Category: Food

Bordeaux, Food, France, Travel, Wine bars

Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion: 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites

Grand Boulevards, beautiful architecture, stunning settings on the banks of the Garonne river, and above all world-class wines.  We arrived in Bordeaux on a Friday morning after a short 2-hour TGV ride from Paris Gare Montparnasse and fell instantly in love.  It was hard to believe that for the longest time it was considered a backwater – “La Belle Endormie” or Sleeping beauty – who … Continue reading Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion: 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites

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Barcelona, Catalonia, Cava, Food, Travel, Wine bars

My Favorite Places to Drink Wine in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe and well-known as a place where one can eat and drink very, very well.  It is also the gateway to Catalonia’s wine country, with famous regions like Priorat and Penedes as well as up and coming D.O.s like Emporda, Alella, Conca de Barbera, Terra Alta, and Montsant. In the last few years I’ve been on … Continue reading My Favorite Places to Drink Wine in Barcelona

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Food, France, Paris, Wine bars, Wine travel

My Favorite Places to Drink Wine in Paris

I was quite excited to be in Paris in the spring and looking forward to get a taste of the culinary and oenological adventures the City of Light has to offer.  We strategically booked our Airbnb in the 11th arrondissement, known for having one of the most dynamic restaurant and bar scenes in the right bank. The 11th is situated in the northeast part of … Continue reading My Favorite Places to Drink Wine in Paris

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Food, Sherry, Spain, Travel

My Introduction to Vino de Jerez

It was on a rare hot summer day in Seattle a few years back.  I was attending a class at the Northwest Wine Academy in South Seattle when I tasted my first Fino.  It totally blew my mind!  What is this?  How can it be so delicate yet rich and savory at the same time? Ever since, I’ve been learning everything I can about Sherry … Continue reading My Introduction to Vino de Jerez

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