The better half of our wine trip to No. Spain focused on Rioja. Here are a few of the Bodegas we visited and the favorites tasted.
Spanish Reds
Marinated Steak and Wine Pairing
Marinades not only tenderize, but can enrich the flavor of steak. This one delivers that and more: it entices you to pair it with the Mencia grape from Spain.
25 Vintages of Clos de l’Obac Priorat
Rare is the wine dinner when one can taste 25 consecutive vintages of a world class Priorat paired with 6 Catalan-inspired courses. Here’s how it unfolded.
Tempranillo and Grilled NY Strip Steak
Love the flavor of a grilled NY Strip Steak, but maybe a little weary of California Cabernet Sauvignon? Go to Spain! Pair that steak with the fruit of 100+ year vines found in Toro in the heartland of España.
Zinfandel and Smoked Pork Ribs
Nothing spells the start of summer better than the sweet smell of smoked pork ribs. Surely an All-American wine like Zinfandel would stand up to the bold flavors, but we wanted a red wine throwdown.