Spain Vs. France
Become a Member for Only $1, save 40% or more on classes! We are pitting two great wine countries against each other in this wine-tasting class. It’s Spain versus France in a battle …
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Italy vs. Spain
Become a Member for Only $1 Dive into a vinous battle of titans with our “Italy vs Spain” wine-tasting class, a captivating exploration of two of the world’s most esteemed wine-producing …
Italy vs. Spain
Become a Member for Only $1 Dive into a vinous battle of titans with our “Italy vs Spain” wine-tasting class, a captivating exploration of two of the world’s most esteemed wine-producing …
Spain Vs. France
We are pitting two great wine countries against each other in this wine-tasting class. It’s Spain versus France in a battle of the vines! And it will be delicious mayhem: Bordeaux versus Rioja, …
Spain Vs. France
Become a Member of the Wine School and Save on Tuition. Only $18/month and FREE after six months! We are pitting two great wine countries against each other in this wine-tasting class. It’s …
Three Top Spanish Wines
Bodegas Briego Tiempo Crianza, Ribera Del Duero I’ve reviewed vintages of Bodegas Briego since 2009 and have always been impressed by the quality and price points for their Crianza bottlings. This is a …
Bodega Valdehermoso 2015 “Lagar del Rey” Rueda
Until 2011, Bodega Valdehermoso was just that: just a house. They grew grapes on their 120 acres and sold off the harvest. Their juice ended up in the region’s top wines, including Bodega …
Elias Mora 2012 “Descarte” Toro (Spain)
I had a student recently who was adamant that I was too partial to Italian wines. I was surprised at the comment, but he’s a smart guy who comes to many classes …
Ego Bodegas 2011 “Fuerza” Jumilla
Saying a Jumilla wine is tannic and muscular is like saying Donald Trump is brash: it is taken for granted. It’s what else is in the bottle that counts. The Fuerza …
Mas Doix 2006 “Costers de Vinyes Velles” Priorat
Valentí Llagostera of Mas Doix understands the concept of terroir. I was fortunate to spend a day with him during a recent visit to Priorat with the Wine School. Valentí’s family has …
Bodegas La Magdalena 2011 “Sueno” Tempranillo
Ribera del Jucar is one of a dozen unknown yet exemplary wine regions in Spain. It’s an ancient wine region that was under vine during the Roman Empire. But it’s also …
Montecillo 2008 Rioja Reserva
If I could figure out a way to turn the Wine School into a religious institution (think of it: best communion ever!), Rioja would be one of our holy lands. It’s …
Bodegas Briego 2009 Crianza, Ribera del Duero
Bodegas Briego is an obscure winery from one of the greatest wine regions in the world, the Ribera del Duero. The winery was founded in the nineties by three brothers from the …
Bodega Triton 2009 “Tridente” Tempranillo
What is this curious label? The wine region listed is “Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon,” a reference to a huge — and unremarkable — wine region in central …
Cellars Baronia “Flor D’Englora” 2011 Garnatxa
It was not too long ago that $10 bottles of wine were ground zero for the frugal and the downwardly mobile. That is no longer the case, at least for wine …