This outrageously good value fizz from the progressive 'Viñedos y Reserva' winery near Madrid, on the banks of the Ciguela River, has had Jancis Robinson raving. After 20 short years, 'V&R' are leading the field of sparkling wine producers on the plains of La Mancha (Europe's biggest designated wine region and home to Don Quixote). [...]

The progressive 'Viñedos y Reserva' winery near Madrid, on the banks of the Ciguela River, has won praise from Jancis Robinson, edged ahead of the competition on the plains of La Mancha (Europe's biggest designated wine region) and furnished us with our favourite new fizz. Made with 100% Airen, Spain's widest-planted grape, the 'Drop of [...]

From the leading wine region in Spain, this Rioja is violet in colour and soft and fruity in style. Warm, plummy aromas tinged with subtle spice and vanilla.
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 By John Tools
Though vineyards exist in almost every U.S. state, California outranks all of the others by a great deal and its production can even be ranked on a global scale. In fact, California ranks # 4 in the world in volume production among wine producers with a total of 2 billion liters per year, [...]

Everybody knows that for the world’s best Cabernet Sauvignon, you need to look at the Bordeaux region of France, but that might be changing soon. You see, there’s an overlooked region of Australia, about four hours south of Perth, that’s drawing the attention of even the most dedicated Cabernet lovers. Western Australia’s Margaret River wine region gets passed over too often, but it features some truly amazing wines.