“Spain’s oldest formalized wine-producing region, Rioja is also one of her most dynamic at the moment.  There is a new emphasis on specific vineyard sites, and young winemakers are crafting wines with singular character.  Expect more minerality and freshness - and much less oak.  While still very tempranillo-centric and unmistakably Rioja, this post- modern style is garnering abundant fans and media attention for its brilliance and balance.  We’ll taste six wines that will update your notion of Rioja! Deborah Hansen is a Spanish-trained sommeliere with a particular penchant for Rioja.”

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