Spanish Wineries: Innovation and Tradition
Spain is a country of many contrasts, no more so than in the world of wine. On a recent visit to the North I visited wineries that showed the extremes of how wine is made and marketed
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Grapes to Discover
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
What is Phylloxera?
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?
Sulphites in Wine
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
Pairing Wine & Cheese
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 2019
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
Perfect Wine Marriages
What is needed to make a perfect marriage? Compatibility, personality, and independence. The same ingredients are needed to make perfect wine marriages. Some of the greatest wines in the world
The Differences between Rioja and Ribera del Duero
I was recently asked what are the differences between Rioja and Ribera del Duero. They are often spoken of as if they are the same, however, while there are similarities, the wines from each region are different for several reasons
Wines in Ancient Rome
Next week I will be participating in an event where I will be talking about wine in Ancient Rome, a very significant period in the history of wine
What are Aromatic Wines
The term aromatic is not clearly defined as wines can have varying intensities of aromas, depending on where and how the wine are made. So I use this as a general term to make it easier for you to ask for wine without having to