Wine Blog
Cava on the Rise
Cava sales in the UK have seen a
marked up-turn in recent years, with some retailers declaring a 50% year on
year increase for 2020 & 2021. Speculation suggests this could be as
households tighten their belts and choose Cava over Champagne as a better value
sparkling wine option. The UK is the 4
th largest export market for
D. O. Cava so if the trend continues, we may be seeing a lot more to choose
from.But what is Cava?
Simply put, Cava is Spain’s version
of sparkling wine mad
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1st Mar 2023
Rioja, A Story of Oak
For years Rioja has been a story of wood. Specifically, oak.
It all started in the 18th century when Don
Manuel Esteban Quintano Quintano (so good they named him twice) travelled to
Bordeaux.Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition
Don Manuel came from a family of winemakers with vineyards
in Labastida in Rioja Alavesa. Don Manuel was not sure that he wanted to become
a winemaker. Instead, he thought he might follow in his uncles’ footsteps by
joining the church (and the Spanish Inq
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13th Oct 2022
Rioja, the Complete Guide
Your first sip of a red Rioja - particularly
an aged one - can be something of a jolt to the tastebuds. There’s clearly
something different and interesting going on. For many of us that first sip was
the start of a lifelong love affair with one of Europe’s most historic and interesting wine making regions.
In this article I'll be answering your Rioja questions:
Where Does Rioja Come From? What Grapes Are Used to Make Rioja? What Are the Rioja Age Classifications? What are the Regional
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2nd Apr 2021