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Mediterranean Spain: Where to Start?
Spain, featured
, Mar 2021
In recent vintages, the Mediterranean wine-producing regions in Spain have produced a large number of outstanding wines. The range of wines influenced by the sea is staggering, from bone-dry bubblies to structured, world-class reds and some of the most decadent sweet wines in the world.
The Vast Bounty of Central Spain
Spain, featured
, Feb 2021
While serious wine fanatics are well acquainted with Ribera del Duero, Toro and Rueda, much of the world consumes millions of gallons of wine a year made in the less lofty nearby regions, especially La Mancha and the far-reaching Castilla y León, both of which often deliver excellent value. Then there are unsung DOs like Campo de Borja, where readers will find some of the biggest bang-for-the-buck Grenache in the world.
The Year of Jazz & Wine: 1959
Germany, Spain, France, Verticals & Retrospectives, featured
, Nov 2020
Two extraordinary 1959-themed dinners at the end of last year presented a mouthwatering opportunity to examine this legendary vintage. This article looks at those wines and some of the stories that lie behind them.
Cellar Favorite: 1899 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Blanco
Spain, Cellar Favorites, cellar favorite
, Aug 2020
This half-bottle of 1899 Rioja Blanco from Marqués de Murrieta concluded a memorable supper at Oswald’s private club in London just after the New Year, when a friend was visiting from East Asia.
Cellar Favorite: 2009 Pepe Raventós Mas del Serral
Spain, Cellar Favorites, cellar favorite
, Mar 2020
I met winemaker Pepe Raventós at a dinner for artisan Spanish winemakers at Noble Rot that preceded the Viñateros tasting this past February. We never met during my short tenure as reviewer, however it was his wines alongside those of Gramona, that blew apart my preconceptions of what Cava can achieve.
Cellar Favorite: 1959 Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja
Spain, Cellar Favorites, cellar favorite
, Feb 2020
Rioja has always held a special place in my heart. I discovered pretty early on that l liked reds with bottle age, but I could hardly afford any of the heavy hitters of that time. Any time I needed a wine with a bit of age for a special occasion, it was always Rioja.
Vinous Table: Casa Cámara, San Juan de Pasajes, Spain
Spain, Vinous Table
, Nov 2019
This is an institution that goes about its business in discreet fashion, doing what it has done for decades: serving delicious seafood and providing a memorable evening out.
Cellar Favorite: Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva 1952-2015
Spain, Cellar Favorites, cellar favorite
, Oct 2019
It was a pleasure to take a break during a period of alternating between Bordeaux and Burgundy and attend a tasting of one of my favorite Rioja producers: Marqués de Riscal.
Mediterranean Spain: Diversity and Consistency
Spain, featured
, Apr 2019
From northeastern Catalonia to the country’s southeast corner and all the way west to Andalusia, Spain’s Mediterranean Ocean–influenced winegrowing regions have been experiencing a run of almost uniformly very good to epic vintages.
Spain’s Northern Regions Keep It Cool
Spain, featured
, Mar 2019
Spain’s northern, Atlantic Ocean–influenced winegrowing zones were virtually unknown to most wine lovers only a decade ago, but things have changed dramatically. The popularity of some of Spain’s high-quality red wines and racy whites from the area continues a steep upward trajectory.