Tag Archives: Rioja

A Guide to Rioja Classifications.

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Kris

Below is a really handy guide to how Spanish wines are classified, in terms of the minimum length of time they’ve spent in the barrel/bottle. Since terms such as Crianza and Reserva will frequently appear on bottles of red Rioja, … Continue reading →

Posted in Facts | Tagged Crianza, Gran Reserva, Reserva, Rioja, Spain, What is Crianza, What is Gran Reserva, What is Reserva | Leave a comment //

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Samuel’s Gorge Tempranillo from McLaren Vale, Australia.

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Kris

Grape 100% Tempranillo Most often found in Spain, particularly in the Rioja wine region, the name Tempranillo is thought to be linked to the Spanish word “temprano” meaning “early”. The grape supposedly ripens weeks earlier than other varietals.   Facts … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged Australia, Barossa, Jacksonville, McLaren Vale, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo, Thailand | Leave a comment //

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This Week In Wine – 5/7/11

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Kris

    Warning: This wine may contain fish bladders Wine lovers could be in for a bizarre shopping experience when a controversial federal law comes into effect in summer 2012. Get ready for label warnings declaring that your favorite beverage … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged England, Germany, Rioja, Spain, Sulfites | Leave a comment //

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Lunch with Victoria Ordonez.

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Kris

  On Tues April 5th 2011, I got the chance to meet with Victoria Ordonez, sister to Spanish wine importer Jorge Ordonez. After an always amazing lunch at Taverna, I got a few minutes to ask her a little more … Continue reading →

Posted in Interview | Tagged Dessert Wine, Jacksonville, Jorge Ordonez, Malaga, Moscatel, Ordonez, Rioja, Spain, Taverna, Victoria Ordonez | Leave a comment //

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Wine Review of Muga Reserva Rioja 2006

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Kris

Grape 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, with the balance being a blend of Mazuelo and Graciano. Tempranillo goes by a bunch of different synonyms, depending on the region of Spain you are in.  For example, it’s called “Cencibel” in La Mancha … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged Garnacha, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo | 3 Comments //

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