In 1980, four Catalonian friends whose families had forged links in the past decided to bring their four estates together under one roof. They chose Can Llopart de les Alzines, an estate dating back to 1499, as the location for the new winery. Thus was born Vins El Cep. While longstanding agricultural tradition and a […]
Four estates plus four varieties add up to delicious #Cava Read More »
Psst, here’s a secret: Italy is open to visitors, with some restrictions. Pass it on. That’s good news, but for those choosing to “sit this one out,” Italian fine wine awaits you. Let your noses and taste buds do the walking. For the last three months of 2021, the Italian Food, Wine and Travel (#Italian
Can’t travel to Tuscany? Open a Brunello instead Read More »
Washington state is home to small wineries and big, big vineyards. Sure, there are exceptions. By and large, though, farming belongs to the semi-arid land east of the Cascade Mountains. That’s where the spouse and I headed. In the Yakima Valley, conditions are nearly perfect for growing a variety of grape varieties. Warm summer days
Road trip to Yakima, Part II: Four vineyards to know Read More »
Like a person or a cherished pet, a wine has a personality of its own. Some are slow to open up. They’re intense, complex and take a long to get to know. Others are forward and direct, or they may be hearty and easygoing. To me, the L’Ecole No. 41 Frenchtown Red, Columbia Valley AVA,
A Washington red meets Mediterranean-style cuisine Read More »
Invited to a party while the weather is still warm enough to dine outdoors and wondering what wine to bring? Simply put, you can’t go wrong with Côtes du Rhône. No matter your budget, you can easily find an easy-drinking, crowd-pleasing Côtes du Rhône wine. If you want, you can delve into the nuances of
Red, white and pink – the colors of Côtes du Rhône (#winophiles) Read More »
