Father’s Day Wines
Once upon a time, children of all ages made a trip to the department store to buy their father the traditional gift of a tie
Marques de Caceres Visionary
Marques de Caceres Visionary Enrique Forner, the founder of Marques de Caceres in Spain’s Rioja region, was a visionary who brought Rioja into the modern age. Born
Autumn’s Transition Wines
For many, the arrival of Labor Day signals the end of summer. But for those who want to prolong the pleasure of the season, these
Bodegas Lan: an Exemplar of Rioja’s Value
In 1102, the King of Navarre and Aragon gave legal recognition to Rioja wines, making it the region with the longest and most noble
Rioja wines a good value
Rioja wines offer outstanding value, and the well-made 2002 Bodegas Luis Canas Reserva is a good example of quality-to-price. Spain's Rioja region has a long
Torres family Rioja: New wine from reliable source
The esteemed Torres wine family has created a new wine, and readers will be pleased with a glass of its 2005 Ibericos Rioja. Every acclaimed
Extending aging adds complexity to Rioja
Rioja continues to send us mature wines at reasonable prices like the Bodegas Bilbainas 2004 Vina Pomal Centenario Reserva. Rioja has the longest and most
Long-aged Rioja tempranillo has its history with Bordeaux
The modern history of Rioja wines travels from Logrono, the principal town in La Rioja, to Bordeaux and back to Logrono’s Marques de Murrieta and
Roda makes the most of its Rioja black fruit flavors
Rioja has always had a special place in my wine firmament, and the newest star to emerge in it is Bodegas Roda. In 1987, Mario
Wines you can party with
No sooner is the Thanksgiving Day table cleared than holiday party planning begins. For a casual group party, buying white and red wines can be