2017 Can Descregut Corpinnat Brut Nature Reserva + Spanish Inspired Appetizers! #WinePW

I found myself gravitating toward and trying wines from producers who jumped off the DO Cava ship… This month the Wine Pairing Weekend bloggers will be exploring Spain’s famous sparkling wine – Cava! The origins of Cava lie in the winemaking area of Penedés, the most important viticultural area within the larger Catalonia D.O. The…

An Invitation to Explore The Wines of Andalusia with #WorldWineTravel

In October the World Wine Travel group of writers will be taking a virtual trip to Andalusia in southern Spain. About Andalusia This vibrant region is the most populous in Spain, and has a colorful history. Its strategic position at the gateway to the Mediterranean and its proximity to Africa have made it a target…

2018 Bodegas Juan Gil Jumilla + Bison Burgers #WorldWineTravel

This month the intrepid #WorldWineTravel group of bloggers continues its 2021 virtual exploration of Spain with a visit to Murcia and Valencia, a relatively unknown wine regions in south-eastern Spain. I’m writing about a wine from the Jumilla (pronounced who-ME-ah), the most eminent of Murcia’s wine regions. Murcia is bordered by Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha, Valencia…

Bodegas Mayador – A Taste of Asturias Cider#WorldWineTravel

This month the #WorldWineTravel group of writers is doing a bit of pivot and we’re diving into Spanish Cider (“Sidra”) as well as, potentially, ciders from the UK and France. I’m writing about the Asturias Cider (Sidra Asturiana) of Spain here, but I’m looking forward to covering cider from France and the UK in another…

2015 Vinos del Viento Cariñena + Pulled Pork Sandwiches #WorldWineTravel

This month the intrepid #WorldWineTravel group of bloggers continues its 2021 virtual exploration of Spain with a visit to Aragón. Our previous virtual visits so far this year included (click on link for my posts): January; La Rioja February; Catalunya-Penedes-Cava-Priorat-Monstant March; Castilla y Leon-Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Toro April; Galicia-Rias Baixas Aragón is northeast Spain….

A Taste of Can Descregut; Grower Spanish Sparkling Wine From The Corazón del Penedès #WorldWineTravel

The World Wine Travel blogging group is spending the year virtually touring Spain. This month, we are diving into Catalonia ( Catalunya in Catalan). The region, located in north-east Spain has a long, and distinguished tradition of winemaking. It is believed the Phoenicians and Greeks introduced viticulture to the region around 400 B.C. The capital of…

Five Great Regions For Spanish Garnacha #SnoothVT

Last week I celebrated Grenache Day by I participated a virtual tasting of Garnacha (as the grape variety is known in Spain).  The tasting was organized by Snooth. Easy-going Garnacha is 2016’s red wine grape du jour. While savvy growers have brought Garnacha to all corners of the globe, there are five distinguished designations of…

Sherryfest West Coming to San Francisco!

The best wine gift I ever received was (well other than wine;-) Karen MacNeil’s “The Wine Bible“. And one of the most fascinating chapters in the book for me, is the chapter on Sherry.  As I read about Sherry, learned how it’s made, its myriad of styles, and it’s affinity for food, I was fascinated and…

#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week; 2013 Bodegas Ostatu Rosado

Rosé season is in full bloom, although truth be told, it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round for me!  With that in mind, I’m cranking up my annual series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings.  It’s my quest for the best Pink Porch Pounders for $20 or less!  This week’s rosé is the 2013 Bodegas Ostatu Rosado. The…