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Behind the Vines

Archive for the ‘Spanish wine’ Category

June 1st, 2008

Tempranillo, Most Likely

This wine was from over a week ago, and I can’t be exactly certain which meal it was served with.  I’m thinking grass-fed New York steak served with a chick pea mash (inspired by Nigella) and a little salad made with our homegrown(!) lettuce.  The wine was a 1997 Torre Oria Gran Reserva.  This winery has […]

By Farley -- 1 comment

March 12th, 2008

Need More Old World in My Life

I’ve had this bottle of 2004 Pago de los Capellanes Ribera del Duero hanging around for about a year, bought for a tasting group that’s no longer active.  Last week we were had a dinner that was calling out for Old World.  And I was embarrassed at how heavy on California my wine cellar is.  The thing is, working […]

By Farley -- 6 comments

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