Geography & Climate Situates on the lower western corner of Catalunia west of Penedes, Priorat is a rather small region; most vineyards are planted on steep slopes around the district of Monstant. For a long time, only horses,...
Geography & Climate Away from the rest of Spain’s wine regions, Penedes (and Priorat) locates in the Catalunya commune far northeast of Spain. Snuggle between the south coast of Catalunya and the jagged mountain ranges of Montserrat Massif...
The Sauce Originated from Catalonia in Northeast of Spain, Romesco is made by blending roasted peppers and nuts with extra virgin olive oil. It is simple and absolutely delicious. Romesco can be very versatile, it goes well with...
The Wine Beaulieu Vineyard is no strange name to many wine drinkers, beginners or experienced alike. First founded in Napa Valley, almost a century later, BV offer a wide range of wines for pocket sizes. Beaulieu Vineyard –...
Geography & Climate Navarra has always been a popular wine region in north of Spain, it is a close neighbor to the ever famous Rioja region to the south. A stone throw away from Rioja and again a...
The world of wines is almost always divided into 2 categories, those from Old World and some of New World. There are many differences between their approach in viticulture, wine-making and even how they label their finished products. ...
Nothing screams Spanish more than Tapas, snack-sized plates are meant to share over good conversation and drinks. Tapas bars are how the Spaniards wind down time; and for lunch, Tapas run on a different, more flexible clock. Tapas...
Toro and Rueda are Spanish DO (Denominación de Origen) in the heart of Castilla y Leon community. Only a short 30-minute drive separates these two regions, with the Duero river running through them. Geography & Climate With close...
Champagne often comes to mind when talking about Sparkling wines, so much that it has become synonymous with one another -although only Sparkling wines made in Champagne under the traditional method can be labeled as Champagne. Outside of...
It has been 10 years since California has seen another drought this severe. Empty reservoirs and underground water threaten the livelihood of California agriculture; with this rate, the next best commodity to pour your life savings into would...
There are thousands of Chateaus in Bordeaux, Chateau could be a castle surrounded by vineyards or it could be nothing more than just a small home by a vineyard. Labeling “Chateau” doesn’t necessarily mean that it is a...
The Bordeaux classification system was established in 1855 and since it had seen very little changes. Thanks to its popularity, the terms “Grand Cru” and “Chateau” over the years have been synonymous with wine of higher or highest...
