Journeys into Spanish wine
Honorable 2017, Gómez Cruzado
Chris Lynch reminisces about a visit to Haro and pulls a top modern Rioja from his cellar
Casal do Canteiro 2023, Casal do Canteiro
Treixadura and Torrontés are the protagonists in this wine from Ribeiro, one of Europe’s oldest wine regions.
A Emoción dos Viños 2024
Adrian McManus meets up with vignerons in Santiago for a celebration of viticultural diversity
La Honda Fino En Rama, Osborne
Bill Bolloten starts out talking bull and ends up sipping a memorable aged fino
Pesseroles Brisat 2018, Mas Martinet
Alan Nance relishes having some skin in the game
Pago Casa Gran Syrah 2023, Pago Casa Gran
Bill Bolloten visits a gastronomy trade fair in Madrid, eats lots of canned fish, and discovers a Mediterranean Syrah full of lively fruit.
Verum Las Tinadas Airén De Pie Franco 2019, Bodegas Verum
Phil Mugford goes in search of the truest expression of Airén and, somewhat appropriately, finds it at Bodegas Verum (scholars of Latin need no explanation)
The wines of Foresta
Alan Nance visits grower–producer Gerard Maristany in the Massís del Garraf
Viruxe 2021, Adega Pedro Méndez
A beautifully crafted, ethereal Mencía from Pedro Méndez.
Rafa Cambra Tinto 2022, Rafael Cambra
Rafa Cambra Tinto: A juicy, drinkable Mediterranean red which is great value for money.
M de Salado, Bodegas Salado
Dial M for Mosto. Bill Bolloten takes a trip into the world of mosto wine in the Aljarafe region of Seville.
Siete Cuartales Crianza 2019, Bodegas Valle Blanco
A top oak-aged Mencía from Bierzo vigneron Pablo Valle.
Malayeto 2021, Viña Zorzal Wines
A very fine Garnacha from Navarra with freshness, precision and finesse.
Vi del Mas 2022, Celler Comunica
Alan Nance recommends a delicious introduction to the wines of Montsant.
Pablo Valle and the wines of Bodegas Valle Blanco
Adrian McManus interviews winemaker Pablo Valle in El Bierzo.
Cullerot 2022, Celler del Roure
Phil Mugford heads to Valencia in search of the Frog Prince.
Fresquito Vino de Pasto 2021, Pérez Barquero
The Pedro Ximénez variety is the protagonist of this vino de pasto from Montilla-Moriles.
Ingénito 2021, Bodega Fabio Coullet
A surprising, fresh and modern Garnacha made in the La Axarquía region of Málaga.
Viñedo Dehesa del Zarco: Reviving a winemaking tradition in Pilas, Sevilla
Este vino contiene:
12 meses de trabajo
365 días de sueños
4000 horas de sol
Vendimia de la luz de la luna
1 kilo de uvas de Doñana
Looking back at ‘23 with Alan
A year-in-review with Alan Nance…
A group of friends sharing our love of Spanish wine with you
