Liked this wine. It’s an organic Spanish red from Valencia made by Rafael Cambra, blending together Mourvedre and Cabernet Sauvignon. This was co-produced with Rafael’s Swedish importer Nathalie Bonhomme. Interestingly,…
Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla en Rama
Now this is interesting. Remember all the fuss about the Gonzalez Byas Tio Pepe Fino en Rama? It was a special bottling of Fino straight from the cask, and it…
A classic Rioja from Vina Tondonia
One of Rioja’s most traditional producers is López de Heredia Viña Tondonia. These wines are remarkable: they are made in a very traditional, somewhat oxidative style, but they always seem to…
A Monastrell from Artadi
Liked this. It’s a bit of a bruiser, but there’s lots of interest. It’s an ambitious Mourvedre (aka Monastrell) from the south of Spain, made by Rioja company Artadi, and…
Old VORS Sherries from Harveys
Old Sherry is fabulous. It is one of the wine world’s great treasures, although it doesn’t really get the limelight that it deserves. Here are three VORS wines from Harveys,…
Baron de Ley’s Graciano and Maturana
Following on from my recent report of new varieties in Rioja, I was pleased to see that Tesco are now stocking two wines from Rioja producer Baron de Ley’s new…
A lovely natural Garnacha from Bodegas Ponce – Buena Pinta
Continuing a bit of an Iberian theme here on the world’s second oldest wine blog, this is a wine that I can heartily recommend. Imported into the UK by the…
Having some fun with new wave Spanish whites
I’ve been enjoying a good run of Spanish whites of late. Of course, Spain is best known for its reds. Increasingly, though, the whites have begun to impress. Here are…
New varieties in Rioja
I’m currently in the process of writing up a series based on a visit to Rioja. The latest instalment involves Valdemar, who are doing some interesting work with new varieties…