Eat. Drink. Explore. España!
The time has come. Nine months of waiting anxiously my driving trip to two of Spain’s premier wine regions: 1) Rioja, and 2) Ribera del Duero (Wine Enthusiast’s 2012 Wine Region of the Year). I would love to share with you in advance the amazing winery tours and hotels that are on the agenda, but, …
The allure of Mallorca lies in images of escaping the hectic mainland life and living an island dream (if only for just a few days) and walking carefree on the beach of the Mediterranean while the sand crumbles softly beneath your toes. But then you head to a local restaurant for the freshest seafood the island has …
The Thanksgiving table is clean and the Christmas table is being set, but the memories of that incredible meal still linger. I usually pride myself on the presentation of an amazing meal which complements my wine of choice. This year the tables were turned. I was upstaged… by my wine selection! I guess if I …
Summer has bid adieu and the fall color palette has taken over the landscape. In picturesque villages amidst the mountainous terrain of northwestern Spain one wine group in particular is working diligently to introduce the world to amazing wines produced in some of Spain’s lesser-known wine areas. Believe me when I say they know what …
Labor Day celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers in the U.S. Americans will be celebrating Labor Day on Monday, September 3, and the last thing anyone wants is to work hard to find great wine for the weekend get-together. Of all wine-producing countries on the planet, Spain continues to provide the greatest value in …