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All About Tempranillo

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Robert Johnson

The couple had been sitting at the restaurant’s bar for just over 90 minutes. They’d been noshing on an array of tapas — mushroom carpaccio with wasabi vinaigrette, a mini Spanish omelet with chorizo sausage, fried eggplant with honey, chicken…

Tagged with: Barcelona, tapas, Tempranillo, Tempranillo food pairing
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log, Wine in the Glass

Do Not Fear Tapas… or the Wines That Go With Them

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Robert Johnson

What is it about Spanish tapas that seem to intimidate people? Look around. Small plates are everywhere. Even restaurants not focused on small plates often offer an appetizer combo platter. But the cuisine that started it all — tapas —…

Tagged with: Barcelona, Chicago, El Soportal, Emilio’s Tapas, Pedraza, Spanish Wines, tapas, travel
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes

When in Spain, Drink as the Spanish Do

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Robert Johnson

I’ve told you a little bit about my recent wedding, and some of the things that made it anything but “normal” — a live band playing a full concert in two sets, the request for donations to the Bowlers to…

Tagged with: Austrian food, Barcelona, restaurants, Rosé, Spain, Spanish, tapas, travel, wine
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log

Are There Any ‘Key Words’ to Use When Ordering Tapas in Spain?

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Robert Johnson

QUESTION: We’re planning a trip to Spain, and hope to visit several tapas bars while in Barcelona. Only one problem: It has been a long time since I took Spanish in school. Are there any “key words” you could give…

Tagged with: Barcelona, dining out, Rick Steves, Spain, Spanish cuisine, tapas, wine pairings
Posted in Wine FAQ