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Who invented wine?
A quick look at the origins of our favourite tipple
Dec 6
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Matthew Desoutter
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November 2024
Island Wines: Part 2
In last week’s blog I gave an overview of Spain's Canary Islands as a winemaking region and I promised I would follow up with tasting notes on some of…
Nov 29
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Benjamin James
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Island Wines: Part 1
Forget the beaches. Spain's Canary Islands are a paradise for wine lovers.
Nov 23
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Benjamin James
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How to taste wine
A comprehensive guide for beginners. Wine tasting isn't just for sommeliers - ordinary drinkers can also get a lot out of the formal process of tasting…
Nov 15
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Benjamin James
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September 2024
Rioja vs Ribera del Duero
Order a glass of red wine in any bar in Spain and you'll almost always be asked “Rioja or a Ribera?”. But what exactly is the difference between the…
Sep 28
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Matthew Desoutter
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This publication is currently fermenting
Please have your corkscrew at the ready
Sep 24
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Benjamin James
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March 2024
Garnacha Blanca
Garnacha Blanca is a wine with the Mediterranean in its DNA. Imagine yourself walking along a coastal path on a spring day with the smell of scrubland…
Mar 21
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Benjamin James
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Matthew Desoutter
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Airén
At just over 200,000 hectares (or 21% of total vines planted) Airén is Spain’s most widely grown white grape and second only to Tempranillo at 203,000…
Mar 21
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Benjamin James
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Matthew Desoutter
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Albillo Real
Albillo Real is a native Spanish white variety grown historically in Castille, especially Ribera del Duero, Avila and Madrid, as well as Galicia.
Mar 21
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Benjamin James
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Matthew Desoutter
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Godello
Godello is primarily produced in the regions of Valdeorras and Monterrei in Galicia, and in Bierzo in Castilla y León. These regions offer cool wet…
Mar 21
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Benjamin James
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Matthew Desoutter
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Palomino Fino
Palomino Fino is a white grape variety which originated in Andalucia and is most closely associated with Jerez where it's the key grape used to make a…
Mar 21
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Benjamin James
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Matthew Desoutter
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Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez (PX) is traditionally associated with Andalucia, and particularly the sweet wines of Montilla-Moriles. In fact, some producers in Jerez or…
Mar 21
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Benjamin James
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Matthew Desoutter
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