Alentejo On My Mind; Part 2 – Exploring The Wines of Alentejo

Getting to know a wine region is a bit like getting to know a person. Time is an ally. Over the last year or so, I’ve had several opportunities to get to know the wines of Alentejo by means of educational and sample programs. The most recent educational program was focused on Alentejo’s award-winning sustainability…

Wine of the Week; 2010 Bedrock Wine Co. Heirloom Wine Pagani Ranch

Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out.  For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2010 Bedrock Wine Co. Heirloom Wine Pagani Ranch The Winery Bedrock Wine Co. is an “itsy-bitsy winery making wine in…

Value Alert! – Outstanding Spanish Wine For $11!

From time to time I come across a wine with a surprisingly good quality/price ratio (‘QPR”).  The 2007 Bodegas Castaño Yecla Solanera Viñas Viejas , a Spanish wine from the Yecla D.O., is such a wine.  I purchased this bottle from my favorite wine store, K&L Wine Merchants. Not familiar with the Yecla region of Spain?  Join the…