by winepleasures | Oct 18, 2010 | Wine Workshops, Wine Tours
Mas Rodo Winery has been in the market since 2009, creating innovative wines as well as an environment that balances the preservation of the surrounding ecosystem with the art of making fine wines. The estate covers 150 hectares in Sant Joan Mediona, the building...
by winepleasures | Oct 3, 2010 | Wine Tours
The old and hooked, craggy branches of rows upon rows of vines stretch as far as the eye can see under the late September sun, ready to be harvested. The vineyards of La Baltana Vella are the setting for the grape harvest, which commences in late August, and the sun...
by winepleasures | Oct 1, 2010 | Wine Workshops
Pacholo Garcia-Morera of Espa-Fil Import Export Corp based in Manila, Philippines along with 30 or so international wine importers from around the world will be descending upon Catalunya for the very first edition of the Workshop Buyer meets Catalonian Cellar from 10...
by winepleasures | Aug 13, 2010 | Wine Tours, Wine Conference
Nestled next to the Penedès mountains and surrounded by old vines, the town of Torre – Ramona (Subirats) holds a captivating appeal. At the heart of the village lies an imposing three story house, which originally belonged to the richest family in the village...
by winepleasures | Aug 1, 2010 | Wine Tours, Wine Conference
When opening a bottle of sparkling wine – whether it be champagne, cava, prosecco, or another – have you noticed the small tin disc that rests on top of the cork? Sometimes it is covered in a picture or sometimes the logo of the winery. I, like I’m...