While I can’t always be jet-setting to far-away vineyards, I’m fortunate to explore the world through my wine glass. There’s a thrill in opening the cellar and pulling a bottle that transports me, whether to a place I’ve yet to visit or back to cherished memories of regions I’ve explored. Today, I’m remembering two places…
Located in the northern portion of Spain, situated just below France lies the autonomous wine region, Navarra. The region, home of a single DO with the same name, is divided into five sub-regions; Valdizarbe, Tierra Estella, Ribera Alta, Ribera Baja, and Baja Montaña. These regions are extremely diverse thanks to the proximity to the Atlantic…
To go directly to TV segment click here Mostly known for their Garnacha and Tempranillo, the region is divided into five sub-zones. The northern most Valdizarbe, the eastern Baja Montaña the western Tierra Estella , Ribera Alta in the middle, and to the south lies Ribera Baja. The DO was created in 1933. Navarra is…
