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Weekend Wine Tasting 'Spanish Exploration'
Sat, March 24, 2018 to Sun, March 25, 2018 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Cost: $5
On the western coast of Spain, lies Rías Baixas. The star of this area is Albariño, with Loureira and Treixadura being the backup dancers. True to its coastal nature, you can find a briny, ocean touch to this wine, which also has hints of white flowers and stone fruit. Take a hint from the locals and enjoy a glass with seafood.
Rioja went above and beyond Spanish laws and added some time to their minimum aging requirements. And often, winemakers allow the wines to age for years beyond what is required by Rioja. For red wines, Crianzas are aged at least 2 years total (including 1 year in oak barrels.) Reserva wines are aged at least 3 years total, including 1 year in barrels. Gran Reservas spend at least 2 years in barrels and then three more years in bottles before they're sold. Viña Santurnia Crianza spends 2 years in oak and 1 year in bottle.
The grape Mencía makes medium- to full-bodied wines with hints of blackberry, anise, and a distinct herbal aroma that often evokes Cabernet Franc.The grape is grown throughout Galicia and northwestern Spain.
2016 Carballal "Sete Cepas"
Albariño
Rías Baixas, Spain
2015 Valdecuevas
Verdejo
Rueda, Spain
2014 Vina Santurnia
Crianza Rioja
Tempranillo
Rioja, Spain
2013 Adega Algueira "Carravel"
Mencia
Ribeira Sacra, Spain