Wait, is that the sound of torches being lit? Do I hear pitchforks being sharpened? Are the tar and the feathers being prepared? Hear me out, before you run me out of town. I am speaking generally. Yes, I think that biodynamic viticulture (and the...
In Spain we enjoy a real wealth of wonderful wine. However, if buying Spanish wine for the first time, it can be a little confusing, if not intimidating. Unfortunately this can often mean that we simply end up buying the same old, same old –...
Despite the explosion of craft beer bars in Barcelona, wine seems to be on an upward trend. Wine bars, wine shops, and tasting events are popping up all over. Born seems to be the ‘it’ location when it comes to wine bars in Barcelona, but...
Close to Barcelona, only 18 kilometres away, we can find the smallest D.O. in Spain: Alella. Tucked between the glittering Mediterranean sea and the grassy slopes surrounding the vineyards it is a beautiful area to discover, thanks to its proximity to the city. There are only...
In Formentera, there are eight different winds, and each one has a name. They feature prominently in the evening newscasts, but also in the sixth sense of the island’s farmers, who use them to make decisions about protecting their gardens and their grape vines, which...
The Texas Hill Country is an up and coming destination for wine enthusiasts. Quality wine production has been on the increase for several years. In fact, overall Texas is the 5th largest wine producer and 7th largest grape producer in the U.S. Wine has been...
There are few things in life more refreshing than luxury wine tours of picturesque wineries, offering quality wine. However, if you haven’t been on wine tasting tours before, you need to know a couple of things before planning one. There are several wine producing regions around...
Josep Grau is a man who likes numbers. Before he became a winemaker, he worked in finance for 18 years. “It isn’t that I didn’t love finance.” he says. “I was actually very passionate about it. My parents were always very supportive of me. When I...
How often do you eat blue cheese? Does the thought of having a wedge in front of you make you want to plug your nose? Or do you love a good, stinky, blue cheese? Either way, join us as we explore a variety of blue cheese and wine pairings. Do...
Number 16 is just a house. It sits at the end of a paved street, just across from a patch of gnarled vines, the only hint that I’ve arrived at a vineyard. In fact, I’ve toured the two-street town twice already searching for it. I’m...