There are hints of orange blossoms, lemon zest and jasmine tea in this infinitely refreshing wine. Salads love it, as do an assortment of fresh cheeses, hams and salamis. The flavor combinations are endless.
Cultivated by 8 generations of the Escudie family, Domaine de Nidoleres has created wines since 1840. With estate grown grapes of primarily Grenache, the dominant grape of the region, wines are also produced with Syrah and Mourvedre grapes.
Wine of the Week-A visit to Chateau de Pena-The Wines of the Rousillon
Story and photos by Dwight Casimere
Perpignan, France-Nestled in the shadow of the Pyranees mountain range in the heart of the Agly Valley are the vineyards of the...
I visited Zaragoza recently and walked through its mountain vineyards to witness its gnarled old vines and rocky soils amid high velocity winds in the snow-dusted mountains above Calatayud. I tasted their exquisite wines, aged in full clusters in concrete tanks to preserve their concentrated, luscious fruit flavors, with about 20% of the wine aged in used oak barrels for three months.
A simple recipe for Peach French Toast using brown sugar, butter, water, peaches, eggs, milk and vanilla that can be prepared in advance and baked in the oven for 45 minutes.
