by winepleasures | Oct 13, 2011 | Wine Tours, Wineries Review
From the get-go, I was intrigued by the name of this bodega and the anchors shown within the family crest; thankfully, I didn’t have to wait long to hear more since we were greeted by the proprietors daughter and she was happy to explain. We learned that the winery...
by winepleasures | Sep 12, 2011 | Wineries Review, Wine Tours
Rimarts are known across Catalonia for their unique approach to disgorgement, all undertaken by hand. With this in mind, we set off with a sense of excitement at seeing this process in the flesh. We were greeted by Ernest, one of the sons that now run the business,...
by winepleasures | Sep 5, 2011 | Wine Tours
The second we drove up to the five-star hotel, Mas Passamaner in the DO Tarragona region, I knew I was a someplace special. It wasn’t grandiose, fancy, or impersonal like I expected a five-star hotel to be, rather it was a unique, quaint, personal place where every...
by winepleasures | Aug 29, 2011 | Wine Tours
Set on the beautiful island of Mallorca (or Majorca, whichever you prefer) in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea you will find the traditional yet modern Bodega of José L. Ferrer (JLF). With old presses and pumps lying around the place you are sure to get a feel for...
by winepleasures | Aug 23, 2011 | Wine Tours
Most of the bike tours with Wine Pleasures are for an intimate look at the the unique surround and history that makes up this region perfect for great Cava wines and to get a taste of what they have to offer. On this particular trip, though, we also celebrated the end...