4 Steps in the Right Direction: 'Cuatro Pasos' (Mencia 06), A Red Wine even a...

To be honest, I cannot remember the last Spanish wine that I mentioned here. Looking for inspiration in a local wine store, I was asked have you tried this. The 'this' in question was Cuatro Pasos (means 4 steps as footsteps). Calling it 'old vines' would not be an...

2006 Red from Spain, 'Vina do Burato' on the Sacred Banks of Galicia

Why would you need a wine store for if you never got suggestions from those running it? Sharon of Amanti Vino put a bottle of this Viña do Burato (2006) in my hands a week ago and praised it.It comes from the Ribeira Sacra area of Galicia. Vineyards can be found on...

Acustic, Wine Unplugged, Theses Old Vines still Sing!

I rarely buy wines based on their label. The stylized guitar and strings label did catch my eye. This 'Acustic' Old Vines (2005) from Montsant (Catalonia, Spain) might start a new trend named 'unplugged' in the same way that you find 'naked' (oak free)...

Deep Rich Fruit, A New Love, Atteca 'Garnacha' Old Vines

If you like good craft, nice fruit, something that tastes authentic, not just fruit juice, find a bottle of this great Spanish red wine.