Category Archives: Spain

Viña Tondonia, White Reserva, López de Heredia, Rioja DOC, Rioja Alta, Spain, 1999, 12.5% abv, C$50++

Posted on September 18, 2016 by winellama

It’s hard to share a bottle of López de Heredia. Firstly, I would be quite happy to keep it all to myself. So, selfishness ranks high. But the other reason is that it’s often hard to find someone to drink it … Continue reading →

Posted in Malvasia, OTHER, Spain, Viura / White Rioja, WHITE | Tagged 1999, Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Alta, Rioja DOC, spain, vina tondonia, White Reserva, white rioja, white wine | 4 Comments

Bobal, Corazón Loco, Rosé , DO Manchuela, Spain, 13% abv, C$20

Posted on August 23, 2016 by winellama

From a landlocked DO west of Valencia and Utiel-Requena off the southwest coast of Spain comes the Corazón Loco – the crazy heart – a rosé made from Spanish varietal Bobal. Named after the Latin bovale for its (apparent) similarity … Continue reading →

Posted in Bobal, RED, ROSE, Spain | Tagged Bobal, Corazón Loco, DO Manchuela, pink wine, rosé, spain | Leave a comment

Albariño, Viña Vedra, Val do Salnés, Rias Baixas DO, Spain, 2013, 12.5% abv, C$17++

Posted on June 24, 2016 by winellama

The Val do Salnés region is located in Rias Baixas and hangs way off the edge of northwestern Spain, north of the border with Portugal where the grape is called Alvarinho. Hugging the Atlantic Ocean and cooled by its breezes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Albarino / Alvarinho, OTHER, Spain, WHITE | Tagged Albarino, Rias Baixas DO, spain, Val do Salnes, Vina Vedra, white wine | Leave a comment

Txakoli, Bodegas Gurrutxaga, Bizkaiko Txakolina DO, Spain, 11.5% abv, C$30

Posted on June 17, 2016 by winellama

A word to the marketing department at Bodegas Gurrutxaga. A little additional English on the bottle would help get the word out. Just sayin’… But then, perhaps they want to keep this one a secret – and I can certainly … Continue reading →

Posted in Spain, WHITE | Tagged Biscay, Bizkaiko Txakolina, Bodegas Gurrutxaga, spain, Txakoli, white wine | 2 Comments

Viña Tondonia, López de Heredia, Rioja Alta, Spain, 2002, 13.5% abv, C$54

Posted on March 17, 2016 by winellama

Here I sit in the Toronto Pearson International airport because I missed a flight to São Paolo. It’s St. Patrick’s day, but I’m not drinking green beer with the rest of the traveling masses. Instead, I’m thinking about friendship, how … Continue reading →

Posted in Graciano, Grenache / Garnacha, Mazuelo, RED, Spain, Tempranillo | Tagged 2002, garnacha, Graciano, grenache, Lopez de Heredia, Mazuelo, red wine, Rioja Alta, spain, tempranillo, vina tondonia | 2 Comments

In Vino Veritas, Viña Eguía, Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain, 2007, 13.5% abv, US$10

Posted on January 20, 2016 by winellama

In wine, there is truth. Sometimes too much truth, but that depends on how much of it you drink. The truth is, this wine punches far above its weight for the price (US$10 at Costco in the States, and more … Continue reading →

Posted in RED, Spain, Tempranillo | Tagged 2007, Eguía, In Vino Veritas, red wine, Reserva, Rioja DOC, spain, tempranillo, Vina Eguia | Leave a comment

Fino, En Rama, Montilla Moriles DO, Alvear, Spain, 2008, 15% abv. C$25

Posted on December 24, 2015 by winellama

Are you looking for a wine to accompany a charcuterie plate this holiday season? Pick this up some of this Fino. En Rama sports the palest shade of lemon, so light it’s almost water white. The nose exudes yeasty bread … Continue reading →

Posted in FORTIFIED WINE, Pedro Ximenez / Pedro Gimenez, Sherry, Spain, WHITE | Tagged 15% abv, Alvear, En Rama, Fino, flor, Montilla Moriles DO, sherry, spain | Leave a comment

Viña Gravonia, White Crianza, López de Heredia, Rioja DOC, Spain, 2004, 12.5% abv.

Posted on December 17, 2015 by winellama

Oh dear followers, this is my favourite kind of wine. I just love these classics – few wines are made in this traditional fashion. Why? They’re challenging, different, unique, unusual. I’ve opened up a 2000 version of this in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Spain, Viura / White Rioja, WHITE | Tagged 2004, Lopez de Heredia, Rioja DOC, spain, vina gravonia, viura, White Crianza, white wine | Leave a comment

Verdejo, Naia, Rueda DO, Spain, 2010, 13% abv, $26

Posted on December 7, 2015 by winellama

Now, this wine made me sit up and take notice! It was marked down for sale as it’s near the end of its drinking life, but make no mistake; this is an awesome drink. Verdejo is the grape of Rueda … Continue reading →

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Albariño, Burgáns, Rias Baixas DO, Spain, 2010, 13% abv, C$21++

Posted on December 4, 2015 by winellama

Here is another Spanish white for your drinking pleasure – I seem to have been enjoying a lot of them these days. They’re a good deal, are generally well made and balanced with good flavour and appropriate alcohol. This Albariño is … Continue reading →

Posted in Albarino / Alvarinho, OTHER, Spain, WHITE | Tagged 2010, Albarino, Burgans, Rias Baixas DO, spain, white wine | Leave a comment