{"id":13593,"date":"2016-11-02T15:32:17","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T20:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=13593"},"modified":"2016-11-02T15:32:17","modified_gmt":"2016-11-02T20:32:17","slug":"esporao-wines-at-washington-dc-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/02\/esporao-wines-at-washington-dc-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Espor\u00e3o Wines at Washington, DC Event"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Ros\u00e9<\/a>

Ros\u00e9 wine from Espor\u00e3o winery in Portugal<\/p><\/div>\n

This week we traveled into Washington, DC to discover wines produced by winemaker David Baverstock at Espor\u00e3o<\/a> in Portugal. The wine and dinner event was held at the G Restaurant which is one of Mike Isabella\u2019s many restaurants.<\/p>\n

Several Espor\u00e3o wines were paired with a delightful four-course dinner. These special courses each had our separate dishes that offered a taste of what is to come at the soon to be opened Arroz restaurant by Mike Isabella.\u00a0 Mike is a well-known chef who is opening a restaurant based on Portuguese and Spanish food styles at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n

Our evening at the G restaurant began with a 30-minute interview with David Baverstock, who is the head winemaker at Espor\u00e3o. We discovered he is not only knowledgeable but friendly and easy to talk with. David also has an interest in crafting wine in traditional clay vessels but uses modern winemaking techniques. David noted that his \u201camphorae\u201d are not buried in the ground.<\/p>\n

Soon we were escorted to the area of the G restaurant where others were gathering to enjoy the evening. We were offered a delicious sparkling wine quickly followed by a ros\u00e9. In a few minutes we were seated. Most of the seating was done as family-styled\u00a0 seating with guests encouraged to pass the numerous special dishes around the table. David Baverstock was introduced and spoke while two white wines were poured to be enjoyed with the first course.<\/p>\n

The ARROZ Menu with Espor\u00e3o Wines<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Appetizer\"<\/a>

Sweet Bread Tempero Appetizer<\/p><\/div>\n

First Course<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n