No wine snobs here, just enthusiastic drinkers of all wines
Based at the edge of the Llabera National Park this Tarragona region is not be as well known as it's neighbour Montsant which means you can pick up some great reds that rival Momtsant but cost a lot less. Blended from four of the greatest red wine grape varieties (Garnacha, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo) this … Continue reading Más Picosa 2018
Another wine tried at the Vides Vino Bar, this red wine was one of their monthly specials. The winery is the project of Carlos Esteva and is based in the Garraf Natural Park. It exists only because the finca belonged to Carlos' grandfather well before the area became a national park. The place was in … Continue reading Pedradura 2011
Another wine from the wine tasting at my house last week. A rose this time. I think I bought this one from carrefour as it was in a list of recommended supermarket wines in el Pais en Ingles. I tend to associate Rose Wines with picnics and eating outdoors in summer. There's something about the … Continue reading Conde de Caralt Rosado
If you haven't already read the blog post about Bodega Raventós i Blanc and the terroir behind this wine, then do so as it is fascinating. Click on the image below to open the post: This sparkling white wine, made using the same grapes and methods as a Cava, has been aged with lees for … Continue reading De la Finc Sparkling White
