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...
Shout out for local producers
I’ve recently been tweeting and posting (as well as a Cork Talk a couple of weeks ago) about how it would be good if...
La Niña de Cuenca
It’s possible that you didn’t hear my recent Wine Show on Valley FM (you can catch it here https://soundcloud.com/user-789233062/valley-vibes-6-june-1200-1300) where I tasted and talked...
The International Wine & Spirits Competition IWSC 2018
Built by the Canadian Army in the early 1940s, with the help of local civilian contractors, Dunsfold aerodrome, near Cranleigh, Surrey, was home to...
Musical dinner with paired wines
Spain has an official population of just under 46.5 million people and an annual Yecla production of just over 6.5 million litres, only 5%...
People and institutions of the year
Continuing with the long-established tradition, this, one of my final articles of 2016, is about the prime movers involved in the world of Spanish...
Wine merchants or supermarkets?
My final epistle from the UK before our return to the sunshine is largely a reflection on my wine buying experiences here in the...
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...
The wines of northern Spain
So, here’s me thinking I know a bit about Spanish wine (and I do too), but my knowledge, expertise and experience over the last...
Wine related Christmas presents 2017
I'm often asked about any wine related presents I might recommend for the lady who wants to surprise her man, and indeed, vice versa...
Jammy git!
If you knew my brother you’d guess this was going to be about him! He’s led a charmed life, has ‘our Al’, but no,...
Tips for buying wine in Spain
Recently I needed to buy 15 different bottles of Spanish wine – three for guests coming to our house, and twelve to take to...
Private tasting – The reds
The cava and white wine enjoyed at a recent private tasting (ever thought of this for your club/association/group? Always great fun!) can be seen...
Wines for The Three Kings
Be fair – they've travelled a long way. Plus, of course, they've brought with them some fantastic gifts. So the least we can do...
POPULAR NEWS
Benidorm locks-up again
To avoid residents from other regions breaking the lockdown and trying to reach holiday apartments in Benidorm this May 1 holiday weekend, local authorities...
Deep snow in Alicante province
With the north of Alicante province still on red alert for snow today (Monday), around half a metre has fallen in Banyeres de Mariola...
Brexit passport rule changes
BRITISH people travelling within the European Union should be aware passport validity rules will change after December 31 because of Brexit.
During the current transition...
