The new face of Cava, Spain’s traditional method sparkling wine
Cava is changing. Over the last few months I’ve been tasting some examples of Cava, the well-known traditional method sparkling
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Garnacha from Navarra
I’m in Pamplona for a couple of days, in the Navarra wine region. Today I’m speaking at a conference on
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Highlights: Torres Varietat Recuperada No. 23 Forcada 2016
Forcada is one of the many autochthonous Spanish grapes that were on the brink of extinction. That is, before the
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Highlights: Bodegas Luis Pérez Añina 2016 Spain
I visited Willy Perez a couple of years ago. He’s one of the leading lights of the exciting developments taking
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Highlights: Daniel Landi Las Uvas de la Ira Tinto 2019 Mentrida, Spain
This is a sensational expression of Garnacha from Daniel Landi. So smooth and elegant. I love the winemaking here: one-third
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The Dynamic Wines of Jerez’ Callejuela
Brothers Pepe and Paco produce some incredibly dynamic Palominos from el Marco de Jerez, some fortified and some not, and
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Highlights: Raúl Perez Ultreia Godello 2019 Bierzo, Spain
This white from the celebrated Raúl Perez is produced from 50% owned and 50% purchased fruit. It’s from various vineyard
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Highlights: Bodegas Cota 45 Agostado Cortado 2016 Spain
Ramiro Ibáñez of Bodega Cota 45 in Sanlucar is making some special wines from the privileged terroirs in the region.
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Report: Top wines from Ribera del Duero, Spain
An overview of this important Spanish wine region, with notes on 40 top wines tasted Ribera del Duero is one
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Highlights: Dominio del Águila Reserva 2016 Ribera del Duero, Spain
Dominio del Águila is a winery based in La Aguilera, Riberal del Duero. It’s run by Jorge Monzón and Isabel
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