I read an article in late April in Wine Enthusiast titled Stop Calling Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan, ‘Rhône Varieties’ and it struck a chord in me. As a Spanish Wine Scholar, it truly made me think. I have had the pleasure of visiting Jumilla and enjoyed sipping some incredible Monastrell. In Navarra I was delighted by…
When you receive an email from Laura Fiorvanti , one of only 33 female Master Sommeliers in the world, asking if you would like to participate in a virtual tasting, you say yes. When you find out that the tasting is going to be about one of your favorite varietals, Garnacha, your answer changes to Heck Yeah! Old…
A Region Worthy of Kings Ferdinand I was King of Aragon from 1412 until his death in 1416. After taking control of the Granadine fortress Antequera, Ferdinand solidified his election to the throne of Aragon, which was vacant due to the death of King Martin in 1412. In 1415, he declared by royal proclamation that Cariñena wines were…
Bi-Coastal isn’t really all that fun In case you didn’t know, I live a bi-coastal life. Although my heart (and husband) are in California, the little thing called a job is still in New Jersey. People always ask why am I still working in NJ? Well, it’s called planning for the future. I only have…
I was invited to attend Spain’s Great Match event in Chelsea, NYC hosted by Wines From Spain on October 4, 2017. In this podcast, I speak to Helen Gregory as we discuss DOP Cariñena and one of my favorite regions Rias Baixas. Alfonso Martinez DO Somontano. I even found some craft beer from Mahou and learned about…
