Tag Archives: Rioja
López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva 2001
López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2001 Jay McInerney, in the book I just reviewed, said that “Tondonia is one of those secret passwords whereby serious wine wonks recognize their own kind.” Gary Vaynerchuk, in his interview with Maria Jose … Continue reading
Holiday Recap: Part 2
The holidays feel long gone now and things have quieted down, but several weeks of holiday celebrations and catching up with friends and family mean that I’ve tried far more wine in the past month or more than I’ve had … Continue reading
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Holiday Drinking
A quick round-up of a few wines I’ve tried over the holidays (so far). Chateau Proms-Bellevue 2003, Graves (France) We found this in my parents’ closet (err, wine cellar?) and opened it up on Christmas eve. There’s probably no need … Continue reading
Californian Syrah & Rioja at Bounchonné
Last night my two best girls and I headed out to one of my favourite haunts, Bouchonné, a wine bar with a low-key atmosphere that’s perfect for a chat while savoring a glass of vino. Though I’m disappointed that Bouchonné … Continue reading
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