[wine] Rioja-International Wine Review

Rioja lovers may be interested in the International Wine Review of August 2008. Besides tasting notes, It includes an interesting overview of the area, including history, producers, styles (traditional and modern) and associated vinification techniques. On page 3 it describes government controls, including the prohibition of additional vine plantings by the European Union, resulting in the sale of planting rights - the purpose of which is to increase prices. Kind of like OPEC. Click this link: http://www.vibrantrioja.com/pdfs/2008press/iWineAug08Rioja_FINAL.pdf Regards, Ted _________________________________________________________________ Get thousands of games on your PC, your mobile phone, and the web with Windows®. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/108588800/direct/01/