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FLC#16 - Laura Hoyos / Bodegas Arrocal
For this meet-up, we spoke with Laura Hoyos, the export manager for Bodegas Arrocal. Bodegas Arrocal is a family-run vineyard located in the small winemaking village of Gumiel de Mercado in Ribera del Duero, Spain. Parents Rosa Arroyo and Moisés Calvo have paved the way for their sons, Rodrigo and Asier Calvo Arroyo, to continue the tradition. The brothers have started the Vinos de... -
FLC#15 - Hobo Wines / Kenny Likitprakong
Hobo Wines, started by Kenny Likitprakong, is one of the most exciting projects in Californinan wine. Sourcing from vineyards spread across Sonoma County, Mendocino, Clarksburg, Suisun Valley, Arroyo Seco, and the Santa Cruz Mountains, Hobo Wines offers an astounding array of varieties and styles. Check out our recent FLC meet-up with Kenny to learn more about his approach to winemaking. -
One Year Later - First Look Club
We would love to hear your thoughts on what you would like to see more of, or less of, from First Look Club. -
FLC#14 - Rodrigo Martins / Espera Wines
We sat down with Rodrigo Martins, winemaker and owner of Espera Wines. ‘Espera’ means ‘wait’ in Portuguese, and sums up the slow, natural philosophy that fuels Rodrigo’s winemaking. On a small plot of vineyards just outside of Lisbon, Rodrigo organically farms 5 hectares of local varieties. He has no set élevage for any of his wines, letting each vintage dictate the final wine, choosing... -
FLC#12 - Diego Collarte / Cume do Avia
Diego and his brother, Álvaro, grew up in the metropolis of Vigo, in northwest Spain. City life wasn’t for them, so in 2005, they embarked on the restoration of their ancestors’ vineyards in an ancient Galician ruin. With no previous knowledge or experience in winegrowing or winemaking, the brothers set out on what many may have considered a mad endeavour. After a few years...
