The first swirl carried a quiet hint of the sea — that unmistakable echo of Sanlúcar’s salty winds. As #SherryWeek continues, I opened a bottle that feels shaped as much by the Atlantic as by time itself: Hidalgo La Gitana “Napoleón” Amontillado. It’s a wine that bridges worlds, moving from flor to oxidation, from brightness…
Tag: Jerez
Timeless Flavors: Pairing Bodegas Tradition VORS Oloroso with Lamb #SherryWeek
This week for #SherryWeek, I revisit a treasured bottle from Bodegas Tradición — a 45-year-old VORS Oloroso that stirred memories of my grandmother’s 30-day cake. From the cool hush of Jerez’s soleras to an Andalusian-inspired lamb pairing at home, this story celebrates patience, flavor, and the art of time well spent.
Commemorating Setbacks and Success with Bodegas Tradición Palo Cortado VORS #WorldWineTravel
This is a most remarkable bottle of wine. It’s complex, beautifully textured and balanced. It’s well suited to be a either a “meditative” wine, or remarkably versatile at the table! The intrepid World Wine Travel group of writer wraps of its virtual tour of Spain with a “Writer’s Choice theme this month. See the end…
Wines of Andalucia Preview #WorldWineTravel
This month, the World Wine Travel (#WorldWineTravel) group of writers continues its virtual tour of Spain with a with a visit to Andalusia in southern Spain. For more information about Andalusia see my invitation post here. Andalusia Wine Spanish viticulture originated in what is now known as Andalusia around 1100 BC when Phoenicians founded a trading post…
An Invitation to Explore The Wines of Andalusia with #WorldWineTravel
In October the World Wine Travel group of writers will be taking a virtual trip to Andalusia in southern Spain. About Andalusia This vibrant region is the most populous in Spain, and has a colorful history. Its strategic position at the gateway to the Mediterranean and its proximity to Africa have made it a target…