You might have heard Cava described as “Spanish Champagne”. But it’s so much more than that! Sure, Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine made in the same way as French Champagne, but that’s only part of the story. It has its own unique flavour and …
One of the biggest crimes against wine is serving temperature. And Spanish wines are no exception! You’ve heard the old wisdom; white wines should be served cold and red wines at room temperature. But the problem is: the old wisdom is plain wrong. Well, not …
Ever wonder what all those words on a Spanish wine label mean? You’re not alone. Most people who walk up to the Spanish section in the wine store quickly turn around, overwhelmed by the number of options. I mean, how are you meant to know …
You might be forgiven for thinking that Rioja is the only red wine in Spain. If you go to any tapas bar in the country, it’s usually the only option you’ll see. And don’t even try to ask for a wine list. The waiter will …
I hate being told about “hidden gems” that I “have to try”. It’s click-bait, and the gems usually ain’t that hidden. But. You’re going to have to believe me when I say that I want to tell you about a hidden gem you have to …
You can’t talk about Spanish wine without mentioning Rioja. In fact, in many ways, Rioja is Spanish wine. It accounts for a whopping 60% of the wine sold in bars and restaurants across Spain. (And that figure jumps to 80% if we’re talking about aged …
It tasted like nail varnish. The cheap stuff, the stuff that you can smell a mile away and burns the hairs of your nostrils. That was my first experience with sherry wine, the favourite vino of southern Spain. I’d been served the wine at one …