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Wine Tasting Notes: Do they help or hinder the wine experience?
At almost every wine tasting Ivan hosts, something interesting happens. Some guests grab a pen the moment they sit down, ready to scribble down every aroma and flavour note. Others?
They glance at the sheet, smile politely, and then get straight to chatting and sipping. By the end of the event, half of the notes are filled in, the other half are abandoned under a pile of wine glasses. This makes us question: Are tasting notes really helping people enjoy wine - or do they hind
Iván González Gaínza
Mar 203 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 28, 20253 min read


Are restaurants and bars too complacent with their wine lists?
As wine distributors in Mallorca, we are acutely aware of how much (or how little) attention businesses pay to their wine lists.
Iván González Gaínza
Feb 17, 20254 min read


Wine trends to watch for in 2025: Embracing Authenticity, Sustainability, and Mindfulness
From authenticity and uniqueness to sustainability and mindfulness, the forces driving innovation in the wine industry are diverse.
Iván González Gaínza
Nov 27, 20245 min read


VINE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN MALLORCA
If you are a wine enthusiast looking to deepen your knowledge in the winemaking process you could consider a vine sponsorship arrangement.
Iván González Gaínza
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Wine Tourism in Mallorca
Traditionally, wine tourism on the island of Mallorca presented many challenges.
Iván González Gaínza
Aug 12, 20242 min read


What's that funky smell?
There are a great many aromas and tastes that we all enjoy when we drink a glass of wine, but unfortunately, there are also many defects.
Iván González Gaínza
Jan 24, 20224 min read


'Oak My God'
Who remembers those oak aged Chardonnays from California and Australia? People went crazy for them just 10 to 15 years ago.
Iván González Gaínza
Jun 29, 20213 min read


A bright star of this generation
There is a new generation of young winemakers that are making a difference and saying, “We can influence the world of wine too"....
Iván González Gaínza
May 7, 20213 min read
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