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we went to a local "gastropub" (the best one from 2007, apparently) that happened to have a very nice wine list
I ate a pig's head roullade and ostrich steak, so needed something unusual for the pairing
I chose Tilenus Crianza 2003 from Bierzo - a lovely expression of Mencia that had just the right baked fruit taste for the meat, but excellent acidity for the side dishes too. Lovely! I don't know much about Mencia, Bierzo or Tilenus, so it was a good (and lucky) discovery
we went to a local "gastropub" (the best one from 2007, apparently) that happened to have a very nice wine list
I ate a pig's head roullade and ostrich steak, so needed something unusual for the pairing
I chose Tilenus Crianza 2003 from Bierzo - a lovely expression of Mencia that had just the right baked fruit taste for the meat, but excellent acidity for the side dishes too. Lovely! I don't know much about Mencia, Bierzo or Tilenus, so it was a good (and lucky) discovery
I've been hitting the Iberian peninsula pretty hard lately (the past four years or so), and Tami's been on a major Albarino kick.
A sampling of the cellar includes:
2005 Sante Fe De Arrailolos Alentejano
2004 Quinta dos Acprestes Douro
2005 Vale DO Bomfim Douro Reserva
2005 Altano Douro
2006 Campo Reales La Mancha
2006 Almira LosDos "Old Vines"
Generally speaking, these wines deliver excellent value for the price. I really love the Vale DO Bomfim and the Altano. As you can see, not a Rioja on the list, although I try them once in a great while.
Of course, there are the occasional Chinon's and Languedoc's thrown in, plus quite a few value priced Rosso's. And, as I've rejoined the Ridge ATP, a few highly extracted Zin's are now in the rotation.
Now you've gone and got me thirsty!
I've been hitting the Iberian peninsula pretty hard lately (the past four years or so), and Tami's been on a major Albarino kick.
A sampling of the cellar includes:
2005 Sante Fe De Arrailolos Alentejano
2004 Quinta dos Acprestes Douro
2005 Vale DO Bomfim Douro Reserva
2005 Altano Douro
2006 Campo Reales La Mancha
2006 Almira LosDos "Old Vines"
Generally speaking, these wines deliver excellent value for the price. I really love the Vale DO Bomfim and the Altano. As you can see, not a Rioja on the list, although I try them once in a great while.
Of course, there are the occasional Chinon's and Languedoc's thrown in, plus quite a few value priced Rosso's. And, as I've rejoined the Ridge ATP, a few highly extracted Zin's are now in the rotation.
Now you've gone and got me thirsty!
The red wine was too old (or maybe cellar condition was not ideal) and the whites despite also being old were incredibly clean with a dark and beautiful yellow.
I'll keep invading my father cellar's and I might discover something interesting!
The red wine was too old (or maybe cellar condition was not ideal) and the whites despite also being old were incredibly clean with a dark and beautiful yellow.
I'll keep invading my father cellar's and I might discover something interesting!
In any case, I have not been drinking that much Spanish wine of late, mostly because the reps have not been bringing it around for some reason. I did by a bottle of Can Blau last week, out of curiosity. And I have Eric Solomon and Jorge Ordonez tastings over the next few weeks, so much Spanish wine is in my future!
I have noticed an odd run on the Piqueras Almansa Garnacha Tintorera of late, with a few customers ordering, one in case quantity. I thought I'd be closing that item out, but ended up restocking it due to its sudden popularity!
I can't wait to read your Rioja newsletter so I can get some good tips on wines to seek out. Thanks, guys, for everything!
(Just noticed extreme overuse of exclamation points. my apologies, but apparently I was very enthusiastic when writing this comment.)
In any case, I have not been drinking that much Spanish wine of late, mostly because the reps have not been bringing it around for some reason. I did by a bottle of Can Blau last week, out of curiosity. And I have Eric Solomon and Jorge Ordonez tastings over the next few weeks, so much Spanish wine is in my future!
I have noticed an odd run on the Piqueras Almansa Garnacha Tintorera of late, with a few customers ordering, one in case quantity. I thought I'd be closing that item out, but ended up restocking it due to its sudden popularity!
I can't wait to read your Rioja newsletter so I can get some good tips on wines to seek out. Thanks, guys, for everything!
(Just noticed extreme overuse of exclamation points. my apologies, but apparently I was very enthusiastic when writing this comment.)