A great article describing both the wine and food in La Rioja, courtesy of the New York Times. Meanwhile, new regions outside of Rioja, are equally getting recognized for their wines, and I assume that this trend will only continue well into the future as the Iberian peninsula grows in fame.

Personally, after reading the article, it makes me want to seek out a Gran Campo Viejo cava for a nice late summer’s evening. As mentioned in the article: Saddam liked his Mateus rose while living high in Baghdad. Maybe he did have weapons of ‘wine image’ destruction after all!

Somehow, I am still amazed as to how people are still waking up to Spanish and Portuguese wines. Just take Toledo for example, which has finally been recognized for their exceptional wines beyond sherry and port.

So there is the week’s news. Stay tuned! Featured articles include: What’s a DO? What is this grape Temp-rah-knee-yo? Plus more interviews!

Till soon, Ryan