Falling in Love with Rioja: Wines & Local Food Pairings
From Saltwire Published: May 13, 2022 Do you believe there is romanticism in wines? If you do, then you may just fall in love with the wines of Rioja – if you haven’t already. Rioja, other than its wines, is a beautiful region in Northeastern Spain, situated along the meandering Ebro River, in the shadow […]
Santé Magazine: The Dozen – Affordable Spanish Gold
By Roger Morris Published: April 19, 2022 Riojas come at a very affordable price. When I first visited Rioja about 20 years, everyone from hotel clerks to cab drivers, when they found out I was there to write about their wines, immediately expressed their preferences regarding the style of Rioja reds. “I prefer the freshness […]
Spanish Winemaker Sets New Sustainable Heights
By Richard Esling Published: April 21, 2022 Beronia’s new winery in La Rioja, Spain, is a peerless architectural milestone in the winemaking world, and demonstrates their non-negotiable commitment to sustainability and the environment. Bodegas Beronia completed their new 100% sustainable winery last year in Rioja. The [Beronia] wineries have been holistically designed, ensuring they leave […]
Organic Wines: The Ideal Match of Quality and Sustainability
By PR Newswire Published April 21, 2022 The building of a great brand began 50 years ago in Oyon, a historic site of the Rioja region. Meticulous attention to detail, integrated teamwork, and focus, led to the creation of a brand that is recognized worldwide for producing organic wines of the highest quality. The ideal […]
Wall Street Journal: Why Last Year’s Rosés Are Your Best Bet
By Lettie Teague Published March 30, 2022 Many wines may sit on store shelves for 12 months or longer. But rosés are marketed as seasonal wines, with the new vintage traditionally replacing the old. For retailers, last year’s rosés are yesterday’s news—except this year, it seems. Since the rosés from the 2021 harvest will be […]
James Suckling: Top 100 Value Wines of 2021
Published January 21, 2022 Some people say that the best wine in the world is the wine you enjoy the most that costs the least. By this metric, it has never been a better time to drink wine, considering the relative bargains you can find today. We understand that rare, fine wines that garner some […]
The Spectator: Five [Wines] to Stock Up On for Easter
By Jonathan Ray Published April 9, 2022 And Rioja was invariably the wine that we drank alongside. There’s no better match for lamb… I’ve never been a fan of Albariño, largely, I realise, because I’ve never had a decent one. My eyes were opened by the 2020 Pazo de Seoane Albariño (1), a blend of […]
The Differences Between Rioja and Ribera del Duero
By: Mike Desimone April 05, 2022 In Spain, if you want vino tinto, or red wine, you usually order by region, asking the waiter to bring a glass of Rioja or Ribera del Duero. Both regions produce ageworthy, Tempranillo-based red wines with bold fruit flavors and notes of toast and spice. Aging regulations for Rioja and Ribera […]
Decanter: La Rioja Alta expands with ‘old vine’ deals
By Barnaby Eales Published March 30, 2022 La Rioja Alta has acquired ‘old vine’ vineyards in Rioja Alavesa, the sub-region located in the Basque Country of Spain, as it looks to further improve quality on its top wines. Guillermo de Aranzabal Bittner, a director at La Rioja Alta, said the company had acquired 35ha of old […]
Robb Report: 17 Stellar Wines Under $100
By Sara L. Schneider March 14, 2022 — You don’t have to spend a small fortune to find some of the world’s most interesting wines. Here are the best bottles to buy without shelling out a Franklin. There’s no denying the great pleasure of dipping into your wines cellar for a special dinner—a real occasion—and […]
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