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…
As the world revolves around the sun, living organisms evolve. It is a constantly changing place and we must adapt in order to remain in it. Some things are simpler than others to adapt to. If it’s cold outside, we put on a coat. When it’s raining, we either get wet and don’t care, or…
Let’s take a trip… A virtual trip through our wine glass. Pour a glass of Monastrell into your favorite glass, close your eyes and be taken to a small wine region in southeastern Spain. A land where 22,000 hectares of land are dedicated to growing grapes. Travel to where there are only 39 registered wineries…
Welcome to our latest installment of #WinephabetStreet brought to you by Dracaena Wines and Kitchen 330. In this series, Debbie Gioquindo and I work our way through the wine world one letter each month. We discuss the characteristics and history of the grape, as well as suggested wine pairings. So uncork, unscrew or saber that…
