Aside from sipping sparkling wine in Barcelona, I ate some mouth watering tapas and revisited some of my favourite sights including Park Guell (www.parkguell.cat), the beach and the colourful rambles market.
Sunday 24 August 2014
Barcelona
Moving on to Barcelona, I knew exactly what kind of sparkling wine I would be opening on arrival. My go-to sparkling wine at home in Canada has always been Segura Viudas (www.seguraviudasusa.com). Their brut which is readily sold in Canada comes with a nice price tag at around $17.00 Canadian for (in my mind) a quality taste. Segura Viudas wine is a Cava which is a sparkling wine produced in the autonomous community of Catalonia. This Cava is specifically produced in the wine region of Penedes located outside of Barcelona.
Aside from sipping sparkling wine in Barcelona, I ate some mouth watering tapas and revisited some of my favourite sights including Park Guell (www.parkguell.cat), the beach and the colourful rambles market.
Aside from sipping sparkling wine in Barcelona, I ate some mouth watering tapas and revisited some of my favourite sights including Park Guell (www.parkguell.cat), the beach and the colourful rambles market.
Monday 18 August 2014
After Belgium
I have had some issues with my internet connections during my trip so have been unable to post recently. Since leaving Belgium I have been to Amsterdam, Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre and Nice. There have also been stop offs to Pisa, Menton, Monaco and Cannes.
In Amsterdam I visited the Heineken Brewery. I would describe this experience as a bit "gimmicky" but fun and interesting. Along with videos and interactive games to teach you about the beers history and brewing process, there was a generous offering of beer tastings.
Following Amsterdam, I struggled to locate bubbly beverages from the areas in which I was travelling. I did notice however when visiting Cinque Terre in Italy that there were grapes growing in the hills. I plan to continue searching for a taste of the wines grown there.
During my last night in Nice I went out for dinner and noticed a friendly wine store beside the restaurant. After speaking to the man in the shop, he informed me that few wines are grown in this area. One of the wines grown calls itself Bellet. Although they do not produce my preferred sparkling wine, they make a white, rose and red. I enjoyed the sweet beginning and tangy after taste of the wine and would recommend giving it a try.
I have also been to Barcelona, Ibiza, Valencia and most recently Casablanca, Morocco. I will try to write more on these locations soon!
In Amsterdam I visited the Heineken Brewery. I would describe this experience as a bit "gimmicky" but fun and interesting. Along with videos and interactive games to teach you about the beers history and brewing process, there was a generous offering of beer tastings.
Following Amsterdam, I struggled to locate bubbly beverages from the areas in which I was travelling. I did notice however when visiting Cinque Terre in Italy that there were grapes growing in the hills. I plan to continue searching for a taste of the wines grown there.
During my last night in Nice I went out for dinner and noticed a friendly wine store beside the restaurant. After speaking to the man in the shop, he informed me that few wines are grown in this area. One of the wines grown calls itself Bellet. Although they do not produce my preferred sparkling wine, they make a white, rose and red. I enjoyed the sweet beginning and tangy after taste of the wine and would recommend giving it a try.
I have also been to Barcelona, Ibiza, Valencia and most recently Casablanca, Morocco. I will try to write more on these locations soon!
Sunday 3 August 2014
Bruges, Belgium
My next stop was Bruges, Belgium. This was my second trip to this city and it was just as magical as I had remembered. From swan-filled canals to streets adorned with chocolate shops and beer stores, I felt as though I was walking in a dream.
My bubbly focal point was a return trip to De Halve Maan Brewery (www.halvemaan.be). This is the only brewery in the historical centre of Bruges. The tour ends with a chilled glass of their golden-hued ale, the Brugse Zot. I was so in love with this beer that I had to stay at the restaurant for a second helping.
My bubbly focal point was a return trip to De Halve Maan Brewery (www.halvemaan.be). This is the only brewery in the historical centre of Bruges. The tour ends with a chilled glass of their golden-hued ale, the Brugse Zot. I was so in love with this beer that I had to stay at the restaurant for a second helping.
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