You know me, you know I love my wine. If you really know me, you know I love my Spanish wine. And if you love to drink wine with me, you know I love my ribera del dueros. So today was uh-maze-ing, in the simple fact that I got to visit this region of Spain’s wine producers. Oh, and a castle (yes, Clara, a REAL castle). It was stone, and cold, but it had a wine museum in it. Bonus!

Late lunch in a hotel that is a converted convent (is that a con con?), croquetas and this fabulous new dish I’m in love with….and WILL be making at home….

Toured the city, visited the home of Irene’s godfather (who wasn’t home, but I still got to wander into his vineyard), then up to the castle, freeze, visit a wine shop (hello, take homes!), and a laughter filled ride with Irene back to Madrid.

Today was a great day.