Geography of Wine

Dinner with my family: Spice City with Sweet Treats  On Monday, March 6, 2023, I had a dinner with my family that would test our spice levels and my cooking skills. My dad, my mom, my fiance, and I were in attendance for this dinner. The original plan was to go to a restaurant and have dinner there but with me being on a budget and trying to find places that have lactose-friendly and diabetic-friendly meals that are not too pricey was challenging. I decided to take my cooking skills to the next level.  First Course of the night  For our first course, we had pepperoni, salami, and vegan cheese on crackers. I got the block of salami and cut it and I did the same with the pepperoni. The vegan cheese was hard to find but I was able to find some at Kroger on sale. This was just spicy enough to start the night. Pepperoni is naturally spicy but not enough to knock anyone out. We paired it with Barefoot Bubbly Moscato Spumante California Champagne. This was more on the sweet end and paired sur

Name : Yellow Tail Wines  Cultivar : Shiraz  Vintage : 2021 Country: Australia  Price : $5.99  Wine Review: "Purple-ish hue. Vanilla oak and chocolate notes along with plum and raspberry flavors. Pairs well with steak." - Nathan Lapin, Vivino.com  Wine Folly: Pg. 172 - Syrah. This is a powerful, rich, and meaty red wine that originated in the Rhone Valley of France. In Australia, it is the most planted grape which is called Shiraz. The most common notes are tobacco, blueberry, milk chocolate, plum, and green peppercorn. It is typically, high in body, low in sweetness, and medium-high in alcohol, tannins, and acidity. Syrah/Shiraz is best paired with darker meats and more exotic spices. For best results, try with gyros, lamb shawarma, Indian tandoori, and Asian five-spice pork. It is best served in a red wine glass between 60-85 degrees Fahrenheit.   Personal Take: When I first tasted this wine, my thought was "wow, this is metal and not the good kind!" I got notes o