Archive for the 'Spain' Category

The Magical Beauty of Ribeira Sacra

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Several weeks ago I was off to Spain in order to seek out a small dynamic portfolio of wines. Starting in the Albariño country of Rias Baixas, I was intent to

Will The Real Rioja Please Stand Up?

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Over the past 10 or 15 years, winemaking in Rioja has been quietly (and occasionally emphatically) transforming. ‘¿Qué?’ some may question. This was all brought to my attention

Sustainable Viticulture at Codorniu

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Following my scholarship trip to Spain the WSET wanted each participant to write a report on something related to their trip. During my trip I was impressed

Diploma Scholarship Trip with Codorníu – Rioja

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

We started the day with a fantastic and very interesting tour of Bodegas Bilbaínas in Haro, Rioja. This is one of the oldest Bodegas in Spain,

Diploma Scholarship Trip with Codorníu – Ribera del Duero

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

After two years studying towards my WSET diploma I was lucky enough to be offered a scholarship to Spain with the company Codorníu.