Crianza Wine Reviews

Behind the Cork™ - Senorio de Odon Crianza

Behind the Cork™ - Senorio de Odon Crianza

In Spanish wine, Crianza is a regulated aging classification that literally translates to “breeding” or “nurturing”. It is the second tier of aged wine in Spain’s quality…

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Behind the Cork™ - Marqués de Cáceres Crianza

Behind the Cork™ - Marqués de Cáceres Crianza

Enrique Forner founded the Bodegas Marqués de Cáceres winery in Spain in 1970. Don Vicente Noguera, the 7th Marquis of Cáceres (granted by the King of Spain) and a Grandee of Spain (a high-ranking nob…

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Behind the Cork™ - Conde Valdemar Crianza

Behind the Cork™ - Conde Valdemar Crianza

Valdemar Family is comprised of 334 hectares (825 acres) of family-owned vineyards spanning Bodegas Valdemar in Roija, Spain and Valdemar Estates in Walla Walla, Washington. The winemaking legacy of …

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Behind the Cork™ - Herminia Rioja Wines

Behind the Cork™ - Herminia Rioja Wines

Herminia Casas was the beloved wife of a winemaker in the early 1900’s in La Rioja, Spain. She was a pioneer in entrepreneurship and a champion of education access for women and children. Her husband…

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Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Crianza

Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Crianza

This Beronia Crianza, from the Rioja region of Spain. Their innovative nature led them to pioneer the use of mixed oak barrels, a combination of American oak staves and French oak ends. The marriage o…

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Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Rioja Crianza

Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Rioja Crianza

This wine is imported by González Byass which is headquartered in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. It is a family-owned collection of wineries that was founded in 1835 and spans across Spain’s most import…

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Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Crianza

Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Crianza

This week’s Behind the Cork™ features two bottles of Beronia Crianza - the traditional 750 ml bottle and a 375 ml bottle that’s perfect for single serve meet-ups with friends at a distance. In this ne…

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Behind the Cork™ - Bodegas LAN Crianza

Behind the Cork™ - Bodegas LAN Crianza

2016 Bodegas LAN Crianza This Bodegas LAN Crianza is from Spain’s famous Rioja region that is best known for its Tempranillo that is a full-bodied wine that is typically high in tannin. The winery’s…

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Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Crianza

Behind the Cork™ - Beronia Crianza

The Rioja region of Spain is noted for its Tempranillo and this one from Beronia is indeed noteworthy. This is a typical Rioja blend of grapes consisting of 91% Tempranillo, 8% Garnacha and 1% Mazu…

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