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A visit to the beautiful Priorat wine region of Spain
Posted on May 19, 2012 1 Comment
For those of you who are not familar with Priorat, as I wasn’t previous to my move to Spain, Priorat is one of only two designated origins that qualify to use the term DOCa/ DOQ, Spanish Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) (Denominació d’Origen Qualificada (DOQ) in Catalan). Priorat’s DOCa/DOQ is considered to be the highest qualification level for a […]
Leaving Bodegas La Emperatriz to start a life in Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted on May 14, 2012 5 Comments
Last week was my last week at Bodegas La Emperatriz in Rioja Alta, Spain. I am now preparing to leave Europe and move to the North Willamette Valley of Oregon. The Willamette Valley is located South, South West of Portland, Oregon and is well known for their award winning Pinot Noirs. For more information on […]
Plantation of a Vineyard in La Rioja, Spain
Posted on May 2, 2012
Springtime is finally here, as of today, May 2, 2012, Finca La Emperatriz is a buzz with the sounds of the tractors preparing the land for the next generation of vines that will create future wine for Bodegas La Emperatriz in the years to come. Today, Bodegas La Emperatriz has planted six hectares (14.82 acres) […]
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