Summer Seminar Series: Aromatized Wines and Amaros
Arroyo Vino 218 Camino La Tierra , Santa Fe, NM, United StatesThere would be no modern version of the Manhattan or Martini without the early advent of vermouth.
There would be no modern version of the Manhattan or Martini without the early advent of vermouth.
You wouldn’t think Santa Fe would be a hub of artisanal sake.
Sauvignon Blanc is a real wild child. Literally.
Chardonnay is arguably the most famous white wine grape in the world, and its mostly America's fault.
The history of rosé champagne is long and varied. Shipping records of the pink stuff date back to 1775.
Burgundy — or Bourgogne in French — is the source of endless wine related love, frustration and fascination.
Bourbon is an American spirit, its origins shrouded in legend and folklore.
For many people, Rioja is synonymous with Spanish wine, but Spain is a vast country that encompasses many different climates, winemaking styles and indigenous varieties.
Join us as we drink beyond the usual suspects and talk about the wines we enjoy most during holiday dinners.
Bordeaux holds a coveted place in the world of wine.
Champagne holds a special place in our hearts, but there are many different styles of bubbly in the world.
The slow burning rise of Alzinger—the brand created by both father and son through two generations of winemaking—has finally afforded this standout Wachau estate the international renown it deserves.
The most fascinating up and coming wine region in Italy right now is a lot further south—the island of Sicily.
Chile’s wine industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in the past few years.
Dramatic landscapes. Committed growers. Distinctive wines.
Natural wines represent the hottest growing movement in the contemporary world of wine.
Since we at Arroyo Vino are committed to growth through education, we have decided to make our March 9th tasting a showcase highlighting the contributions of female winemakers.
It's not black magic, although sometimes it appears to be. Understanding the flavors you smell and taste is an important step in learning more about what you are tasting and how you interpret the sensory inputs.
We welcome Chris Barnes from Jose Pastor Selections as we explore some of our favorite wines.
New Zealand has gained a reliable reputation for a very particular style of Sauvignon Blanc. But the variety, along with the local wine industry has grown and matured throughout the past few years.
The bacari that line the streets of Venice could rightfully be called humanity’s original wine bars, ideal watering holes providing a quick glass of vino for all those who could not afford the time or the money to sit and enjoy a meal.
The Cradle of Democracy is now one of the hottest wine regions - the New Old World.
The effect of Terroir starts below ground. We continue our focus on what's below the vines by looking at Limestone.
Campania, like many Italian regions, is home an impressive array of grape varieties, some of which are found almost nowhere else on earth.
Since ancient times, the Rhône Valley has been a hub of wine culture.
Jon Bonné has written many things about the world of wine. His book 'The New California Wine' explores the up and coming winemakers and the excitement they bring to what's in the bottle. This has inspired us to look at the people who are challenging the notions of what New World Wine is supposed to taste like.
What if there was a wine in New Mexico that not only tasted good but tasted well crafted, honest and real?
The word “renaissance” has been thrown around a lot in the beverage world over the past few years, applied to everything from craft beer to rye whiskey. And in keeping with all recent renaissances, the world of cider has gotten much more diverse and experimental.
No one can deny the vast appeal of French wine.
It’s nearly impossible to condense the breadth of territories, soil types and cepages touched by the 600 miles of the Loire river.
Fueled by a string of consistently excellent vintages, Oregon’s wine industry has expanded in terms of breadth and quality.
Burgundy occupies a unique position in the wine world.
Jerez - Xérès - Sherry. Most people turn up their noses at sherry, unaware that this singular style of fortified wine can deliver a range of complex and pleasurable flavors.
Once centrally important to Italy’s political and economic life; the wellspring of Italian language, culture and art is central to the modern Italian identity.
How to explain the world of wine’s longstanding fascination with comparing California to Bordeaux?
Nestled between Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal’s diversity of local wines remains largely undiscovered by the rest of the world.
We are thrilled and excited to welcome Matteo Sardagna Einaudi, owner of Poderi Einaudi Winery to Santa Fe.
It is time to revisit one of our favorite subjects.
A special chance to taste through Domaine Arlaud and Cyprien Arlaud.
It’s getting increasingly harder to ignore the consternation in the wine world surrounding two separate, recently proposed tariffs.
Celebrate Australia Day and donate to help relief and recovery from the bushfires.
We aim to prove that the Central Coast is home to a plethora of nested AVAs that demonstrate the outstanding natural terroir of the Sunshine state.
Our continued pursuit of unlocking the relationship between vineyard and vine has led us to conduct a brand-new tasting this Saturday, and this time we’re all about Austria.
The rugged beauty at the Southern end of the African continent. Vineyards, mountains and centuries of wine making history. This week, we'll explore South Africa.
Southeastern Italy has always been home to some fascinating regions.
We welcome Eiko Kodama, Owner and Head of International Sales & Marketing of Kodama Brewing.
Join us for a seminar style tasting with the Importer European Cellars. We will be featuring wines from their Spanish portfolio and hosting their regional sales representative, Cameron Cotton. $25 per person; credited back with purchases of $75 of wines from the tasting reservations required
This Saturday's Tasting will be a seminar-style event led by Mike Dunn of Dunn Vineyards in Napa California. Dunn makes some of Napa's most respected Cabernet Sauvignons; we couldn't be more honored to host Mike, the man behind this legendary winery. $25 per person; credited back with the purchase of 1 bottle of Dunn Wine […]
The World's favorite wine region, Burgundy, is a storied place that's been producing spectacular wine for centuries. There are thousands of producers making beautiful wines and Chloe Imports is responsible for bringing a fair number of them to our shelves. This Saturday Jonathan Hurt, the regional sales manager for Chloe Imports, will be conducting a […]
We are pleased to be hosting Darren Delmore from Tablas Creek for a seminar-style tasting this Saturday, the 9th. The Tablas Creek team has been making wine in Paso Robles California since 1989. In addition to pioneering the planting of Rhone varieties, they have been leaders in organic agriculture and sustainable winemaking. Tablas Creek has […]
We are excited to host Fabio Longano, brand ambassador for La Spinetta, for a seminar-style wine tasting this Saturday, the 6th of April! We love Italian wine. Within that broad category we are partial to a few producers that go above and beyond in their quest to hone their craft. One such producer is Georgio Rivetti of La Spinetta, […]
Bill Easton, of Easton Wines & Terre Rouge in the Sierra Foothills California AVA, is back in town! Not only does he make some killer wines, he is also fun and charismatic. We hosted him last year with a great turn-out and now he's back in Santa Fe with a new line-up of great juice, […]
The Italian Portfolio Director for Wilson Daniels Fine Wines is in town and we have snagged him for a wine seminar on Wednesday, May 8th! He'll be opening six great wines and discussing both the current winemaker and making as well as the histories behind the iconic estates. $25 per person; credited back with the […]
We jump at every chance we have to host Brian Dvoret from Impex imports. He always comes with great Scotch in tow and, even better, with amazing stories about the people who make it and the times taking processes involved in turning raw grain into golden poetry in a glass. Come see what he has […]
Vineyard Brands is on of the premier importers of Austrian wines. For this seminar-style tasting, we will be hosting their regional sales manager, Albert Kamkhagi, to discuss and taste through some of the awesome wines from the company's Austrian portfolio. $25 per person; credited back with the purchase of $75 of wines from the tasting […]
"Critter Label" wines have become much maligned in the past decade or so, coming to be associated with mass produced, poor quality wine from Australia. Though there are many wines for which the association is true, just because a wine has an animal on the label doesn't mean it's plonk. In fact, many of the […]
Rare Wine Co. is responsible for bringing some of our favorite wines into the States and now they are finally in New Mexico! Our good friend and Rare Wine's National Sales Manager will be leading this seminar; talking and tasting through some of the hits from the portfolio and the incredible people who make the […]
Andrea Franchetti, founder of Tenuta di Trinoro in Tuscany and Passopiscario in Sicily, has made an indelible mark on the Italian wine community. He was a pioneer the Bordelaise-style "Super Tuscan" wines that dominated the late 20th century and he led the charge on the revitalization of the wines of Mt. Etna. We are happy […]
Haus Alpenz is an awesome import company, bringing in some of our favorite rums and amari. They also have a great portfolio of fortified wines and Madeiras which is what we will be focusing on in this seminar-style tasting. We will be hosting J Henahan, who has helped choose the wines for the Sotolon Selections […]
Collio, in the Northeastern corner of Italy is fast becoming the latest darling of the wine industry. Though the folks at Venica & Venica pay this new attention no mind and keep making the same stunning wines that have brought the spotlight to their home. We will have Giampaolo Venica - the fourth generation to […]