Spain’s oldest formalized wine-producing region, Rioja is also one of her most dynamic at the moment. There is a new emphasis on specific vineyard sites, and younger winemakers are crafting wines with singular character. Expect more minerality and freshness - and much less oak! While still very tempranillo-centric and unmistakably Rioja, this post-modern style is garnering abundant fans and media attention for its brilliance and balance. Join Deborah Hansen as she samples six wines that will update your notion of Rioja!
Deborah Hansen is a Spanish-trained sommelie nre with a particular penchant for Rioja.
