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Albero ’10 Tempranillo Barrica. Organic, vegan. From Spain’s oldest winery.

Albero ’10 Tempranillo Barrica. Organic, vegan. Soft, complex, balanced acidity. Spice, cocoa, red fruit, vanilla, very dry. From D.O. Utiel-Requena (Valencia) Spain. Aged 4 months in American oak. Bodegas Irzano is Spain’s oldest winery, founded in 1335. A nice wine, and very affordable. Purchased at Trader Joe’s, Chicago.

Visiting Bodegas Viticultores de Barros – Extremadura, Spain

Almendralejo, Spain. Revised April 30, 2012            [ more Blogs about VB ] I had the pleasure to visit this fine winery in the Extremadura of Spain. The DO (Wine Region) is called Ribera del Guadiana. These charming, talented people make superb wines. And they are surprisingly affordable. This crazy worldContinue reading “Visiting Bodegas Viticultores de Barros – Extremadura, Spain”

Good times at Bistro Seven Seven, Alliston w Zoltan, Hugh & gals. Fine wines abound tonight. Starting with VB wines, culminating in 90 Marcoux CNDP

What a night. Best food. Best wine, ending in a Robert Parker rated 100 points. – Posted using MobyPicture.com

How excellent would lunch have to be to wow seasoned foodies? Read on.

I lunched with Maria (L) and Piedad (R) from VB winery, visiting from Spain, at Ancaster Old Mill. We agreed without a doubt that this meal wowed us. We had Lake Erie Pickerel, Rack of Lamb, and a creative Pasta with mixed vegetables. Paired beautifully with Vineland Riesling & VB Vizana Tempranillo. Super experience. –Continue reading “How excellent would lunch have to be to wow seasoned foodies? Read on.”

Winemakers from VB in Spain visiting all week for events & tastings. Here we are after decadent lunch at Treadwell, Port Dalhousie, Niagara.

VB Is short for Viticultores de Barros. The winery is in Ribera del Guadiana, Extremadura, Spain. Piedad and Maria Angeles handle their exports and work closely with head winemaker Francisco Esteves. We have a whirlwind week ahead. – Posted using MobyPicture.com

Bodegas Viticultores de Barros – Extremadura, Spain

Almendralejo, Spain, July 2010. Revised April, 2012 I had the pleasure to visit this fine winery in the Extremadura of Spain. The DO (Wine Region) is called Ribera del Guadiana. These charming, talented people make superb wines. And they are surprisingly affordable. This crazy world needs more good news! The white wines are called “EmperadorContinue reading “Bodegas Viticultores de Barros – Extremadura, Spain”