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Treixadura from Ribeiro in Galicia
Treixadura is a delicate white grape grown mostly in the Ribeiro region of Galicia and in northern Portugal where it’s called Trajadura and is often a component of Vinho Verde. It’s often used in blends where it contributes fresh aromas … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Spain, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Galicia, Ribeiro, Treixadura
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Great Godello from Galicia
Once relegated to wine history’s dustbin, Godello has been resuscitated in its Galician homeland and is slowly gaining fame as Spain’s best full-bodied white, often compared to Chenin Blanc, but when oak-aged it also bears a semblance to white Burgundy. … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Spain, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Galicia, Valdeorras
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Casal de Armán’s Current Releases from Galicia’s Ribeiro D.O.
Casal de Armán is a family owned winery with 20 hectares of its own vineyards in the historic valley of the Avia River in the Ribeiro Denominación de Orígen (DO) in Galicia. The vineyards are terraced with heights ranging from … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Spain, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Featured, Galicia, Ribeiro
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Distinguished Riojas from Bodegas Roda and Telmo Rodriguez’ Bodega Lanzaga
Bodegas Roda and Telmo Rodriguez’ Bodega Lanzaga are winemaking perfectionists. We visited these two wineries for our last Rioja report, and we expect to revisit them soon. Meanwhile, in this article we review their current releases, thanks to their importer … Continue reading
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Tagged Featured, Rioja, Tempranillo
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Vermouth’s Resurgence as Aperitif: Dry and White Vermouths from Europe and America
Vermouth is enjoying growing popularity, including a number of American producers of attractively packaged, premium bottlings. As shown in the graph below, sales in the US are on a strong upward trend (a 21% increase in US Vermouth imports in 2018 … Continue reading
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Wines to Brighten Up Your Thanksgiving
For most of us 2020’s Thanksgiving will be different. Because of the COVID pandemic, family and friends will not be gathering in large numbers to celebrate. Instead, we’ll keep it smaller for the sake of everyone’s heath. Although we’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, California, Champagne, Countries and Regions, France, New York, Oregon, Portugal, Red Wine, Rosé, South Africa, Spain, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine and Food, Wine Articles, Wine Type
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Albariños from the Palacio de Fefiñanes: Current Releases
Rías Baixas is famous for its Albariño, and the Bodegas del Palacio de Fefiñanes is one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries of the Rías Baixas DO [Denominación de Orígen]. Established in 1904, today the winery is housed in … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, featured, Spain, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Featured, Val do Salnés
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The Authentic Spanish Wines of Alberto Orte
Alberto Orte Espejo is a talented Spanish winemaker who handcrafts unique wines from Spain’s indigenous grape varieties. The grapes are primarily sourced from low yielding old vines grown in exceptional sites often at high altitudes in different regions of Spain. Orte’s wines … Continue reading
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2019 Vintage Rosés from Around the World
Today, good quality rosé wines are made all over the world. In this article we focus on some of the most popular 2019 rosés on the market in the US. The wines reviewed here are from Provence and other areas … Continue reading
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2018 Vintage Rosés from Spain and Portugal
This article on the rosés of the Iberian Peninsula is one of a series covering the vintage 2018 rosés currently in the American marketplace. We earlier published an article on Tavel rosés titled Tavel: The Rosé of Kings. Future articles … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Portugal, Portuguese, Rosé, Spain, Uncategorized, Wine Type
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