Events
One can’t claim that the DO Cava hasn’t been active over the last few months. An important reason for the new boost is having a new president. Another is having changed up their communications department,... more »
One can’t claim that the DO Cava hasn’t been active over the... more »
Being in London means tasting a great many wines if one is so inclined. While the WSTA trade calendar is simply amazing in its listing of tastings and events, incredibly, not everything that happens is... more »
Being in London means tasting a great many wines if one is... more »
Mid-October in Barcelona is still Mediterranean in terms of weather as summer clings to the days but is yet graced by a glint of cool air coming in at the fringes of the season. This... more »
Mid-October in Barcelona is still Mediterranean in terms of weather as summer... more »
Today, the world celebrates “International Grenache Day”! It’s one of the least-demanding celebrations that exists as it simply means grabbing a glass (or bottle) of Grenache near you and toasting all that’s toastable in this... more »
Today, the world celebrates “International Grenache Day”! It’s one of the least-demanding... more »
In 2009, the heaviest shoe of the Global Financial Crisis had finally fallen. All the maneuvering, consolidating, and bailing of companies and governments truly came to a head for and was deeply affecting European countries,... more »
In 2009, the heaviest shoe of the Global Financial Crisis had finally... more »
My flight had arrived on time. This may seem a trivial concern but when flying Iberia's budget line, Vueling, you prepare for the annoying but expect the worst. Sometimes that just means seats arranged for... more »
My flight had arrived on time. This may seem a trivial concern... more »
Perhaps it’s because t hasn’t popped up on #sommlife or the less-used but seemingly less annoying #awesomm. Or, perhaps it’s just that the punt volat (·) tosses people for a wobbly, but Xarel·lo is still... more »
Perhaps it’s because t hasn’t popped up on #sommlife or the less-used... more »
In 2010, those who make Grenache decided that the third Friday of September would hence forth be “International Grenache Day”. While initially hatched at an event in France’s Rhône, this has indeed became a thing... more »
In 2010, those who make Grenache decided that the third Friday of... more »
For those who may not know of it, the Geoffrey Roberts Award is one that takes on the form of a bursary granted to those who show “…a genuine commitment to New World wines or... more »
For those who may not know of it, the Geoffrey Roberts Award... more »
Given my living location and writing focus I’m viewed as a “Spain person” for the Decanter Awards. This is great and I’m very happy to judge these wines but I made a mention to the... more »
Given my living location and writing focus I’m viewed as a “Spain... more »
