Regular readers know we’ve been doing a survey of Bobal wines from the Utiel Requena region … Finca La Beata shows Bobal at its meatiestRead more
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Venusto infuses Bobal charm with modern discipline
As we work our way through some exciting wines from D.O. Utiel Requena in Valencia, Spain, … Venusto infuses Bobal charm with modern disciplineRead more
Old vine Bobal complements hearty pork paella
The Viticultores de SanJuan bodega is owned by the Valsangiacomo family (above), which represents the fifth … Old vine Bobal complements hearty pork paellaRead more
Utiel Requena wines conjure tastes of northeast Spain
We’re convinced that there is nothing like taste to evoke memories of place. A sip of … Utiel Requena wines conjure tastes of northeast SpainRead more
Bravura Navarra wine hits all the high notes
Spain’s D.O. Navarra wine district nestles just east of La Rioja like two lovers spooning in … Bravura Navarra wine hits all the high notesRead more
Strolling through Madrid’s food culture
A quick scan of guidebooks and the web usually reveals the most famous and trendy eating … Strolling through Madrid’s food cultureRead more
Spanish olive oils evoke taste of the country
Developing a more refined sense of taste doesn’t have to be difficult or intimidating says Alexis … Spanish olive oils evoke taste of the countryRead more
New book stimulates an appetite for Spain
Pat’s new book, 100 Places in Spain Every Woman Should Go, has just been published by … New book stimulates an appetite for SpainRead more
Sherry takes back the bar
When we were in Madrid in October, we were happy to see that the Tío Pepe … Sherry takes back the barRead more
Real meat and potatoes in Córdoba
Because La Mezquita—the 10th century mosque partially inhabited by a 16th century cathedral—is the biggest attraction … Real meat and potatoes in CórdobaRead more