Escape the extremely touristy Barcelona and explore the rest of Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan) for its wine, food, history and culture. Continue reading
Tag: sweet wine
Wine Tourism: Côtes Catalanes
I just got back from France and Spain, where I spent most of my time in both Spanish Catalonia and French Catalonia (or Northern Catalonia). This post will focus on wine tourism in the latter. Continue reading
Wine Review: German v. French Riesling
After looking at New World Riesling, I wanted to re-examine Old World Riesling. Is there a difference between Riesling from Mosel and Riesling from Alsace? Continue reading
Wine Review: Noble Late Harvest Wines–Chile v. France
After visiting Sauternes and Monbazillac in France recently, I wondered why there aren’t many Chilean late harvest wines with botrytis. I looked for one to compare with a Sauternes I brought back, but it wasn’t easy to find one. Continue reading
Wine Review: South West France Part 2
After our stop in Bordeaux, we spent a week in the Périgord. There, I got to sample lots of local wines with the local cuisine. I’m going to focus on the appellations we tried with some information about what to do in the region. Continue reading
Wine Tourism: Visiting Bordeaux 101
Here are a few basic tips for amateur wine enthusiasts visiting Bordeaux and a recap of my recent trip there. Highlights include La Gaffeliere in Saint Emilion, Sauternes, Carbonnieux and a vertical of Branaire-Ducru. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Gewürztraminer
Are you a fan of Gewürztraminer? I found a sweet and a dry Chilean Gewürztraminer to explore this variety more. Continue reading
The Lost & Mysterious Asoleado Wines of Chile
Once the most coveted wine from Chile in the 19th century, Asoleado wines have fallen into obscurity. I set out on a quest to find it, learn its history and taste it. Continue reading