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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...