Spain is one of the world’s important wine growing countries and has a number of wine growing regions. The best known regions are Priorat, near the Mediterranean Coast and known for Garnacha, the Spanish term for Grenache and in the North are Rioja and Ribera del Duero, known for Tempranillo. These better-known regions have earned their reputations, and having been producing wines that have captured the praises of the wine press for decades. But there is a newcomer on the scene that is just starting to gather attention and that is the region of Toro.
Hidden Ridge Vineyard is one of those rare gems you come across that you instantly know is destined for greatness. And that destiny is quickly being achieved.
Across the spectrum of wine tasting, it is always challenging to find an experience that will appeal to both the novice wine drinker and the oenophile. Corner 103 has managed to do just that providing a tasting journey of Sonoma AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) that is equally educational and enjoyable.
The story of Schramsberg Vineyards in the Napa Valley is a long and intriguing one—so much so, it celebrates two ‘histories’, and with it a fantastic blend of both old and new.
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The term “dining experience” is bandied about quite a bit, especially in foodie circles. But what is the difference between a dining experience and just dinner? AdVINEtures found out when we recently were treated to the fun and delicious dining experience that is EVOO Cannon Beach Cooking School.
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Dominus, the Greek word for master, is also the name of one of the greatest red wines produced in California and fits right in with top class wines from across the world. It gets highest respect and some very high scores from numerous wine writers, from Britain’s Jancis Robinson to America’s Robert Parker, including some 100 point scores.
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