Tag Archives: Cataluña

From Cataluña to Asturias: Eating Spain in New York City
September 11, 2011

From Cataluña to Asturias: Eating Spain in New York City

As is true with those who are obsessed with travel and great food, I take every opportunity to try something new and/or different when away from home. A recent business …Full Story

Featured Wine: 2007 Portal (DO Terra Alta)
August 29, 2011

Featured Wine: 2007 Portal (DO Terra Alta)

Produced by fourth generation members of the Piñol family, the estates wines hail from the Denominacion de Origen of Terra Alta in the region of Tarragona. Respecting old vineyards and …Full Story

Featured Wine: 2006 Ètim Selección (DO Montsant)
February 13, 2011

Featured Wine: 2006 Ètim Selección (DO Montsant)

Sometimes you just feel like it is your lucky day. A couple of weeks ago I was perusing the Spanish wine section at Cost Plus World Market. Not normally the …Full Story

Featured Wine: 2004 La Universal “Venus” (DO Montsant) – Holiday Edition
December 28, 2010

Featured Wine: 2004 La Universal “Venus” (DO Montsant) – Holiday Edition

The tradition is official now. For years my Christmas dinner was nothing more than hunting for an open restaurant in the vicinity of a movie theater showing something of interest. …Full Story

Featured Wine: 2005 & 2006 Gran Cruor (Priorat)
November 24, 2010

Featured Wine: 2005 & 2006 Gran Cruor (Priorat)

La Casa Gran, the locally known farmhouse located on the outskirts of the town of Bellmunt del Priorat, is home to the Gran Cruor wines. Vine-growing was introduced to this …Full Story

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