I have a confession to make. It’s been years since I’ve had Cava. That’s not to say that it’s been years since I’ve had Spanish sparkling wines. I have, but they haven’t been from the Cava D.O. They’ve been from Cava’s Spanish market share competitors, Conca del Riu Anoia , Clàssic Penedès, and most recently Corpinnat….
Wine of the Week: 2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Heritage Wine Evangelho Vineyard
I adore the singular beauty of field blend wines for their complexity and character, and this wine is a great exemplar of an ancient-vine field blend wine!
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…
2016 Artazu “Pasos de San Martín” Navarra + One Pan Spanish Chorizo and Shrimp #WorldWineTravel
This month the intrepid #WorldWineTravel group of bloggers continues its 2021 virtual exploration of Spain with a visit to the Navarra wine region in northern Spain, hosted by Robin of Crushed Grape Chronicles. About Navarra Situated in Northern Spain, Navarra’s vineyards can be found from the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains to the Ebro River Valley (which it…
Wine of the Week: 2020 Prima Materia Barbera & Aglianico Rosé
As a wine enthusiast, it’s fun to share my interest in unfamiliar, unsung wine regions and/or grape varieties. My Wine of the Week, the 2020 Prima Materia Rosé checks both of those boxes. About Lake County AVA Lake County is located in Calfornia’s larger North Coast AVA, just north of Napa and Sonoma counties and to the east of Mendocino County. Clear…
Wine of the Week: 2018 Quinta da Fonte Souto, Branco, DOC Alentejo, Portalegre
If all goes well, by the time you read this article, we will be on our way to Portugal! I figure a little pre-gaming is in order. About The Wines of Alentejo The Alentejo (ah-len-TAY-zhoo) is located in southern Portugal. It’s a sizable region about the size of the state of Massachusetts, that covers about a third…
Sustainable Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Paired with White Pizza #WinePW #Sponsored
The theme for this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend is pairing organic wines (or wines made with organic grapes) with delicious foods. Demand for Organic Wine is Growing As a result of the pandemic, the importance of sustainability has been reinforced in the minds of consumers. In tandem with increasing the focus on environmental concerns, the…
Wines of the Week: Three Laudable Bag In Box Wines Made With Organic Grapes
These three wines have completely changed my perception of boxed wines What’s the first thing that pops into you head when you think of boxed (or more accurately, bag in box, “BIB”) wine? Well if you’re like most, your first thought is likely the dreadful quality of the BIB wines. That’s certainly been my experience,…
Wine of the Week; 2020 Domaine Bousquet Gaia Rosé
Looking for a well-structured Rosé made from 100% organically grown grape for $20 or less? The 2020 Domaine Bousquet Gaia Rosé is just that, and is my Wine of the Week. 2020 marks the debut vintage of this wine from Domaine Bousquet, one of my absolute favorite wineries for affordable, delicious wines that offer terrific quality…
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…