Posts tagged “Spanish Wine”

Behind the Cork™ - Ace Kicker Big Bet Blend

2016 Ace Kicker Big Bet Blend ($15) This Ace Kicker wine originates from Spain’s Castilla-La Mancha region which is located about 40 miles south of Madrid. This Big Bet Blend is indeed a big blend that’s produced from 34% Cabernet Franc, 27% Syra...

Behind the Cork™ - Pagos de Galir Mencía

2016 Pagos de Galir Mencía ($17) This 100% Mencía (men-thee-uh) is from the Valdeorras region which is located on the eastern-most fringes of Galicia, in North-Western Spain. It was cold macerated, went through malolactic conversion and aged in ...

Behind the Cork™ - Inurrieta Orchidea Sauvignon Blanc

2018 Inurrieta Orchídea Sauvignon Blanc ($12) Here’s nice refreshing Sauvignon Blanc that will compliment any spring or summer meal. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc is from Bodega Inurrieta and comes from the Navarra region of northern Spain. It’s go...

Behind the Cork™ - Wine of the Week

2013 Beronia Rioja Reserva ($20) This Rioja from Beronia is produced with 95% Tempranillo, 4% Graciano (known as Morrastel in Languedoc) and 1% Mazuelo (a.k.a. Carignan). Being a ‘Reserva’ in Rioja means that this wine is required to be aged for ...

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