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Rioja: Spain's Most Popular Wine Region

Spain is known for its long history of winemaking. One of its most popular offerings are red wines from the Rioja region. In spite of its fame, Rioja is actually a small region by comparison. Other wine regions produce high-quality wines as well; however, not all of the wines produced in large quantities in other regions are anything to write home about. On the whole, when compared to the rest of the world, Spain dedicates the largest portion of its land to viticulture. Unfortunately, the white grape produced on the widespread airen vines results in wines that are somewhat disappointing to most wine lovers, but the reds produced in Rioja are excellent choices...  read more »

A Robust Red Wine

Red Zinfandel wine is a classic American wine that many believe originally came from native California grapes. However, research has revealed that originally, the grape actually came from Croatia and became famous in Italy during the Roman Empire.

The Zinfandel grape was first introduced in California in the early19^th century and now grows mainly in California, an ideal climate, because the grape thrives in cool coastal locations.  read more »

California Zinfandels: A Red, Not to Be Confused with White Zinfandel

Everyone enjoyed a vegetarian feast at Michelle & Alex's house this time around and there was not a dump cup to be found for these delectable red wines. And after the wine was tasted and revealed in all it's glory, the night deteriorated or escalated, depending on who you ask, to the basement for ping pong and more fun times with friends.

And, here are the tasting results for our Red Zinfandels from California:  read more »

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Holiday 2010: Tasting Results

Here are the results from last month's wine club. Generally the December event includes a lot more wine, white elephant gift swap games and good time with friends, and this year was no exception - including a surprise holiday wine - Hot Mulled Red Wine with an Ecuadorian recipe.  read more »

Spanish Reds: All They're Cracked up to be?

This particular wine tasting club was held at our friend Carrie's place. Great wine, great company, and some fun times exploring old newspapers (from the 1940's) used to insulate pipes in the basement....  read more »

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