PUT SOME ESMERALDA IN YOUR LIFE
byEsmeralda is a blend of wine’s two ‘perfumey’ grapes ““ Muscat and Gewürztraminer, fermented in a low-alcohol, off-dry style. The experience is mainly about…
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SPANISH RED IN A BOX
byI’ve previously recommended Radio Boka for drinkability and value, and now it’s available in a cool ‘radio-looking’ box. Not only would it be a…
SUPER FRESH WHITE FROM SPAIN
byAlbariño wines from the north-west of Spain are on a hot streak right now as people look for something else ““ but close to…
INSPIRED BY TORRES
byI fell in love with the Torres winery many decades ago through its wonderful “˜bull’ wine Sangre de Toro. So much Spanish sunshine and…
Seductive Rioja
byTHE SEDUCTIVE POWERS OF RIOJA How could you not like a wine that tastes of spiced strawberries! So yummy to sip. For sure a…
CODORNIU ON SALE
byForget Prosecco for a while, and get Cava, Spain’s under-priced Sparkling wine. Cava is made in the traditional style of Champagne, and with a…
VALENTINE’S PINK AND RED
byYou don’t have to mention that the pink sparkling was on sale, but you might be tempted to get a few extra bottles to…
A PAIR OF TRADITIONAL SPANISH REDS
byBodegas Castano is an earthy, medium-bodied wine ““ very bistro. A little smokiness adds interest, and suggests hearty red meat dishes. Certainly a candidate…
BEST $14 CHAMPAGNE IN THE WORLD
byOkay, it’s not Champagne, but Spain’s Cava producers employ similar time-consuming, expensive production methods ““ resulting in wines with the classic Champagne yeastiness. While…