The climate and the soils creates such balance between ripeness of fruit and acidity of the wines that is unique in South America Joaquin Hidalgo, South American Editor at Vinous The World Wine Travel group is exploring South America this year. This month we make virtual visit to Uruguay. I had the good fortune to…
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Ata Rangi Pinot Noir Crimson + Smoked Portobello Mushroom Burgers #WorldWineTravel
This month the World Wine Travel bloggers begin our exploration of New Zealand wines. For the uninitiated, I provided an overview of New Zealand wine in our invitation post. Martinborough Wine Region Our first stop in New Zealand is Martinborough! It is located in the southern part of New Zealand’s North Island about 55 kilometers (35…
Tasting A Rare Grape Variety: The 2018 Bodegas Gratias Tardana Sol #WorldWineTravel
This month the intrepid #WorldWineTravel group of bloggers concludes its 2021 virtual tour of Spain with a visit to the Castilla-La Mancha wine region in central Spain. Deanna of Wineivore is hosting this month. You may read her invitation post here. Castilla-La Mancha At-A-Glance Climate: According to a local proverb – “nine months of winter and…
Wines of Andalucia Preview #WorldWineTravel
This month, the World Wine Travel (#WorldWineTravel) group of writers continues its virtual tour of Spain with a with a visit to Andalusia in southern Spain. For more information about Andalusia see my invitation post here. Andalusia Wine Spanish viticulture originated in what is now known as Andalusia around 1100 BC when Phoenicians founded a trading post…
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….
Bodegas Zarate; Setting the Standard for Rias Baixas Albarino – Then and Now #WorldWineTravel
As remarkable as the high quality and originality of Eulogio’s wines are, the most extraordinary aspect to his approach is his use of natural viticulture… Importer, Rare Wine Co This month the intrepid #WorldWineTravel group of bloggers continues its 2021 virtual exploration of Spain with a visit to Galicia. Located in North-West Spain on the…
Mesmerizing Mencia – The Star Grape of Bierzo; 2018 Raúl Pérez Ultreia St-Jacques #WorldWineTravel
This month the #WorldWineTravel group continues its 2021 virtual tour of Spain with a visit to Castilla y Léon. Our co-hosts this month are Allison of ADVineTURES, and Lynn of Savor The Harvest. About Castilla y Léon Castilla y Léon, in the northern half of the central Iberian Plateau, is the largest of Spain’s 17…
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…