Curiosity Bottled
What type of questions do you have about wine? Our recent wine tastings have inspired me to write a little about what types of things people tend to be curious about when it comes to wine. 1) Why do some wines dry your mouth out? This reaction comes from tannins. Tannins react with the saliva [...]
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Life requires all five senses. Each day is full of textures, hues, melodies, flavors and smells. Combine all of these elements craft the foundation of all of our experiences. Sound and consistencies become associated with emotions and the landmarks of our lives. They say that smell is the sense most closely tied to memory. A [...]
Read more »Vid, Vino…Vivanco
Not sure what to do this weekend in La Rioja? Winter still lingers in the air and it seems too soon to enjoy a sunny walk along the Ebro or enjoy a picnic in Cameros. Luckily La Rioja is the privileged home of Dinastia Vivanco: a museum apart from the rest. Here visitors can enjoy [...]
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