It was a beautiful sunny day in Seattle, which is worth a celebration. I decided a glass of Javier Sanz Viticultor Villa Narcisa 2010 Rueda Verdejo would do the trick. I am still virtually making my way through Spain, nibble and sip, but today, I was somewhat unprepared culinary-wise. But then again, maybe not. I… Continue reading A Glass of Villa Narcisa Rueda Verdejo on a Sunny Day
Month: March 2013
Priorat Bodegas La Cartuja with Garlic Pan Fried Chorizo
The Spanish wine region of Priorat is just South of Penedès and is one of Spain's newer regions. Even though the region has been producing wine for quite some time, it really hit its stride in the 1990's. The region's terrain is sprinkled with volcanic minerals, which give the grapes a unique flavor. I wanted… Continue reading Priorat Bodegas La Cartuja with Garlic Pan Fried Chorizo
Sherry from Jerez with a side of shrimp
The Jerez region of Spain is known for Sherry, good Sherry. I have never had Sherry, so no better way to start than with the best. I had purchased a bottle of Hidalgo Cream Alameda last week during my trip to The Spanish Table, so the next step was to figure out what to pair… Continue reading Sherry from Jerez with a side of shrimp
The Splendid Grape 