Mancha to Rioja

S1 E4: Michael and Charlie visit Rioja, Spain, starting at the winery Bodega Iniesta, owned by the father of the famous Spanish Soccer Star Andres Iniesta. We are shown vibrant Graciano and Bobal grapes at this vineyard, and learn about the key to night harvesting. Next, the wine guys road rage their way to Isidro Milagro in Rioja, where they are lucky enough to enjoy lamb chops grilled on the vines from the producer’s last harvest. An organic Garnacha made from 80 to 90 year old vines is considered against a customer friendly blend. Michael experiences the “toughest negotiation he’s ever had” but after a heated exchange with the producer’s daughter, manages to swing a deal.