The Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley officially begins in Vienne which is just about 25 miles south of Lyon on the A7. The Rhone Valley …
Unusual Sightings in Rioja
My favorite time to travel to wine regions is the spring; its not too hot, not too cold, and not too frenetic …
Rias Baixas
You may not realize it yet, but you love this wine! The U.S. is the #1 export market, by a wide margin, …
Sherry pairings in Jerez
One could spend days in Jerez being amazed by the infinite pairings of dry sherry with food, if mostly to satisfy a curiosity of …
Is acidity in wine necessary for great food pairings?
We have all been trained to espouse the necessity of acidity in wine to pair with food. But how much is the …
Destination Ribera del Duero
Barnyard rooster with chocolate scent Ribera del Duero is about 70 miles wide along the banks of the Duero River, with the …
Ribera del Duero
From the eastern part of Rioja to the heart of Ribera del Duero, it is only 125 miles or an easy 2 …
Napa Valley’s simple past
The Napa Valley has two histories, one that began in the mid-19th century and the second in the mid-20th. In the 1950’s …
What to eat in Rioja
One of the many reasons why I love Spanish food is that it suits my lifestyle and diet, which includes small plates …
Destination Rioja
Rioja, like the rest of Spain, is a contrast in traditional and cutting-edge. It’s reflected in the historic bodegas of Haro to the modern architectural …