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Sharing wines stories from the vineyards to the table is what inspires me to celebrate when I return home. Fortunately, last April through June, my wine travels took me back to Australia, Greece, and Hungary. Of course I brought back wines. For me after being introduced to the wines, and then later exploring them further around the table with friends, results in enrichment at its best. This post will share wines stories from the vineyards/tasting rooms that found their way to our table. From the Vineyard to the Table © Spaswinefood Recently, when John and I planned a dinner at home with friends, we choose the following four wines: Wines for Our Table © SpaswinefoodThese wines were served in the following order: 1. Nikolou Winery, Botanic Sparkling White Wine, Attica, Greece NV, 2. A Három Grácia, Tokaj, Hungary 2022 3. Brokenwood, Semillion, Hunter Valley, Australia, 2023 4. Château Tanunda, 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia 2019 Each of the above wines were paired with foods, which we decided upon based on a little wine and food pairing research. Dinner with Wines from Greece, Hungary and Australia Our dinner began with a sparkling Savatiano wine from Greece. My May travels with my sister, Georgia took us to Athens. There we met up with my #sistersinwines, Anna Aga (Oenologist) and Evangelie Tseliou (Co-owner Cinque Winebars) who took us to nearby wine country, Attica (Attiki). Attica is known for producing Greek varieties, such as Assyrtiko, Athiri, Agiorgitiko, Malagouzia and Savatiano. The international varieties produced here include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. They took us to Nikolou Winery located in the cradle of the Savatiano variety. While Savatiano, Attica's pre-dominant grape variety, is well-known for its use in the making of Retsina. Nikolou Winery also uses Savatiano in the making of white wine, sparkling wines, and of course Retsina. During our visit we tasted these styles of Savatiano. A Nikolou Winery Welcome © Spaswinefood The wine I selected for dinner was: 1. Nikolou Winery, Botanic Sparkling White Wine NV Nikolou Winery, Botanic Sparkling White Wine NV © Spaswinefood All of the above Savatiano wines were produced in different styles. For our dinner is was a sparkling Savatiano. Some of the pairing suggestions for Savatinao included foods such as: smoked vegetables, fired zucchini, feta, honey tar, etc. So we decided to create appetizer platters: Dolma vine leaves, greek olives, with baked feta dishes. These platters were also inspired by earlier visits to Cinque Wine Bars in Athens. Cheese Platter, Cinque Wine Bar, Athens © Spaswinefood Cheese Platter, Cinque Wine Bar, Athens © Spaswinefood Second wine was a dry white wine from Hungary. Last May I attended 2nd FICB (Federation International of Wine Brotherhoods) Wine Tasting and Rating Challenge's main program in Budapest, Hungary May 23-May 26, 2024, and then off we went to Tokaj for extension program, May 26-May 28, 2024. Upon arrival in Tokaj we check into Andassy Manor and Spa in Tarcal. From there we walked to Wine Research Institute where we received an introduction to the Tokaj Wine Region. While the region is best known for its Tokaji Aszú, a noble sweet wine, in recent years it is also receiving attention for its dry white, and sparkling wines. Stephanie Berecz, Sarolta Bárdos & Judith Bodó © Spaswinefood After a welcome to the region we were introduced to three female winemakers: 1. Judith Bodó, Bott Winery, 2. Stephanie Berecz, Kikelet Tokaj, and 3. Sarolta Bárdos, Tokaj Nobilis They introduced themselves, their winery, and shared their wines during dinner. The first wine introduced was actually a project, which the three winemakers participated in making. 2. A Három Grácia, Tokaj, Hungary 2022 A Három Grácia, Tokaj, Hungary 2022 © Spaswinefood A Három Grácia, Tokaj, Hungary 2022 © Spaswinefood The 2022 A Három Grácia wine was made by Judit Bott, Sarolta Bárdos and Stéphanie Berecz. They have been described as: ... excellent women winemakers with similar philosophies but different styles and flavours. Their wines complement each other nicely. This wine story not only catches attention but also is an excellent wine. Our friends loved it. Amongst the food pairing suggestions included; fig, mozzarella, prosciutto, roasted poultry, seared scallops, salads, vegetable dishes, include citrus, especially orange. We decided on a green salad with fig, mozzarella, mandarin slices & lemon, oil dressing, with a prosciutto option. Salad with Fig, Mozzarella & Mandarin Slices © Spaswinefood Salad with Fig, Mozzarella & Mandarin Slices © Spaswinefood The A Három Grácia wine worked well with our food pairing. The last two wines were from Australia. We have been most fortunate to visit Australia three times in recent years, with the most recent trip last April. Sydney Harbor, Australia © Spaswinefood For dinner we chose a Hunter Valley Semillon and a Barossa Valley Shiraz. 3. Brokenwood, Semillion, Hunter Valley, Australia, 2023 Last spring we a quick return trip to the Hunter Valley. After an early morning drive from Sydney and two winery stops we were ready for lunch. Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club © Spaswinefood As we left Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club, I took in the views of nearby Brokenwood, where we first introduced to Hunter Valley wines in 2019. Brokenwood, Hunter Valley © Spaswinefood I still remember when we arrived at Brokenwood, just before dusk on that 2019 springtime evening. Their ultra-modern cellar door (winery) was an amazing place to host a welcome event. Arriving at Brokenwood, 2019 © Spaswinefood Cellar Doors & Sponsors of Welcome Event, Brokenwood 2019 © Spaswinefood Yes, when we met in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales (NSW), Australia October 10-12, 2019 for Wine Media Conference (#wmc19), this was the first time the conference was held outside North America. Brokenwood, the 2019 Hunter Valley Cellar Door of the Year, hosted the opening event. That evening while we sipped Hunter Valley premium wines and enjoyed fine food, we met some Living Legends of the Hunter Valley’s Wine Industry. There I first sipped some of the world's best Semillon. Brokenwood, Semillon, Hunter Valley 2015 © Spaswinefood I still remember being introduced to Hunter Valley Semillon at Brokenwood. Obviously, Australian Semillon has become a favorite, and so it is not surprising that we managed to pickup later at a Sydney wineshop a few 2023 Brokenwood Semillon wines. Brokenwood, Semillion, Hunter Valley, Australia, 2023 © Spaswinefood Food pairing suggestions for Hunter Valley Semillon includes: Oysters, especially with an Asian dressing, being the best match bar none, fresh crab, clams, sashimi, seafood salads, lightly cooked fish dishes such as seabass and razor clams, fried soft shell crab, and salt and pepper squid. Hunter Valley Semillon with Oysters © Spaswinefood Other food pairing suggestions: Spring veggies such as asparagus and peas, a pasta primavera would work well. Dishes with fennel, a touch of citrus, young goats’ cheese, or salads with goats' cheese (pasta w goat cheese & peas). We decided on bow tie pasta with goat cheese and green peas. Pasta with Goat Cheese & Peas © Spaswinefood Pasta with Goat Cheese & Peas © Spaswinefood This pairing also worked well with the Semillion. 4. Château Tanunda, 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia 2019 While in Sydney we stopped by Château Tanunda Cellar Door located in 1860 cottage in the Rocks. It was a pleasant walk, about 30 minutes, from our hotel in the Central Business District. Off to Château Tanunda Cellar Door © Spaswinefood ChâteauTanunda Cellar Door © Spaswinefood Château Tanunda Cellar Door © SpaswinefoodWe had come to taste wine from the oldest vineyards in the world. Château Tanunda Cellar Door © Spaswinefood Our wine tasting included fine wines for their collection. We tasted Semillon from 100 year old vines, Shiraz from 50, 100 and 150 year old vines,150 Year Old Vines, their iconic Everst Shiraz, and 150 Year Old Vines 1858 Field Blend was a special pour. These Château Tanunda 100 Year Old Vines Semillon wines are very special. While Hunter Valley lays claim to being Australia’s Semillon heartland, and YES, I have tasted excellent Hunter Valley Semillon, this South Australian, Château Tanunda Semillon is amazing. Given that we selected Hunter Valley Semillon for dinner for our Australian Shiraz we selected a Château Tanunda 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz 2019. Château Tanunda, 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz, Barossa Valley 2019 Château Tanunda, 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz, Barossa Valley 2019 © Spaswinefood Château Tanunda, 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz 2019 is worthy of high praise, and with a drinking window of 2023-2043 it was well worth buying. Needless to say we love this Château Tanunda, 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia 2019. It certainly brings back the best of memories from our Barossa Valley wine country travels. For our food pairing we decided on baked, stuffed Portabello mushrooms. These mushrooms have the meaty quality of a steak so can be paired with almost any robust red such as Zinfandel, Syrah/Shiraz or, if the dish contains cheese, Cabernet Sauvignon. Of course it would go well also with big, intense and richer dishes, in particular you can never go wrong with anything that comes off the BBQ, such as steak, burgers, and eggplant! It's also a real champ paired with braised meat, stews, grilled mushrooms, roast lamb and eggplant lasagne. In the end our choice was baked stuffed Baby Portabello mushrooms over Fregola Pasta. Dessert Suggestion: Mousse made with semi-sweet or bitter chocolate (70% cacao). Shiraz wines pair well with chocolate or fruit-based desserts These stories from the vineyards/tasting rooms( Nikolo Winery,Tokaj's Female Winemakers, Hunter Valley, and Chateau Tanunda) to the table is wine travel at its best. For sure bringing back wines from our travels to enjoy with friends is Icing on the Cake. I invite you to join me in my wine adventures around the world at Wine Travels with Dr. Sharon and at Spaswinefood on Twitter and Facebook. CHEERS! Sharon April, May 2024 Australia, Greece and Hungary © Spaswinefood Nikolou Winery, Greece © Spaswinefood Spring Time Vineyard, Tokaj, Hungary © Spaswinefood Tyrrell's Old Hut Vineyard, Hunter Valley © Spaswinefood Barossa Valley, Australia © Spaswinefood Follow me on Twitter and Facebook
