June 16, 2009 at 9:43 am (Canary Islands, Spanish Island, Wine, Wine Tastings)
Lanzarote has been producing wine for centuries, back to the malvasia wine which graced the tables of Europe´s elite in the 16th century.
Now a new and innovative bodega has opened up and already won the title of Best New Bodega 2008 at the 7th Open Wine Assembly in Madrid.
Stratus uses high tech methods combined after intensive research conducted by the director Alberto González Plasencia.
Bodegas Stratus is the result, an almost cathedral like central hall where the wine is produced. The production so far includes Stratus a dry Malvasia wine, with a fruity, citrus flavour, a red wine with the aroma of mulberry and a sweet Moscatel which is a Malvasia and Diego grape combination. A rosé is planned to be added to the range shortly.
Photos thanks to http://www.lanzaroteguidebook.com/
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February 11, 2009 at 10:11 am (Rioja, Wine, Wine Tastings)
Tags: Wine, Wine Courses, wine vineyard tours
In the heart of the famous Spanish wine region of La Rioja, Dinastía Vivanco wine cellar, wine museum and research foundation is home to The Foundation’s Documentation Center.
It houses over 8,000 documents and works relating to vine growing and was awarded Best Of Art and Culture by The Great Wine Capitals International Network.
A visit here is included in two of the trips organised by Epicurean Ways for this year why not try:
- Wine Roads of Rioja & La Ribera del Duero
- Wine Lover’s Rioja
Both trips take place in May and September/October and spend half a day at the Dinastía Vivanco Museum and tour its bodega or cellar.
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January 9, 2009 at 12:48 pm (Cruises, Unique, Wine Tastings)
Tags: Mediterranean Cruises, speciality cruises, wine vineyard tours
Silversea Cruises announce some new routes for Oenophiles this year. The luxury cruise line have put into place 11 Wine Series trips for this year.
Silverwind Cruise Ship from Silversea Cruises
Enjoy sampling some high-end vintages and learning about the art of making wine with special tastings and lectures by wine professionals and vineyard owners.
Some of the shore excursions will also give you the option to explore famous wine regions.
The Mediterranean Cruise on July 6 will be hosted by fashion icon Salvatore Ferragamo who owns Il Borro the award-winning wine estate in Tuscany.
This particular cruise on the Silver Wind is a 12-day trip from Southampton, UK to Monte Carlo with port stops in Cadiz, Malaga, Ibiza, Barcelona (overnight), Cannes, Menton, Livorno and Corsica.
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August 13, 2008 at 7:47 am (Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Rural, Spas, Wine Tastings)
Tags: Wine weekend
A luxury weekend is being held to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Vinos de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal winery in Rioja, hosted by The Luxury Collection and Christie’s auction house.
The weekend includes
- innovative spa treatments
- fascinating contemporary architecture in a historic setting
- an exclusive gala dinner and auction from Christie’s
- culinary delights prepared under the guidance of Michelin-starred Chef Francis Paniego
- the chance to sample a range of vintage Marqués de Riscal wines
- a range of Vinotherapie treatments available throughout the weekend in the hotel’s own Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa
- the opportunity to attend a series of lectures on wine, regional art, design and architecture.
This Super Vintage Weekend takes place from Friday October 24th and its finale will be the auction by Christie’s of a unique lot of wines that includes 131 Riscal vintages dating back to 1862.
The two night weekend costs €2,495 per person or a special package is available for €250.00 per person to attend the gala dinner and Superlot Live Auction only.
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August 11, 2008 at 9:02 am (Honeymoon, Hotels, Spas, Wine Tastings)
Tags: Luxury Hotels
The famous and innovative architect Frank Gehry designed this luxurious ultra-modern cool-looking hotel which is covered in pink, silver and gold titanium.
The colours represent the wines and their packaging and the flowing almost sail-like roof flows like the countryside. This is a unique stay complete with wine cellar, vinotherapy spa and it is of course situated in the heart of Spain’s wine growing area.
For fine wine, exclusive spa treatments and exquisite dining look no further than the Hotel Marques de Riscal
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July 21, 2008 at 4:14 pm (Wine Tastings)
Tags: Wine Courses
Bodegas Torres Wine Cultural Centre is Torres’s base in Madrid. It offers courses, talks and wine tastings. The courses on offer now are: Introduction to the World of Wine, Initiation into Tasting, and Wine and Food.
The courses are tutored by qualified personnel and offer informative material, leaflets and books. They are aimed at professionals in the wine trade and wine lovers in general.
You have to be a registered member of Torres to take part in any of their courses.
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July 18, 2008 at 4:18 pm (Wine Tastings)
Tags: Cava, Champagne, Wine
Visit the Codorniu cellars for a cork popping cava sensation, sparkling white cava and rose to tempt your tastebuds. Buy a case or two from the pioneers of sparklers.
The incredible cellar was designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch, one of the leading representatives of the great Catalan modernist architectural school along with the genius Gaudi.
Daily visits are possible check out their website for directions and details.
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