High expression pairings of tapas and Terras Gauda wines at Bocadillos restaurant in SF
Winemaker Emilio Rodriguez of Terras Gauda in Rias Baixas High expression, or “alta expresion” is a termed used in Rioja for new …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Pulpos – a Rias Baixas Specialty
I think if we just called it pulpos more people would try it. Pulpos is prepared in many different ways in Rias Baixas, …
A Night in Seville
This photo recalls a dreamy evening in Seville on a warm October night. We flew in late, around midnight, from the cool …