Travel & Activities


CROSSKEYS VINEYARDS: Touriga 2015
15 May 2018

CROSSKEYS VINEYARDS: Touriga 2015

Shenandoah Valley, Virginia 87 Points | “Recommended” Crafted from the Portuguese variety Touriga Nacional (a common blending grape in Port wine), this plump, medium-bodied red offers savory aromas and flavors of black fruit, tobacco, nutmeg, and earthy minerality over a velvety palate. Oak (9 months) and tannins are well integrated, with mild acidity. A solid showing for this variety in Virginia. Fresh, appealing, and food...

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Land of Bobal: Spain’s Rising D.O. Utiel-Requena Wine Region
14 May 2018

Land of Bobal: Spain’s Rising D.O. Utiel-Requena Wine Region

The Utiel-Requena D.O. in the Province of Valencia, in eastern Spain, ranks among our top wine discoveries of 2017. Spanish wine, food, wine, and travel expert April Cullom introduced us to the region and its wines at a tasting she organized and hosted in Washington, D.C. — the Utiel-Requena Road Show 2017, which was also held in Boston and Houston. The tasting featured 13 producers...

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