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By Fred Minnick 2011 was an amazing year for D.O. La Mancha. Here’s a look at some of the region’s top American stories. 2011 Roadshow This year, D.O. La Mancha brought more than 100 wines to the United States for the 2011...
By Fred Minnick More so than any wine region in the world, DO La Mancha is deeply connected to the literature and film about the area. On every D.O. La Mancha bottle is an artistic depiction of the Don Quixote...
by Fred Minnick For the wine enthusiast, New Year’s Eve is among the greatest holidays. It’s a time with friends and family. You gather around in your favorite bar, restaurant or in the living room, enjoying a good bottle of...
By Lana Bortolot Hooray for the holidays! They’re not only a time of good cheer, but also a perfect reason to say “cheers” with wines that complement the season’s rich table. One of the season’s best-loved traditions is the Christmas Eve...
by Fred Minnick I have a confession to make: I love Manchego cheese. I love its nutty, sweet and tangy flavors, its firm texture, and how it perfectly pairs with the popular Spanish grapes Tempranillo and Verdejo. I eat Manchego...
By Fred Minnick The term organic was once rarely used. In the 1970s, food labels certainly did not consistently carry the term. But, consumers started consistently not buying food produced from agriculture practices that included herbicide and pesticide use. That small...
By Lana Bortolot The European wine harvest is over and now, in America, we turn our thoughts to another harvest, of sorts—the cornucopia that is Thanksgiving. Of course, you’ll roll out the traditional recipes and ingredients, with turkey taking pride of...
It’s an early morning September day in La Solana, Ciudad Real, Spain, and grape growers are hauling their harvests to their respective cooperatives. The morning light showers the white grapes with beautiful light and the smells of fresh fruit...
This year, D.O. La Mancha wineries have been taking great strides to become the first thought for Spanish Wine in the United States. Since May, the D.O. La Mancha has launched a very ambitious promotional campaign in different cities of...
by Fred Minnick Long ago, before Spanish wines were common on American restaurant menus, Tempranillo was not widely planted in the La Mancha region. Then, a spirited winemaker named Miguel Angel Valentin Diaz saw an opportunity. He noticed longer sun hours...
by Fred Minnick When wine historians assess the contributions of private wineries to a region, Vinicola de Castilla might very well have had the greatest impact on a Spanish wine region. Formed in 1976, Vinicola de Castilla entered the winemaking scene...
It's Time again!! Our 2nd La Mancha Wine Tour!! is about to star! OCTOBER 18... I am so excited!, we have lots of great wines for you to taste!!!  This Time we’re in Los Angeles, a bastion of great restaurants,...
by Fred Minnick The name Familia Martinez Bujanda is synonymous with high-quality Spanish wine. With five wineries in three different Spanish Denominations of Origin, Familia Martinez Bujanda’s wineries have one commonality: They strive to pick the best grapes from their own...