Learning about wine
Valdespino is one of the oldest sherry bodegas in Jerez. Its official history dates back to 1875, but the Valdespino family may have been active in the wine industry as early as 1430. Documents have even been found showing that...
The sommelier's favorite sherry
From November 6th to 12th it's Sherry Wine Week and Le Club des Vins is of course happy to participate. We already published a blog about it Valdespino , we combined our favorite sweet sherry with desserts We asked sommeliers and other seasoned...
Wine FAQ: How many grapes for one bottle of wine?
The Wine FAQ section answers your burning wine questions. Have a question? Let me know via email or Instagram. This time it's about yields . How many kilos of grapes do you need for one bottle of wine? And what...
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A wine fan in Bilbao and San Sebastian
I wrote a blog about this before Wine in the Basque Country . In this blog post, I'll give you some tips for great bars and restaurants in Bilbao and San Sebastian. A little less about wine specifically, but certainly about...
English Sparkling Wine and Favorites
In early 2023, we recorded a podcast about English Sparkling Wine and were deeply impressed by these bubbles from across the Channel. England's vineyards, particularly those for sparkling wine, are located in the southeast, in Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire—at the...
I regularly get asked on Instagram or during a wine course whether I fun podcasts about wine I know. Of course I do! Since I've been driving more often lately, or just getting a little tired of the endless studying/reading, I've delved...
Copa Jerez 2023: the atmosphere, the sherry and the prizes
On October 3rd and 4th, Jerez de la Frontera was in a frenzy. The crème de la crème of international gastronomy gathered for the Copa Jerez. A sherry feast to die for. I will take you through the three-day program....
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Don't miss these sherry bodegas
The sherry world is booming , with winemakers revisiting ancient traditions, rescuing nearly extinct grape varieties, and putting sherry back on the map. From unique, unfortified wines to centuries-old soleras, these bodegas demonstrate just how versatile and unique sherry can...
Anyone who follows me knows I'm crazy about sherry. I first visited the Sherry Triangle in 2021, and I've been back every year since. Sometimes for Vinoble, other times for Copa Jerez Or a press trip. In September 2024, I was there...
From Mildew to Flavescence Dorée: The Battle in the Vineyard
Mother Nature, we love her, but oh, how she makes our lives difficult sometimes. Harvest has already begun in most European countries. It's the time of year for winemakers, but for vineyard managers, it's precisely the time to evaluate. The...
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Cape Town is a hot and happening place when it comes to restaurants and wine bars. It takes a bit of searching, but grab an Uber and start hopping . Bree Street, Kloof Street, and the Waterfront are full of...
Kopke introduces 50 Year Old White & Tawny
Big news from Portugal. The Douro and Port Wine Institute (IVDP) recently announced a new category for port wine: the 50-year age designation. Kopke, the oldest Port wine house, founded in 1638, was the first to launch both a 50-year-old...