Don’t call it rosé. It’s pink, but it’s clarete…This is an alluring and memorable wine, I won’t forget anytime soon! Don’t call it rosé. It’s pink, but it’s clarete. Many years ago this was a common product of Ribera del Duero, not classically a rosé but certainly pink in color, made by the direct pressing…
Tag: Spanish wine
Wine of the Day: 2013 Abadia Retuerta Selección Especial Sardon de Duero
2013 Abadia Retuerta Selección Especial Sardon de Duero…if this a well-balanced wine, harmonious and very expressive wine is any indication of the quality of wines coming out of the region, it’s a region I’ll be seeking out! A blend of 75% Tempranillo, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah and other red varieties such as Merlot and Petit…
A Taste of Navarra #Wine; Spain’s Best Kept Secret
Are you familiar with the Navarra wine region of Spain? I wasn’t, until I recently had an opportunity to sample a diverse selection of wines from the new to me region. I received six sample wines that included a diverse selection of traditional Spanish grape varieties – Tempranillo, and Garnacha (a.k.a. Grenache), and international varieties Cabernet…
Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa and Mencía #WinePW
This month’s Wine Pairing Weekend theme is all about trying a new wine in the New Year. I’m revisiting an old friend, Mencia to bring in the New Year, and pairing it with a delicious healthy slow cooker Enchilada Quinoa. My “history” with Mencia began, and effectively ended, a few years ago. I forget exactly…
Wine of the Week: 2012 Zudugarai “Amats” Getariako Txakolina
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 2012 Zudugarai “Amats” Getariako Txakolina. The Winery Bodegas Zudugarai is a winery located in the Basque region in northern Spain, less…
#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…
Wine of the Week; 2001 Marques de Legarda Gran Reserva
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 2001 Marques de Legarda Gran Reserva Rioja. The Winery Marqués de Legarda is one of two labels sold by Bodegas de la…
Wine of the Week: 2009 Viña Eguía Rioja Reserva
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. This week’s wine, the 2009 Viña Eguía Rioja Reserva is a great value! The Winery According to importer Quintessential Wines the Viña Eguía winery and vineyards were established in 1973 in Elciego…
Best Wines To Pair With Tapas #SundaySupper
I was pretty excited when I saw this week’s #SundaySupper tapas theme. That’s because my wife and I recently returned from a 17-day trip to Spain! Our itinerary included visits to Barcelona, La Rioja (Spain’s most renown wine country), San Sebastian, Madrid, Toledo, Sevilla, and Granada. One of the highlights of our trip, of course was…
Wine of the Week: 2011 Calvente Moscatel Guindalera
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 Calvente Moscatel Guindalera. It’s another wine we enjoyed on our recent trip to Spain. The Winery Horacio Calvente, owner/winemaker of Bodegas Horacio…