Journeys into Spanish wine
El Camaleón 2019,Viñedos Verticales
Bill Bolloten joins the dots between David Bowie and a wine made from a rare local grape variety in the AxarquÃa region of Málaga.
Salicornia 2020, Narupa Vinos
The saline feel of this Val do Salnés Albariño evokes a Proustian memory for Adrian McManus
Cuquero 2022, Viñedos de la Vilueña
Our Catalan correspondent, Alan Nance, is rewarded for a (virtual) trip across the border into Aragon
The Book of Sherry Wines
Bill Bolloten reviews the definitive guide to the complex and diverse world of sherry wines
Blau Cru 2021, Pardas
Alan Nance, self-confessed Xarel·lista, is seduced by another Catalan white variety
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 MassÃs del Garraf
Viruxe 2021, Adega Pedro Méndez
A beautifully crafted, ethereal MencÃa 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 MencÃa 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.
A group of friends sharing our love of Spanish wine with you
