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May 31, 2023

Vintage Report: La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 2016

May 31, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Vintage Report: La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 2016

A vertical tasting reveals the newly released Viña Ardanza 2016 to be a refined, fruit-forward example of La Rioja Alta’s most iconic wine.

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May 31, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
La Rioja Alta, Vina Ardanza 2016, Guillermo de Aranzabal Agudo, Tempranillo, Garnacha, Julio Saenz Fernandez
March 26, 2021

Castilla y Leon, Home of Spain's Best Kept Secret: Wine, Dine and Stay in a Luxe 12th Century Abbey Overlooking World-Class Vineyards

March 26, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Castilla y Leon, Home of Spain's Best Kept Secret: Wine, Dine and Stay in a Luxe 12th Century Abbey Overlooking World-Class Vineyards

Welcome to the “best hotel in the world!”

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March 26, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ 16 Comments
Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Castilla y Leon, World Wine Travel, Spanish wine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Land of the Castles, Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Toro D.O., Bierzo wine, Arribes D.O., Tierra de Leon, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León, Tempranillo, Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine, Relais & Chateau, Santa Maria de Retuerta Abbey, Marco Serra architect, wine tasting, Michelin-starred, Abadia Retuerta Selección Especial
March 07, 2021

The World's Best Meatloaf Recipe Paired with Rioja Red Wine

March 07, 2021/ Lisa Denning
The World's Best Meatloaf Recipe Paired with Rioja Red Wine

A down-to-earth and homey meatloaf like this one has been a solid staple in the “pandemic” rotation.

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Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Meatloaf, Beronia Crianza 2017, Tempranillo, Gonzalez Byass
March 12, 2020

Host a Tapas Party: Seven Easy-to-Make Recipes Paired with Spanish Wines

March 12, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Host a Tapas Party: Seven Easy-to-Make Recipes Paired with Spanish Wines

Recipes and wine pairings for a fun and easy-to-host evening.

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Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Tapas party, Pares Balta, Juve y Camps, Gramona, Cellar de Les Aus Bruant, Paella Recipe, Paella Your Way, Spanish wine, Ribera del Duero, Citrus Marinated Olives, Tio Pepe, The Food Network, Blistered shisito peppers, Mil Historias de Altolandon Garnacha, Wine Food, Garlic Shrimp, Gambas al Ajillo, El Coto Blanco, Gazpacho, Flor de Muga Rose, Patatas Bravas, Rioja Crianza, Tempranillo, Baigorri, Beronia, CVNE, El Ternero, LAN, Marques de Caceres, R. Lopez de Heredia, Vina Pomal, Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo, Vina Real, Vivanco, Crema Catalana, Lustau East India Solera Sherry
March 15, 2019

Know Before You Go - Ten Fascinating Facts About Napa Valley

March 15, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Know Before You Go - Ten Fascinating Facts About Napa Valley

Interesting facts to know about the most famous wine region in the U.S.

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March 15, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Napa Valley, The Judgement of Paris, Screaming Eagle, Harlan, Colgin, Mi Sueno, Cain, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Barbera, Grenache, Tempranillo, sparkling wine, Schramsberg Vineyards, Frank Family Vineyards, California

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