by Debbie | Jun 15, 2017 | spanish wines
What is a designation Vino de Pago in Spain? This was a first for me hearing about it, so I was really excited to be taking part in the #winestudio program that featured Arizano Winery, northeast Spain’s first Vino de Pago winery. What does Vino de Pago mean Vino de...
by Debbie | May 8, 2017 | spanish wines, Uncategorized
But instead I was stuck in New York City grid lock for 4 hours after having lunch with Jose just to go 2 miles to the Holland Tunnel. Total time to get home was 6.5 hours, and I could have been in Spain in that amount of time! Lunch and an opportunity to meet with...
by Debbie | Dec 19, 2016 | spanish wines
It’s that time of year where I’m baking away. I have a cookie swap I had to make 7 dozen cookies for and there are the cookies for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. There is no better way to get through your holiday baking than with a bottle...
by Debbie | Jun 18, 2015 | spanish wines
Born in 1915, Monopole is the oldest white wine brand of Spain. It is a nice fresh white Rioja produced with the Viura grape. Never heard of the Viura grape, it also goes by Macabeo which is one of the three grapes used to make Cava. Comopania Vinicola del Norte de...
by Debbie | Aug 12, 2013 | Rioja, spanish wines, Tempranillo
Back in February my son approached us and asked if he can take summer courses in Spain. His school (LaSalle University) offers an exchange at the University of Salamanca. Of course! I was so excited, what a great experience for him! (Wish he could have pack me in...
by Debbie | Jun 4, 2013 | happy birthday, spanish wines
I can’t believe my first born is now 21 years old. It seems like yesterday I gave birth to him. Time goes by way to fast! I still feel 21 myself.I am so proud of him! I’m not saying that because he’s my son. He already has a job offer for when...