Solera and the Solera System
Solera You may have encountered this word before. If you drink Sherry or Spanish Brandy, you almost certainly have. But what does it mean? Let… Read More »Solera and the Solera System
Solera You may have encountered this word before. If you drink Sherry or Spanish Brandy, you almost certainly have. But what does it mean? Let… Read More »Solera and the Solera System
Utiel-Requena: Bobal Steps out of the Shadow of Bulk Wine The scene: southeast Spain, near to the Mediterranean A scant 70 kilometres (as the crow… Read More »Utiel-Requena: Bobal Steps Out of Bulk Wine’s Shadow
2 Pájaros 2012, 14.5% abv – DO Montsant – Celler de Capçanes Now we have reached the last instalment of the four Carignan Heroes from my… Read More »2 Pájaros 2012 – Celler de Capçanes
Carinyena 2012, 14.5% abv – DO Montsant – Coca i Fitó Ah, now we’re talking! Here is a truly worthy Spanish Carignan coming from the… Read More »Carinyena 2012 – Coca i Fitó
Carignan, the blight of the south…or not? Come closer, friend…I would like to talk with you about a vilified grape known as Carignan. Or Cariñena.… Read More »Carignan