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A photograph of Gambas Al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp) and Croma Vera's Albariño.

A Unique Twist on Gambas Al Ajillo Paired with ...

Gambas Al Ajillo, or Spanish Garlic Shrimp, is a classic dish that embodies the essence of Spanish tapas. It is beloved for its simplicity, rich flavors, and quick preparation time....

A Unique Twist on Gambas Al Ajillo Paired with ...

Gambas Al Ajillo, or Spanish Garlic Shrimp, is a classic dish that embodies the essence of Spanish tapas. It is beloved for its simplicity, rich flavors, and quick preparation time....

Discovering the Rise of Spanish Grapes Along California’s Central Coast

Discovering the Rise of Spanish Grapes Along Ca...

From crisp Albariño to bold Tempranillo, Spanish varieties thrive in San Luis Obispo's similar climate and soils, creating exciting and unique wines for adventurous palates. Here's a handpicked selection of ten...

Discovering the Rise of Spanish Grapes Along Ca...

From crisp Albariño to bold Tempranillo, Spanish varieties thrive in San Luis Obispo's similar climate and soils, creating exciting and unique wines for adventurous palates. Here's a handpicked selection of ten...

Image of the Aveine aerator, a disassembled immersion blender, and two wine glasses, sitting on a countertop.

Review: Aveine Smart Aerator vs. Immersion Blender

The Aveine aerator uses micro-oxygenation to aerate wine within seconds. At the request of readers, we compare the Aveine to an immersion blender.

Review: Aveine Smart Aerator vs. Immersion Blender

The Aveine aerator uses micro-oxygenation to aerate wine within seconds. At the request of readers, we compare the Aveine to an immersion blender.

An AI-generated image of "a meal created by AI".

Artificial Intelligence Recommends Recipes To P...

We asked an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, called ChatGPT, to create a dinner recipe to pair with two of Croma Vera’s wines. 

Artificial Intelligence Recommends Recipes To P...

We asked an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, called ChatGPT, to create a dinner recipe to pair with two of Croma Vera’s wines. 

What is Tempranillo?

What is Tempranillo?

What you need to know to talk about Tempranillo like a pro.

What is Tempranillo?

What you need to know to talk about Tempranillo like a pro.

Aveine Aerator

Review: Aveine Smart Aerator and a 2014 Napa Cab

The value proposition of the Aveine is that it uses micro-oxygenation to aerate wine within seconds that would otherwise take hours in a traditional decanter.

Review: Aveine Smart Aerator and a 2014 Napa Cab

The value proposition of the Aveine is that it uses micro-oxygenation to aerate wine within seconds that would otherwise take hours in a traditional decanter.