Spain

“It Was The Apocalypse.” Very Bad News From Rioja

The climate emergency is still here, folks. The wine industry in general (and Spain, in particular) is the canary in the coal mine.

Jun 13 •

Red Wines From Green Spain

Galicia is the counterpoint to the stereotypical big and oaky reds that too many people still associate with Spanish wine.

May 16 •

Noah Chichester

In Spain, There's Always A New Grape To Discover

A totally unbiased guide to the wines from Somontano, my home region, including the 'lost' grape moristel.

May 4 •

Elvira Fonz-Gutiérrez

Corpinnat is a Wine of Resistance

Why the best Catalan sparkling wine chooses not to be called "Cava" anymore. Including my bottle recommendations.

Mar 28 •

In Catalonia, You Can Have Your Garnacha White, Grey...or Hairy

The first of two Friday features on exciting Catalan wines.

Mar 21 •

If You're Not Drinking Rioja's Whites, What Are You Even Doing?

I keep saying that Rioja Blanco could be the world's next great white wine region. Here are 20 bottle recommendations that make the case.

Jan 31 •

For Albariño, It’s Time to Start Talking About Terroir

There's more to Rias Baixas' star grape than just fresh, fruity, young, and easy-drinking.

Jan 10 •

Noah Chichester

Not Your Father's Sherry

Dry, unfortified wines are the answer to Jerez's existential crisis. Plus, my notes on 19 bottles that epitomize the region's new wave.

Dec 10, 2024 •

Pedro Ximénez Ain't So Sweet

Not always, anyway. At least in Montilla-Moriles.

Oct 31, 2024 •

Why You Should Be Drinking More Catalan Wine

My homage to Catalonia's wine, which remains underappreciated even as we see more on cutting-edge lists. Here's my guide to some of the best.

Sep 13, 2024 •

How Things Disappear: A Travel Writer's Pilgrimage

On tough editorial calls, Rick Steves, and a small town in Andalusia.

May 14, 2024 •

Riding Rioja’s New Wave

A new generation of winemakers in Rioja is remaking Spain’s greatest wine region. My latest at The New Wine Review.

Mar 14, 2024 •

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