Spain's Rioja wine region has long been one of Spain's crown jewels. Is it any wonder that one of the regions oldest wineries is a shining gem itself? Introducing, Bodegas Montecillo, owned and faithfully operated by the Osborne family since 1973. This winery was established in the Rioja Alta region in 1874 and is the epitome of tradition - from housing an onsite cooperage, to using traditional Bordeaux methods to make their wines, to heavily relying on Spain's traditional red grape, Tempranillo, to make expressive wines at good price points that are versatile and extremely food friendly - Bodegas Montecillo is living its legacy. Read more...

If you are looking to pair some fun beverages with a pulled pork barbecue, then about.com's drink guides have got you covered. From beer, to cocktails and wine we have pulled together several flavorful recommendations to complement this Southern Food pulled pork barbecue recipe. Read more...

At the beginning of the summer, I had the chance to meet Maria Martinez-Sierra on her own turf at the Bodegas Montecillo winery in Spain's Rioja region. Maria is the larger than life winemaker that oversees all of the Bodegas Montecillo wine endeavors. She is exacting in her craft, humorous in heart and has a commanding, yet gracious presence. She is one of the true industry pioneers on many fronts. She has enjoyed over 30 years of winemaking experience and is well-respected as one of Europes’ top winemakers and a prominent ambassador for Spanish wines. Read more...

This is a delicious Malbec with intensity and kick, fruit and firm tannins. Malbec continues to be Argentina's signature grape and for good reason - it is rugged enough to handle a variety of meats, sausages and chipotle accents. The flavor profile consists of blackberry and some plum with a bit of smokiness and vanilla spice. The Trapiche Broquel Malbec is a fuller-bodied wine with good flavor and a decent finish. Should be a fairly versatile wine for summer grilling.