Quick-Sip: 3 French Grapes in 1 Aragòn Blend

Gran Vos Reserva (2005)
Viños del Vero
Cabernet Sauvignon | Merlot | Pinot Noir
D.O. Somontano

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Quick-Sip: Navarran Red Blend, the Elder

Barón de Magaña (2004)
Bodegas Viña Magaña
Merlot 50% | Cabernet Sauvignon 30% | Tempranillo 10% | other 10%
D.O. Navarra

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Quick-Sip: Navarran Red Blend

Magaña Calchetas (2006)
Bodegas Viña Magaña
Merlot | Cabernet Sauvignon | Malbec
D.O. Navarra

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Travelling to Spain without leaving NE Ohio

Last weekend I had the opportunity to explore the many diverse regions of Spain and learn about the wines that each produce. Hosted by the Wine Academy of Spain our class was treated to three intense days of learning and tasting over seventy wines.

The Wine Academy of Spain was started by Pancho Campo, Spain's first recipient of the Master of Wine (MW) title. The Academy was founded to teach and train wine professionals, help promote Spain's wine and tourism industries, and through a special forum bring to light the effects of climate change on wine.

As part of the Academy's 2009-2010 tour, Cleveland and eleven other U.S. Cities were scheduled to host the Spanish Wine Education program. Ryan and Gabriella Opaz of Catavino , an educational website that promotes Iberian wine, food, and culture, offered the chance for an interested blogger in each city to take part in the course. Having traveled to and fallen in love with all Spain has to offer, I jumped at this exciting opportunity. To my delight, I was able to attend the three day class at The Cleveland Wine School, owned by Marianne Frantz, Certified Wine Educator.

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Quick-Sip: Napa Turnbull Red Blend

Old Bull Red (2005)
Turnbull Wine Cellars
70% Merlot | 11% Tempranillo | 7% Petite Sirah | 5% Syrah | 4% Sangiovese | 3% Barbera
Napa Valley, California

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