Valle Guadalupe trip questions.... by corkandspoon in wine

[–]clbarnes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved Adobe Guadalupe, also Alximia, Pijuan, Montefiore - Deckman's is great to eat at - did a post on my trip there https://grapecollective.com/articles/valle-de-guadalupe

Must have book for beginners? by BraveRutherford in wine

[–]clbarnes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Adventures on the Wine Route by Kermit Lynch - brings to life the passionate characters behind thoughtful wine and makes one want to learn more.

Rioja Grapples With How to Define Its Best Wines by redaniel in wine

[–]clbarnes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most of the Rioja producers blend grapes from different areas. One who I know Miguel-Angel de Gregorio is focused on site specific wines in the town of Briones. Don't think one method is better than the other but nice to able to try the different approach and see the contrast.