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Stuck between Russia & Brad Pitt, Yuri Shefler’s two-front war

by  |  06-08-2024

In a move that underscores the unpredictable nature of Putin's Russia, a district court in the Tambov region recently branded Yuri Shefler's Stoli Group as an extremist association for its support of Ukraine. The court's... more »
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Rioja’s new Viñedos Singulares

by  |  05-08-2024 ~ 2 Comments

The DOC Rioja has just announced they've approved the latest group of "Viñedos Singulares" (VS) or single-vineyard parcels in the region. This brings the total certified now to 162 which cover an area of 265ha.... more »
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Wildfire burns vines in la Figuera, Priorat

by  |  01-08-2024

On Sunday, the 28th of July, a fire broke out on the eastern side of the village of la Figuera in Priorat, Catalunya. Fire crews responded and via the efforts of 42 ground crew firefighters,... more »

Vall Llach’s “Nit del Poble 2024”

by  |  29-07-2024

If there’s one thing a small, intimate wine region such as Priorat needs, it’s small, intimate events, which are a great excuse to visit the region, and ideally have a great deal of fun at.... more »

The wines of DO Bierzo 2024

by  |  25-07-2024

It had been some time since my previous DO Bierzo report, so it was a prime moment to take another lengthy look at the region this past May which has resulted in the Tasting Report... more »
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Viña Vilano, Ribera del Duero, Spain

by  |  24-07-2024

This builds upon the previous tasting of the wines of Viña Vilano located in DO Ribera del Duero. Founded in 1957, they represent a true old school producer, but at the same time, they really... more »

The worst wine glass in the world

by  |  22-07-2024 ~ 4 Comments

At the end of the week for Grands Jours de Bourgogne is the tasting of the wines from the Vosne-Romanée village which are some of the most lauded and famous in the world. This takes... more »
The village of Quel in Rioja Oriental

The wines of DOC Rioja 2024

by  |  18-07-2024

My annual visit to Rioja constantly nudges at me from the corners of my mind throughout the year. A large mountain on the horizon that always leaves me wondering how on earth I’m ever going... more »
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Vins Nadal, Mallorca, Spain

by  |  17-07-2024

I was first introduced to Vins Nadal (not be confused with the sparkling producer in Catalunya, Nadal) when working on the previous Mallorca report and I paid them a visit at their cellar in Binissalem.... more »

Food Through Wine: Mas d’en Bruno, Priorat, Catalunya

by  |  15-07-2024

A regular series that reviews dining through the lens of wine both good… and bad. Sitting between the villages of Torroja and Escaladei, the masia of Mas d’en Bruno sat abandoned and in a sad... more »