Domaine De La Cornasse Chablis 2019 (SRP$25)</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span><h4><span style="font-family: verdana;">SEAFOOD SNACKS</span></h4></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">To enjoy Chablis, the many ready-to-eat seafood snacks have come to my mind. The acidity of Chablis cuts through the oily fish or oyster and complements the saline taste of all these treats. Putting a seafood snack board together is pretty effortless. I did go to a couple grocery stores to acquire the snacks. </span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JOgrZo4ifTY/YJ-3EnLEMZI/AAAAAAAAFuU/OcqXKSXh5Y0D0C_l8g6pZQyokLDA9ZevQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8328.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1695" data-original-width="2048" height="530" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JOgrZo4ifTY/YJ-3EnLEMZI/AAAAAAAAFuU/OcqXKSXh5Y0D0C_l8g6pZQyokLDA9ZevQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h530/IMG_8328.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>Top left - right: smoky baby oysters, sardines in olive oil, inky calamares<br />Bottom left - right: fried small fish with roasted peanut, roasted eels, and fried small croakers</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Another good news is that each snack costs around $3 to $4 so putting this snack board together to entertain crowds won't break the bank.</span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FtH2P-23bCI/YJ-wOTXONHI/AAAAAAAAFuE/1A-DdKy2EMgZM405flQ6BrXRPSoAPbbfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2688/IMG_8333.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2688" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FtH2P-23bCI/YJ-wOTXONHI/AAAAAAAAFuE/1A-DdKy2EMgZM405flQ6BrXRPSoAPbbfgCLcBGAsYHQ/w279-h640/IMG_8333.jpg" width="279" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>Seafood Snacks</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let's see what we've got here:</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Roasted eels can be found in Asian grocery stores. It is roasted in rich Teriyaki sauce, sweet and salty but not too oily. One quick tip here...the eels are also perfect for making eel sushi at home. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sardines are one of my favorites to pair with the Chablis. They are lightly salty and have the strong fish taste to them, going particularly well with the lemony, green apple and seashell notes of all these Chablis. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Smoked baby oysters are must-haves for the pairing as the smokiness brings out the 'fresh mushroom' element of a couple of these wines.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Inky calamares are an unusual find when I visited the Asian grocery store. I bet you can find them in regular grocery store as well.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The fried small croakers, found in Asian grocery stores, are super tasty with Chablis. Without much oil, the fish is crispy and seasoned with spicy salt. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The small fried fish with roasted peanuts provide the nice crunchy texture to the board. </span></li></ul><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-84QaUBye_sg/YJ-yuZj8YVI/AAAAAAAAFuM/dsQpqvik7qcX_9nwDvsX1HhWgOZHpPuTACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8327.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-84QaUBye_sg/YJ-yuZj8YVI/AAAAAAAAFuM/dsQpqvik7qcX_9nwDvsX1HhWgOZHpPuTACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/IMG_8327.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Fried small croakers (left) and fried small fish with roasted peanut and chili flakes (left)</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><i style="background-color: #eeeeee; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13.524px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13.524px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclosure: the wines in this post are samples. The ideas of the post are mine.</span></i></div><div><span face="Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif" style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Check out other fellow #winophile bloggers' Chablis journey and find out what they pair the wines with...</span></div></div><p></p>
<ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Camilla shares Learning About Chablis, A Compelling Label, and Gougères at <a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Culinary Adventures with Camilla</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Deanna at <a href="https://asiantestkitchen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asian Test Kitchen</a> makes A Poke Quartet Paired with a Duo of Chablis.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Jeff at <a href="https://foodwineclick.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Food Wine Click</a>! will be Remembering a Walk in Chablis over Dinner.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Linda at <a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Full Wine Glass is Keeping it Simple with #PureChablis.</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Chablis and Grilled Shrimp; Summertime must be near for Wendy at <a href="http://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Day In the Life On the Farm</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Scallops with Pesto and Chablis are in the kitchen with David at <a href="https://cookingchatfood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cooking Chat</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Jane will be Tasting Chablis: Food and Wine Pairings over at <a href="https://alwaysravenous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Always Ravenous</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Robin at <a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crushed Grape Chronicles</a> is Savoring Premier Cru Chablis as We Hope for Good News for the 2021 Chablis Vintage </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Nicole at the <a href="http://www.sommstable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Somm’s Table</a> is Cooking to the Wine: Aged Drouhin Vaudon Grand Cru Chablis with Sword Fish Sandwiches,</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Rupal the <a href="https://syrahqueen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Syrah Queen</a> explores The Elegance of Chablis – Pure Terroir, Pure Joy, Pure Chablis,</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">The Sea in Chablis and the Tragedy of Premox is the topic at <a href="https://winepredator.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wine Predator</a> with Gwendolyn.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Payal at <a href="https://keepthepeas.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keep the Peas</a> discusses The Singularity of Chablis.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Host Jill on<a href="https://jillbarth.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> L'Occasion</a>, gives the scoop on Here’s How I Know It’s Chablis.
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</iframe>Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-53774632695423394302021-05-07T16:23:00.027-07:002021-05-12T08:38:08.047-07:00Drinking Serious Wine from Israel's Domaine du Castel and Eating Causal Israeli Food #WinePW<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RJJr19Ae77o/YJXIAjHMA_I/AAAAAAAAFqA/-RcChHm7jmkRBe6bF77FZEXryi__ZTQDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8312.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1587" data-original-width="2048" height="496" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RJJr19Ae77o/YJXIAjHMA_I/AAAAAAAAFqA/-RcChHm7jmkRBe6bF77FZEXryi__ZTQDwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h496/IMG_8312.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Domaine du Castel Grand Vin 2016 and Shakshouka</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The #WinePW bloggers are invited by Wendy Klik from <a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2021/05/mezze-platter-with-lebanese-wines-winepw.html?fbclid=IwAR0f_v9xzABM8E8-elzk5M4WocaPMlZ8YFkJyr1HKKk5Sz9SM5wOzIShw-Q" rel="nofollow">A Day in the Life on the Farm</a> to write about pairing Middle Eastern foods and wines in May. I'm particularly thrilled that this invitation makes me break the seal of the <a href="https://www.castel.co.il/en/" rel="nofollow">Domaine du Castel </a>Grand Vin 2016 Jerusalem - Haute Judee, a high-end wine that I thought I should reserve for special occasions. While the wine is serious, I want to prepare some causal food that I identify with Israel. Let's have a disclaimer upfront. What I do here is not so much about precise pairing the wine to the food per se, but if you are like me, eating the food, drinking the wine, not necessarily side-by-side, and repeat the sequence, I bet you'd have a lot of fun too.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3L3uEvipmWs/YJXJcuHZheI/AAAAAAAAFqI/okiCi9pDJ8ghNn5bVIEgzTXl73JiTdl0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/R94155ff38f6370fd1f5ac6ea4c04cf65.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="773" data-original-width="800" height="618" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3L3uEvipmWs/YJXJcuHZheI/AAAAAAAAFqI/okiCi9pDJ8ghNn5bVIEgzTXl73JiTdl0QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h618/R94155ff38f6370fd1f5ac6ea4c04cf65.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">TASTE OF HIGH-END WINE</span></h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Castel Grand Vin is Domaine du Castel’s first red wine. It is produced from the winery's 40 hectares estate situated at Yad Hashmona, west of Jerusalem. It's located at the renowned mountainous Judean Hills appellation with an altitude of 700 meters.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gHJ-PRdFF5I/YJXK9LNklyI/AAAAAAAAFqk/569iAAP6tRY-3KynjS1Skfd4vfFsacrHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1065/IMG_8319.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1065" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gHJ-PRdFF5I/YJXK9LNklyI/AAAAAAAAFqk/569iAAP6tRY-3KynjS1Skfd4vfFsacrHwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/IMG_8319.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Castel Grand Vin 2016 (SRP$79)</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span>The grapes, planted in high density and for small yields, are hand-picked at harvest and, after fermentation, are aged in new French oak for 20 months. The wines are estate-bottled to ensure quality and compliance with kosher requirements. 2016 was a perfect vintage, "where everything came nicely together… weather, phenolic maturation and bud size", which is a Wine Advocate quote from Domaine du Castel's owner Eli-Gilbert Ben-Zaken. </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k-hz5ONVwfE/YJXKO9M1exI/AAAAAAAAFqY/hUo3SYklHhATXmal60LMbWUfG-KL_WNHACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8304.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k-hz5ONVwfE/YJXKO9M1exI/AAAAAAAAFqY/hUo3SYklHhATXmal60LMbWUfG-KL_WNHACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8304.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Castel Grand Vin 2016: Cabernet Sauvignon 74%, Merlot 15% and Petit Verdot 11%</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The clean oak smell of the Castel Grand Vin 2016 encapsulates the nostrils of the nose, shortly opening up to the fragrance of cedar. The palate features a concentrated and complex bouquet of blackberries, spices, and Bing cherries. The velvety smoothness still allows the tannin to peek through, leaving an extraordinarily balanced and sophisticated red wine drinking experience to reckon with. The taste of the wine was lifted if it is aired for half an hour. What a memorable wine it is that needs a WSET systematic analysis! </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-azkDrV3YtcI/YJXJunCqlII/AAAAAAAAFqQ/2wUYHM3olm4JHhKqXUtDj7HuAyoP-N06gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1354/IMG_8321.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1354" data-original-width="797" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-azkDrV3YtcI/YJXJunCqlII/AAAAAAAAFqQ/2wUYHM3olm4JHhKqXUtDj7HuAyoP-N06gCLcBGAsYHQ/w377-h640/IMG_8321.jpg" width="377" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Castel Grand Vin 2016 extracted through a Coravin</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Appearance: </b>deep ruby color</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Nose:</b> clean oaky, cedar </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Palate:</b> dry, subtle oaked, blackberries, Bing cherries, spices, earthy, medium-bodied, medium-high tannin, long finish with hints of graphite and Bing cherry</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>C<span _msthash="46540" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="177970">onclusions:</span></b> smooth, elegant </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">ISRAELI FOOD</span></h4><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">When I want to go easy on the food prep but don't want to detour from the Israeli theme, I think about Shakshouka, Dolma, and Tahini sauce. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0QkHZ0Gx5i8/YJXLJg7uY8I/AAAAAAAAFqo/S105C8aoc_Uxx4-GQjj4iNIyb2UJhTPuACLcBGAsYHQ/s1065/IMG_8316.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1065" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0QkHZ0Gx5i8/YJXLJg7uY8I/AAAAAAAAFqo/S105C8aoc_Uxx4-GQjj4iNIyb2UJhTPuACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/IMG_8316.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Shakshouka is a dish that poaches the eggs in the tomato sauce, with added ingredients such as chopped onion, red bell pepper, garlic, parsley, and spices such as cumin, chili powder, chili flakes, and paprika.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;">
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<ul><li>Robin of Crushed Grape Chronicles is <a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/" target="_blank">Celebrating Sauvignon Blanc Day at the table with St. Supéry and easy Middle Eastern Dishes</a> </li><li>Pinny of Chinese Food and Wine Pairing is <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Drinking Serious Wine from Israel's Domaine du Castel and Eating Causal Israeli Food</a></li><li>Nicole of Somm’s Table is <a href="sommstable.com" target="_blank">"Indulging My Lebanese Cravings with Chateau Musar Jeune Rouge"</a> </li><li>Susannah of Avvinare shares <a href="Avvinare.com" target="_blank">Israeli Wine From the Judean Hills and Tabbouleh Salad</a></li><li>Terri of Our Good Life talks about <a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/" target="_blank">Kofte Kebabs and Ben Ami Cabernet Sauvignon: a BBQer’s Bliss.</a> </li><li>Andrea of The Quirky Cork visits <a href="https://thequirkycork.com" target="_blank">Lebanon and Syria, a Crossroads of Wines and Flavors </a></li><li>Cam of Culinary Adventures with Camilla is sharing <a href=" http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Man'oushe + Château Musar Lebanon Jeune Red 2017</a> </li><li>Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm made up a <a href=" https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mezze Platter with Middle Eastern Wines</a></li><li>Jane of Always Ravenous is <a href="https://alwaysravenous.com" target="_blank">"Pairing Middle Eastern Flavors with Wine"</a> </li><li>David of Cooking Chat is serving <a href="https://cookingchatfood.com/" target="_blank">Sesame Free Hummus with Wine from the Middle East</a></li><li>Gwendolyn of Wine Predator shares <a href="http://winepredator.com" target="_blank">So Africa’s Organic Reyneke Chenin Blanc and Syrah Paired with Middle Eastern Lamb Shanks</a> </li></ul>
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</iframe>Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-9207034083132824902021-03-20T03:13:00.031-07:002021-03-22T18:02:21.898-07:00Elevating French grapes outside France at Texas's William and Chris Vineyards #Winophiles<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-olZusaYmLuY/YFZIYR4PiVI/AAAAAAAAFmU/5sGhQVTr8dUlHRex9w9rolN3XuGbDceJACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7581.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1352" data-original-width="2048" height="422" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-olZusaYmLuY/YFZIYR4PiVI/AAAAAAAAFmU/5sGhQVTr8dUlHRex9w9rolN3XuGbDceJACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h422/IMG_7581.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">2018 Carbonic Tannat, Hye Estate (SRP$35), 2017 Tannat, Hye Estate (SRP$50), 2017 Malbec, <br />Lost Draw (SRP$42) and 2019 Roussanne, Texas High Plains </span>(SRP$30)</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The #Winophiles bloggers are obviously passionate about wines from France. Does our passion fade when it comes to wines that are produced from French grapes outside France? Cam Mann from <a href="https://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2021/03/sneak-peek-winophiles-look-at-french.html?fbclid=IwAR2i4EOq2BsLG7C_j980Y3hLEYyOmoZirm62Y7F8lydW7SNswWIE9HmKaTg" rel="nofollow">Culinary Adventures with Camilla</a> invites us to look at this topic in March 2021. To me, I'll go a deeper-dive how Texas's <a href="https://www.williamchriswines.com/" rel="nofollow">William Chris Vineyards</a> elevates Tannat, Malbec, and Rousssanne, which are grapes originated in France, and transforms these wines into local and national favorites.<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H6ZnVoiPkXo/YFYBI2u3HGI/AAAAAAAAFj8/X8m_hZBeF2UPvqYcQoDvHjGctLHQD-IygCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7580.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H6ZnVoiPkXo/YFYBI2u3HGI/AAAAAAAAFj8/X8m_hZBeF2UPvqYcQoDvHjGctLHQD-IygCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_7580.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Wines from William Chris Vineyards are not new to me. I tasted and wrote about their impressive <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2020/01/sip-sparkling-rose-from-texass-william.html" rel="nofollow">sparkling Rosé</a> and <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2020/01/skeleton-key-red-from-texan-william.html" rel="nofollow">Skeleton Key Red</a> before. What really resonates with me is their focus on growing quality grapes, minimally manipulating the wine making process, and being innovative every step along the way. It's the to-do and bold attitudes...everything that speaks for Texas! </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HVDCD3rxq9g/YFYBQggAbrI/AAAAAAAAFkA/SPKiOdJKdPEdwTIPZSRl_sS7Q-0vr1xSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/D-Texas-Map.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HVDCD3rxq9g/YFYBQggAbrI/AAAAAAAAFkA/SPKiOdJKdPEdwTIPZSRl_sS7Q-0vr1xSQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/D-Texas-Map.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Texas Wine AVA (American Viticultural Area) - Photo Credit:dmagazine.com</td></tr></tbody></table><p><b>Born French - Tannat, Malbec and Roussanne</b></p><p>The three types of French grapes used to produce the 2018 Carbonic Tannat, Hye Estate, 2017 Tannat, Hye Estate, 2017 Malbec, Lost Draw and 2019 Roussanne, Texas High Plains are Tannat, Malbec and Roussanne. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-59S1TTUxBVY/YFYC6KW9RZI/AAAAAAAAFk4/oZq3L8-RKn0vFof5Ho2E2lzWnoAvaoZnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7591%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-59S1TTUxBVY/YFYC6KW9RZI/AAAAAAAAFk4/oZq3L8-RKn0vFof5Ho2E2lzWnoAvaoZnwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7591%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2018 Carbonic Tannat, Hye Estate, a much fresher interpretation of Tannat due to carbonic maceration</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Tannat is a red wine grape, initially grown in the Madiran AOC, southwest of France. Tannat is a "tough" grape and adapts well in rugged terrains. The Hye Estate Vineyards, where 2018 Carbonic Tannat and 2017 Tannat were grown and produced, is located in the middle of Texas Hill County AVA. In the Hye Estate Vineyards, about 6.5 acres of vines are planted on soil marked by bottom layers of rocky riverbed that give way to limestone. The soil is rich in nitrogen due to the turkey farming that previously dominated the region. The warm 2018 summer offered exceptionally high fruit ripeness levels but still retained great acidity in the grapes. While, generally speaking, Tannat is intensely fruity, spicy and heavy in tannins, the 2018 Carbonic Tannat is a fresher exhibition of the fruit. On the nose, it smells like freshly picked dark berries. As you sip, it's aromatic, slightly spicy and runs a tad licorice that leaves fun and tingling sensations in your palate. The winemaking technique for this wine is to "let it be"...there is no fining, no filtration, no sulfur, but wild yeast in its fermentation. At harvest, the whole clusters were transferred into a terra cotta clay pot, which was added with dry ice in layers to create an anaerobic environment, free of oxygen, in order to facilitate carbonic maceration of the grapes. Carbonic maceration is to ferment grapes in whole clusters in a carbon dioxide rich environment prior to crushing, fermenting the juice while it is still inside the grapes and yielding a juicer and low-tannic wine.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lje6DEoEW2A/YFYDentKAfI/AAAAAAAAFlA/-T3OLwHeaWISzz4V7Y130xxS5mJ9Iv6lwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7592.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lje6DEoEW2A/YFYDentKAfI/AAAAAAAAFlA/-T3OLwHeaWISzz4V7Y130xxS5mJ9Iv6lwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_7592.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2017 Tannat, Hye Estate, a contrast to the 2018 Carbonic Tannat, <br />showcases a traditional and rich Tannat</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The 2017 Tannat, however, is a much more traditional and richer interpretation of Tannat. Aging 26 months in five percent new French oak, this Tannat displays the aromas of pomegranate and leather on the nose and has a rich palate of smokiness, black cherries and leather. It's bright and tart and has elegant tannins and a long finish.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ITjrcOXBZv4/YFYEBLYkctI/AAAAAAAAFlI/GJQxSBkoseoQonhdR-WFxsqP0Qdnh4QCACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7594.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ITjrcOXBZv4/YFYEBLYkctI/AAAAAAAAFlI/GJQxSBkoseoQonhdR-WFxsqP0Qdnh4QCACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_7594.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2017 Malbec, Lost Draw, oaky, smoky, love at first sight, a lot of depth... a "refined" cowboy!</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Malbec is indigenous to France, and its growing is now found primarily in Cahors in the southwest of the country. This is one of those French grapes that travels around the world and becomes famous as a single-variety wine else where such as Argentina, when at its birthplace, Malbec remains as a humble blending grape in Bordeaux wines. The grapes of the 2017 Malbec were sourced from Lost Draw Vineyards*, which is situated in Texas High Plains AVA. They grow many warm-climate varietals at high elevation in the well-drained, iron-rich red clay soils. The quality of the Malbec grape does make this wine stand out. It's full-bodied, oaky, and has chocolate notes and a lot of chew. After all, the acidity is still retained, striking a good balance of elegance and richness. The finish is long, with memorable replay of chocolate notes. This Malbec is like a "refined" cowboy, who may impress you with the bold and outgoing appearance but eventually charm you with his deep thoughts. </p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*Lost Draw Vineyards merged with William Chris Vineyards in October 2020.</i></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lYdLIPp6J6Y/YFYEsD5vaHI/AAAAAAAAFlQ/mVRRCmt3H54XT-sN6QKyhXahpUk4bdUewCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7627%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lYdLIPp6J6Y/YFYEsD5vaHI/AAAAAAAAFlQ/mVRRCmt3H54XT-sN6QKyhXahpUk4bdUewCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_7627%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2019 Roussanne, Texas High Plains, which consists of 90% Roussanne, 5% Marsanne and 5% Picpoul Blanc, is a hearty white that is good for all year around.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Roussanne is a white wine grape grown originally in the Rhône wine region in France. The grapes of the 2019 Roussanne were grown in three vineyards (i.e., La Pradera, One Way and Timmons Estate Vineyards) that are known for their clay base, limestone sub-soil, fine sandy loam, and high organic matters. Due to the unusually long growing season in Texas High Plains in 2019, there were two separate harvests of Roussanne at the La Pradera Vineyards. The younger block, which is about 35% of the wine, was harvested a week earlier than the rest and was fermented in a concrete egg. The remainder of the wine was barrel-fermented. In order to add additional texture and body, <a href="https://www.winespectator.com/articles/what-is-batonnage-52755" rel="nofollow">Bâtonnage</a> was added every two to three weeks during the six month ageing period. The end result of this Roussanne is richer, full-bodied and loaded with minerality. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5pX2X7SfUdk/YFYFN5f_JgI/AAAAAAAAFlY/RMSlSCQ89qsHz7izfMUzcU_koTQXKv20wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7630%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1586" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5pX2X7SfUdk/YFYFN5f_JgI/AAAAAAAAFlY/RMSlSCQ89qsHz7izfMUzcU_koTQXKv20wCLcBGAsYHQ/w496-h640/IMG_7630%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="496" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2019 Roussanne with a pan-fried fish cake on rice</td></tr></tbody></table><h4 style="text-align: left;">Smoky Pork Belly, Salmon Rice Burger and Pan-fried Fish Cake</h4><p style="text-align: left;">I can't remember since when pork belly becomes very popular in Asian restaurants in New York. May it be a Japanese ramen shop or a 5-star fusion Thai-French restaurant, pork belly is cool and defies the all the low-fat diet trends. What I paired with my William Chris wines was slowly smoke-roasted pork belly strips that were marinated in nine different sauces or seasonings. The 3/4" thick strips were roasted in an oven at 350 degree for 1 1/2 hours. The sauces I used were simply a mixture of what I have in the pantry and a splendid showcase of diverse Asian flavors. From the left to the right (or top to bottom), the marinating sauces I brushed on the strips are: </p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Japanese Miso sauce with paprika</li><li>Soy sauce with grinded up ginger (spicy)</li><li>Fish sauce with coriander</li><li>Montreal steak seasoning</li><li>Korean Gochujang red chili paste (spicy)</li><li>Chinese fermented tofu paste</li><li>Ginger honey salad dressing </li><li>Soy sauce with rice vinegar</li><li>Miso sauce</li></ul><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PrH-N65NpaQ/YFYF0q-S78I/AAAAAAAAFlg/nVNU2Tkz79ExUpLYKPWDLM4lOXVQNMr1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7587.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PrH-N65NpaQ/YFYF0q-S78I/AAAAAAAAFlg/nVNU2Tkz79ExUpLYKPWDLM4lOXVQNMr1QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_7587.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pork belly strips marinated in 9 different types of sauces and seasoning, slow-roasted at 350 degree in the oven for one and a half hours</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Prior to the roasting, I did lattice-cut on the up side pork belly to allow easy absorption of the sauces into the meat. To let the fat of the belly drain out, I put a rack above the tray to catch the fat. The smokiness came from the soaked apple wood chips. I also added half a cup of water to the wood chips to prevent any burns during the roasting. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OrdXQNkkABc/YFYGxvxwnzI/AAAAAAAAFlw/dWfIEEbQol45jloVZPHSVnmcXEvWysGtACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7585%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OrdXQNkkABc/YFYGxvxwnzI/AAAAAAAAFlw/dWfIEEbQol45jloVZPHSVnmcXEvWysGtACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7585%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lattice-cut the pork belly to achieve better marination and maximum flavor</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The pork belly is perfect for the Tannats and Malbec. I chilled the 2018 Carbonic Tannat for 20 minutes before drinking it, and it turned out it was the most fun and perfect for the pork belly, especially for the ones that are a bit spicy. There is no doubt in my mind that this wine will be a big hit red wine for summer BBQ pairings. The 2017 Tannat and 2017 Malbec were also a solid match with the ones that have rich, savory and creamy flavors like the miso paprika, Montreal steak seasoning and the fermented tofu. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AuMoKo5yFn8/YFYHBdLgtbI/AAAAAAAAFl4/aTJlu5C1ulQ5QoP1rOXPC5MrX0u2ZB_nACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7593.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1692" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AuMoKo5yFn8/YFYHBdLgtbI/AAAAAAAAFl4/aTJlu5C1ulQ5QoP1rOXPC5MrX0u2ZB_nACLcBGAsYHQ/w528-h640/IMG_7593.jpg" width="528" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crispy, juicy Pork Belly bite</td></tr></tbody></table><p>For the 2019 Roussanne, I opted for a pan-fried salmon patty on a <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2019/09/miolo-alisios-pinot-grigioriesling-and.html" rel="nofollow">rice burger</a>. This Roussanne is a substantially solid white wine that is very enjoyable with a heavier fish like salmon. I made an egg-yolk garlic aioli sauce to cream up the salmon and add extra flavors to the rice. I found that this Roussanne went very well with pan-fried fish cakes that can be made of any ground white fish.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9tHSWWS7dcM/YFYHRo8eJLI/AAAAAAAAFmA/vCZ675dK2bQ5wIElRwxfM6-27t57-foXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7582.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9tHSWWS7dcM/YFYHRo8eJLI/AAAAAAAAFmA/vCZ675dK2bQ5wIElRwxfM6-27t57-foXgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_7582.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I think it is fair to say that drinking French wines made from French grapes are fine. You kind of know what you are getting into. But tasting the wines made from French grapes outside France, like Texas is a wild card, and with William Chris Vineyards, it is an awesome and rewarding experiment that elevates my palates, experiences and spirit!</p><p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclosure: the wines in this post are samples. The ideas of the post are mine.</span></i></p><div style="text-align: left;">Check out other #Winophiles bloggers' pursuits of French grapes outside France below:</div>
<ul><li>Allison & Chris at AdVINEtures share <strong> <a href="https://advinetures.ca/blog/french-grapes-around-world-chardonnay-bcs-okanagan-valley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">French Grapes Around the World: Chardonnay in BC's Okanagan Valley</a></strong> .<br /></li><li>Andrea of The Quirky Cork declares <strong> <a href="https://thequirkycork.com/ooo-la-la-french-grapes-in-turkey-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ooo la la! French Grapes in Turkey!</a></strong> </li><li>Gwendolyn of Wine Predator pours <a href="https://winepredator.com/2021/03/20/west-coast-bordeaux-blends-with-beef-bourguignon-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">West Coast “Bordeaux” Blends with Beef Bourguignon</a>.<br /></li><li>Jeff of FoodWineClick! takes <strong> <a href="https://foodwineclick.com/2021/03/19/a-reluctant-look-at-french-grapes-outside-of-france-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Reluctant Look at French Grapes Outside of France</a></strong> .</li><li>Jill of L'Occasion features<strong> <a href="https://jillbarth.wordpress.com/2021/03/19/rhone-grapes-in-paso-robles-with-the-french-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rhône Grapes in Paso Robles</a></strong> .</li><li>Lauren of The Swirling Dervish goes <strong> <a href="https://theswirlingdervish.com/2021/03/19/beyond-champagne-pinot-meunier-shines-in-a-varietal-wine-from-two-shepherds-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond Champagne: Pinot Meunier Shines in a Varietal Wine from Two Shepherds</a></strong> .</li><li>Melanie of Wining with Mel offers <strong> <a href="https://winingwithmel.com/niagara-gamay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">French Grapes Around the World: Spotlight on Niagara Gamay</a></strong> . </li><li>Nicole of Somm's Table is <strong> <a href="https://www.sommstable.com/2021/03/celebrating-womens-history-month-with-Gamble-Family-Vineyards-Mary-Ann.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Celebrating Women's History Month with Gamble Family Vineyard's Mary Ann</a></strong> .</li><li>Pinny at Chinese Food and Wine Pairings examines <strong> <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2021/03/elevating-french-grapes-outside-france.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elevating French grapes outside France at Texas's William and Chris Vineyards</a></strong> .</li><li>Robin of Crushed Grape Chronicles looks at <strong> <a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/roussanne-9009-km-from-home-winophiles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roussanne 9009 km from Home</a></strong> .</li><li>Susannah of Avvinare posts <strong> <a href="https://avvinare.com/2021/03/20/petit-manseng-flourishes-in-virginia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Petit Manseng Flourishes In Virginia</a></strong> .</li><li>Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm is <strong> <a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2021/03/exploring-malbec-outside-of-france.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exploring Malbec Outside of France Paired with Pineapple Teriyaki Salmon</a></strong> .</li><li>And host Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla surveys <strong> <a href="https://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2021/03/gamay-around-globe-from-burgundy-to.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gamay Around the Globe: From Burgundy to the Willamette Valley + Mussels, Pici, and A Bottle from New Zealand</a></strong> .<br /></li></ul>Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-71440388992884619652021-02-06T07:13:00.011-08:002021-02-08T16:38:47.855-08:00Farina Amarone della Valpolicella with Ground Pork in Karela Rings #ItalianFWT<p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Lu9-lPXY_g/YB61ctzLxHI/AAAAAAAAFg8/EDrMVk2XBbEpJTYmzEdEi-ChWyy6U1v5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8065%2B%2528new.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1376" data-original-width="2048" height="430" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Lu9-lPXY_g/YB61ctzLxHI/AAAAAAAAFg8/EDrMVk2XBbEpJTYmzEdEi-ChWyy6U1v5ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h430/IMG_8065%2B%2528new.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Farina Amarone: Ruby red color with garnet hues. Mildly bitter, spicy, cocoa, sour cherry, raspberry, currant, and balsamic notes. Warm, full-bodied, structured, fine and balanced</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>It feels so good to kick off my Italian wine bloggings for 2021 with the topic of Italian Wines to Go With Meat Braises and Stews, thanks to the invite of </span><a href="https://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2021/01/sneak-peek-italianfwt-bloggers-look-at.html?fbclid=IwAR1ttNz0fFEd3CvCbaHny4BTPS0A4kUHNlDhwWnoeu3iigXI3Y7mf0nBvb0" rel="nofollow">Cam Mann</a>'s Culinary Adventures<span>. With two feet of fresh snow outside my New Jersey home, I crave for a bit comfort food and wine, but want to go outside my comfort zone. Let's take a "bitterly" wild journey to taste the 2016 Farina Amarone della Valpolicella Classico and Ground Pork in Karela (Indian bitter melon) Rings.</span></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ap22OHeRUzg/YB6mBzJScsI/AAAAAAAAFfY/aRdQ2GwzsjMh9MOEqrYtE3wHQSyS00xiACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8068%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ap22OHeRUzg/YB6mBzJScsI/AAAAAAAAFfY/aRdQ2GwzsjMh9MOEqrYtE3wHQSyS00xiACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8068%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Farina Amarone della Valpolicella 2016, SRP $30, ABV 15%, <br />70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Molinara</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Farina Amarone della Valpolicella</span></b></h3><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.farinawines.com/en/" rel="nofollow">Fairna</a> was born and lives in Valpolicella, a land of deep-rooted and excellent winemaking tradition. Farina’s century-long expertise uniquely interprets the terroir of Valpolicella. Valpolicella is the most famous red wine district in northeastern Italy's Veneto wine region. Amarone della Valpolicella Classico wines in particular are intensely rich, red Amarone wines from the traditional Classico viticultural zone of Valpolicella. </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A9Zl0QlrG5U/YB6ncuJkUUI/AAAAAAAAFfk/S5hql2vTqooJ2Xlxxw9vocreW2FFaa5zgCLcBGAsYHQ/s768/quijgem9outxrjtp6qch.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="768" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A9Zl0QlrG5U/YB6ncuJkUUI/AAAAAAAAFfk/S5hql2vTqooJ2Xlxxw9vocreW2FFaa5zgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/quijgem9outxrjtp6qch.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grapes drying at Remo Farina (Photo Credit: Wine.com)</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This 2016 Farina Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is made from a careful selection of Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella grapes dried in the typical fruit drying sheds for about 4 months, and is matured first in barriques and then in Slavonian oak barrels. </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PhX7WAxpwdU/YB6oj7KgkZI/AAAAAAAAFf0/IEB_jdLFPV0Jk1rvLipnijU4xSQ9n202QCLcBGAsYHQ/s610/amarone-grapes.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="610" height="428" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PhX7WAxpwdU/YB6oj7KgkZI/AAAAAAAAFf0/IEB_jdLFPV0Jk1rvLipnijU4xSQ9n202QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h428/amarone-grapes.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grapes kept in drying rooms, known as appassimento in Italian, for 3 weeks to 3 months <br />(Photo Credit: Whole Food Market Wine)</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara are the typical Italian indigenous grapes u</span><span>sed to produce Amarone della Valpolicella. Corvina, with the classic bitter note, is generally considered as the finest and traditional grapes of the three. Rondinella's popularity picked up since 1960s because of its prolific yields. It is hardly ever produced as a single varietal wine, but rather is used to add herbal flavors to the Corvina base and to flesh out the blend. Molinara, which is super-acidic and easily oxidized, is a light-bodied Italian red grape that is used as a minor blending partner in Valpolicella, Bardolino and IGT Veneto wines. On its own, Molinara is fairly characterless and ultimately rarely appears as a varietal wine. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PIDpAS0QqTE/YB6pvxqVX0I/AAAAAAAAFf8/hqJJZCDfu7MFPF2SpIrxQS-Onvy55UIaACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8067%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PIDpAS0QqTE/YB6pvxqVX0I/AAAAAAAAFf8/hqJJZCDfu7MFPF2SpIrxQS-Onvy55UIaACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_8067%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Farina Amarone with Ground Pork in Karela Rings</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Amarone - Bitter Plus Enormous Size in Italian</b></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Amarone comes from the Italian word amaro, which means bitter, completed by the one suffix which denotes enormous size or volume. Amarone della Valpolicella is an intensely flavored dry red wine concentrated its flavors from dried grapes. This style was invented as Veneto's winemakers searched for a way to increase the body, complexity and alcohol content of their wines. The grapes are picked in whole clusters and are kept in drying rooms that have warm temperatures and low humidity (i.e., the process is known as appassimento in Italian) for anywhere from approximately three weeks to three months. When the drying process is complete, the grapes are gently pressed and the must is fermented to dry. The grapes' high sugar content translates into a higher potential alcohol, so a complete fermentation results in a powerful wine of 15 or 16 percent alcohol by volume. This is subsequently aged in larger barrels and smaller Slavonian oak barriques for at least two years before commercial release.</span></div><p><b></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b8kfXsjsbDc/YB6qIAg0JDI/AAAAAAAAFgM/ZoagRvRvltwX9qRhUieyKaf1rXAvejI1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8064.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b8kfXsjsbDc/YB6qIAg0JDI/AAAAAAAAFgM/ZoagRvRvltwX9qRhUieyKaf1rXAvejI1gCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_8064.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Indian Bitter Melon - Karela helps manage diabetics and gut health<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><h3><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Ground Pork in Karela Rings </span></b></h3><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Karela, Indian bitter melon, is considered as one of the most bitter vegetables. This vegetable has a distinct "spiky" look and an oblong shape. It's hollow inside that's filled with flat seeds and pith, which are to be removed. While I care more about the bitter taste I like about Karela, this bitter vegetable is packed with therapeutic benefits such as managing diabetics and gut health. As you could tell, Karela is not for everyone - either you love it or you hate it. It is an acquired taste! To lighten up the bitterness, you could blanch the cut-up melon in boiling water for a few minutes. However, the freshly green color will turn dull. </span><span>In comparison to Chinese bitter melon, which is bigger, longer and less spiky, Karela is milder in terms of bitterness. When I could handle Chinese bitter melon all my life, Karela is perfectly fine...no blanching required. </span></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g8a-N925oP4/YB6qc0CWYsI/AAAAAAAAFgY/yCtm9dSOTaknpzgkyynTtbogytISX4GiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8062.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g8a-N925oP4/YB6qc0CWYsI/AAAAAAAAFgY/yCtm9dSOTaknpzgkyynTtbogytISX4GiwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_8062.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seasoned Ground Pork Stuffed in the Karela Rings<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;">To retain the shape so that I can stuff the ground pork in easily, it's better just to cut up the fresh Karela in rings without softening it up by blanching. Although the seasoning of the ground pork is entirely up to you, I recommend using dried herbs, and maybe a bit garlic, paprika and cayenne pepper in my case. Try not to make the meat filling too wet so it won't be "mold" inside the round rings. First, pan fry the Karela rings in the hot pan until golden brown on both sides. Then add a bit water and put a lid on the pan to slow cook it for five to ten minutes, depending on how soft you want the Karela to be. I personally liked it more crunchy and am obsessed in looking at the vibrantly green color of the Karela. So I only cooked it for five minutes. But to make it into a "braised" dish with the softer Karela, I cooked another version of it for 15 minutes after the pan fry, and added a light cornstarch glace to wrap up the dish.</span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F0h7iX_31zA/YB6qqs23meI/AAAAAAAAFgc/f1tRa-RIUcEaE0oTWL-aoqVU_1joe9aiACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8063.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F0h7iX_31zA/YB6qqs23meI/AAAAAAAAFgc/f1tRa-RIUcEaE0oTWL-aoqVU_1joe9aiACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8063.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Obsessed in looking at the vibrantly green color of the Karela!</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Bitter Wine with Bitter Food</span></b></h3><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Describing wines as "bitter" seems to be shooting yourself in the foot. However, this is only true when you consider bitterness as a turn-off and there's no right food to pair it. While sipping my pleasantly "bitter" and spicy Farina Amarone, which is attributed by Corvina's signature bitter note and Rondinella's herbal characters, my taste bud was also bombarded by the stuffed Karela...bitter, juicy, spicy, porky and savory. I'm truly indulged in self-bitterness!</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gVuC-E3n-RA/YB6rcVN1VsI/AAAAAAAAFgs/B7klCAB9dtgHiHxdNLanO0ZOd1uJUdy9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8077%2B%25281%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gVuC-E3n-RA/YB6rcVN1VsI/AAAAAAAAFgs/B7klCAB9dtgHiHxdNLanO0ZOd1uJUdy9gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8077%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Indulged in "Self-Bitterness"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Check out other #ItalianFWT bloggers' Italian wines and braised meats or stews below:<ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.sommstable.com/2021/02/an-afternoon-at-castelgiocondo.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Afternoon at Castelgiocondo</a></strong> by Somm's Table</li><li><strong><a href="https://enofylzwineblog.com/2021/02/05/braised-beef-short-ribs-in-red-wine-sauce-2012-produttori-del-barbaresco-italianfwt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Braised Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine Sauce +2012 Produttori del Barbaresco</a></strong> by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog</li><li><strong><a href="http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2021/02/Donnachiara-Kapemort-Nerone-Aglianico-with-braised-brisket.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Braised Brisket with Donnachiara’s Kapemort Aglianico</a></strong> by Vino Travels</li><li><strong><a href="https://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2021/02/braised-pork-ragu-over-pasta-bruna.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Braised Pork Ragù over Pasta + Bruna Grimaldi Nebbiolo d'Alba 2017</a></strong> by Culinary Adventures with Camilla</li><li><strong><a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/2021/02/chianti-beef-stew-italianfwt.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chianti Beef Stew</a></strong> by Our Good Life</li><li><strong><a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com/dolcetto-dalba-a-food-friendly-bet-for-braised-chicken-italianfwt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dolcettto d'Alba: A Food-Friendly Bet for Braised Chicken</a></strong> by My Full Wine Glass</li><li><strong><a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2021/02/farina-amarone-della-valpolicella-with.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farina Amarone della Valpolicella with Ground Pork in Karela Rings</a></strong> by Chinese Food & Wine Pairings</li><li><strong><a href="http://www.grape-experiences.com/2021/02/home-cooking-sabrina-tedeschi-wines-agricola-tedeschi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home Cooking with Sabrina Tedeschi and the Wines of Agricola Tedeschi</a></strong> by Grape Experiences</li><li><strong><a href="https://foodwineclick.com/2021/02/05/hunters-style-chicken-and-cantina-di-filippo-italianfwt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hunter's Style Chicken and Cantina di Filippo</a></strong> by FoodWineClick!</li><li><strong><a href="https://theswirlingdervish.com/2021/02/05/pasta-e-ceci-with-chianti-classico-from-castellina-italianfwt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pasta e Ceci with Chianti Classico from astellina</a></strong> by The Swirling Dervish</li><li><strong><a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2021/02/pasta-with-pork-braised-in-red-wine.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pasta with Pork Braised in Red Wine with Tasca d'Almerita Lamuri Nero d'Avola 2018</a></strong> by A Day in the Life on the Farm</li><li><strong><a href="https://www.thewinechef.com/blog/the-most-tender-short-ribs-youll-ever-have-perfectly-paired-with-red-wines-from-abruzzo-italianfwt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Most Tender Short Ribs You'll Ever Have, Perfectly Paired With Red Wines From Abruzzo</a></strong> by The Wine Chef</li><li><strong><a href="https://thequirkycork.com/warming-up-winter-braised-oxtail-bottega-ripasso-superiore-italianfwt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Warming Up Winter with Braised Oxtail and Casa Bottega Ripasso Superiore</a></strong> by The Quirky Cork</li><li><strong><a href="https://winepredator.com/2021/02/06/whats-different-between-3-organic-montepulciano-vino-nobile-molise-dabruzzo-osso-bucco-italianfwt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What’s the Difference? 3 Organic Montepulciano: Vino Nobile,d’Abruzzo, and Molise Paired with Ragu</a></strong> by Wine Predator</li></ul>
</span>Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-63352557196435256032020-11-21T08:00:00.005-08:002020-11-26T06:26:02.050-08:00 Sweet Bordeaux Paired with Asian Carbs - Chinese Sticky Rice and Korean Japchae #Winophiles<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lqGur0vg2mE/X7kzp4U43pI/AAAAAAAAFRw/hD9RIs9LZOclEbkD9agPhHGjblKfTZ0GgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7719.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1570" data-original-width="2048" height="490" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lqGur0vg2mE/X7kzp4U43pI/AAAAAAAAFRw/hD9RIs9LZOclEbkD9agPhHGjblKfTZ0GgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h490/IMG_7719.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">French
#Winophiles bloggers have been invited by Linda Wipple from <a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com/preview-get-ready-for-the-sweet-side-of-bordeaux-winophiles/?fbclid=IwAR131YEhuWAWFzSSORi7SA8M4-OAYmHVV4hMyvTldtcM5uG3o6jvBksQ-Vg" rel="nofollow">My Full Wine Glass</a>
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">to taste sweet Bordeaux wines in November. We are so luck to receive multiple #Sample of sweet Bordeaux, organized by Jeff Burrows of <a href="https://foodwineclick.com/2020/11/20/sweet-bordeaux-meets-the-smoke-winophiles/" rel="nofollow">Food Wine Click</a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. When most food and
wine pairing 101 would recommend pairing sweet wines with desserts or cheese, I
think about sipping these <a href="https://www.sweetbordeaux.com/en " rel="nofollow">sweet Bordeaux</a> wines with
a couple of hearty Asian carb-loaded dishes – sticky rice with Chinese sausage and
Korean Japchae. Let’s learn some facts about these sweet
wines from Bordeaux.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sSE72vgG5oM/X7k0MqQsYwI/AAAAAAAAFR4/XR1K6oHbHwwyLBSJSxHzkQlRCZo0sgQOACLcBGAsYHQ/s648/bordeaux_map.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="504" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sSE72vgG5oM/X7k0MqQsYwI/AAAAAAAAFR4/XR1K6oHbHwwyLBSJSxHzkQlRCZo0sgQOACLcBGAsYHQ/w498-h640/bordeaux_map.jpg" width="498" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Flickr</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 8pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">WINE FACTS TO KNOW<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 8pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wUlF1X8Ifak/X7k1eQe7RpI/AAAAAAAAFSM/0942UC6WfZgqHpCHkySavE9yzbY2UXDbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/botrytis%2Bsemillon%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bvine.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wUlF1X8Ifak/X7k1eQe7RpI/AAAAAAAAFSM/0942UC6WfZgqHpCHkySavE9yzbY2UXDbQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/botrytis%2Bsemillon%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bvine.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Botrytis aka Noble Rot Grown on the Grape Clusters (Photo Credit: jjbuckley.com)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">The dominant sweet wine region
in Bordeaux is located 20 miles south of the city of Bordeaux, reaching both
banks of the famed Garrone River and stretching into the beginning section of the Ciron
River. The rivers provide the perfect condition for a misty morning
microclimate that grows Botrytis, also called Noble Rot.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Botrytis grows on the
grape clusters late in the harvest, bolstered by cool morning fogs that envelop
the entire vineyards as well as the hot dry afternoons that evaporate the moisture
and concentrate the flavors on the grapes. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">The grapes to make sweet Bordeaux
are mostly Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, plus a bit of Muscadelle or Sauvignon Gris.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Sauternes and Barsac are
the most famous sweet wine regions in Bordeaux, producing the more expensive
sweet wines. There are many other AOCs, such as Loupiac and Sainte Croix du Monts, in Bordeaux that produce much more
affordable sweet wines.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Loupiac AOC, which is
located between Cadillac and Sainte Croix du Monts, requires by laws to make wines
of greater ripeness than those of Sauterne, yielding slightly sweeter wines.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Sainte Croix du Monts AOC,
which looks across the river to Sauternes, is a hilly area with chalk and
limestone soil made from decomposing oyster shells.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Entre-Deux-Mers is the
largest appellation within Bordeaux, but doesn’t appear on the wine labels that
often. By law, the Entre-Deux-Mers designation is given only to dry white wines
made there from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle.</span></li></ul><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v1WFEESqB7I/X7k13h53mQI/AAAAAAAAFSU/kNzNLeEigcAO8J3Nd-_hbzuTfARaUy8VACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7725.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2008" data-original-width="2048" height="628" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v1WFEESqB7I/X7k13h53mQI/AAAAAAAAFSU/kNzNLeEigcAO8J3Nd-_hbzuTfARaUy8VACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h628/IMG_7725.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">exotic fruit, citrus, a touch of vanilla, light and fruity</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Château
La Hargue Bordeaux Blanc Moelleux Semi-Dry 2019 (SRP$15)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">This
Château, which was acquired in 1954 by Henri Ducourt, has </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">been
known for producing quality sweet white wines. Planted with only white
varieties on loamy soils, it is blessed with its proximity to the running water
and amble exposure to the sun. The fluctuation between hot days and cool nights
intensifies the aromatic expression of the grapes, forming the winning terroir for white-wine producing in this part of Entre-Deux-Mers.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5akvcs7muDU/X7k2YE3qrsI/AAAAAAAAFSc/uFgXJ_IkoOg34bKI_nDS9WlRhwASZubqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7727.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2027" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5akvcs7muDU/X7k2YE3qrsI/AAAAAAAAFSc/uFgXJ_IkoOg34bKI_nDS9WlRhwASZubqwCLcBGAsYHQ/w634-h640/IMG_7727.jpg" width="634" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">aromatic intensity, Acacia flower, candied fruits, </span></i><i style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">distinguished by its minerality and vivacity which gives it freshness and elegance</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><a name="_Hlk56843979"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></a><div><a name="_Hlk56843979"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Château</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;"> La Rame Sainte Croix du Mont 2016 (SRP$35)</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Château
La Rame, which is currently under the direction of the family’s seventh generation
winemaker, Yves Armand, is a well-sized estate, with fifty hectares of
vineyards planted, of which over one third of the hectares are dedicated
exclusively to Sémillon and the production of Sainte-Croix-du-Mont.</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_XJUFvm3Kjo/X7k3DWrrCQI/AAAAAAAAFSo/IYOIO-RtZZIlyCB5sw37xNdo51GC2ogaACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7726.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1712" data-original-width="2048" height="536" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_XJUFvm3Kjo/X7k3DWrrCQI/AAAAAAAAFSo/IYOIO-RtZZIlyCB5sw37xNdo51GC2ogaACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h536/IMG_7726.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">intense on citrus fruits and candied fruits, supple, fresh</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Château
du Cros AOC Loupiac Vin Liquoreux 2014 (SRP$30)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Under
the leadership of Catherine Boyer, the vineyard of Château du Cros lies on the
hill-slopes at the right bank of the Garonne River, 40 km South of Bordeaux on
argilo-calcareous soil. The limestone subsoil and chalky clay topsoil bring the
freshness to the sweet wines.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mG6Rk7idLcw/X7k3ZvA9ZyI/AAAAAAAAFSw/dvJgl9v4CYE6E3boIIufOUmKblhFBP-cgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7729.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1679" data-original-width="2048" height="524" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mG6Rk7idLcw/X7k3ZvA9ZyI/AAAAAAAAFSw/dvJgl9v4CYE6E3boIIufOUmKblhFBP-cgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h524/IMG_7729.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">savoir faire, easy to drink, strong presence of fruit, mouthful of freshness</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Château
Loupiac-Gaudiet Loupiac Vintage: 2016 (SRP$20)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">At
the Château Loupiac-Gaudiet, their wines are built around the delicate balance between
fruit, sugar and acidity, allowing each vintage to be able to reveal at its freshness and </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">best</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18.6667px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">aroma.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><br /></p>
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CARBS TO EAT</span></b></p>
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Rice with Chinese Sausage</span></b></div><div><a href="https://thewoksoflife.com/sticky-rice-with-chinese-sausage/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Sticky rice with Chinese sausage</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> is a hearty meal for the winter. The rice is also called “sweet” rice, which is
glutinous rice that releases a lot of starch when cooked. In addition to the
rice, the other main ingredients are finely chopped Chinese sausage (like
salami), dried shrimps and dried shiitake mushrooms. I typically cook the rice,
according to the cooking direction, in the non-stick pressure cooker or rice
cooker first, and let it sit in the cooker and dry up a little bit before
transferring it to the frying pan. In the frying pan, sauté all the chopped
ingredients with sesame oil, use two spatulas to mix the sausage into the
cooked rice, drizzle with dark soya sauce for the color and regular soya sauce
for the taste. The starchy sticky rice is slightly sweet with rich umami flavors
like dried shrimp and mushrooms, a perfect accompaniment to the sweet Bordeaux.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5hvWf8-PEeE/X7k4Y1V3xOI/AAAAAAAAFTI/paBRf3ot-E4TYRSZOczXC3PeaNPhCU8_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7716.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5hvWf8-PEeE/X7k4Y1V3xOI/AAAAAAAAFTI/paBRf3ot-E4TYRSZOczXC3PeaNPhCU8_wCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7716.jpg" width="480" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Korean
Japchae</span></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/236174/japchae/" rel="nofollow">Japchae</a> is a savory and slightly sweet dish of stir-fried glass noodles, minced beef
and vegetables that is a signature carb dish in Korean. It is typically
prepared with dangmyeon, a type of cellophane noodles made from sweet potato
starch. The noodles are mixed with assorted vegetables, meat, mushrooms, and
seasoned with sugar, soy sauce and sesame oil. Japchae is a fun party dish as it
looks very colorful and is affordable to make. It goes well with the sweet
Bordeaux as the sugar and soya sauce is seasoned through the noodles. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">For
other sweet Bordeaux sipping, check out the blogs of my #Winophiles friends:</span></p></div>
<ul>
<li>Camilla at <a href="https://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/">Culinary Adventures with Camilla</a>: “Surprise! Pairing Spicy and Savory Dishes with Sweet Bordeaux”</li>
<li>Terri at <a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/">Our Good Life</a>: “Spicy Hot Tacos and Sweet Bordeaux”</li>
<li>Martin at <a href="https://enofylzwineblog.com/">ENOFYLZ</a>: “Pairing Sweet Bordeaux with Southern Fare”</li>
<li>Lauren at<a href="https://theswirlingdervish.com/">The Swirling Dervish</a>: “Golden Bordeaux Meets Savory Pumpkin and Smoked Bacon Tart: a Delicious Thanksgiving Twist!”</li>
<li>David at <a href="https://cookingchatfood.com/">Cooking Chat</a>: “Pairings for Sweet Bordeaux Wine"</li>
<li>Katrina at<a href="https://thecorkscrewconcierge.com/">The Corkscrew Concierge</a>: “Golden Bordeaux Delights in Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole Cuisine”</li>
<li>Payal at <a href="https://keepthepeas.blogspot.com/">Keep the Peas</a>: “Four Sweet Bordeaux Wines with Four Courses”</li>
<li>Jane at <a href="https://alwaysravenous.com/">Always Ravenous</a>:“Golden Sweet Bordeaux Wines: Tasting and Pairings”</li>
<li>Wendy at<a href="ttps://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/">A Day in the Life on the Farm</a>: “Hot Chocolate and Halva Pudding paired with Lion De Tanesse L'Amour”</li>
<li>Jeff at <a href="https://foodwineclick.com/">foodwineclick</a>: "Sweet Bordeaux Meets the Smoke"</li>
<li>Jill at <a href="https://jillbarth.wordpress.com/">L'OCCASION </a>: “Sweet Bordeaux Wines Aren’t Just for Dessert”</li>
<li>Lynn at <a href="https://savortheharvest.com/">Savor the Harvest</a>: “Sweet Bordeaux Wines Get Savory Pairings”</li>
<li>Rupal at <a href="https://syrahqueen.com/">Syrah Queen</a>: "Sweet Bordeaux Is A Sweet Delight - Savor These Perfect Food Pairings"</li>
<li>Robin at <a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/">Crushed Grape Chronicles </a>: “Sweet Bordeaux Wines and pairings from opposite sides of the globe”</li>
<li>Pinny at <a href="http://chinesefoodandwinepairings.com/">Chinese Food & Wine Pairings</a>: “Sweet Bordeaux Paired with Asian Carbs - Chinese Sticky Rice and Korean Japchae”</li>
<li>Susannah at <a href="https://avvinare.com/">avvinare</a>: “Delightful Sweet Wines from Bordeaux”</li>
<li>Nicole at <a href="http://www.sommstable.com/">Somm’s Table</a>:“Château Loupiac Gaudiet with Cinnamon Apple Crème Brûlée”</li>
<li>Gwendolyn at <a href="https://winepredator.com/">wine predator</a>: "Successful Pairings of Salty and Savory with Sweet Semi-Dry Bordeaux"</li>
<li>Jennifer at <a href="http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/">Vino Travels</a>: "A Look Into the Sweeter Side of Bordeaux Wines"</li>
<li>Linda at <a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com/">My Full Wine Glass</a>: “Appetizers, entrées and yes, dessert please, with sweet Bordeaux”</li>
</ul>Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-63575151522783231232020-10-17T09:01:00.007-07:002020-10-17T15:05:31.744-07:00Sipping Tissot-Marie Crémant du Jura Brut Lapiaz and Snacking Fried Pork Skin #Winophiles<p><a name="_Hlk53826921" style="font-family: georgia;"></a></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PMwq5wbTTMk/X4sQCyDj--I/AAAAAAAAFM8/bF4kwluNI4k2phzBlFzuV5FhVVWBGf1MQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7688.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1635" data-original-width="2048" height="510" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PMwq5wbTTMk/X4sQCyDj--I/AAAAAAAAFM8/bF4kwluNI4k2phzBlFzuV5FhVVWBGf1MQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h510/IMG_7688.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tissot-Marie Crémant du Jura Lapiaz Brut with Fried Pork Skin, Dill-infused Cheese, Pitted Dates and Almond<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><a name="_Hlk53826921" style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">#Winophiles </span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;">bloggers are taking a virtual journey to the smallest wine
region, Jura in France in November. David Crowley from <a href="https://cookingchatfood.com/slow-cooker-bbq-chicken-thighs/?fbclid=IwAR2IGp72l4cu1fD119jRXAbcC3fOSuT68NDHOoDHMvLU4vqyKAY1wlPRyzg" rel="nofollow">Cooking Chat Food</a> is inviting us to share the delicious pairings of Jura wines with our choice of
food. I have purchased a bottle of Tissot-Marie Crémant du Jura </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Brut </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 18.6667px;">Lapiaz</span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 18.6667px;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;">and found it exceptionally tasty with snacks like the fried pork skin. To
start, let’s learn some fun facts of Jura wines.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HE0UehUPB9U/X4sRspUKNDI/AAAAAAAAFNI/xKmhvScVhKo1FI23o2YrbV4WcLwgKBPzACLcBGAsYHQ/s480/190234-480x441-Map-of-French-wine-regions.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="480" height="588" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HE0UehUPB9U/X4sRspUKNDI/AAAAAAAAFNI/xKmhvScVhKo1FI23o2YrbV4WcLwgKBPzACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h588/190234-480x441-Map-of-French-wine-regions.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Wine LoveToKnow<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><h4 style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Ten Facts of Jura Wines</span></span></b></h4><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Jura is the
smallest wine region in eastern France, between Burgundy and Switzerland.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The climate
in Jura is continental - long cold winters and hot summers, with more rain nearing
the Burgundy side of the region.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Jura is
famous for the idiosyncratic sherry-like late-harvest wine Vin Jaune, made in the Château-Chalon
AOC.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Other important
grape varieties in Jura include Pinot Noir, Poulsard, Trousseau, Chardonnay and
Savagnin.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Chardonnay
is the Jura's most planted variety, and the growing success of Crémant du Jura has benefited from the unripe grapes that are used as the sparkling base.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">There are seven
AOCs (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) in Jura, namely Arbois, Château-Chalon, Côtes
du Jura, L'Étoile, Crémant du Jura, Macvin du Jura and Marc du Jura,</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Crémant du
Jura is an AOC for sparkling wines. White and rosé sparkling wines are produced
from Poulsard, Trousseau, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Savagnin.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Crémant du
Jura is made in the méthode traditionelle, like champagne and is styled from
bone-dry to delicately sweet.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The
vineyard soils throughout the region tend to contain mostly clay in the
lower flat lands with more limestone based soils in the higher elevation.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Due to the
cool climate, chaptalization, which is the process to add sugar to unfermented
grape to achieve the desired alcohol content, is permitted in the Jura region and is
sometimes a necessity to compensate for the low sugar levels in the underripen vintages.</span></span></li></ul><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Tissot-Marie Crémant du Jura Brut Lapiaz<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://www.tissot-maire.fr/" rel="nofollow">Tissot-Marie</a> Crémant du Jura Brut Lapiaz is one of the five Crémants, jointly produced
by Henri Maire et Tissot and Groupe Boisset. </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Founded by Joseph
Tissot </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 18.6667px;">in 1896</span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;">, Maison Tissot started to sell wines before
partnering with Henri Maire</span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 18.6667px;"> in early 2000s</span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;">.
Domaine Maire & Fils, another major Jura wine family, started its wine journey back in 1632. In 2000, the Tissot family draws closer to
Domaine Maire & Fils, a long-time local partner and gives birth to
Tissot-Maire, an alliance of winemaking knowledge inherited from more than 11
generations and with the largest winegrowing estate in the Jura region, to
produce top-notched Crémants.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-swCTrsAz1zI/X4sTHXbT_vI/AAAAAAAAFNU/kAhTUWolJrsZWsbvMS-o39LxeJnCaQloQCLcBGAsYHQ/s522/MONOGRAMME_TISSOT-MAIRE.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="520" data-original-width="522" height="399" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-swCTrsAz1zI/X4sTHXbT_vI/AAAAAAAAFNU/kAhTUWolJrsZWsbvMS-o39LxeJnCaQloQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h399/MONOGRAMME_TISSOT-MAIRE.png" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The company logo symbolizes the alliance of Tissot and Marie, two great Jura families, the connection with local traditional arts and craft, and the complexity that comes with winemaking</td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;">The Brut Lapiaz symbolizes
the rough and rustic climate of the Jura. On the nose, it smells white flower
blossom. As you sip this Crémant, the mineral, citrus, honey notes reveal, layering
with creamy froth and dried apricot. The finish is amazingly fruity and long. No doubt, this </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 18.6667px;">Crémant, which has the Champagne feel, is a steal!</span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q_7VQyK1n1w/X4sTe9Fg-SI/AAAAAAAAFNc/6iE25NC_PyAci0dgqMOPBnuRX9Mblp6DgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7666.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q_7VQyK1n1w/X4sTe9Fg-SI/AAAAAAAAFNc/6iE25NC_PyAci0dgqMOPBnuRX9Mblp6DgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_7666.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tissot-Marie Cuvée Crémant du Jura Brut Lapiaz (SRP$18) - a blend of Chardonnay (50%) and Pinot Noir (50%) </td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Food Pairing</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">To pair with this fresh and
elegant Crémant, I put together a quick snacking plate that includes some dill-infused
cheese, unsalted almond, pitted dried dates and store-bought fried pork skin. I’m
particularly fond of the fried pork skin with this Crémant as the wine tones
down the fattiness of the pork skin and the rich pork taste. Its bubble is so
fun when it mingles with the crunch of the pork skin.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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bloggers’ Jura wine journey and fun food pairings:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p><strong>Camilla</strong> from <a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Culinary Adventures with Camilla </a>will share "<em>Seafood B'Stilla + Domaine Rolet Arbois Trousseau 2012</em>"</p>
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<p><strong>Pinny</strong> from <a href="http://chinesefoodandwinepairings.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Chinese Food and Wine Pairings</a> is "<em>Sipping Tissot-Marie Crémant Du Jura and Snacking Fried Pork Skin</em>"</p>
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<p><strong>Linda </strong>from <a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">My Full Wine Glass</a> will be heading "<em>Back to the Jura (virtually), for Crémant this time around</em>"</p>
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<p><strong>Robin </strong>from <a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Crushed Grape Chronicles</a> is "<em>Channeling the Jura for a rooftop getaway with a bottle of Savagnin and Friends</em>"</p>
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<p><strong>Payal</strong> from <a href="https://keepthepeas.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Keep the Peas</a> is sharing "<em>Sherry? No, Jura</em>"</p>
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<p><strong>David</strong> from <a href="https://cookingchatfood.com" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cooking Chat</a> will be sharing "<em>Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs with Jura Wine</em>"</p>
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<p><strong>Terri</strong> from <a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Our Good Life </a>will tell us about "<em>Sparkling Jura for Celebratory Moments</em>"</p>
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<p><strong>Wendy</strong> from <a href="http://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Day in the Life on the Farm</a> will serve up "<em>Bourride served with a Chardonnay from Jura</em>"</p>
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<p><strong>Nicole</strong> from <a href="http://www.sommstable.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Somm's Table </a>will be "<em>Cooking to the Wine: Two Savagnins from Domaine Daniel Dugois with Coquilles St. Jacques</em>"</p>
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<p><strong>Christy</strong> from <a href="https://christymajors.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Confessions of a Culinary Diva</a> is talking about "<em>Jura in the Afternoon</em>"</p>
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<p><strong>Gwendolyn</strong> from <a href="https://winepredator.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wine Predator </a>will share "<em>Exploring Flavors of Jura Food and Wine Take Two: Trousseau and Melon</em>"</p>
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<p><strong>Susannah </strong>from <a href="https://avvinare.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Avvinaire</a> tells us about "<em>Discovering Delights From Jura Region</em>"</p>
Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-65254706950945352062020-10-10T07:14:00.002-07:002020-10-10T07:18:04.292-07:00#MerlotMe with Markham and L’Ecole No. 41 Merlots and Army Ramen #WinePW<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FZPHQvTlMss/X4G8gsMzRbI/AAAAAAAAFLA/YVkVPTpi_nQw_IXWg1Bvlodr8A0ZiOblgCLcBGAsYHQ/s806/IMG_7686.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="737" data-original-width="806" height="586" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FZPHQvTlMss/X4G8gsMzRbI/AAAAAAAAFLA/YVkVPTpi_nQw_IXWg1Bvlodr8A0ZiOblgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h586/IMG_7686.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L’Ecole N° 41 2017 Merlot from Columbia Valley and Markham Vineyards 2017 <br />Sustainably Made Merlot from Napa Valley</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">#MerlotMe is a global movement to unite wine
lovers all over the world to celebrate Merlots, especially in the month of October.
Our fellow #WinePW blogger, Jeff Burrows from <a href="https://foodwineclick.com/2020/09/28/merlotme-6-with-the-wine-pairing-weekend-crew-winepw/?fbclid=IwAR3YHMYSto5APNdzUF3XGGWdBvdzdpa7248pwAx3Uoe1Vo4P3pcBo8Boc70" rel="nofollow">Food Wine Click</a> is hosting this year's celebration and has arranged #samples for the lucky bloggers. I am so thrilled to receive <a href="https://www.lecole.com/" rel="nofollow">L’Ecole N° 41</a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">’s 2017 Merlot and <a href="https://markhamvineyards.com/" rel="nofollow">Markham Vineyards</a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">’s 2017 Sustainably Made Merlot,
and am curious how well these Merlots pair with my latest obsession, Chinese-styled “army ramen”. </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zvU1Bl_O6Kk/X4G9o5_flxI/AAAAAAAAFLI/NZiVQSzEB0EAqQaA-SBnbLOPiXYTZ6r2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7678.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zvU1Bl_O6Kk/X4G9o5_flxI/AAAAAAAAFLI/NZiVQSzEB0EAqQaA-SBnbLOPiXYTZ6r2wCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7678.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One person serving: meat-based ramen that is cooked in and consumed directly from a wide saucepan, a feast that won’t let down a soldier’s appetite.</td></tr></tbody></table><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">TASTE THE WINES</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">L’Ecole N° 41 2017 Merlot is one of Washington State’s finest
Merlots, produced in Walla Walla Valley. Found in 1983, L’Ecole N° 41 is a third-generation
family-owned, artisan winery that focuses on the ultra-premium, distinctive wine
market. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iwdx_oib2kM/X4G-YLDKeNI/AAAAAAAAFLQ/2JMdlEeTTscx1Anbo7AmEZOoYgdFm2cNACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_1271.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iwdx_oib2kM/X4G-YLDKeNI/AAAAAAAAFLQ/2JMdlEeTTscx1Anbo7AmEZOoYgdFm2cNACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_1271.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L'Ecole No 41 is found in 1983 in the Walla Walla Valley, Washington State, and produces ultra-premium wines that reflect the terroir.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">With soft oak and rose petal on the nose, L’Ecole N° 41’s Merlot exhibits
the perfect balance of yin and yan when the masculine features like the full body,
pronounced structure and layers of complex aromas are softened by notes of cinnamon,
cocoa and elegant acidity. The finish of this wine is memorable with lingering
of cherry and plum notes.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PcBjyXq75sU/X4G_AHSM3rI/AAAAAAAAFLc/tQsUQVsXyggQkQhw2BQ-dRX7RbYe6-2tACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7660.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PcBjyXq75sU/X4G_AHSM3rI/AAAAAAAAFLc/tQsUQVsXyggQkQhw2BQ-dRX7RbYe6-2tACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_7660.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L’Ecole N° 41 2017 Merlot (SRP$25, a blend of 81% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 3%Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot)</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Markham Vineyards’ founding father, Jean Laurent left the Bordeaux
region of France in 1852 to join the Gold Rush in California, leading him a journey
to establish one of the first wineries in Napa Valley. Nowadays, being one of
the few 10% wineries which attain the dual Napa Green Certifications, Markham produces
Merlot as their flagship wine in vineyards that focus on replenishing natural
resources, improving air and water quality and protecting the ecosystems and
wildlife habitats. The </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">2017 Sustainably Made Merlot has a silky
mouthfeel to start and is accentuated with notes of Bing cherry, berry
reserves, milky chocolate. Gradually, it overlays with baking spices, vanilla oak
and subtle expresso. The wine unfolds increasing denser mouthfeel that has a
long and intense finish.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cDH2sHvevDc/X4G_lkP8idI/AAAAAAAAFLk/-p-4iGW8jUkWs3G07zRoRQUz6qevdNhsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7659.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cDH2sHvevDc/X4G_lkP8idI/AAAAAAAAFLk/-p-4iGW8jUkWs3G07zRoRQUz6qevdNhsQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_7659.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Markham Vineyards 2017 Sustainably Made Merlot (SRP$20, a blend of 87% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petite Sirah, 1% Malbec)</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Merlots, due to various misconceptions, are somehow mistaken as plain
wines or wines without characteristics. I totally debunk these misconceptions
as these Merlots I tried have everything I am looking for in not only a good
wine but a food wine - the structure, complexity, warm spice notes, which is especially
suited to pair a rich, meat-based noodle soup, a.k.a Chinese-style “army ramen”.
“Army Ramen” or “Budae Jjigae” is originated in Korea when a wide variety and huge
amount of protein like meat, eggs and cheese is added to a spicy noodle soup.
When everything is cooked in and consumed directly from a wide saucepan, this
is a feast that won’t let down a soldier’s appetite. For my Chinese-style Army
Ramen, I simple cut out the hot soup base and use beef broth instead. Let’s </span><a name="_Hlk53213918" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">see how easy you can cook this at home.</a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RpXrGyXWH6c/X4HASJEyJxI/AAAAAAAAFLw/XydsNRsr-B4LXWu4psNpZ24KkhI0ZmE2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7684.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RpXrGyXWH6c/X4HASJEyJxI/AAAAAAAAFLw/XydsNRsr-B4LXWu4psNpZ24KkhI0ZmE2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7684.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chinese-style “army ramen” is a one-pot meal that is easy to prepare and is satisfying!</td></tr></tbody></table><h4 style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <br /></span><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">COOK CHINESE-STYLED ARMY RAMEN</span></b></h4><div><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></b></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Chinese-styled
Army Ramen</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n1Ur6pczwyM/X4HA60MFiWI/AAAAAAAAFMA/G8UTBBHOv54jr2-YmRVYR8YDK2g3GYIiACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7675.jpg" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n1Ur6pczwyM/X4HA60MFiWI/AAAAAAAAFMA/G8UTBBHOv54jr2-YmRVYR8YDK2g3GYIiACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7675.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ingredients
(one person serving)</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 3pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">16 oz of beef broth or stock<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 3pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 pack of instant noodle your choice<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 3pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 thick slice cut of cooked pork belly or 4 slices
of cooked bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 3pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8 slices of ham, turkey or chicken cold cuts<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 3pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4 pork or beef pre-made potstickers <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 3pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 eggs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 3pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vegetable of your choice (e.g., mushrooms,
cabbages, sweet corn, scallion) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 3pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Instructions</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pour
beef broth or stock and the instant noodle seasoning pack into a wide saucepan. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Organize
all the ingredients nicely in the saucepan and bring the noodle soup to boil.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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noodle in the soup last until all the other ingredients are cooked if you prefer
your noodle to be al-dente.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Drizzle
sesame oil over the cooked soup and enjoy it directly from the saucepan. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 3pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8tbyvzh-zK8/X4HBK0o6VyI/AAAAAAAAFMM/EveS_mcUtK4RESi3sUI0U-O6duBlVFY0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7677.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8tbyvzh-zK8/X4HBK0o6VyI/AAAAAAAAFMM/EveS_mcUtK4RESi3sUI0U-O6duBlVFY0QCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7677.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">As you are sipping the Merlots and enjoying this massive “army
ramen”, my advice to you is to focus on the gastronomical pleasure and forget
about the calorie!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Check out which Merlots my #WinePW blogger friends are
drinking to celebrate #MerlotMe:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Andrea at <a href="https://thequirkycork.com/"><strong>The Quirky Cork</strong></a> shares "Three Turkish Merlots"</li>
<li>Camilla at <a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/"><strong>Culinary Adventures with Camilla</strong></a> shares "Merlot: A Varietal That Plays Well with Others"</li>
<li>Cindy at <a href="http://www.grape-experiences.com/"><strong>Grape Experiences</strong></a> shares "Sip Merlot with Vegetarian Favorites"</li>
<li>Deanna at <a href="https://asiantestkitchen.com/"><strong>Asian Test Kitchen</strong></a> shares "Fall Vegan Menu Paired with 2016 Napa Merlots"</li>
<li>David at <a href="https://cookingchatfood.com/"><strong>Cooking Chat</strong></a> shares "Merlot Food Pairing: Tips and Favorites"</li>
<li>Gwendolyn at <a href="https://winepredator.com/"><strong>Wine Predator</strong></a> shares "Meatloaf and #MerlotMe with Sonoma’s Selby and Columbia Valley’s L’Ecole No. 41"</li>
<li>Jane at <a href="https://alwaysravenous.com/"><strong>Always Ravenous</strong></a> shares "Merlot Pairing: Baked Pasta with Sausage Ragù"</li>
<li>Jeff at <a href="https://foodwineclick.com/"><strong>Food Wine Click!</strong></a> shares "A Tale of Two Merlots at the Grill"</li>
<li>Jill at <a href="https://jillbarth.wordpress.com/"><strong>L'Occasion</strong></a> shares "What’s So Special About Merlot?"</li>
<li>Jennifer at <a href="http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/"><strong>Vino Travels</strong></a> shares “Fall is Here! Warm up with a Merlot and Pot Roast Pairing”</li>
<li>Lauren at <a href="https://theswirlingdervish.com/"><strong>The Swirling Dervish</strong></a> shares "October is #MerlotMe Month: Here’s What I’ve Been Sipping"</li>
<li>Linda at <a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com/"><strong>My Full Wine Glass</strong></a> shares "Kicking off #MerlotMe in the Pacific time zone”</li>
<li>Liz at <a href="https://whatsinthatbottle.com/"><strong>What's in that Bottle?</strong></a> shares "Make Room for Merlot!"</li>
<li>Lori at <a href="https://dracaenawines.podbean.com/"><strong>Exploring the Wine Glass</strong></a> shares "Leaves on the Ground and #MerlotMe in my Glass"</li>
<li>Lynn at <a href="https://savortheharvest.com/"><strong>Savor the Harvest</strong> </a>shares "Next Gen Merlot From Where It All Started"</li>
<li>Martin at <a href="https://enofylzwineblog.com/"><strong>Enofylz</strong></a> shares "A Meatless #MerlotMe Redux"</li>
<li>Nicole at <a href="http://sommstable.com/"><strong>Somms Table</strong></a> shares "5 #MerlotMe Nights"</li>
<li>Payal at <a href="https://keepthepeas.blogspot.com/"><strong>Keep the Peas</strong></a> shares “Kicking Off Autumn With #Merlotme”</li>
<li>Pinny at <a href="http://www.chinesefoodandwinepairings.com/"><strong>Chinese Wine & Food Pairings</strong></a> shares “#MerlotMe with Markham and L’Ecole No. 41 Merlots and Army Ramen”</li>
<li>Robin at <a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/"><strong>Crushed Grape Chronicles</strong></a> shares "Merlot from elegant to badass. Time to #Merlotme."</li>
<li>Rupal at <a href="https://syrahqueen.com/"><strong>Syrah Queen</strong></a> shares “#MerlotMe - Best Food Pairings For Merlot”</li>
<li>Susannah at <a href="https://avvinare.com/"><strong>Avvinare</strong></a> shares “Brazilian Merlot Is Always Welcome At My Table”</li>
<li>Terri at <a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/"><strong>Our Good Life</strong></a> shares "Merlot Me with Noodless Lasagne"</li>
<li>Wendy at <a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/"><strong>A Day in the Life on the Farm</strong></a> shares "Woohoooooooo....It is #MerlotMe month"</li>
</ul>Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-32229551151837717772020-10-03T15:13:00.023-07:002020-10-04T08:00:35.595-07:00Celebrating Moldova National Wine Day with Chinese Food #WorldWineTravel #MoldovaWineDay #WineOfMoldova <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O6EdyudKRcg/X3jowRawwGI/AAAAAAAAFEI/ACbx7CpSvdgJ2m1Ye8yJxIOrGtLyoEa3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7655.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O6EdyudKRcg/X3jowRawwGI/AAAAAAAAFEI/ACbx7CpSvdgJ2m1Ye8yJxIOrGtLyoEa3ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_7655.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rosu De Purcari Red Blend, Castel Mimi Feteasca Alba Dry White, Radacini Saperavi Feteasca Neagra Merlot and Suvorov-Vin Viorica Dry White are exceptional wines to represent Moldovan wines. </td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The <a href="https://wineday.wineofmoldova.com/en" rel="nofollow">Moldova National Wine Day</a> #MoldovaWineDay falls on the third and fourth of October 2020. To celebrate
the special day, <a name="_Hlk52636635">#WorldWineTravel bloggers</a>, such as
our host Lynn Gowdy from <a href="https://savortheharvest.com/wine-tourism-national-wine-day-are-happening-moldova/?fbclid=IwAR2geI8uV4-MieMr9skqu22NcoiGETaSqhMrkE5IbFGCVqNg4Dhmz3I84r0" rel="nofollow">Savor the Harvest</a>, are tasting the <a href="http://www.wineofmoldova.com/en/" rel="nofollow">wines from Moldova</a> –
a country that has rich winemaking history dating back to around 3000BC. While
the wines from Moldova are impressive, the wineries there are no doubt one of
the main drivers of tourism.</span></p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">WINE TOURISM</span></b></h3>
<p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">While wines in Moldova are impressive and are treasured all over the world, the magnificent Moldovan wineries are a great part of attraction of the tourist dollars, developing the country's tourism. Being the world's largest wine cellars, these wineries were established in former limestone quarries with more than 200
kilometers of tunnels which can be driven through. For example, <a href="https://www.milestii-mici.md/en/" rel="nofollow">Mileștii Mici</a> winery has </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Gothic-style</span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">galleries, which go undergroud at a depth of 80 meters, that collect more than 1.5 million bottles of wine and are famously registered in the Guinness Book of World Records for holding the largest wine collection in the world. </span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_wx6N2H4gvY/X3kXJ61ZhlI/AAAAAAAAFHI/KeKiQn4XIjEaf5xeWSzR6YnfU_Bxv78tQCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/1c179ae132d0c1f9ff3d428869fb90a0.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="555" data-original-width="960" height="370" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_wx6N2H4gvY/X3kXJ61ZhlI/AAAAAAAAFHI/KeKiQn4XIjEaf5xeWSzR6YnfU_Bxv78tQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h370/1c179ae132d0c1f9ff3d428869fb90a0.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 2021 Milestii Mici Wine Run will be held on February 7th, 2021 <br />(Photo Credit: https://milesti.winerun.md/en/)</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Another symbol of Moldovan
winemaking is the underground wine city of Cricova,
which has galleries stretching over 70 kilometers. It was founded in 1952 and
is Moldova’s biggest sparkling wine producer. <a href="https://cricova.md/en/" rel="nofollow">Cricova</a> is also home to Moldova’s
national wine collection, which features a number of historic wines including
old vintages of Moselle, Bourgogne, Bordeaux and Port. The oldest bottle in the
collection, and the only one of its kind in the world, is the wine known as
Easter Jerusalem, which was produced in just a single batch in 1902.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2NBkmaDgyU8/X3juibfB3sI/AAAAAAAAFFA/2OsbOP8kTS8P6MWT_g2bdfJ-t2vLAyn_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s756/cricova-wine-cellar.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="756" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2NBkmaDgyU8/X3juibfB3sI/AAAAAAAAFFA/2OsbOP8kTS8P6MWT_g2bdfJ-t2vLAyn_ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/cricova-wine-cellar.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cricova has the oldest vintages of Moselle, Bourgogne, Bordeaux and Port from Moldova.</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Other stunning wineries that
wine lovers should visit include </span><a href="http://www.castelmimi.md/en_index.html" rel="nofollow">Castel Mimi</a><span> and </span><a href="https://purcari.wine/en/page/tours-wine-tasting-at-chateau-purcari/" rel="nofollow">Purcari Chateau</a><span>, where tour packages are available.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oG_PjE4NyZc/X3kcLSmIKqI/AAAAAAAAFJI/HZZBjyTKYFU1-sgk2ZA0Y3fAwQkr9LI0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/header-tours-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="1440" height="214" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oG_PjE4NyZc/X3kcLSmIKqI/AAAAAAAAFJI/HZZBjyTKYFU1-sgk2ZA0Y3fAwQkr9LI0ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h214/header-tours-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_IZQkd-uJBI/X3kcSbIL0lI/AAAAAAAAFJU/vW7_HiQtuMAE1ZLpfG-8dTqeiSuMC8dXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/header-tours-2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="1440" height="214" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_IZQkd-uJBI/X3kcSbIL0lI/AAAAAAAAFJU/vW7_HiQtuMAE1ZLpfG-8dTqeiSuMC8dXQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h214/header-tours-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Castel Mimi is a jewel of Moldovan Wine Tourism, attracting tourists with exceptional wines and food. (Photo Credit: Castel Mimi)</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RAtDujBiTII/X3kc3s8uajI/AAAAAAAAFJg/gP73GYPYPiAY-2e-tNlLyEYJzo__0Ud0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/f1573e2f86c32eedae9cfd0d3fe049bc.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="1024" height="276" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RAtDujBiTII/X3kc3s8uajI/AAAAAAAAFJg/gP73GYPYPiAY-2e-tNlLyEYJzo__0Ud0QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h276/f1573e2f86c32eedae9cfd0d3fe049bc.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nestled between the Dniester River and the Black Sea, Purcari Chateau presents not only world class wines but also a breath-taking view (Photo Credit: Purcari Chateau) </td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">MOLDOVAN WINES AND CHINESE FOOD</span></b></h3><p></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uncf_XXsvFc/X3jvPKLazDI/AAAAAAAAFFI/kAiTEiR-JJ0ByUFtMZDrWrP0Gu189wcvwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7652.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uncf_XXsvFc/X3jvPKLazDI/AAAAAAAAFFI/kAiTEiR-JJ0ByUFtMZDrWrP0Gu189wcvwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_7652.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feteasca Alba is a grape variety that is grown widely in parts of Eastern Europe, most notably Romania but also in Moldova, Hungary, Bulgaria and Ukraine.</td></tr></tbody></table><h4 style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;"><br /><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Feteasca Alba 2018 White
Dry Wine and Steamed Whole Fish</span></b></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Feteasca Alba 2018 White Dry
Wine (<i>sample, $19 SRP</i>) is produced by Castel Mimi,
the first chateau in Moldova, which was built by <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Constantin Mimi, a pioneer wine maker. He applied
the winemaking techniques that he acquired from the western Europe and
implemented new technologies, produced great wines and raised the standards.<o:p></o:p></span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><i><u>Tasting notes</u>:</i></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> light, elegant, expressive citrus flavors at the
beginning, and stone fruit notes gradually – a refresher that especially pairs
well with fresh seafood.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><i><u>Chinese Food pairing</u>:</i></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i> </i><a href="https://thewoksoflife.com/steamed-whole-fish/" rel="nofollow">Steamed whole fish</a> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">with julienne ginger and scallion, drizzled with
hot oil</span></span></p></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LJBLS0-xVK0/X3jv3x2Fx3I/AAAAAAAAFFg/gvbGU377JgsvBTMX8keSSoAikeDEq4qmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7654.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LJBLS0-xVK0/X3jv3x2Fx3I/AAAAAAAAFFg/gvbGU377JgsvBTMX8keSSoAikeDEq4qmgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7654.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rosu De Purcari 2015 is a blend of 50% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Malbec.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></div><h4 style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></h4><h4 style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Rosu De<a name="_Hlk52633026"> Purcari </a>2015 and Cantonese Braised Beef with Radish</span></b></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span>Rosu De Purcari 2015 (<i>sample,
$19 SRP</i>) is one of the most popular wines at Purcari Chateau.
In 1827, Emperor of Russia Nicholas I issued a special decree granting Purcari
the status of the first specialized winery in Bessarabia. Since then, the
owners of Purcari have become Moldovan boyars Dancila and Clot.</span> <span>The last decade of Purcari’s almost two centuries has
seen the winery reach its most advanced stage of its development. With the
vineyards planted in 2003 reaching maturity, the quality of the grapes has
improved significantly. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><i><u>Tasting notes</u>:</i></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i> </i>oaky on the nose, noticeable notes of warm spices,
chocolate, forest herb, complex, deep - a red wine lover’s dream.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><i><u>Chinese Food pairing</u>: </i></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://thewoksoflife.com/instant-pot-braised-beef-radish/" rel="nofollow">Cantonese Instant Pot Braised Beef with Radish</a></span></span></p></blockquote>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I7fDUKAcpUk/X3jxKxgi_zI/AAAAAAAAFGo/Kfkqn5qJ-PouQOPfDnA_VdjSMjtGCyrogCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7651.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I7fDUKAcpUk/X3jxKxgi_zI/AAAAAAAAFGo/Kfkqn5qJ-PouQOPfDnA_VdjSMjtGCyrogCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7651.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Viorica, which is a symbol of Moldovan white wines, is an indigenous grape variety from the Country. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Suvorov-Vin Viorica,
Moldova 2018 and Sweet and Sour Chicken</span></b></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span>Suvorov-Vin Viorica, Moldova
2018 (</span><i>sample, $18 SRP</i><span>) is produced by </span><a href="http://www.suvorov-vin.md/" rel="nofollow">Suvorov Vin</a><span>, which is the
holding company that includes two wine companies “Suvorov – Vin” and “Kazayak –
Vin”. They own around 500 hectares of vineyards located in the southern part of
Moldova, where the climate is perfect for quality grapes cultivation.</span></span><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><i><u>Tasting notes</u>:</i></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i> </i>passionate fruit, mango, creamy, mild acidity but
still dry – a charming white wine that pairs well with slightly sweet Asian
food.</span></span></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><u>Chinese Food pairing</u>:</i> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://thewoksoflife.com/sweet-and-sour-chicken/" rel="nofollow">Sweet and Sour Chicken</a></span></span></div></blockquote><div><div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: left;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P7tBrnQOJeU/X3jwFoOwMHI/AAAAAAAAFFs/2B86FyX0NE4cL3WevaRsPn6h9t01UzSZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7653.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P7tBrnQOJeU/X3jwFoOwMHI/AAAAAAAAFFs/2B86FyX0NE4cL3WevaRsPn6h9t01UzSZwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7653.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feteasca Neagra is a dark-skinned grape variety native to Moldova. Saperavi is native to Georgia, but is also grown in Moldova.</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<h4 style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Radacini Saperavi
Feteasca Neagra Merlot 2018 and Cumin Lamb Burger</span></b></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Radacini Saperavi Feteasca
Neagra Merlot 2018 (<i>sample, $20 SRP</i>), which is produced in the Stefan
Voda region, is a beautiful blend of Saperavi (70%), Feteasca Neagra (20%) and Merlot
(10%). Each grape variety has been fermented separately to allow each of the
grape maximizing its favor before the blending.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><i><u>Tasting notes</u>:</i></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i> </i>Fruity, spicy, exceptional bouquet of ripe black
cherry jam, sour cherry, black pepper, thyme, and leathery – a bold red that
pairs well with heavy red meat.</span></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span><i><u>Chinese Food pairing</u>:</i></span>
</span><span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://thewoksoflife.com/cumin-lamb-burgers/" rel="nofollow">Cumin Lamb Burger</a> </span></span></p></div></blockquote><div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4nNKSqV76SA/X3j2fhZtHgI/AAAAAAAAFG8/4aolAGx3T9gMqgFXKeQRTGqcB7Q0GNOEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_7364.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="638" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4nNKSqV76SA/X3j2fhZtHgI/AAAAAAAAFG8/4aolAGx3T9gMqgFXKeQRTGqcB7Q0GNOEQCLcBGAsYHQ/w638-h640/IMG_7364.jpg" width="638" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Wine of Moldova<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span><h4><span><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Moldova Wines – History and Regions</span></b></span></h4></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Moldova’s history of
winemaking began around 3000 BC, and the initial traces of grapevines have been
dated back to around 7000 BC. Since 2013, Moldova has embraced a wine quality
system mirroring the EU model of protected geographical indications (PGI), and
established geographically around the three traditional vine growing areas,
which have differences in climate and growing conditions. These PGIs are Valul
lui Traian, Ștefan Vodă and Codru plus a special geographical denomination for
grape distillates called Divin. Check out my <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2020/07/moldovan-wines-and-korean-sushi-kimbap.html" rel="nofollow">Moldova Wines post</a> in July for more detail about the history of winemaking and PGIs of Moldova.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Check out how other #WorldWineTravel
bloggers celebrate the Moldova National Wine Day!</span><o:p style="font-size: 14pt;"></o:p></span></p><span style="color: black;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: black;">Camilla at <strong><a href="https://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Culinary Adventures with Camilla</a></strong> shares "<span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa fgxwclzu a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto">Two Indigenous Moldovan Grapes - Fetească Albă and Fetească Neagră - Paired With Colțunași Harnici (Hard-Working Dumplings)"</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black;">
</span>
<span style="color: black;">Wendy from <strong><a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank">A Day In The Life On The Farm</a></strong> is “Celebrating the Food and Wine of Moldova”</span></li><li><span style="color: black;"></span>David from <span style="color: black;"><strong><a href="https://cookingchatfood.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank">CookingChat</a></strong></span> has "Food Pairings for Moldavan Wines" </li><li>Lori from <span style="color: black;"><strong>Exploring the Wine Glass </strong>shares</span> <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://dracaenawines.com/sitting-down-with-master-of-wine-caroline-gilby-to-discuss-moldovan-wine/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank">"Sitting Down with Master of Wine Caroline Gilby to Discuss Moldovan Wine"</a></span> </li><li><span style="color: black;">Terri from <strong><a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/?fbclid=IwAR3Qwhn4x2fAK7yi8kywKiCzHG3wSsged5qe2_LZ-QqK2y_B-J2AZ-IzFXM" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Our Good Life</a></strong> shares “Moldova Wine Day Celebration!”</span> </li><li><span style="color: black;">Linda from <strong><a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank">My Full Wine Glass</a></strong> is "Celebrating ‘My Wine Day’ and the little country that could"</span> </li><li><span style="color: black;">Robin at <strong><a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Crushed Grape Chronicles</a></strong> shares "Moldovan Wine – moving forward while not losing track of the authentic grapes of their past" #WorldWineTravel</span> </li><li><span style="color: black;">Susannah from <strong><a href="https://avvinare.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Avvinare</a></strong> writes “You say Feteasca and I’ll Say Moldova”</span> </li><li><span style="color: black;">Jennifer at <strong><a href="http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Vino Travels</a></strong> tells us about “Eye Openers to the Wines of Moldova”</span> </li><li><span style="color: black;">Melanie from <strong><a href="https://winingwithmel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Wining With Mel</a></strong> is "Exploring new territory with Moldovan wines"</span> </li><li><span style="color: black;">Jeff from <strong><a href="https://foodwineclick.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank">foodwineclick</a></strong> asks the question "Are Local Grapes the Future of Moldovan Wines?</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Lynn at <strong><a href="https://savortheharvest.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Savor the Harvest</a></strong> I share "Moldovan Native Wine Grape Discoveries" #WorldWineTravel</span> </li><li><span style="color: black;">Jill from <strong>L’Occasion </strong>discusses “Wines of Moldova: Worth the Adventure”</span> </li><li><span style="color: black;">Payal from <a href="https://keepthepeas.blogspot.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank"><strong>Keep the Peas</strong> </a></span><span style="color: black;">pairs "Kashmiri Yakhni Pulao and Moldovan Wine"</span> </li><li><span style="color: black;">Nicole from<a href="https://www.sommstable.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank"><strong> Somms Table</strong></a> </span>is <span style="color: black;">"Celebrating Moldova National Wine Day with More Food and Wine Explorations"</span> </li><li>Rupal at <strong><a href="https://syrahqueen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Syrah Queen</a> </strong>shares <span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa fgxwclzu a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto">"Celebrate Moldova National Wine Day - Exploring Native Varieties"</span></li><li>Here Pinny is <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2020/10/celebrating-moldova-national-wine-day.html" rel="nofollow">Celebrating Moldova National Wine Day with Chinese Food #WorldWineTravel #MoldovaWineDay #WineOfMoldova</a> at Chinese Food and Wine Pairings</li></ul></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-63266238172986267872020-08-15T07:19:00.016-07:002020-08-15T11:27:14.219-07:00A Crémant de Loire, a Vouvray, and a Rosé D’anjou – I’m all set for the summer #Winophiles<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sscYC87ml8o/Xzfp05fsw3I/AAAAAAAAE7Q/g_WlTd5TCxcZFZUBMYzkpy1R64umeq8qgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_6213.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sscYC87ml8o/Xzfp05fsw3I/AAAAAAAAE7Q/g_WlTd5TCxcZFZUBMYzkpy1R64umeq8qgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_6213.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loire Valley Wines - Crémant de Loire, Vouvray, Rosé D’anjou for the Summer</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The #Winophiles bloggers are
invited </span><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">by Jill Barth from </span><a href="https://jillbarth.wordpress.com/2020/07/24/take-a-loire-valley-summer-escape-with-the-french-winophiles/?fbclid=IwAR3Yb2DoN4XgbSiSNVr0eaisLf_NqELysKvw4t9URcky1hjftAO6RYigQPo" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">L'Occasion</a> <span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">to explore wines from the Loire Valley of France this summer</span><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">.</span><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> I had the opportunity
to sip a few beautiful Loire Valley wines last winter in a wine tasting event in New York.
What resonates with me the most from the tasting is the diversity of wines that come from this wine region, the largest in France. You could effortlessly find wines from Loire Valley that will suit for each season of the year, every occasion and budget. Let’s “travel” to this wine region...through the lenses of the Langlois-Chateau Crémant de
Loire Blanc Brut, Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Cuvee Silex Sec, and Chateauvieux <a name="_Hlk48375884">Rosé D’Anjou</a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_NIe1-Q8n9E/XzfqbJezy6I/AAAAAAAAE7Y/UjSgVBMuJvcySY57wYn36WxbLm_aLezTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7464.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1336" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_NIe1-Q8n9E/XzfqbJezy6I/AAAAAAAAE7Y/UjSgVBMuJvcySY57wYn36WxbLm_aLezTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_7464.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loire Valley is home of 51 AOP regions and 4 PGI Regions (Credit: www.loirevalleywines.com)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><div><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">For
geo, terroir and wine geek details of Loire Valley, you could check out my
previous Bourgueil (a Loire Valley AOP) <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2020/01/learn-about-wines-from-bourgueil-aoc.html" rel="nofollow">blog</a> posted in January this year</span><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. I’m zeroing right into
the wines and see how each of these wines helps you “taste” Loire Valley.</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h1sH0Ystvuk/XzfsB5AgmrI/AAAAAAAAE7k/okJhYAJXsRkWOuccM2LmUubWC0c2HQdZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6207.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h1sH0Ystvuk/XzfsB5AgmrI/AAAAAAAAE7k/okJhYAJXsRkWOuccM2LmUubWC0c2HQdZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_6207.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Crémant that has bready and dried lemon rind notes. Taste almost like a Champagne, without the hefty price tag! <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Langlois-Chateau
<a name="_Hlk48375335">Crémant de Loire </a>Blanc Brut (SRP$24.99)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.langlois-chateau.fr/en/ " rel="nofollow">Langlois-Chateau</a>
</span><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">consists of 95
hectares of vines in multiple Loire Valley AOPs, including 51 hectares in
Saumur, 11 Ha in Saumur Champigny and 33 Ha in Sancerre. Langlois-Chateau has
been making sparkling wines since 1855. The French sparkling wines made outside
the Champagne wine regions are called Crémants. Check out a recent post which I
explored <a href="https://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/2020/03/drink-cool-malesan-cremant-de-bordeaux.html" rel="nofollow">Crémants</a> for more information. Particularly amazing about this Crémant de Loire is its
freshness, complexity and balance. This Crémant is a blend of 40% Chenin Blanc,
10% reserve wines, and Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc making up the rest. At the initial
sips, the vibrant green apple freshness and fine bubbles came to the forefront.
Following with a few more sips, the yeasty and a tad dried lemon rind leveled
up. The finish was long with a bit honeyed richness. This Crémant has that kind
of “Old World” mouthfeel which savvy sparkling wine drinkers are looking for. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gJSCUHrwuAI/XzftU770QII/AAAAAAAAE7s/RZSbEOfcf_IbCJRmGA7FJz04JnmgtEq4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6215.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gJSCUHrwuAI/XzftU770QII/AAAAAAAAE7s/RZSbEOfcf_IbCJRmGA7FJz04JnmgtEq4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_6215.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lemony acidity, nuanced with notes of a tad honey, apricot and baking spice, <br />a long finish with minerality</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Vigneau-Chevreau
Vouvray Cuvee Silex Sec (SRP$19.99)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.vigneau-chevreau.com/ " rel="nofollow">Vigneau-Chevreau</a>
</span><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">has been a family run business since 1875. Currently, under the management of brothers Stephane and Christophe
Vigneau, the Chateau, which is located in the Saumur AOP of Loire Valley, consists
of 28 hectares of soils that are primarily of limestone, clay and silex. These
soils are most favorable to the cultivation of Chenin Blanc. Vouvray is only made of 100% Chenin Blanc. While the lemony acidity was not surprising from this
grape, this Vouvray was nuanced with notes of a tad honey, apricot and baking spice.
I was very intrigued by the long finish which the minerality surfaced. I had to
admit that this wine was the reason why I ate so much cheese at the tasting
event as it just interacted so well with the nuttiness and the brininess of the
cheese. Of course, gluttony is my main sin. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nv9INZRYmuc/XzfuhNidqcI/AAAAAAAAE8M/RMuGvcP0xuYdCO2DpIh3qJ3InEsVZHL2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s620/2cec0fde-a873-4c47-8ad2-ad1df0827c10.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="620" data-original-width="465" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nv9INZRYmuc/XzfuhNidqcI/AAAAAAAAE8M/RMuGvcP0xuYdCO2DpIh3qJ3InEsVZHL2wCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/2cec0fde-a873-4c47-8ad2-ad1df0827c10.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Cellar Tracker<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Chateauvieux
Rosé D’Anjou (SRP$10.99)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Chateauvieux
locates in the Anjou and Saumur AOPs of Loire Valley. The Rosé D’Anjou is a poster
child of the region as the large economy of scale allows producers to use machines
and automations in the process, driving the cost of the wines down while
maintaining high quality of the wines. With strawberry on the nose and lively
acidity, the Rosé D’Anjou was a screaming for summer in a glass. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M1Tt9ORkO8c/XzfuBpEdsNI/AAAAAAAAE78/Anka8BkeUH8QXgmjZeu-Z4VpmJ4yhZDtQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6214.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M1Tt9ORkO8c/XzfuBpEdsNI/AAAAAAAAE78/Anka8BkeUH8QXgmjZeu-Z4VpmJ4yhZDtQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_6214.jpg" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><b><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Chinese
Foods to Pair with the Wine<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">While
cheese is a great pairing option for these three wines. I would also recommend
some Chinese foods that I think will kick up a notch of the tasting experience. Fried
spring rolls and <a href="https://thewoksoflife.com/shrimp-toast/" rel="nofollow">fried shrimp toast</a> </span><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">are
the perfect accompaniments to the Crémant de Loire. </span><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">With the Vouvray, I would have
a Dim Sum feast with it as its minerality and warm spice notes gives this wine
an edge to deal with the seasoned meaty Dim Sum dishes such as steamed beef
balls with cilantro, steamed pork riblets in black bean sauce and <a href="https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/dim-sum-chicken-feet/" rel="nofollow">braised chicken feet</a> in oyster sauce</span>. <span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">To
pair with the Rosé D’Anjou, I would do a platter of Chinese desserts such as
<a href="https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/homemade-red-bean-buns/" rel="nofollow">red bean buns</a> </span><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">and <a href="https://tasty.co/recipe/chinese-fried-sesame-balls" rel="nofollow">fried sesame balls</a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in;"><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">See
what other amazing Loire Valley wines other #Winophiles bloggers are sipping:<o:p></o:p></span></p><li><em>Muscadet is Not Muscat, Garbure Bigourdane, and (Our Version of) Faire Chabròl</em> | <a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Culinary Adventures with Camilla</a></li>
<li><em>Thierry Michon and Domaine Saint Nicolas - Biodynamic Loire Wines #Winophiles</em> |<a href="https://savortheharvest.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Savor the Harvest</a></li>
<li><em>Savennières and Vouvray: Two Tastes of Loire Valley Chenin Blanc</em> | <a href="https://theswirlingdervish.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Swirling Dervish</a></li>
<li><em>Sweet Wines from the Loire</em> | <a href="https://avvinare.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Avvinare</a></li>
<li><em>Made it to Dessert with a Vouvray</em> | <a href="http://keepthepeas.blogspot.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Keep the Peas</a></li>
<li><em>A Vineyard Visit: Organic Clos du Tue-Boeuf with Thierry Puzelat and his Sauvignon Blanc paired with a savory summer tart</em> | <a href="https://winepredator.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Wine Predator</a></li>
<li><em>Turkey and Cabbage Skillet Recipe with Pouilly-Fumé</em> | <a href="https://cookingchatfood.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Cooking Chat</a></li>
<li><em>Enjoying Summer Food with Chinon Wine and a Fun Book</em> | <a href="http://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">A Day in the Life on the Farm</a></li>
<li><em>Cooking to the Wine: "Brendan Stater-West Saumur Les Chapaudaises and Chicken Thighs with Apples and Onions</em> | <a href="http://sommstable.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Somm's Table</a></li>
<li><em>Summer Sipping: B&G Chenin Blanc and Crispy Baked Pork Chops</em> | <a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/?fbclid=IwAR0WKUFUVVTD6_va2QssRS51fPmiLsVKC4M3xdlsaJI1VVhi1pB0HQH8bZM" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Our Good Life</a></li>
<li><em>Montlouis-sur-Loire – 2 Rivers, 3 Zeros and some delicious sparkling wine #Winophiles</em> | <a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Crushed Grape Chronicles</a></li>
<li><em>Exploring the Loire Valley From My Balcony with #Winophiles!</em> | <a href="https://thequirkycork.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Quirky Cork</a></li>
<li><em>Funky Loire Pet Nat was born for goat cheese pizza</em> | <a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">My Full Wine Glass</a></li>
<li><em>A Crémant de Loire, a Vouvray, and a Rosé D’anjou - I’m all set for the summer #Winophiles</em> | <a href="http://www.chinesefoodandwinepairings.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Chinese Food and Wine Pairings</a></li>
<li>Touraine Chenonceaux in the Loire Valley – Where Wine and History Reign | <a href="http://www.grape-experiences.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Grape Experiences</a></li>
<li><em>Wine Thirsty? That's No Problem in France's Loire Valley</em> | <a href="https://jillbarth.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">L'Occasion</a></li></div>Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-17606006352913040712020-08-08T05:55:00.015-07:002020-08-08T08:17:03.213-07:00A Successful Hunt Down of a Red Vinhao Escolha from Vinho Verde DOC #WinePW<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YWVogP-MOiE/Xy66forigmI/AAAAAAAAE6c/7VkNQXlKgNs2-nrHVMBZcXCkSiUsHZYZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2676/IMG_7442.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1175" data-original-width="2676" height="281" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YWVogP-MOiE/Xy66forigmI/AAAAAAAAE6c/7VkNQXlKgNs2-nrHVMBZcXCkSiUsHZYZwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h281/IMG_7442.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Double down on a hard-to-find Red Vinho Verde at the Vinho Verde Experience Event<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Vinho Verde is the biggest wine region (DOC) of Portugal, up
in the cool, rainy, lushly green north west. A Vinho Verde also literally translates
as “green wine” or “young wine”, indicatively referring to the white grape varieties,
which account for 85% of the wine production in the Vinho Verde region. Cindy Rynning
from <a href="http://www.grape-experiences.com/2020/07/invitation-discover-vinho-verde-winepw/?fbclid=IwAR2xkQZEdvthebUUpoOci2bkMFTT1tSJPqfj654Q4zlYTbtx48GZyus5evI" rel="nofollow">Grape Experiences</a> and Liz Barrett from <a href="https://whatsinthatbottle.com/2020/08/07/va-va-va-vinho-verde-the-portuguese-wine-that-wows-winepw/ " rel="nofollow">What’s in that Bottle</a> </span><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">invited
the #WinePW to discover Vinho Verde. I honestly didn’t have a Vinho Verde wine
to taste right in front of me. I did have the fond memory of a Red Vinho Verde
- <a href="https://www.quintadasarcas.com/en/catalogue/vinho-verde/quinta-das-arcas/quinta-das-arcas-vinhao-escolha/" rel="nofollow">Quinta das arcas</a> Vinhão Escolha, taking three years to hunt down one... <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">5 Fun Facts of Vinho Verde:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">You can’t beat the price. Vinho Verde's SRP starts at $5.</span></li><li><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Reds (e.g., Espadeiro, Padeiro and Vinhão) and Rosés account
for 14% of the total wine production in Vinho Verde DOC.</span></li><li><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Sparkling wines were permitted to be made in the DOC since
1999.</span></li><li><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Single-variety Vinho Verde wines, mostly made from Alvarinho or Loureiro, are age-worthy.
The blend of white grapes (e.g., the previous two grapes, Arinto, Avesso, Azal and
Trajudura), which are found in most Vinho Verdes, have lesser potential for
cellaring.</span></li><li><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Red Vinho Verde is dark,
high in acidity, low in alcohol, made primarily from the late-ripening,
red-fleshed Vinhão
grape. </span></li></ul><p></p>
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<b><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><div><b><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nQUy1nsFm0o/Xy6gd5o7bdI/AAAAAAAAE6M/yulAMpgp5JALNvRjnH2zZlQG6fgfkHufQCLcBGAsYHQ/s849/mapaPortugal.png" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nQUy1nsFm0o/Xy6gd5o7bdI/AAAAAAAAE6M/yulAMpgp5JALNvRjnH2zZlQG6fgfkHufQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/mapaPortugal.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Wines of Portugal <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></b></div>The Hunt Down of a Red Vinho
Verde</span></b><div><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">My experience with Vinho Verde started with the New York City Vinho Verde Experience Tasting Event back in 2017. Back then, I was hired as a pourer in the event, learned all about Vinho Verde myself, and talked about the wines I poured. However, even I learned about the Reds from the brochure, there were hardly any red Vinho Verde, not on my tables or others.</span></div><div><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fRtB51hrLjs/Xy6gV6ctd7I/AAAAAAAAE6E/yFAGtO90Gt8R59yPjPdghyy1QQYI2GGMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/IMG_7446.JPG" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fRtB51hrLjs/Xy6gV6ctd7I/AAAAAAAAE6E/yFAGtO90Gt8R59yPjPdghyy1QQYI2GGMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_7446.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pouring at the Vinho Verde Experience Event<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></span><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">In 2018, I went with a group of friends to the same event hosted atop a beautiful rooftop of a converted warehouse building. We tasted a lot of Vinho Verde cocktails as well as a lot of white Vinho Verde and some Rosés. But again, there were no sight of Reds.</span><div><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ez5FdgeBfk0/Xy6gIMO9ffI/AAAAAAAAE6A/nAtM9dCzpQkb7DZY69GCi3Ugxai3VoeZACLcBGAsYHQ/s1145/IMG_7445.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1145" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ez5FdgeBfk0/Xy6gIMO9ffI/AAAAAAAAE6A/nAtM9dCzpQkb7DZY69GCi3Ugxai3VoeZACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_7445.jpg" /></a></div></span><span face=""><div><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Last year, I went back to the event that was held at night in a mid-town Manhattan hotel for a very rush tasting, in and out within half an hour, as I had my teenage daughter waiting for me in the hotel lobby (don’t be an irresponsible mom like me!). I eventually found and tasted a red Vinho Verde - Quinta das arcas <a href="https://www.quintadasarcas.com/en/catalogue/vinho-verde/quinta-das-arcas/quinta-das-arcas-vinhao-escolha/" rel="nofollow">Vinhão Escolha 2014</a>. </span></span><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 18.6667px;">What a big contrast with the thirty Vinho Verde I tasted there…Vinhão Escolha is violet but transparent in color. It’s dry, medium-bodied and tannic, and has high acidity, pronounced raspberries with a touch of grass, chocolate and oak. Unfortunately, this wine is still not available online or via retail in the US. The representative of Quinta das arcas told me that they were looking for a distributor. </span></div><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">.</span></span></span></div><div><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yavWxSAh2Xs/Xy6fyZrGUKI/AAAAAAAAE54/6_eIGq7DEj8kpIbKq_7976TWCYhDxnMxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3732.JPG" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yavWxSAh2Xs/Xy6fyZrGUKI/AAAAAAAAE54/6_eIGq7DEj8kpIbKq_7976TWCYhDxnMxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_3732.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SRP 16.80€ per the Winery's website; Vinhão 100%, ABV 12%</td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span><div><b><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Pairing Ideas with Vinhão Escolha</span></b></div><div><b><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 18.6667px; line-height: 19.9733px;">I think the sky is the limit in terms of food pairing options with this Vinhão Escolha. It could be heartier finger foods such as stuffed mushrooms, mini meatballs, fried calamari, or entrée such as roasted chicken or duck, a lean cut of steak, or a burger. In the context of Chinese food pairings, I would strongly recommend <a href="https://www.afamilyfeast.com/chinese-bbq-pork/" rel="nofollow">Char Siu</a> (roasted BBQ pork). For me, if I could get hold of this bottle again, I would cut out the cooking and just order from my favorite Chinese take-out place…anything with a bit sauce from the menu will go</span><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">.</span></div><div><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span face="" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Take a look at which Vinho Verde the other #WinePW bloggers is drinking:</span></span><li>Camilla at <a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Culinary Adventures with Cam</a> shares Foods from Around the World Paired with Pink Wines from Portugal </li><li>Liz Barret of <a href="https://whatsinthatbottle.com/" rel="nofollow">What’s In That Bottle?</a> is thrilled with Va Va Va Vinho Verde: the Portuguese White That Wows </li><li>Robin of <a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/" rel="nofollow">Crushed Grape Chronicles</a> answers What is Vinho Verde? 5 things I didn’t know about this perfect summer wine </li><li>Wendy at <a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Day in the Life on the Farm</a> savors Tomato Poached Cod with Vinho Verde Wine. </li><li>Linda at <a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com/" rel="nofollow">My Full Wine Glass</a> realizes that Distinctively ‘laurel” Vinho Verde Delivers with Seafood and Salad </li><li>Nicole at<a href="http://sommstable.com/" rel="nofollow"> SommsTable </a>is loving Vinho Verde and Simple Seafood Feast </li><li>Payal at <a href="https://keepthepeas.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Keep the Peas</a> is pairing Sem Igual Vinho Verde with Peixe Caldine </li><li>Gwendolyn at <a href="https://winepredator.com/" rel="nofollow">Wine Predator</a> says Vinho Verde: A Green Wine That’s White from Portugal Paired with Tuna, Tomato, Basil, Orzo #WinePW </li><li>Martin at <a href="https://enofylzwineblog.com/" rel="nofollow">Enofylz</a> is Pairing Maria Papoila Vinho Verde with Summer Pizza </li><li>Susannah at <a href="https://avvinare.com/" rel="nofollow">Avvinare</a> explains how Vinho Verde Meets Homemade Sushi </li><li>Terri at <a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/" rel="nofollow">Our Good Life</a> savors Scallops, Smashed Peas and a Great Vinho Verde </li><li>Pinny at <a href="http://chinesefoodandwinepairing.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Chinese Food and Wine Pairing</a> achieves A Successful Hunt Down of a Red Vinhao Escolha from Vinho Verde DOC #WinePW </li><li>Cindy at <a href="http://www.grape-experiences.com/" rel="nofollow">Grape Experiences </a>has been reminiscing upon last fall’s work trip where she spent A Beautiful Morning at Quinta da Aveleda in Vinho Verde</li></div></div></div>
Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918816225349060104.post-77954502705715309752020-08-01T05:44:00.009-07:002020-08-01T08:25:55.365-07:00Pairing Bibi Graetz Casamatta Toscana Rosato with Drunken Cold Chicken Wing and Pork Knuckle, and Sautéed Julienne Leek #ItalianFWT<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OfStqnwlFBI/XyVdEtOZxgI/AAAAAAAAE38/O8G7CDHCrWQMN9mMWBCHLERiFXT0juyWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7420.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OfStqnwlFBI/XyVdEtOZxgI/AAAAAAAAE38/O8G7CDHCrWQMN9mMWBCHLERiFXT0juyWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_7420.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pairing Bibi Graetz Casamatta Toscana Rosato with Drunken Cold Chicken Wing and Pork Knuckle, and Sautéed Julienne Leek</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Having
a stronger preference over red wines and typically shying away from the sun, sitting
at the patio and enjoying chilled wines is not my usual summer pastime. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, the summer of 2020, in so many ways,
is very different from the past…staying in the house, no family travel plans,
no summer street fairs, no wine tasting events. To extend my living space to outdoor,
we have upgraded our patio with elevated garden boxes for some annuals and new
patio furniture. All out of a sudden, checking out how my flowers are doing becomes
a daily ritual and, slowly but surely, having our wines and meals outdoor is
what I look forward to every evening. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lauren
from <a href="https://theswirlingdervish.com/2020/07/06/rosato-roundup-an-invitation-to-explore-the-pink-wines-made-from-italys-native-grapes-italianfwt/" rel="nofollow">The Swirling Dervish</a> invited the #ItalianFWT bloggers to discover the pink wines from Italy’s indigenous
grapes. That helps me expand my summer patio wine list. Let’s sip some Bibi Graetz
Casamatta Toscana Rosato and devour the chilled drunken chicken wings and pork knuckle
plus some sautéed julienned leek. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><b></b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3RKkm3m2Tzo/XyVdg7GAlGI/AAAAAAAAE4E/YICCCrxTnNIgpJIKUEE7iRgbfyRt96d6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7417.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3RKkm3m2Tzo/XyVdg7GAlGI/AAAAAAAAE4E/YICCCrxTnNIgpJIKUEE7iRgbfyRt96d6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_7417.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"> Bibi Graetz Casamatta Toscana Rosato 2018 SRP$12.99: <br />cherry plum (GMO for sure), fuller-bodied, a good balance of acidity at the end; Dry Port?</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b></b></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">What
is Rosato?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Rosatos
are pink wines coming from all over Italy. They are made with a wide variety of
Italian indigenous grapes. The choice of grapes and winemaking methods, either direct
pressing of red grapes or “saignée method” (bleeding off must from tanks to
avoid too dark of the color from skin contact) presents a diverse and fun world of Rosato – different regions, shades of pink or light red, weight or body, aromas, tastes
and price ranges. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AXNE4ipMl1s/XyVeBVP-K2I/AAAAAAAAE4M/GDzFaUPlxBYE1BexTjEHICgBIe3Uj0QwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7419.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AXNE4ipMl1s/XyVeBVP-K2I/AAAAAAAAE4M/GDzFaUPlxBYE1BexTjEHICgBIe3Uj0QwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_7419.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soft citrusy finish that kind of zips all the fruitiness of this wine <br />and leaves you with a refreshing and clean mouthfeel at the very end!</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">This Rosato
doesn’t taste like Rose!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.bibigraetz.com/ " target="_blank">BibiGraetz Winery</a> was found in 2000 when Bibi Graetz turns his passion of wines from drinking it
to making it. Growing up in a family of artists, it’s not hard to find the
artistic strokes on the wine labels. Not only I like the label of this Bibi Graetz
Casamatta Toscana Rosato 2018, I’m also so excited to taste my very first
Rosato which happens to be awarded a 91 rating from James Suckling. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">This Sangiovese-based Rosato is strawberry and cherry on the nose. My first sip of it really sent some shockwaves…what
is this? A dry Port? I immediately asked my husband, who is a Port lover, to “verify”
the taste. It also tastes like a lighter Port to him too. But what makes this
Rosato so interesting is the soft citrusy finish that kind of zips all the fruitiness
of this wine and leaves you with a refreshing and clean mouthfeel at the very
end!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qWSUBWvgc5Y/XyVeMnbboII/AAAAAAAAE4Q/C7pRzYpL0-Aqexey6W3C11XP0BZn1am5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7425.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qWSUBWvgc5Y/XyVeMnbboII/AAAAAAAAE4Q/C7pRzYpL0-Aqexey6W3C11XP0BZn1am5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_7425.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making drunken chicken wings and pork knuckles takes some time but it is so worth it!</td></tr></tbody></table> <div><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Drunken Chicken Wing and Pork Knuckle
with Sautéed Julienned Leek</span></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">With this fuller-bodied and solid Sangiovese-based
pink wine, I decided to make some drunken chicken wings and pork knuckles that are
served cold. I boiled the wings and knuckles for about ten minutes and washed off
the fatty floatie stuff from the meat under the running water. I then fully cooked
the wings and knuckles an Instant Pot (stovetop is perfectly fine too). One thing
to keep in mind is not to stew the meat so it becomes too mushy and the skins
of the wings and knuckles need to be intact. In a separate pot, I was making a
brining liquid by boiling two cups chicken broth, ¼ cup rice vinegar, some Sichuan
peppercorn, anise, scallion, ginger, salt, and pepper. After the broth was
cooled off in a large bowl, I added ½ cup of clear </span><a href="https://www.instacart.com/landing?product_id=2594982&retailer_id=119&region_id=10684461806&mrid=154583373&utm_medium=sem_shopping&utm_source=instacart_google&utm_campaign=ad_demand_shopping_food_ny_nyc_newengen&utm_content=accountid-8145171519_campaignid-1747632644_adgroupid-63855219050_device-c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6fzJuvH56gIVEfvjBx34jwSiEAQYAyABEgLa7fD_BwE " rel="nofollow" style="font-size: 14pt;">Chinese cooking wine</a> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">to the broth and submerged the wings and knuckles in the broth. Leave the meat
in the fridge for at least 4 hours. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T7dVY4L2NUs/XyVhE-W9u9I/AAAAAAAAE44/JDv1Dv2m0isitAqWaV2UQRcCwDcDoFzgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7428%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T7dVY4L2NUs/XyVhE-W9u9I/AAAAAAAAE44/JDv1Dv2m0isitAqWaV2UQRcCwDcDoFzgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_7428%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, it's a meaty pork knuckle. The pork skin is not fatty at all as the rice vinegar in the brining liquid takes care of it.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">When you bite into the bouncy skin of the
wings and pork knuckles, you know that all the work is totally worth it. The
brining process turns the heavy meat into tasty cool summer eats that are substantial
but not fatty, appetizing, umami, lightly sour and gingery…</span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">overall</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">, a good match
to the honest and impressive Bibi Graetz Casamatta Toscana Rosato.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GzSZ7-SYPrg/XyVgTexI8lI/AAAAAAAAE4g/f2cd0Hi6Zy8R_T-2OhskRfzkyijlucsJACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7423%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1786" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GzSZ7-SYPrg/XyVgTexI8lI/AAAAAAAAE4g/f2cd0Hi6Zy8R_T-2OhskRfzkyijlucsJACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_7423%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you don't like leek potato soup, maybe try to sautee leeks. I am quite happy with this leek dish.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">With the vegetable side, I julienned a
whole leek and sautéed it with <a href="https://www.instacart.com/landing?product_id=17411844&retailer_id=544&region_id=8910821000&mrid=96469323&utm_medium=sem_shopping&utm_source=instacart_google&utm_campaign=ad_demand_shopping_food_ny_nyc_newengen&utm_content=accountid-8145171519_campaignid-1747632644_adgroupid-63855219050_device-c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpp6phPT56gIVOP7jBx0zwAQ-EAQYAyABEgIxbvD_BwE" rel="nofollow">Laoganma Spicy Chili Crisp</a> until the leek was tender and slightly under-cooked so that it still had that
crunch to it. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dTgFPziCGn4/XyVgxIdGwUI/AAAAAAAAE4w/vyj0ldInHfsAXfJ1H-0jMUOWyo6BX_f4wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7437.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dTgFPziCGn4/XyVgxIdGwUI/AAAAAAAAE4w/vyj0ldInHfsAXfJ1H-0jMUOWyo6BX_f4wCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_7437.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Julienned leek sautees very fast and can be served cold. The leeks retains the vibrant green color after its cooked too.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The Laoganma sauce is an all-purpose condiment for spicy food
lover. It is red pepper-based with oil that is infused with the spiciness. The
crunchy peanuts and tinny dry tofu cubes in the sauce also add a lot of fun to
your sautéed food too. This sautéed leek is spicy, oniony and literally healthy.
Who can imagine one can eat a whole leek and drink Rosato – yes, I can… at my new patio.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QKR5SaNDvas/XyVgdhDmV6I/AAAAAAAAE4k/MFrq3Tn7efw087IDXz1xnHIKUzkHTXxewCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7440.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QKR5SaNDvas/XyVgdhDmV6I/AAAAAAAAE4k/MFrq3Tn7efw087IDXz1xnHIKUzkHTXxewCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_7440.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Got this leek from a nearby farmer's market. It costs me $2.5 for three whole leeks. <br />A better alternative to onion, in my opinion. </td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p>Let's check out which Rosato our #ItalianFWT friends is drinking:<div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>David from Cooking Chat writes about Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo: Pairings with My Favorite Italian Rosé</li><li>Camilla from Culinary Adventures shows us with <a href="https://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2020/07/italian-pinks-sardinian-native-grapes.html?showComment=1596289447105#c7929381574612867145" rel="nofollow">Sardinian Native Grapes, Italian Pinks, and Gamberi all’Aglio</a></li><li>Terri from Our Good Life shares her pairing for <a href="https://www.terristeffes.com/2020/07/rotisserie-chicken-flatbread-and-rosato.html?showComment=1596288994882#c8325212902354338024" rel="nofollow">Roasted Chicken Flatbread with Rosato Floats</a></li><li>Linda from My Full Wine Glass says <a href="https://www.myfullwineglass.com/summer-wont-last-neither-will-this-charming-chiaretto-in-your-glass-italianfwt/#comment-448" rel="nofollow">Summer Won’t Last: and Neither Will this Charming Chiaretto in Your Glass</a></li><li>Martin from Enofylz Wine Blog is <a href="https://enofylzwineblog.com/2020/07/31/dreaming-of-sicily-with-a-graci-rosato-italianfwt/?fbclid=IwAR30degHEd7Ybmemek2LRNL6PwBezevzC5YyHIVwjKwfjgVXJupu5ov5EbA" rel="nofollow">Dreaming of Sicily with a Graci Rosato</a></li><li>Gwendolyn from Wine Predator offers Summer Dinner with Rosato from Tuscany and Sicily</li><li>Marcia from Joy of Wine chats about <a href="https://joyofwine.org/2020/07/31/rosato-daglianco-vulture-more-than-just-a-red-wine-italianfwt/comment-page-1/?unapproved=3137&moderation-hash=f008b6b5a7f0315e2e1353cd586211c0#comment-3137" rel="nofollow">Rosato d’Aglianico Vulture: Much More than a Red Wine</a></li><li>Lynn from Savor the Harvest suggests Rosato: Drinking Pink Italian Style, from the Mountains to the Sea</li><li>Nicole from Somm’s Table prepares <a href="https://www.sommstable.com/2020/08/cheese-charcuterie-ciabatta-praesidium-cerasuolo.html " rel="nofollow">Cheese, Charcuterie, and Ciabatta with Praesidium Cerasuolo</a></li><li>Katrina from The Corkscrew Concierge advises us to <a href="https://thecorkscrewconcierge.com/2020/07/know-lambrusco-rosato/?fbclid=IwAR3UXeX0o59ZwEG7AMFFm-2GSbyUChI_dWA_7-697LQJb0lhejUXF62HfB4" rel="nofollow">Get to Know Lambrusco Rosato</a></li><li>Susannah from Avvinare shares <a href="https://avvinare.com/2020/08/01/italys-chiaretto-from-lake-garda-makes-waves/?fbclid=IwAR1x9DoYS2MKX2vwLMIN2-6oUQMO4VzEMbIr2u8NNFU-k7LUEKlN_MPB850" rel="nofollow">Italy's Chiaretto from Lake Garda Makes Waves</a></li><li>Jennifer from Vino Travels presents <a href="http://www.vinotravelsitaly.com/2020/07/11-Minutes-Rosato-with-Pasqua.html?fbclid=IwAR0av6etRKijZnfNJFDhkPXaqZgZTL5LUE-eTNtX4HyWupEilh2rRvXJgRI" rel="nofollow">Rosato from the Veneto with Pasqua</a></li><li>Katarina from Grape Vine Adventures shares <a href="https://www.grapevineadventures.com/2020/08/01/an-italian-rose-wine-that-makes-you-sparkle/?fbclid=IwAR3-1YuOI4W7qvv8xhhfKBFqqOSpRyL69lnp4W3H68xeibfjri4LaRXBNMI" rel="nofollow">An Italian Rosé that Makes you Sparkle</a></li><li>Lauren at The Swirling Dervish shares <a href="https://theswirlingdervish.com/2020/07/31/cantele-negroamaro-rosato-summer-wine-from-the-heart-of-puglia-italianfwt/comment-page-1/#comment-4859" rel="nofollow">Cantele Negroamaro Rosato: Summer Wine from the Heart of Puglia</a></li><li>Robin of CRUSHED GRAPE CHRONICLES presents <a href="https://www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/pallotte-cac-e-ove-orecchiette-with-2-brilliant-cherry-red-rosatos-from-southeast-italy-italianfwt/" rel="nofollow">Pallotte Cac e Ove & Orecchiette with Two Brilliant Cherry Red Rosatos from Southeast Italy.</a></li><li>Pinny from Chinese Food and Wine Pairings writes about Pairing Bibi Graetz Casamatta Toscana Rosato with Drunken Cold Chicken Wings and Pork Knuckle, Sautéed Julienne Leeks #ItalianFWT</li></ul></div></div>Pinny Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08211996173844280034noreply@blogger.com10