Journeys into Spanish wine
Reto 2019, Bodegas Ponce
Reto in Spanish means “a challenge”. As they explained to me the decision to bring this wine to the market was not an easy one.
Gran Caus Rosat 2021, Can Ràfols dels Caus
This wine reminds you of the importance of considering rosé as a serious contender in its own right
Spanish wine stories from Fenavin 2023 part one: Parajes del Valle
With clean acidity and delicate tannins, this is a great example of modern Monastrell.
Massuria, a superbly crafted Mencía from the Camino de Santiago
Sometimes the best things in life can truly happen on the spur of the moment!
Some wines at Salón Gourmets 2023
The 36th edition of Salón Gourmets, one of the largest events dedicated to food and beverage products in Europe!
Tasting Tardana, Gracias to Gratias. Better Late Than Never
Bodegas Gratias was founded in 2007 in the village of Casas-Ibañez in the province of Albacete by two couples, José & Silvia and Iván & Ana.
Discovering the wines of Ronda part 2: Badman Wines
Thanks to Manuel of Badman Wines for the welcome and hospitality extended to the Spanish Wine Collective.
Discovering the wines of Ronda part 1: Cortijo Los Aguilares
The wine sector here is experiencing a revival with the expansion of existing projects and new investment supporting the opening of new wineries.
The 2023 Encuentro Vitivinícola de Huelva in La Palma del Condado
The 2023 Encuentro Vitivinícola de Huelva
An Ode to Pet Nat
Way cooler than Cava and much cheaper than Champagne!
Palo Cortao, Seville
Palo Cortao…the name is a play on the Andalusian pronunciation of palo cortado, a type of sherry.
A warm welcome awaits…
Enter this intimate bistro and Gustavo greets you like an old friend.
Genolí Viura 2021, Viña Ijalba
No oak, no long-ageing, just fruit and texture make this straightforward white Rioja something of a bargain at this price.
Oloroso Sangre y Trabajadero, Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosía
Gutiérrez Colosía is perhaps best known for its Sangre y Trabajadero Oloroso, a wine instantly recognisable for its iconic old-school label.
Vino de Barrantes Wine Fair - 3rd June 2023
Only six months to go to this year’s Festa do Tinto do Salnés in Barrantes!
Manzanilla Deliciosa En Rama, Saca de Primavera 2022, Bodegas Valdespino
As a way into en rama sherry, the Manzanilla Deliciosa En Rama is as good a place as any to start.
Potatoes to the importance
The inaugural SWC Summit!
Malvasía Volcánica 2020, Tamerán
Time was when an ex-footballer´s life didn´t amount to much more than running the local boozer or a bit of media work.
Vineyard toil with Zak Elfman
“The Ribeira Sacra of Galicia is where I have settled to make my wines, a region of outstanding potential and truly unique terroir.”
Forlong Rosado 2021, Bodega de Forlong
This is a rosado de lágrima, a wine made with the first grape must from the pressing.
A group of friends sharing our love of Spanish wine with you
