Wine Experiences Category
Bodegas Villaricca in La Rioja goes up in flames
Posted on November 7, 2011
Video of the Bodegas Villaricca Fire Aftermath In considering whether you want to own a vineyard, you may want to reconsider this dream or at least amend the architectural plans it a bit. One main reason would be that should it burn down, you have nothing to show for the years, dollars, sweat and hopes […]
Quinta do Vesuvio Estate of Symington Family Estates in Douro, Portugal
Posted on October 6, 2011
It is amazing how wines are made in this region of the world. These are “lagares” where the grapes are destemmed, pumped into these huge lake like things, everyone walks over them, extracting the best must. Then they break the seal or sombrero- hat with a long stick and collect the juice. What a great […]
Visit to W. J Graham’s of the Symington Family Estates in Oporto
Posted on October 6, 2011
W. J Graham’s is part of the Symington Family Estates and is one of the most well known wineries in the region. Quinta do Vesuvio in an earlier visit is part of W.J. Graham’s and is one of the best known estates used for their port. Marisol of W.J. Graham’s shows us around and provides […]
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