The Ultimate Spanish Food and Cheese Pairing Guide
In Ribera del Duero, the native grape called Tempranillo has been evolving in this unique growing region for 1,000 years. Across the valley and over the river, Verdejo, the signature grape of Rueda, thrives as Spain’s number one white wine. Collectively, the two areas are known as Spain’s most prestigious wine regions. Understanding what makes the […]
Tempranillo: King of Grapes
In most places, an axiom like “ten months of winter, two months of hell” would more likely be the snicker of a competitive region than it would a statement by its own. But winemakers in Spain’s Ribera del Duero, located in Castilla y León in the north-central part of the country, are happy to own […]
Ribera: Land of Extremes, Home to the King
“Diligence is the mother of good fortune” – Chapter XLIII, Part II, Miguel de Cervantes This quote from Castilla y León’s most famous author could be applied to many things, but perhaps no more so than to the wine region of Ribera del Duero, an area two hours north of Madrid. Located within Castilla y […]
Rueda: Land of Lions and Verdejos
Photography by Galdones Photography When winemaking began in Rueda around 1,000 years ago, it’s a wonder anyone would have thought to plant grapes in this region of extremes – blisteringly hot summers, bitterly cold winters, and a relatively high altitude. Happily, the local monks and the Verdejo grape, native to North Africa, arrived in the […]
Talking Tapas and Spain’s Most Prestigious Wine Regions
Photography by Galdones Photography The concept of the free snack in American culture runs the gamut from dive bars to white tablecloth restaurants, places where the phrases “happy hour” and “amuse bouche” translate to small, often tasty snacks or nibbles, whether salted popcorn in a bar or more elaborate bites prepared by a restaurant is […]
Cheers to the New Year with Cheese
Whether you’ll be reaching for booze or mocktails this NYE, we’ve got you covered with drink pairings that’ll carry you through to midnight and beyond.
Raclette Party for Two (or Trois) with Trois Petits Cochons
Though large gatherings aren’t looking promising this particular season, you can still throw yourself and your housemates a Raclette party fit for royalty.
Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité: Bastille Day Pairings
Celebrate Bastille Day from afar with classic French cheese and wine pairings
Tariffs 101: EU cheeses take a hike
Here’s what you need to know about the Trump administration’s proposed EU tariff hike: -In October 2019, the Trump administration imposed a 25% tax on EU imported goods, including textiles, cosmetics, spirits, wine, and cheese. -This tax hike is in response to a long-running dispute over EU subsidies for Europe-based Airbus, which affect American aircraft […]
A Vintage Partnership: Wine-Washed Cheeses
The age-old tradition of washing cheese in wine produces bold flavors, aromas, and hues. Here are some of our favorites.
