Spanish Wines / Wine

Wine Review: Cortijo 2015 Rioja

Ever since I had my first bottle of Rioja about 19 years ago (that’s right, I was probably under age!) I’ve been hooked.  The dryness of a wine that has plenty of age on it has always appealed to me because the wines of the time spoke of the land, in a different manner than … Continue reading

Spanish Wines / Tempranillo / Wine

Wine Review: Bodegas Señorio del Júcar Vina Bel 2008 Tempranillo

I’m not overly familiar with wines from the Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain but this one delivered. I had to hunt a little for information. This dark colored wine with firm tannins and fruit drinks well. It’s not too young or overpowering yet it holds just enough terroir and dirt for my palate to make … Continue reading