by winepleasures | May 24, 2013 | Wine Tours, 50 Great Cavas
As they say first impressions can only be made once well the creative sophistication of Pere Ventura could be felt immediately as I walked over the immaculate grass path and in through the large archway door. A reasonably young winery for the region established in...
by winepleasures | May 20, 2013 | 50 Great Cavas, Wine Tours
As we pulled up in front of Mas Macia it looked like a quaint little village within itself, on the beautiful grounds covered by the vineyards there is the old 13th Century Catalan house, a restaurant, a church and of course the winery and its cellars. The smell of the...
by winepleasures | Apr 28, 2013 | Wine Tours
Every day it seems we’re faced with some sort of news headline that tells us such a food is good for us, or that we should avoid eating or drinking something because it might make us ill, then the next day a contradictory story might appear saying the opposite! It can...
by winepleasures | Apr 25, 2013 | Wine Tours
Any wine aficionado who has taken the trouble to explore the glorious wines of Portugal will be able to confirm that this small country, nestled up against its Iberian neighbour, Spain, can hold its own in the wine stakes with dignity and flair. Perhaps Portugal is a...
by winepleasures | Apr 8, 2013 | Wine Conference, Wine Tours
Georgia’s easternmost region of Kakheti is a land of hospitable, openhearted and straightforward people who live surrounded by rugged mountains, ancient castles, magnificent churches, and drink wine to praise the almighty for each harvest of their nurtured grape...
by winepleasures | Mar 30, 2013 | Wine Tours
It is very common to see premium items such as watches and cell phones that have been encrusted with gold or precious jewels. It is also possible to find diamonds or jewels encrusted in wine or liquor bottles. However, there is an obvious drawback: encrusted bottles...