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Spain Portugal 2013 – Day #10 Finca Valldosera
Jordi, winemaker, opening all of the still and sparkling wines he makes Oh a dreary wet Sunday morning and we head up to the top of a mountain near Sitges in Penedes, to our “House” Sparkling Producer...
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Spain/Portugal 2013 – Day 11 Celler Escoda
Joan brings out a sample of the 2012 Chenin Blanc After spending a few days along the Mediterranean coast we drove about thirty mile inland and headed to Conca de Barbera to see our fiend Joan Escoda....
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Spain Portugal 2013 Day 12 – Celler Cecilo and Billo
Tasting with August of the 2009, 2010 and 2011 vintages of l’Espill & Negre As we arrive in Priorat we stop at the oldest winery operating in Priorat – Celler Cecilio. Our good friend August is...
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Spain/Portugal 2013 – Day 13 – Silvia Odysseus
Silvia and Jonas at Vinedos de Ithaca tasting several vintages of Odysseus Well what trip to Spain would not be complete without a trip to see Silvia Puig? I would dare to say one of the most popular...
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Spain/Portugal 2013 – Day 14 – Xavier Clua
The barrel room in the Cellar at Xavier Clua While the weather has been cooperating for the most part today is by far one of windiest days I have experienced in a long time, and thankfully they have...
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Spain – Portugal Day 15 – New Wineries – Tuna Tasting
One of the course of Tuna at El Moli dels Avis Restaurant
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Spain/Portugal – Day 16 – Odysseus – Recap
Hillside of Garnataxa Blanc for Odysseus wines The last day of any trip is always a sad one. But after 16 days on the ground covering 2o wineries 4000 miles, 240 courses of food, too many weird food...
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Napa Valley March 27th
In the wine business one of the great perks of our job is to visit different wine regions throughout the world. One of my favorite places to visit is Napa Valley, there is just something soothing and...
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March 28th – Napa Valley 2013
View from Cade atop of Howell Mountain After an early morning rise and breakfast, and I highly recommend having a hearty breakfast before starting to taste any wine, we headed up Howell Mountain Road...
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As a wine shop owner, I am constantly researching, reading and tasting wines and beers from around the world in order to make sure I have a great selection of wines and beers on the shelf for the wide...
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