Grilled Garam Masala Lamb Chops Paired with Bodegas LAN Reserva #WinePW

We love our BBQ here in America and quite often we pair it with American wines.  That’s cool, but what about wines from other places in the World?  Can they pair just as well, or maybe even better with your favorite grilled fare? The theme for Wine Pairing Weekend blogging group this month is Rioja and BBQ. …

Wine of the Day: 2005 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904

This is a layered, harmonious wine that shows the beauty of old school Rioja aging combined with modern “elaboration” practices.  This wine is blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano from vines over 40 years old in the cool climate vineyards of Briñas, Labastida and Villalba.   It was aged for four years in American oak…

Wine of The Week: 2001 La Rioja Alta “904” Gran Reserva #TempranilloDay

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.  My Wine Of The Week is the 2001 La Rioja Alta “904” Gran Reserva The Winery La Rioja Alta, S.A. was founded in 1890 when five Riojan and Basque families who shared a passion…