Let’s Open a Bottle (4): D.O. Bierzo

Brian's Spain Domain

Oct 14 2022 | 00:16:10

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Show Notes

No long ago the wines from this small region were relegated to supermarket service with little future of any substance to look forward to. At least as a region worth respecting. But that suddenly got turned around and, almost out of nowhere, Bierzo wines, captained by the reds made with the Mencia grape, have bcome […]

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