6 hours ago, Smithy said:
That is the first Rioja I ever tried, and remains my favorite -- for sentimental reasons as well as its quality. 🙂
Rioja was my introduction to non-French wines. Many, many years ago, when I was a Master's student , I knew another student whose family name was Torres. The name meant nothing to me, but she was clearly Spanish and studying in London. I forget her major.
Anyway, it turned out she was a member of the Torres family, one of the biggest vintners in Spain and which specialises in Rioja. Her family's company had an office in London from where she picked up regular (free) supplies which she shared. After graduating she returned to Spain and we lost touch. 😕
