Friday Flights! Muy bueno Spanish Reds!
Hola amigos y amigas!
It’s time for one of the hottest regions in recent wine history. . .at least as far as I’ve noticed. Spanish reds are flying off the shelves everywhere, and it’s really understanable considering the great values. And they’re way tasty.
I got the opportunity to visit Spain a few years ago. I didn’t see vast vineyards in the region where I was staying, the Southwest corner known for Sherry. I saw a lot of olive groves, as olive oil is one of the country’s key exports. While I was there, I enjoyed a wine tasting very similar to what I do here at Carpe Vinum every Friday. The big difference was that it was with fewer people, more wines, and just one glass (per person). I remember all the wines being very tasty. Consequently, and rather poetically, all other memories I have of the which wines they were and what happened for the rest of the evening, were erased by the wine itself. Funny how that works. So considering most, if not all of us, know Spanish reds by Rioja, the most famous region, I thought I would include a veritable (spanish word for smorgasbord) of wines from OTHER regions. . .and 2 Riojas. It wouldn’t be a Spanish wine tasting without Rioja, would it?
Tomorrow, Friday the 3rd of October, from 4:30-9:00,
I will be pouring for you and all of your friends (hint, hint):
Capcanes 2001 Mas Donis, Montsant, Spain
Bodegas Costano 2001 Monastrel (Mourvedre), Yecla, Spain
El Seque 2001 Tinto Laderas, Alicante, Spain
Luberri 2001 Carbonic Maceration, Rioja, Spain
Marcelino Diaz 2000 Puerta Palma Tinto, Ribera del Guadiana, Spain
And the Extra 2, and everyone’s favorites:
El Coto 2000 Tinto Crianza, Rioja, Spain
Condado de Haza 2000 Ribera del Duero, Spain
Quite a bargain at $10 for the first 5, and $6 for the Extra 2.
I’m really excited about this one. It should be the best one yet.
(I know I said that last week. . .but I mean it even more this week!)
(I know I said THAT last week. . .but I mean it even more this (every) week!)
Feel free to bring crackers and cheese, or your own TAPAS. Bread will be available.
Hope to see you here!
Seize the Wine!
M
Next week is Washington Reds!