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Unique Wine Gift Boxes and Hampers for the Festive Season
As the festive season approaches, many of us start to look for gifts that go beyond the ordinary - ones that show care, taste, and thought.
So this year, why not surprise someone with a wine gift box or a gourmet hamper - a timeless gesture that combines taste, celebration, and a touch of indulgence.
At Wine Industry Mallorca, we’ve curated a range of wine boxes and hampers that bring together artisan quality, distinctive character, and include wines that express their orig
Iván González Gaínza
Nov 123 min read


Top-Rated Wines... But Where's the Joy?
Top-rated wines... but where's the joy?
Not long ago, I bought a wine that was rated 98 points. It ticked every technical box - it was balanced, structured, and complex - but I couldn’t help feeling a bit underwhelmed. This experience made me stop and think.
We talk a lot about wine ratings in this industry.
But are we then overlooking the simple pleasure of enjoying a wine?
Iván González Gaínza
Aug 283 min read


The rise of alcohol free wine and why we're not raising a glass
At Wine Industry Mallorca, we’ve watched with a mix of disbelief and dismay as 0% alcohol wine has become one of the fastest-growing trends in the drinks business. Yes, you read that right. Not craft vermouths. Not rare varietals from obscure vineyards. No, it’s the stuff where the wine is made - and then stripped of what makes it wine: the alcohol.
Iván González Gaínza
Apr 243 min read


The wines that stole my heart in 2023
These are the best wines I tried during 2023 that 'stole my heart'.
Iván González Gaínza
Jan 17, 20246 min read


Transitioning to red wines
Are you someone who switches to red wine as soon as there is a nip in the air? If so, here are some tips to make the transition a smooth one
Iván González Gaínza
Aug 30, 20234 min read


The lure of Lanzarote
The landscape in Lanzarote is shaped by two main things, wind and volcanoes.
Iván González Gaínza
Oct 10, 20227 min read


Weird and wonderful grape varieties
There are about 1,400 different types of grapes that are fit for creating wine but we have a tendency to drink wines with the same 5 or 6.
Iván González Gaínza
Feb 10, 20224 min read


Global warming and its affect on winemaking
Despite the fact that some still deny the scientific evidence, ‘global warming’ is a very real factor in our lives today.
Iván González Gaínza
Dec 26, 20216 min read


How high can you go?
When talking about altitude, there are definitely physical limitations on how high you can plant vines, to be able to create quality wines.
Iván González Gaínza
Sep 14, 20214 min read
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