Introducing Espelt Wine Vinegars from Spain - NEW!
The Espelt family says that cultivating 17 varieties of grapes, some native and some new to the land, is like raising 17 children. The family's dedicated attention to their grapes from vine to wine is evident. Just like the Espelt wines, these fresh, vibrant vinegars celebrate the nuances of the grapes from which they are made.
Along the region of Emporda (La Costa Brava), in the northeastern Catalunya region of Spain, it is said that winemaking dates back to the 5th century BC. There, rocky mineral-filled terrain, Tramontana winds and the salty sea air converge, creating one of the country's most beautiful winemaking regions. It is here that Luis Espelt fell in love with the land, the grapes and winemaking, establishing Espelt Viticultors in 1910. Today his son, Damian, and his granddaughter, Anne, carry on his passion for winemaking. Anne has traveled the world studying with various winemakers to bring new knowledge and skills to the family's estate, and in 2000, the Espelts built a state of the art winemaking facility towards the goal of combining old world traditions with modern winemaking techniques. With this goal in mind, the Espelt family decided to branch out into making not only stellar wines, but also spectacular vinegars.
Espelt Garnatxa Vinegar
Espelt Garnatxa Vinegar, made from Grenache grapes, highlights the subtleties in the fruit. Wines, and hence the Espelt vinegar, made from Grenache tend to be softer in flavor and lower in tannins. This vinegar is juicy, with notes of blackberry and raspberry. It is wonderful drizzled over end-of-summer tomatoes or in any salad preparation. Yet this vinegar can accent so much more than salads. Its fruitiness and soft acidity marries perfectly with a hearty, braised dish like Boeuf Bourguignon. A heaping teaspoon added at the end is all you need to brighten flavors and elevate the dish to a higher level. Or, create a bold sauce for chicken by deglazing the pan with a cup of Garnatxa Wine Vinegar (download recipe online) for a dish that is bright and warming at the same time.
Espelt Garnatxa Wine Vinegar - 375 ml bottle $16
Espelt Moscatell Vinegar
The Moscatell Vinegar, made from Muscat grapes, is slightly more assertive than the Garnatxa. Espelt Moscatell Wine Vinegar has the vibrancy of popping a fresh grape into your mouth. It dances across the tongue upon first taste. Hints of citrus and green grape skins highlight this crisp vinegar making it ideal for quick pickles and salads. Toss thin slices of cucumber and white onion with Espelt Moscatell, a pinch of salt and a touch of sugar. Marinate for thirty minutes and you have a wonderful side for grilled meats, fish or a delightful addition to any sandwich or wrap.
Espelt Moscatell Wine Vinegar - 375 ml $16
Pre-order Mariage Frères Tea for the Holidays - 1/2 or full cases
The holidays are right around the corner and every year our buyers place a HUGE Mariage Frères tea order to be flown in directly for the season. This year we are going EVEN BIGGER and are extending an early welcome for you to place pre-orders of the Mariage Frères tea. View tea selection.
Would you like a guaranteed case of the holiday blend, Esprit de Noel, to gift as stocking stuffers? Seeking a flavor of tea not available online but you'd like a case of? Love the best selling Marco Polo tea and would like give as gifts around the office? Let us know by
- Pre-orders may be placed in half case or whole case increments per flavor: 6 (half) or 12 (full) tins of loose tea; 6 (half) or 12 (full) boxes of 30 tea bags.
- Special requests* for flavors not usually sold online may only be ordered in full case increments only: 12 tins of loose tea or 12 boxes of 30 tea bags.
- Please provide all order information in email including: Full Name; Desired Product and Quantity; Address for Shipping; Email; Telephone; and include in subject line of email "Mariage Frères Pre-Order".
- Credit card information must be collect to hold your order. You will be contacted via phone following receipt of your email.
- Orders will be shipped from our facility in Oakland in mid-November. Pre-orders will be shipped seperately from other orders placed.
- Cannot be combined with other offers and promotional codes do not apply.
*We do our best to accomodate all special requests, however, occassionally not all teas are available for import. Prices for special request teas are to be determined by Market Hall Foods and will be addressed prior to order placement.
Holiday Blend - Esprit de Noel
A blend especially for the holiday season, this tea is gently fragranced with vanilla, orange zest & Christmas spices.
3.5oz tin - $24 / Box of 30 tea bags $24
Every year we sell out quickly of Esprit de Noel. Order ahead and you won't have to worry. Half case or full cases available for pre-order now. View complete selection of teas.
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Requests must be received by Thursday, Sept. 20th
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