by winepleasures | May 20, 2013 | Wine Tours, 50 Great Cavas
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 | Feb 8, 2013 | Wine Tours
The team at Wineware thoroughly enjoy embarking on new adventures and countries, including searching for the very best wine tasting weekends in the UK and overseas. We believe it is the best way to learn about wine; a practical and educational hands on environment....
by winepleasures | Dec 31, 2012 | Wine Tours, 50 Great Cavas
Traveling down the winding roads in the Penedes, it is hard not to spot Vallformosa from a distance. With 397 hectares of vineyards, Vallformosa is the 4th biggest winery in terms of production. But, this winery offers much beyond its impressive structure and large...
by winepleasures | Oct 24, 2012 | Wine Tours, 50 Great Cavas
After a long work week, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my Friday morning than at a winery. And, Finca Valldosera certainly did not disappoint. The adventure began with a drive down a long, gravel road leading to the main property. On the road, I began to...
by winepleasures | Jul 14, 2012 | Wine Tours
Close to the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by mountains and vineyards, the village of Bellvei bears the name of “the beautiful neighbor” if translated from Catalan. Neighbor to what? We went exploring. Our visit begins in the Cellers Avgvstvs (mind the spelling:...