OK, my last post of the night. Aside from working my a** off and savoring jamon iberico bellota jabugo I can find, I really want to get to know Spanish wines. So far I love them, especially the Riberas.

I want to take a bunch of day trips on Saturdays to local wine areas. Any suggestions on places or how to go about doing this? I hope the locals can provide some great tips.

Also, I am solo here. This would be a cool way to meet some of you in a fun and educational way. I figure day trips make it easy/safe for all. Anybody game?

I am here for seven more months. Would love to develop a solid expertise.

Cheers, A