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Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Official Changes to Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Have Industry Divided

Wine regions evolving and adapting is not a new concept. Most winemakers realize that better…

Priorat wine region
The Mystical and Mountainous Priorat Wine Region

The landscape of Spain’s Priorat wine region is dramatic. It’s a tiny area, a mere…

Cava classifications
How Cava Bridges Ancient and Modern Winemaking Across Spain 

Dismissed by many as a cheap and cheerful, but inherently basic bubbly, the stereotypes that…

Xarel-lo
Xarel-lo’s Versatility: From Sparkling Stunner to Varietal Star

Gone are the days when only Albariño or Verdejo are considered the epitome of Spanish white wines.…

Tempranillo Blanco
Tempranillo Blanco: A Rising Star in Rioja

Unless you’re a Rioja-loving wine nerd, chances are that Tempranillo Blanco has never crossed your…

rioja wine tasting experiences
6 Best Ways to Experience Unspoiled Rioja Wine Culture

For centuries, Rioja’s remote and forbidding landscape in northeastern Spain was a disadvantage for winemakers…

Spanish sparkling wine
Cava vs Corpinnat vs Clàssic Penedès: Demystifying Spanish Sparkling Wine

The link between Cava and Spain spans centuries. Cava, the Spanish word for cave, refers…

Grenache
Grenache: The Hero Grape of Hot Climates

Grenache is one of the most widely planted red grape varieties in the world. Approximately…

albariño
Albariño: The Flagship White Grape of Northwest Spain

Let’s talk about Tom and Jerry, peanut butter and jam, and Albariño and Rias Baixas.…

sangria
The Best Ways To Upgrade Your Summer Sangria

The lazy days of summer beckon afternoons on the patio, soaking up the sun and…

grapes of Northwest Spain
Grapes of Northwest Spain, a Guide to the 3 Workhorses

The landscape of northwest Spain is unlike anywhere else on the Iberian Peninsula. Where most…