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. …
Tag: Rioja Wine
Wine of the Week; 2011 Bodegas Basilio Izquierdo B de Basilio Blanco
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 2011 Bodegas Basilio Izquierdo B de Basilio Blanco. The Winery My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting Basilio Izquierdo…
Superb Rioja Tasting…And Talking To God!
Last month I attend one of the best tastings I’ve ever been to. And certainly the tasting with the highest “return on investment”..ever! The tasting was held at K&L Wine Merchants in Redwood City. It was billed as a Special Rioja Tasting featuring a Cune & Contino Library Tasting with Winemaker Jesús Madrazo. The following point…