Foods that dont go well with wine. That´s not to say they cannot pair with some wines or work if prepared in a certain way. We refer to those ingredients or dishes that have a big difficulties to match them with wines. They are dishes and ingredients with which you have to sharpen your…
The Key Report – 2016 Albarino in australian Margan Family Wines The Key Report – 2016 Albarino in australian Margan Family Wines. This year Andrew and Lisa Margan are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Margan Family Wines venture and with it the launch of a new brand that highlights their pioneering of new grape varieties.…
According to local legend, the Rías Baixas are the traces left by the fingers of God’s hand, when after creation he rested for a moment in Galicia. Whatever your belief, the beauty of the landscape inspires divine feelings. Rías Baixas is Galician for “Lower Rias,” and refers to four estuaries – Ría de Muros y…
Jean Leon opens a new line of experimental wines Jean Leon opens a new line of experimental wines with the launch of X-15. It will be the first wine the Penedès cellar has made with the native grape xarel·lo. It is limited edition, with a production of only 6000 bottles. X-15 hits the market as…
Clauma Verdejo DO Rueda has a Decanter’s mention Clauma Verdejo 2015 DO Rueda has a Decanter’s mention gets a mention in the International Awards “Decanter”. It’s from Bodegas Teodoro Recio’ wine. In just a few months, Clauma continues to accumulate great reviews and awards, in this case a mention in “Decanter 2016”. It’s one of the…
2008 is a Barca Velha year When it comes to making great wines, mastering viticulture naturally marries with the art of winemaking. However, a Barca Velha demands an extra dimension in the decision making process: time. Eight years after an outstanding harvest at Quinta da Leda, winemaker Luís Sottomayor believes now is the right time…
Spanish Wine Gourmet Cuisine and Cultural Experience 2017 Each year that I do this – and this will be the 7th – I think that I have been able to capture the most extraordinary experiences, the most incredible winery visits, and the most wonderful dining experiences imaginable, but at the end of the tour I…
Great accolades for Gran Reserva Serie Riberas. Wine Spectator’s most recent report on Chilean wines recognized the 2014 Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Carmenere with 90 points. It marked a new and important milestone for the brand in this publication. The magazine, which annually tastes approximately 250 samples from Chile, also included the wine crafted by winemaker Marcio…
In a ceremony held at the impressive Emirates Stadium in London, Viña Santa Rita and Arsenal Football Club officially presented a collaborative alliance that makes Santa Rita the first Official Wine Partner of the Premier League team that includes Chilean football player Alexis Sánchez. The partnership, which is framed within the context of the new…
With the unofficial beginning of summer happening this Memorial Day weekend, we asked some full-time #Sherrylover-s which summertime Sherry pairings they were most anticipating. Some look forward to the simple pleasures, while others are eager for more complex offerings. What is clear – Sherry pairs with the flavors of summer. “Currently I’m pretty giddy about…
