Spanish Table Seattle Newsletter                                     June 11, 2015
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BARBEQUE WINES


2014 Espelt Coralí Rosado ($12.99) 100% Garnacha, from vineyards located in coastal Empordà, north of Barcelona.  Light and lovely in the glass and on the palate, this mineral-laden rosé is thirst quenching and dangerously quaffable.   Coralí is perfect for sipping on a hot day, and is also a fantastic accompaniment to shrimp cooked on the bbq.

 

2012 Bodegas Villacreces Pruno, Ribera del Duero ($20.99)  "This blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon emerges from a vineyard situated adjacent to one of the famous vineyards utilized to produce Spain's greatest red wine, Vega Sicilia. Made from relatively old vines, the 2012 Pruno is a sexy, opulent, voluptuously textured effort that spent 12 months in two-year-old French oak barrels. Reminiscent of a baby Vega Sicilia, it possesses a dense ruby/purple color as well as notes of high-class, unsmoked cigar tobacco, creme de cassis, licorice, graphite and spice box. Full-bodied, deep, velvety textured, lush and heady, at $20 a bottle, it is another sensational bargain from Eric Solomon. Enjoy it over the next 5-6 years."  93 points Robert Parker    This is sensational with paella or spit-roasted chicken.

 

2011 Quinta do Vallado Douro ($19.99) The 2011 vintage in Portugal's Douro region was outstanding.  Not since 1963 have vintners recalled such perfectly ripened fruit and age-worthy wines.  2011 Quinto do Vallado Tinto displays an intense, mature red fruit nose, with hints of violets and "esteva" (a local Portuguese herb with sweet, warm balsamic aromas and a hint of earthiness).   With excellent structure on the palate, a full-bodied elegance, and mature round tannins, it offers up a long, persistent finish.    Decant this before firing up the barbeque; it is superb with charbroiled ribeye steaks.

 

NEW CHORIZO 

Olympia Provisions Smoked Chorizo - Made in Portland OR, this Basque inspired pork chorizo is smoky and spicy with just a touch of heat.   Contains vinegar, garlic, pimentón and spices.  Fully cooked with a soft texture, it can be grilled and served on a bun or used in paella. 


 

NEW CHEESES

Pata Cabra Spanish Goats Milk cheese - Made from goats that graze in the lush mountain meadows of Aragon, near Zaragoza.  Intensely flavored with a creamy and smooth texture, it becomes more pungent as it ages.

São Jorge Portuguese cheese - Made in the Azores Islands from cow's milk, this is a strong flavored cheese with a clean and slightly peppery bouquet.   Aromas are rich and aromatic, aged for at least 3 months.

Strawberry Season!

If you haven't had local strawberries yet, I urge you to rush out now and get some!   The local, Puyallup-grown berries are juicy and sweet, an intense and hedonistic pleasure.   Here is a simple recipe from The Spanish Table cookbook that explodes the natural flavors of the berries.

 

ST RAWBERRIES MARINATED IN PX VINEGAR

The vinegar in this recipe draws out the juice in the strawberries which blends with the sugar to coat them with a natural syrup. If served as a tapa, spear each berry with a toothpick before serving them.

Serves 10

1 quart Strawberries

1/8 c cup Sugar

1 teaspoon PX or aged Sherry vinegar

Wash and drain the strawberries and put them in a dish.

Sprinkle the berries with sugar and then with vinegar.

Leave to stand for 2 to 3 hours, then serve.

 

Paella News

 

ANDALUCA RESTAURANT CELEBRATES 19 YEARS WITH PAELLA PARTY
  On Friday, June 19th from 11:30 am to 1pm, Chef Sarah Lorenzen and her team will offer complimentary and generous tastings of the restaurant's very popular, saffron-scented Vegetable Paella.  Last year was the first annual 'Paella
Party' and downtown friends flocked to Andaluca's  doorstep for some of the signature goodness that has kept Andaluca going for 19 years.
  "We just want to say thank you.  That's it," states Chef Sarah.  "It was tremendous fun last year.  Word traveled fast among downtown dwellers and workers and we certainly had a party vibe with the Spanish music playing in the background."


 

Spanish Table Paella Cooking Demo on Saturday July 25 th, beginning at noon.  At the shop, 1426 Western Avenue, Seattle WA  98101.

 

PARKING VALIDATION     We offer an hour of free parking in the Pike Place Public Market Parking Garage with a minimum purchase of $35.00.   The garage is located at 1531 Western Avenue (on the west side of Western Avenue, one block north of Spanish Table).
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Thank you for being our customers!  

Sincerely,



Sharon Baden and Steve Winston, Owners

The Spanish Table, 1426 Western Avenue, Seattle WA  98101  phone# 206.682.2827 
Paris Grocery, 1418 Western Avenue, Seattle WA  98101 phone# 206.682.0679