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January often arrives with a renewed focus on wellbeing and fresh starts. After weeks of festive dinners, late nights, and generous wine pours, many people greet the new year with a desire to reset their health objectives – most notably through Dry January. While a month without alcohol can be a positive choice for some, we believe there’s another path worth considering: mindful, conscious wine drinking year round.

We first met Carlos (Adega do Demo) at Barcelona Wine Week, and it was one of those encounters that stays with you. Warm, passionate, and genuinely curious about others, Carlos immediately struck us as someone who wasn’t just making wine - he was building a philosophy around it. His close friendship with other producers we already work with made the connection even more natural. It felt less like discovering a new winery and more like being introduced to a friend we hadn’t ye

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?

Mallorca’s wine scene is growing faster than a well-pruned vine in spring. With new vineyards being planted and winery buildings emerging across the island, even seasoned wine professionals like us struggle to keep up. Whether you're a curious oenophile or a wine tourism enthusiast, it's easy to miss the latest names - especially those not yet affiliated with a D.O. (Denominación de Origen).

This list isn't just about incredible wines - it also shines a spotlight on styles and regions we've been exploring.

Alicante is a haven for food and wine enthusiasts, ideal for discovering its rich viticulture heritage and indulging in culinary delights.

Located in Ribera del Duero, Magna Vides is  paving the way for the future by applying lessons learned from the past.

What is orange wine? Despite the name, this is not a wine made from oranges. Instead, it is a unique type of white wine.

Not only do they make wine, but they make great wines in Arribes! Historically wine has been made here since the middle ages.