Roots - Cork Tales (Page 2)

Roots• Jul 29, 2026

Spain's second red grape hides an hour inland from the beach resorts. 1. At a Glance The Valencia region, on Spain'

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Roots• Jul 29, 2026

More than a million oak barrels rest beneath Spain's most famous vineyards. 1. At a Glance Rioja, strung along the Ebro River

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Roots• Jul 29, 2026

Three climates collide in a region that pours pilgrims free wine. 1. At a Glance Navarra runs from the Pyrenees down to the Ebro

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Roots• Jul 29, 2026

Atlantic rain, granite soils, and a white grape saved by a village festival. 1. At a Glance Galicia occupies Spain's green northwest

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Roots• Jul 29, 2026

Black slate hills, a sparkling-wine empire, and Spain's other top-tier appellation. 1. At a Glance Catalonia, in Spain's

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Roots• Jul 29, 2026

Summer days near 100°F and nights close to freezing forge Spain's densest reds. 1. At a Glance Northwest of Madrid, the

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Roots• Jul 29, 2026

Don Quixote's dry plateau holds nearly half of all Spanish vines. 1. At a Glance South of Madrid, an immense plateau of

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Roots• Jul 29, 2026

Limestone soils almost unheard of elsewhere in South Africa make this Chardonnay country. 1. At a Glance Robertson lies inland, about 100 miles (160

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Roots• Jul 29, 2026

French refugees planted this valley in 1688, and it still throws a Bastille festival. 1. At a Glance Franschhoek is a small, enclosed valley

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