Albariño is becoming more popular in South America as producers look towards their Spanish roots. How do they compare to Spanish Albariño? Continue reading
Tag: Spain
Wine Review: Chilean Verdejo
With a rise in Spanish varieties being grown in Chile, I decided to look at the Spanish white variety Verdejo. Continue reading
Wine Review: Historic Wines from Catalonia
Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan) is a small but important and diverse Spanish wine region with a lot of history. I’m going to try two wines from Catalonia that try to pay homage to that history. Continue reading
Wine Review: Alternative Spanish White Varieties
I’m trying out two lesser known Spanish white varieties that start with a “G.” Can you guess which ones I’m talking about? Continue reading
Wine Review: Canary Islands
Have you tried wines from the Canary Islands? Are they worth seeking out? Continue reading
Wine Review: Brut Nature Argentinian Espumante vs. Cava
After being impressed by a top Chilean Brut Nature Traditional Method sparkling recently, I’ve been thinking that perhaps Brut Nature sparklings may finally be what gets me to love sparkling wines. Continue reading
Wine Review: Alicante Bouschet–Chile v. Spain
Does this ostentatious but unheralded grape deserve its own spotlight? Continue reading
Wine Review: Rare Spanish Varieties-Concejón & Carrasquín
Have you ever tried these 2 rare varieties from lesser-known regions in Spain? Frankly, I’ve never seen these grapes outside of Spain, and even in Spain, you’ll probably only find them in boutique wine shops. Are they worth seeking out? Continue reading
Wine Review: Rare Spanish Pinot v. South American Pinot
Can Spain make great Pinot? I brought a bottle back from my last trip in Spain to compare it with some local South American Pinot Noir. Continue reading
The Spain Trip
I just got back from 2+ weeks in Spain. Even though the focus of the trip was family, friends and sightseeing, I still made sure to find opportunities to learn about Spanish wine. Continue reading