With the end of 2022 and the arrival of the New Year, many people take the time to take stock of the highlights (and lowlights) of the past year and make resolutions for the year ahead. After reading Eric Asimov’s article on the New York Times on his Most Memorable Wines of 2022 , I became inspired to do something similar and come up with … Continue reading My Most Memorable Wines of 2022
Diversity is one of the main strengths of Spanish wine, primarily driven by a wide breadth of native grape varieties – both red and white – which are capturing the attention of wine lovers worldwide These group includes internationally-known grapes like Garnacha (Grenache) and Monastrell (Mourvedre) as well many unique varieties that had been nearly forgotten until recently. In a previous post, I shared a … Continue reading Seven red Spanish grapes worth discovering
A sub-tropical climate, phylloxera-free old vines, volcanic soils, spectacular landscapes, and a unique array of native grape varieties make the Canary Islands one of the most exciting wine producing regions in Spain. Despite their low latitude (28 degrees, similar to Southern Morocco), Canarian wines are incredibly fresh, with a pronounced minerality, and saline notes that speak to the vineyards’ proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The … Continue reading The Volcanic Wines of the Canary Islands
In my recent post on Rias Baixas, I pointed out that most people would mention Albariño, along with Verdejo from Rueda as the iconic Spanish white varieties. Though the country continues to be best known for its hearty red wines, there are dozens of exciting white grapes worth getting to know. This group includes a mix of cool climate varieties from rainy Galicia such as … Continue reading Five White Spanish grapes you should try
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