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Wine Tasting: 2007 Marques de Caceres Crianza
Posted on December 11, 2011
2007 Marques de Caceres Crianza Bodega: Marques de Caceres D.O./Zona: La Rioja, Rioja Alta, Cenicero Country: Spain- España Type of wine: Tinto con Envejecimiento en Roble – Red with aging in barrel Alcohol (vol): 13% Price: 7-10 Euros (Spain), $15 approx. cost in US Varietals: Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano Color: Ruby red with yellow edges […]
Juan Alcorta: Campo Viejo Winery in La Rioja, Spain
Posted on September 11, 2011
Visit to the Juan Alcorta- Campo Viejo Winery located just outside of Logroño. This new winery was inaugurated in 2001. It is one of the most innovative and beautiful wineries to date and has sparked a movement to renovate older wineries in La Rioja. The winery itself is integrated in the landscape and has a […]
Alfaro, the beautiful city of storks at the edge of Rioja Baja
Posted on August 1, 2011
Visit to the East most tip of La Rioja to see the city of Alfaro- famous for its storks- Ciguenas as they call them. The eggs are currently hatching so you might catch a glimpse of the young ones. This region of La Rioja is considered Rioja Baja and it much warmer than the northern […]