Dessert wine - Lotta Camilla Teale , 2019
British, b. 1979 -
Oil on board , 35 x 25 cm .
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Sitges, Penedès, Catalonia. Vineyards in autumn.
These vineyards grow a special grape variety used to make malvasia, an aromatic sweet white wine typical from the city of Sitges.
According to legend, a Sitgetan man called Jofre brought the first vines of this variety from the Adriatic coast in the Middle Ages. He participated in the defence of Sicily under the orders of Roger de Llúria (c.1245-1305), and it was there where he first discovered how this drink was made by the friars in a Greek city-monastery called Malvasia, thought to be modern-day Monemvasia.
After centuries of cultivation in Sitges, nowadays malvasia is considered Sitges's most genuine product. It can only be purchased bottled in the town's wine cellars. The most renowned one is Sant Joan Baptista Hospital's cellar, which you can see in the photo.
Photo by Centre d'interpretació de la Malvasia.
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Two sweet reds and a bourbon!
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Up the Hill
The way to success is not a walk in the park, the path may be steep, the obstacles formidable, and the burdens heavy, but it is our resilience and our willingness to create a version of ourselves worthy of the prize in the face of adversity that defines our ascent to greatness.
Past the point where the streetlights dared not touch and the world disappeared in the thick mist through the twisted…
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Pet Nat and Cake
This wine is pale pink. This wine is sparkling. This wine is light fruit forward with delicate bubbles. This wine is acidic and bright. This wine is from France. This wine is Pet Nat. This wine is.
What is Pet Nat? Pet Nat is a sparkling wine lower in sugar and alcohol content. It’s known for being unpredictable not necessarily because of its youth but also because it is bottled before first…
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Do you have a sweet tooth? You are in good company! In this guide, I unveil all the geeky details about all sorts of sweet wines: Sauternes, Port, Tokaji, Moscato d’Asti, Passito, Icewine & many more…. Find out their vinification methods, styles and taste profiles
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Going Commanda
I am going to have to study a bit on how this wine is made, because it was not what I was expecting. Been curious for many years and finally pulled the trigger on a bottle. I basically just says: “sweet red wine” “with nutty, spice character” and I expected something like Greek retsina or something weird like that, but NO. It’s just basically a really nice Madeira or old character port. NV of…
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What Is Dessert Wine, and How Is It Made ?
What Is Dessert Wine, and How Is It Made ? https://bit.ly/3ankgcJ from @WineLoverMag on Twitter
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EVENUS ZINFANDEL PORT 2008
EVENUS ZINFANDEL PORT 2008
“ Education is not a part of life. Education IS life.” One of my college professors
Before going into specifics about this wine I have to tell you that this was really a unique experience. Since I am not really a fan of dessert wines and I normally don’t like anything too sweet, I was reluctant to say the least. But this wine was served at a dinner party with some good friends and they had held…
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maple flavor chuu wow i have never seen something i agree with so wholeheartedly and so fast
Yeah i figured he'd be a warm seasonal flavor. Maple-y is what i think of the most. Apple too (but i did get influenced by mayoi). Very sweet, a little spicy.
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easter lunch has spiralled out of control (i got too excited and kept inviting people and now i'm cooking for 8) so if anyone knows any good side dish recipes i would appreciate it!! i'm already making gratin dauphinoise potatoes and minty peas and leeks - looking for maybe one other thing? broccoli based perhaps?
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