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Iván González Gaínza
- Dec 4, 2020
- 4 min
Who is at the top?
'Which is the best wine region in Spain?' I have been asked this question on numerous occasions, and in all honesty, I do not have a stra...
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Iván González Gaínza
- Nov 5, 2020
- 3 min
Anyone for Cava?
When we decided to introduce a Cava to our wine catalogue (and online shop), it did cause a few headaches.
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Iván González Gaínza
- Oct 6, 2020
- 4 min
Our Local Recommendations
We promised to recommend some curious bars and restaurants to visit on the island, where you can enjoy a delightful glass or bottle of wine.
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Iván González Gaínza
- Sep 5, 2020
- 3 min
What makes a good vintage?
When we talk about a good vintage there are many factors to take into consideration.
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Iván González Gaínza
- Aug 10, 2020
- 4 min
LoDivino / The Divine
LoDivino (translated as The Divine) is one of our favourite places to go. It is off the beaten track, unpretentious, original and fun.
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Iván González Gaínza
- Jul 6, 2020
- 3 min
Discovering New Wines
How would you go about discovering a new wine and what would push you to choose a particular wine over thousands of others?
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Iván González Gaínza
- Jun 15, 2020
- 3 min
The Pearl of The Duero River
When I received an email from Esteban Celemín about his wine project I immediately picked up the phone and gave him a call.
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Iván González Gaínza
- May 15, 2020
- 3 min
Bodegas Albamar
Xurxo, short name for George in Galicia, is the frontman of this small winery located in the most north western point of Spain.
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Iván González Gaínza
- Apr 27, 2020
- 3 min
Against All Odds – A wine region that thrives
Talking about modern Spanish wines without mentioning the Priorat region would be strange, and possibly even an insult.
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Iván González Gaínza
- Mar 3, 2020
- 3 min
7103 Petit Celler, Mallorca in a bottle
How often do you think you’ve come across a product that is truly authentic in its entirety?
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Iván González Gaínza
- Jan 16, 2020
- 4 min
An Interview with Carlos Rodríguez Furthmann - Selva Vins
If you are one of our regular readers I am sure that you will have noticed us recommending wines from Selva Vins.
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Iván González Gaínza
- Dec 13, 2019
- 4 min
Harvesting at Bodega Son Juliana
A great deal of dedication is required when you need to set your alarm for 5:15 in the morning.
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Iván González Gaínza
- Nov 5, 2019
- 3 min
Small is Beautiful
Think about the most popular wine you know. It probably comes from a winery with a recognised name that everybody has heard of.
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Iván González Gaínza
- Oct 4, 2019
- 3 min
Unearthing Canarian Wines
Whilst continually searching for new wines, we have become increasingly fascinated by the smaller wine regions of Spain.
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Iván González Gaínza
- Sep 2, 2019
- 3 min
A Wine Experience
There are so many other things to do when you travel overseas that it seems a waste of time to simply lie on a sunbed by the pool every day.
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