I had a really top time on my stag do. I’d not been all that well, so my best man decided to do a foodie themed trip, rather than tying me to anything in Leeds city centre. So off we went to San Sebastian. Still up there as one of the most amazing places I’ve …
When I had Albariño in San Sebastian it was with octopus kebabs, smoked cod, and grilled chilli prawn skewers. I’m not joking, if Real Sociadad were a better team I would want to live in San Sebastian! Seafood is the big draw here. It’s the old and trusted pairing method of “what do the locals …
#NWTW Week 3: What To Eat With Albariño from North West Spain Read More »
When I mentioned to Anthony that this was going to be my first choice of 2014 he seemed pretty happy. And he should be. The first time I really drank Albariño was on my stag do about 3 months ago in San Sebastian. For anyone who’s never been over to San Sebastian, then change that …
Now when most people pop into the wine shop, thinking about a bottle of white for the evening, some people head straight for the Blossom Hill. A couple straight for the entry level Pinot Grigio. And maybe a few more discerning guys and girls will flick past the Chardonnay from Burgundy, or a New Zealand …
Notes on Northern Spain ♯4: Good luck with the pronunciation! Read More »
or The Trip To San Sebastian In terms of languages, I’d like to think I buck the usual stereotype of the Brit abroad. Like most, I did a bit of French and German when I was at school, so can fudge my way through there. My parents have a little place in northern Italy, so …
