Rioja means a lot to me. I’ve spent time in the beautiful region on several occasions, with Angela and friends, and we always dined and drank well.
Tempranillo is the key word there, and here, because the wine I want to tell you about today is 100 percent Tempranillo, a Crianza from Viña Pomal.
As you’ll read, I paired it with lamb chops, and everything about the combination was just right. You can find this bottle for around $16, and I’d buy it by the case if I were you.
For anyone in Los Angeles on March 10, I have a recommendation for you, and it can be conveyed in three words: Heitz, Mayacamas, and Corison. You’ll need a reservation at the NoMad Hotel, an appetite, and the capacity to deal with wines from three spectacular producers.
| EVENING MENU CANAPES Cauliflower Hummus Tartlet Chicken Burger with Truffle Mayo, Frisee & Pickled Shallots Hanger Steak Skewer with Salsa Verde Paired with Billecart-Salmon, Selection NoMad, Extra Brut, Mareuil-Sur-Ay FIRST COURSE Kanpachi Ceviche Radish, Onion, and Lettuces Paired with 2018 Heitz, Chardonnay, Quartz Creek Vineyard 2018 Corazon, Gewurztraminer, Anderson Valley 2002 Mayacamas, Chardonnay, Mt Veeder SECOND COURSE Cavatelli Winter Mushrooms, Swiss Chard & Parmesan Paired with 2014 Heitz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Trailside Vineyard 2015 Corison, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2015 Mayacamas, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt. Veeder THIRD COURSE NoMad Roasted Chicken Breast Black Truffle-Parmesan Stuffing with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Chicken Jus Paired with 2000 Heitz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Trailside Vineyard 2005 Corison, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2005 Mayacamas, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt. Veeder |
Drink well, with those you love.
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