They are launching two wines specifically designed for the US market: Sierra de Viento Garnacha old wine (Garnacha 100%) and Sierra de Viento Tempranillo (Tempranillo 100%) and I was invited to see how they grow their grapes and make their wine. Now you know garnacha - of course you do. Day 2?? Hoses are everywhere. Day 3. MORE >>

And of course, you will find a tremendous difference between a young wine (Cosecha) and a Gran Reserva with more than three years combined bottle and cask age. By law, the majority of the grapes used must consist of 80% Tempranillo. Quick! Thick of Rioja (the famous Spanish wine) and what flavors come to mind? Rioja History. MORE >>

Red wine varietals that tend to benefit from a good bit of oak include: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Chianti, Zinfandel, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo and Syrah. White wine varietals that are receptive to oak’s influence include: Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and of course Chardonnay. Why Oak Wine? MORE >>

Tempranillo is the most well known and widely used grape to make red wine (tinto). blend will usually consist of sixty percent Tempranillo and up to twenty percent of Garnacha, with much smaller proportions of Mazuelo and Graciano. The wine is 70% Tempranillo, 20% Granach and 10% Mazuelo and Graciano. Smooth and dry! MORE >>

1- 1999 Lopez de Heredia Bosconia $28 Grapes: Tempranillo Garnacho, Mazuelo and Graciano Rioja, Spain (wasnt showing particularly well, however, I was happy with is lots of folk identified spice and dill.) Of course California is not France and therein may suggest the problem. What I was in charge of? Many thanks! hate this. really do. MORE >>