Post by ellen on Feb 2, 2007 9:27:31 GMT
Yesterday afternoon could possibly rank as one of my top-10 afternoons ever! Many of your know that 2nd to music, wine is my passion. One of my favorite things to do when traveling is to set out and find hidden gems—restaurants and shops—that are dedicated to wine. I googled "wine shop Tallinn" and located a place about 15 minutes from my hotel. In Vino Veritas (www.invinoveritas.ee) is this brilliant and quaint wine shop run by two men- Michael (the store owner) and sommelier Raul.
I entered the 20"x25" shop, was greeted by Raul and was immediately offered a glass of a few bottles they were pouring that day. I settled on an Italian Nebiolo, sat down at one of the 2 3"x3" tables and then the dialog began. After quick introductions Raul and I started discussing were we each were from, about our families and our individual wine history. After the odd customer came in and out of the shop, he offered to show me the shop's cellar and proceeded to tell me about the history of this gorgeous 14th century house that this wine shop called home.
You all MUST check out how quaint this place it by going to the site mentioned above—and click on the Estonian-language-links on the left hand side of the page. I tell you, I never thought places like this still existed. It was like I stepped into a Dickens' novel.
For over four hours Raul and I talked about the wines we were drinking and gems that we just couldn't forget. Him expressing the elegance and refined cuvee of French wine and me introducing him to hidden and esoteric gems coming out of Australia, Chile and America that rarely—if ever—make it to Estonia. Truly it was one of the most magical days I have ever had… Thank you Raul. Thank you!
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I entered the 20"x25" shop, was greeted by Raul and was immediately offered a glass of a few bottles they were pouring that day. I settled on an Italian Nebiolo, sat down at one of the 2 3"x3" tables and then the dialog began. After quick introductions Raul and I started discussing were we each were from, about our families and our individual wine history. After the odd customer came in and out of the shop, he offered to show me the shop's cellar and proceeded to tell me about the history of this gorgeous 14th century house that this wine shop called home.
You all MUST check out how quaint this place it by going to the site mentioned above—and click on the Estonian-language-links on the left hand side of the page. I tell you, I never thought places like this still existed. It was like I stepped into a Dickens' novel.
For over four hours Raul and I talked about the wines we were drinking and gems that we just couldn't forget. Him expressing the elegance and refined cuvee of French wine and me introducing him to hidden and esoteric gems coming out of Australia, Chile and America that rarely—if ever—make it to Estonia. Truly it was one of the most magical days I have ever had… Thank you Raul. Thank you!
blog.myspace.com/tonyvincent
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