No wine snobs here, just enthusiastic drinkers of all wines
Check out this article by winefolly.com to learn more if the origins and flavour profile of this German Noble Grape. I love the winefolly.com articles as they are easy to follow and informative, but I am disappointed that they fail to list Somontano in Spain as one of the ares that cultivate this grape variety. … Continue reading Gewürztraminer Grape Variety
The Denominación de Origin de Somontano is well worth getting to know. It is Nestled at the base of the Pyrenees in the Province of Huesca in the Aragon region of Spain. As such this Northernly area is colder than most Spanish regions and features grape varieties more usually associated with it’s neighbour France. They … Continue reading D.O. Somontano
Third wine from the Madrid & Darracott Cheese and Wine Tasting. A Gewürztraminer from Somontano Denominación in the Huesca province in North East Spain. Gewürztraminer is one of my favourite grapes because it tastes exactly like one would expect alcoholic grape juice to be like and can slide down the throat with ease. Medium Lemon … Continue reading Viñas del Vero Gewürztraminer 2018
Now this is the sort of study I can get behind. Apparently drinking wine and eating cheese, regretfully in moderate amounts, improves brain function and protects against cognitive decline in age. Pass me the cheese board! Click on image to open article by thedrinksbusiness .com
Another white wine from the Madrid & Darracott Cheese and Wine Tasting. This time a Semi sweet Verdejo from Rueda. Verdejo whites from Rueda are one of the most drunk wines in Madrid. They're usually dry, acidic and fruity. My go to white wine from the supermarket is the Sanz Clásico, so whilst I'm not … Continue reading La Chalada 2018
One of the noble grapes Sauvignon Blanc is grown just about everywhere. If you drink white wine then you probably drink Sav. Blanc. Originally from South West France where it is used in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé these wines tend to be very dry and herby. Often referred as mineral and nettle flavours. New world Sav. … Continue reading Sauvignon Blanc Grape Variety
Another wine tasting at Madrid & Darracott, the only wine shop to have kept us entertained during the pandemic. This time a classic cheese and wine pairing. They had an incredible amount of cheese which was delicious but I will focus exclusively on the wines. I'd hazard a guess that this Sauvignon Blanc is from … Continue reading Valdelagunde Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Apparently we’re all supposed to drink Australian wines this Christmas in support of Australia against the recent tariffs introduced by China against their wines which is considered ‘industrial bullying’ by many. This is fine by me. I grew up on Ozzy Wine in the 80s. It’s like an old friend, so bring it on. Check … Continue reading Support Australian Wines
Time for something a little different. I bought this Italian white wine at a restaurant in Tenby Wales on a recent holiday. I don't think I've ever had an Italian Sauvignon Blanc before. Italy has so many of its own famous grape varieties that to see it use a classic French grape is a bit … Continue reading Spedala Sauvignon Blanc
