Leading Industry Women Share Insights—and Optimism
As we near the end of the calendar year and prepare to bid adieu to an especially fraught and challenging 2020, some of the leading women in wine and hospitality are ready to enter the new year with optimism and creativity. “A spirit of hope emerged during the annual Next Big Bite panel discussion organized […]
What Does ‘Baking Spice’ mean in Wine?
The almost infinite ways to categorize and describe wines, their aromas, and their flavor profiles can fall anywhere on the spectrum from intuitive to esoteric. So, what do wine pros, wine labels, and your wine-loving friends mean when they say “baking spice”? “Curiously, baking spice has become a common descriptor for red wines and some […]
Another successful grape harvest in Rioja, Spain’s most celebrated wine region, has come and gone. No two grape harvests are the same. This year’s harvest in Rioja, and wine producing regions around the world, may have been the most challenging and singular to date. “Spain has been hard-hit by coronavirus, but vintners are adapting to […]
Virtually every industry is taking operations, well, virtual. The fine wine market is no different. As fine wine auctions shift from in-person gatherings to virtual events, physical boundaries dissolve, allowing a greater number of bidders to participate remotely from across the globe. And, with buzzy single-owner auctions, such as those offering sought-after lots from restaurant […]
8 Stunning Riojas for $23 or Less
What’s better than a delicious bottle of wine from Rioja? Answer: Eight delicious bottles of wine from Rioja, all under $25. “Rioja produces wines of impressive quality and potentially strong value, which has helped make it one of Spain’s best-known regions.” More than 600 wineries call the region of Rioja home, which means that there’s […]
100 Days of Rioja | Round Up 3
Sip along with us and toast another week of 100 Days of Rioja celebrations! Whether you’re in the mood for red or white, we’ve got the perfect Rioja for you. Check out our Instagram stories and shop this link to explore Spain’s oldest winemaking region. Featured on Instagram Bordón Gran Reserva Monday, August 10th […]
Wine Enthusiast, “There’s a Spanish Wine for Every Drinker” – Michael Schachner
Open a bottle of Rioja and travel (in spirit) to Spain, the nation with more vineyards than any other wine-producing region. From incredible values to world-class, age-worthy wines, Spain’s premier wine region, Rioja, produces wines perfect for any occasion. Striking a balance between Old World winemaking tradition and more modern approaches, Rioja is known for […]
CRU by CAPS, “Ravishing Rioja: Discovering the diversity of the Rioja table” – CAPS sommeliers
Favored by consumers and wine industry professionals alike, Rioja is home to a diverse array of wines in terms of both style and price point. However, from whites to rosés and reds, the one trait that remains consistent across all Rioja wines is the ability to pair beautifully with food. Pair a fresh Rioja rosé […]
The Alcohol Professor, “Red Wine and Chill” – Amanda Schuster
The summer season may be drawing to a close but, for many, summertime temperatures will stick around well into the fall. So, to refresh and expand warm weather drinking options, Amanda Schuster of The Alcohol Professor recommends forgoing the usual summer standbys—whites and rosés—for chilled reds. Wines made with Tempranillo, Rioja’s hallmark grape, are especially […]
100 Days of Rioja | Round Up 2
¡Salud! Week 2 of 100 Days of Rioja has officially wrapped and we’re ready for more. Check out our Instagram stories to explore the region and discover a new wine from Rioja each day. Taste along with us and shop this link. Featured on Instagram Izadi Reserva Monday, August 10th Beautiful black and red […]
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