We love to work with individuals, who are in tune with their respective terroir. But of course some of these creative spirits always evolve, step by step, or as with Raul in leaps and bounds – such is their nature. Born and raised in Bierzo, an area known for hilly valleys, and nearby Santiago deContinue reading “The free spirited Raul Perez”
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The grand daddy from Getariako
Of course the first taste of Txacoli was in New York City, sometime during the late 1990’s. Various hard to book seafood bars were serving this fizzy white with the unpronounceable grape called Hondarrabi Zuri. Its easy, yet also one of the great mineralic wines to pair literally with any kind of food. Txomin EtxanizContinue reading “The grand daddy from Getariako”
Ladredo, Ribeira Sacra
The constant search and willingness to learn more led Dirk Niepoort to the beautiful and impressive Galician wine region of Ribeira Sacra. With the help of a Spanish winemaker who knew well the region, a traditional vineyard, called Ladredo, was found on the slopes of River Sil. It is planted in small terraces, with stoneContinue reading “Ladredo, Ribeira Sacra”
Pepe Raventos at Riedel Wine Bar & Cellar
The wines we will pour that evening includes the following with Robert Parker descriptions: RAVENTOS I BLANC Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2015, Penedes, Spain The 2015 Blanc de Blancs, was produced with fruit from different organic and biodynamic plots within their 60 hectares of vineyards and some purchased grapes. The blend of 42% Xarello,Continue reading “Pepe Raventos at Riedel Wine Bar & Cellar”
Contino, the first single vineyard estate in Rioja
Contino is a single-estate bodega (62 ha of vineyards) based in a 200-year-old farmhouse just outside the town of Laguardia in the Alavesa region. The estate’s name comes from the royal guard of 100 soldiers who guarded the monarch. The label is emblazoned with the bust of San Gregorio, the patron saint and protector ofContinue reading “Contino, the first single vineyard estate in Rioja”
Spanish Steps dinner at Bunker, May 7-9th, 2017
We are extremely pleased to work with Arnie Marcella, Chef and Andreas Pergher, Beverage Director, on this menu and wine pairing, which traces back Arnie’s history and stories. The above 4-course menu is thb 2,250++ with optional wine pairing at thb 1,500++. Recently, the dining front of our City of Angels seems to progress faster thanContinue reading “Spanish Steps dinner at Bunker, May 7-9th, 2017”
Wine & Tapas at Toro, Bangkok
Toro is the brainchild of James Beard Award-winner Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette, whose Boston outlet opened in 2005. As the queues got longer and longer, they soon ventured to New York City and since last year also opened in Bangkok. The Barcelona-inspired tapas bar is housed in Courtyard 72, a burgeoning open-plan mall, smack in theContinue reading “Wine & Tapas at Toro, Bangkok”
Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera del Duero
Year-in-year out Peter Sisseck and owner Carlos del Rio make one of the most impressive red wines of stature in region of Ribera del Duero. Low yields of 30HL, old vines planted on calcareous soils and elevation of 750 meters, the arid climate with cool nights, help achieve ripeness, intense aromatics, and of course fullContinue reading “Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera del Duero”
Belondrade Y Lurton, a Grand Cru for 20+ years
Rueda has a fine-wine making tradition dating back centuries, especially the local white grape variety, Verdejo, has been regarded the best of Spain. From the 1994 vintage onwards, the French husband and wife team, lead by Jean Belondrade, set out to create a great barrel-fermented dry white wine with Burgundian philosophy and values, resulting in a limited production Verdejo cherished byContinue reading “Belondrade Y Lurton, a Grand Cru for 20+ years”
Interview Philippe Bramaz, Atlan & Artisan
Name: Philippe Bramaz Winery: Atlan & Artisan Town/Country: Yecla/Spain Date: May 2014 Which spot in your vineyard is the most special and why? There is a Church of an old hermit on top of the vineyard, which has an underground cellar from 1780. In this cellar, there are amphora, which the owner of Barahonda stillContinue reading “Interview Philippe Bramaz, Atlan & Artisan”