THE WINE MATTERS BLOG
Welcome to the Wine Matters blog!
Here, I’ll be writing mostly about Spanish wine — small over large, sustainable over conventional, facts over clichés. I am passionate about supporting small enterprises for whom Wine Matters! I’ll also cover local restaurants with an emphasis on their wine lists. These local restaurants don’t get enough attention despite having wines that could rival more mainstream establishments. Let’s raise the bar for Spanish wine and shine a spotlight on lesser-known local gems!
Part III of the Navarra Blog: The Tasting notes, or, “Sips and Scribbles”
An aerial view of the marvelous tasting spread at Ochoa, a winery that impressed me with its progressive views on agriculture, as well as its delicious wine, long history, and feminine vibe.
Part II of the Navarra Blog: Nine Wineries and Five Sub-zones in Four Days.
Welcome to the second installation of the “What’s Cool in Navarra?” blog. I hope you enjoy my overview of each winery and some highlights in the glass. I am pictured here utterly enraptured by a glorious garnatxa called Lakar, 2020 as the cold drizzle slid down my neck.
Part I of Navarra Blog: What’s Cool About Navarra? Just About Everything!
Tasting wine throughout the five sub-zones of Navarra in October, I experienced garnacha like never before. Garnacha, like Navarra itself, is ascendant.
Tempranillo, my Temptress
Why Spain?
What made you choose Spain? I am asked that question frequently. Simply put, Spain is where my very belief system got turned onto its head.