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I hear this expression, which literally means “We Spaniards sell ourselves badly”, often when discussing the plight of Spanish wines in the world.  It

Planing your vacation with wine is a great way of discovering new countries. Over the last 30 years I have visited wineries and vineyards

Spain is a country of many contrasts, no more so than in the world of wine. On a recent visit to the North I

When it comes to choosing wines we tend to play safe and select the classic grape varieties or regions. Beyond classic regions, Rioja, Ribera

During the second half of the 19th century Phylloxera ravaged vineyards throughout Europe and around the world destroying millions of hectares, in many places

If you look up ‘sulphites in wine’ on a search engine you are like to see a long list of articles that highlight 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

Prowein is by far the largest and most influential wine fair in the world. It takes place in Dusseldorf, Germany every March over three

What is needed to make a perfect marriage? Compatibility, personality, and independence. The same ingredients are needed to make perfect wine marriages.

I was recently asked what are the differences between Rioja and Ribera del Duero. They are often spoken of as if they are the