> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.knowledge.wine/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # July 2024 3rd & 4th Week Delectable Reviews - URL: https://www.knowledge.wine/july-2024-3rd-4th-week-delectable-reviews/ - Published: 2024-08-15T23:58:16.000Z - Updated: 2024-09-14T16:51:58.000Z - Author: Vasanth Balakrishnan We had our annual adult adventure vacation while the kids were away at summer camp for 2 weeks, so this is a catch-up post. Keep an eye out for our CDMX vacation post soon. (Please view the newsletter in a web browser to see the Delectable links.) --- *Recommended Pairing:* [*Spanish-Style Shrimp Ceviche*](https://spainonafork.com/how-to-make-spanish-style-shrimp-ceviche/?ref=knowledge.wine) [Rías Biaxas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%ADas%5FBaixas%5FDO?ref=knowledge.wine) is another one of those many under-the-radar wine regions that overdelivers for the price. This wine was about \~$14 equivalent in a Mexico City Costco. --- [Valley de Guadalupe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valle%5Fde%5FGuadalupe?ref=knowledge.wine#Wineries) is one of the most famous Mexican wine regions but still relatively unknown except perhaps in Southern California and the Southwestern US. Part of the reason for this is the [high, uncompetitive taxes](https://uncorkmexico.com/blog/are-mexican-wines-expensive/?ref=knowledge.wine) the Mexican government charges on even exported wines. It's a shame because these are wines of place and character. --- [Sardinia has some amazing wines](https://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-sardinia?ref=knowledge.wine) in several denomination regions. This Cannonau di Sardegna wasn't the best example of that red grape, but it was still enjoyable. --- Some of the Mexican wines definitely have a bit of a rustic character to them like this one, but some of the funk blew off over time and it was still a delicious wine. --- *Recommended Pairing:* [*Pasta alla Norma*](https://www.themediterraneandish.com/pasta-alla-norma/?ref=knowledge.wine) We had this wine at a charming little Italian Pizzeria just around the corner from our hotel in Palanco in Mexico City for a nice relaxed lunch, around 2:00 P.M. as per local custom. --- For inexpensive bubbles, crisp, bone-dry Cava is becoming my go-to sparkling wine instead of Prosecco which I find often too sweet and cloying at the under $15 price point. --- *Recommended Pairing: The best airport pizza you can find* Though they are often really crowded, I love the [American Express Centurion](https://www.thecenturionlounge.com/?ref=knowledge.wine) lounges - the one at Houston IAH has great staff and surprisingly good wines like this one. This is the right way to start a vacation. --- Some of my favorite wine experiences are when you find one that is good when and where you least expect it to be. --- *Recommended Pairing: Pretty much any savory dish* Postino is one of our favorite wine-centric cafes in Houston as there are several locations throughout the city and they all consistently have good food, service and excellent wines.