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Robert Parker, known as ‘the father of modern wine criticism’ and the most influential wine critic in the world has retired. The hysteria that surrounds a wine receiving a Parker score in the high 90’s is the wine equivalent of winning the lottery. The €300

Planing your vacation with wine is a great way of discovering new countries. Over the last 30 years I have visited wineries and vineyards all around the world giving me the opportunity to see many places that are definitely worth considering if you are planning

When it comes to choosing wines we tend to play safe and select the classic grape varieties or regions. Beyond classic regions, Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Bordeaux, Burgundy and grape varieties, notably Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and here in Spain Tempranillo, there are many other fascinating

During the second half of the 19th century Phylloxera ravaged vineyards throughout Europe and around the world destroying millions of hectares, in many places leaving landowners and families bankrupt and destitute.  What caused it and what was the solution?

If you look up ‘sulphites in wine’ on a search engine you are like to see a long list of articles that highlight the potentially harmful effects but often these headlines are misleading and it is fair to say that there is confusion surrounding the

Wine and cheese are two of life’s great pleasures. Most people tend to pair red wine with cheese, however, there are many more possibilities to consider. While there are no strict rules when it comes to wine and food pairing it is important to be

Prowein is by far the largest and most influential wine fair in the world. It takes place in Dusseldorf, Germany every March over three days. 6900 producers, of which 661 were from Spain, from 64 countries and more than 61,500 professional visitors from 142 countries