Tips and curiosities

Here in Spain there has been a boom in recipes using ingredients imported from around the world. So let us think about how to

More common misconceptions about wine 6. Red Wine has fewer calories than White Wine Not necessarily.  The calories in wine come from the alcohol as well

1. Screw cap closures are for cheap, lower quality wine Not true. More and more winemakers all over the world are using a screw cap

Organic Wines are made from grapes grown without using synthetic chemical sprays or fertilisers and unlike organic food, you shouldn’t have to pay extra. The

An international debate has been going on for many years about which is the best closure for a wine bottle.  Why do so many wines from countries

Should red wines be served chilled? Put red wines in the fridge for 20 mins before serving - Really? Yes.  Particularly during the summers

Wine tasting involves three actions: looking (colour), smelling and tasting. Unfortunately most people don't get the part of how important and revealing the aromas of wine

My no. 1 rule is to taste whenever I can and as often as I can.  Everyone’s tastes vary, mine change all the time,

Does winning awards influence how our wines are chosen?  I am asked how I choose win for TheWinePlace.es and if it because they have been awarded