Learning about and discovering new wines
Paco & Lola Albariño 2021 (Rías Baixas) Although Spain is well known for its red wines, in recent years its white wines have been growing in popularity, too. And this Albariño, from the Rías Baixas region of Galicia in the north-west of the country, is definitely one to try. As well as its Atlantic climate, moderate … Continue reading “A fresh, lively Albariño from north-west Spain: perfect for summer drinking”
Paco & Lola, Albariño 2020 (Spain) Though Spain is best known for its red wines, it is quietly making a name for itself as a key white wine producer, with lots of interesting indigenous whites to discover. One of the best known is Albariño from the Rías Baixas region of Galicia in north-west Spain. Albariño is … Continue reading “A fresh, zippy Albariño to brighten up your day!”
Paco & Lola, Albariño, Rías Baixas, 2019 Albariño, from the Rías Baixas region of Galicia in the north-west of Spain, is one of my favourite wines. With its Atlantic climate, moderate year-round temperatures, ocean mists and above-average rainfall, this coastal region is more reminiscent of Ireland than the sun-drenched beaches of holiday-destination Spain. But despite … Continue reading “There’s a lot more to Spanish wine than Rioja. Think ‘polka dot’ – a scintillating Albariño for example …”
Merry Christmas! Apéritifs Grüner Veltliner, Von den Terrassen, Winzer Krems, Niederösterreich 2020 (Austria) This Grüner Veltliner from Lower Austria is a perfect apéritif. It is a fresh, elegant wine with pronounced aromas of blossom, apple and peach, and a touch of white pepper on the nose, leading to a delicious burst of apple, lemon, peach … Continue reading “Here are a few choice wines for you enjoy this Christmas season.”
This past year I have particularly enjoyed exploring English and Welsh wines and it has been a delightful voyage of discovery. And so I have also included some choice wines from our fair isle in this list of Christmas wines for you to enjoy either with food, or simply when you are chilling out with … Continue reading “Twelve wines for Christmas!”
Paco & Lola, Garnacha/Tempanillo 2018, Navarra What I really like about Spanish wine is its versatility. In recent weeks we have enjoyed some excellent white wines – Albariño, Godello, Garnacha Blanca – yet the Spanish reds are no less interesting. And not just the Rioja reds. Take this Paco & Lola Garnacha/Tempranillo for example, a … Continue reading “Q: What do you like best about Spanish wine? A: Its versatility.”
Azumbre Verdejo 2019, Rueda (Spain) As we have seen in recent posts, Spain offers a rich hunting ground for interesting and refreshing white wines, such as Albariño, Garnacha Blanca, Txakoli and Godello, with each of them bringing features of their distinct regionality to the table. The Rueda Region, located in Castilla y León, just west … Continue reading “A refreshing wine for a summer’s evening …”
Vionta Godello Monterrei 2018 Spain offers a rich hunting ground for interesting and refreshing white wines. Albariño is probably the best known but Verdejo, Garnacha Blanca and Godello are others well worth trying. Each of them brings features of their regionality to the table; factors such as climate, terroir, aspect and viticulture all have a … Continue reading “Spain’s new wave of white wines: Godello”
Botijo Blanco Garnacha Blanca, Valdejalón 2019 (Spain) Though Spain is best known for its red wines, it is quietly, yet assuredly, making a name for itself as a key white wine producer, with lots of interesting indigenous whites to discover. Albariño from Galicia in the north-west and Verdejo from Rueda in Castilla y Leon have … Continue reading “Spain’s new wave of white wines”