DO Alicante punching above its weight?
Well, these days, no, not at all! In this once unfashionable area of production, it’s the perceived ‘weight’ that’s changed. Alicante is making wines...
The concept of wine by the glass
There are various machines that allow wine to be kept in perfect condition for well over a week, so there is no worry about...
Swedish wine tasting
The Series!
In September and October I’ll be presenting a series of wine tastings for small groups of Swedish people who are visiting Spain, combing...
The Amber revolution!
After 21 years of writing Cork Talk (more on this soon!), I like to think, at least, that I may have made a positive...
Another French paradox
My lovely wife isn't going to like this! A confirmed, committed Francophile who lived in several different parts of France, she won't hear of...
Composing Cognac
Our guide at Hennessy Cognac visitors centre breezed into the room, starting the way she was to continue – here is a young lady...
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...
A BBQ’s idea of a BBQ and wines to match!
When we received our invitation to Neil and Carol’s BBQ, to celebrate the former’s birthday, it wasn’t entirely true that all the wines we...
Maths – the part it plays in sparkling wine appreciation!
I recently spent a good half-hour, probably more, in a very well stocked, dedicated wine shop in Teulada, Alicante. My mission - to select...
Monastrell
My first contact with Bodegas Monastrell of Denominación de Origen Bullas (DO Bullas) was a little confusing.
In this part of southern Spain, Monastrell is...
Proactivity in the face of climate change related to the field...
Yes, I know, this title looks like that of a University PhD student's dissertation, but don't be put off, it should be a fascinating...
A Rosé fizz & a Chardonnay for summer
I wouldn't say I was inundated, but it is true that I receive a large number of solicited and unsolicited wines during the year....
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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...
