What’s not to like about sherry?
Known as 'Sack' in Shakespeare's time and, for reasons of balance (Shakespeare wasn't the only great writer of his time, and you know that...
Cava, chaos, Corpinnat and customer confusion
I take a different view to that expressed by the sentiment behind the title of the recent article, written by my learned friend, Miquel...
Misogyny in the wine sector
How are you?
Me? Well, thanks for asking. Actually I’m feeling a little metaphorically battered and bruised to be honest. And, talking of being honest,...
Black grape varieties for red Rioja
At Bodegas Hacienda Grimón – they prefer to let their wines do the talking! And why not, when they are so eloquent?
There’s an impressive...
Bodegas Tierra Hermosa re-visited
I first wrote about Harry Hunt, founder of Tierra Hermosa, towards the end of 2012, telling the fascinating story of his exit from the...
The tip-off!
Museum Wines and No.8 Wine Shop, Dorset
In those halcyon days of yesteryear, whilst working as a professional football scout for Liverpool FC (did I...
The Rosado report
As I’ve said before, personally I don’t consider rosé wine to be a seasonal drink. For me, its often delicate nature, its tantalising perfume,...
If not now then when!
Vinoteca solves the conservation conundrum
I'm fortunate, I know. I receive wines from all over Spain each month, sent by bodegas hoping for a review...