Late-year American holidays are all about fat: gravy, casserole, cheese stretching between the utensil and the mac and cheese… These moments scream for wines high in acid, tannin, and flavor, to clean your mouth and prepare it for the next loaded, herby, spicy bite. 

Looking back on the tapas, sherries and cocktails from my favorite bars in Sevilla filled me with a sensation I gradually realized was not hunger, but love.