Category Archives: Spain

Mini-Review – Beronia Tempranillo 2009

Posted on November 7, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

After taking a sip of the nicely priced Tempranillo, I knew I wanted to share it with you guys.  Beronia Tempranillo comes from the Rioja region of Spain and, in my opinion, is a really terrific find from the region.  The nose has … Continue reading →

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Mini-Review – 2010 Espelt Garnacha “Old Vines”

Posted on September 26, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I picked up this wine from importer Eric Solomon because I really enjoyed one of his French wines a few weeks ago.  The wine, 100 % Garnacha, is biodynamically farmed from 91-year-old vines in Spain. This tasty wine offers aromas of earth, raspberries, … Continue reading →

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Mini-Review – 2010 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha Cariñena

Posted on September 19, 2012 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

As I was perusing the wine aisles of Whole Foods for a few bottles of wine, I reached for a bottle of 2010 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha Cariñena.  I was intrigued by the low price point and wanted to see if the bottle delivered … Continue reading →

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Mini-Review – Herencia Altés 2011 Garnacha Blanca

Posted on August 29, 2012 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about my tasty experience with Herencia Altés 2011 Garnacha Negra.  I enjoyed the wine so much I decided to pick up a bottle of Herencia Altés 2011 Garnacha Blanca.  To my delight, this bottle delivered just as much value … Continue reading →

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Mini-Review – Herencia Altés 2011 Garnacha Negra

Posted on August 15, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Want a rich, delicious wine that will satisfy your palate and your wallet?  If so, you may want to read on!  Herencia Altés 2011 Garnacha Negra is 100% Garnacha from the Terra Alta region of Spain.  Although it is young, it is … Continue reading →

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Case Alert! Dominio de Eguren 2010 Protocolo Tinto

Posted on August 3, 2012 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

I spent yesterday evening tasting through some “value” wines and came out a little disappointed.  Fortunately, one wine didn’t disappoint at all…it actually far exceeded my expectations.  Protocolo 2010 Tinto was the winner of the night and I definitely plan on drinking … Continue reading →

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Unique and Full of Intense Flavors- Bodega El Angosto La Tribu 2010

Posted on June 8, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Wine Chateau kindly sent me a bottle of Bodega El Angosto La Tribu 2010.  I loved the wine at first sip.  It is perfectly priced for everyday drinking but tasty enough to drink on a Saturday.  Plus, it is a great wine from summer grilling! … Continue reading →

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Layers of Flavor – 2005 Bodegas Resalte Crianza Ribera del Duero

Posted on March 7, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I was just discussing my love for Spanish wines in a post over the weekend and was super excited to open this bottle from Resalte.  It was aged originally for 15 months in 80% French oak and 20% American oak and … Continue reading →

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Mini-Review- 2009 El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa Old Vine Garnacha

Posted on February 24, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I have been on a roll with finding delicious, well-priced bottles of Garnacha lately and uncorking a bottle of El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa Old Vine Garnacha was no exception to my recent successes.  This Garnacha comes from the Navarra region of … Continue reading →

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Smooth, Suave, and Sexy- Coto De Hayas 2009 Garnacha Centenaria

Posted on February 22, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

If you know me at all, you know one of my favorite varietals is Grenache/Garnacha.  And not the whimper versions…give me rich, dark fruit with a lot of personality and I will be a happy camper.  I don’t mind paying … Continue reading →

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