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Gredos, Granite and Garnacha
featured, Spain
, Oct 2025
For some time now, the wines of Gredos have attracted global attention. How did this small, complex region become such a magnet for wine lovers the world over?
El Bierzo & Galicia: The Sil River Illuminates a Different Side of Spanish Wine
featured, Spain
, Sep 2025
The Sil River connects wine regions from Bierzo to Valdeorras and Ribeira Sacra, before continuing as a tributary of the Miño toward Ribeiro and Rías Baixas. In this report, I explore the many expressions of Mencía, Godello, Treixadura and Albariño that can be found along its shores.
Duero: From Ribera to Toro via Rueda (And a Few Other Detours)
featured, Spain
, Jun 2025
The wines of the Duero region—a diverse area shaped by a harsh climate—have earned a reputation as some of Spain’s finest. Journeying through the 600-plus wines reviewed in this report, I tour the region and share my interpretation of Ribera del Duero, the beating heart of Castilla y León.
The Diverse Villages of Rioja: A New Trend Emerges
featured, Spain
, May 2025
Rioja is changing. One of the most important factors in that change is the increased prominence of small and mid-sized producers and their interpretations of Rioja as village, vineyard or parcel wines. These wines stand in stark contrast to the region’s historically blended wines, and yet they may also represent the most promising future for Spain’s most famous winegrowing region.
Vinous Table: Casa Julián, Tolosa, Spain
Vinous Table, Spain
, May 2025
The Basque region is a foodie’s paradise, a cradle for some of the finest fish, meat and dairy in the world. Casa Julián is a bona fide institution, and will certainly be one of my top meals of 2025.
Rías Baixas & Ribeiro: The Beating Heart of White Wine in Galicia
featured, Spain
, Mar 2025
Located in Northwest Spain, Galicia is home to wines with an Atlantic soul. Among the region’s white wine DOs, Rías Baixas and Ribeiro present contrasting yet equally intriguing styles. From Albariño to Treixadura, the 300 wines reviewed in this report offer a journey through Galicia's diverse terroirs.
The Vivacious Reds of Ribeira Sacra and El Bierzo
featured, Spain
, Feb 2025
Ribeira Sacra and Bierzo share a climate and dominant red grape variety, and yet they produce two very different versions of Mencía. In this report, I survey over 300 wines to provide a comprehensive overview of the wine country that spans the mountains between Galicia and León.
From Revolution to Evolution: The Garnatxas and Cariñenas of Priorat & Montsant
featured, Spain
, Nov 2024
Priorat and Montsant are the two main red-wine-producing DOs in Catalunya, but they are quite different from one another. In the 1990s, Priorat enjoyed a resurgence that led to a golden era before its regional style began to shift, while Montsant was only formally established in 2002. I visited the two regions in the spring of 2024, thoroughly touring most of the towns and vineyards and tasting a range of wines that reflect the past, present and future of an area of great character.
The Rambunctious Catalan Mediterranean and Beyond
featured, Spain
, Sep 2024
Within a surface area that only accounts for 6% of Spain, Catalonia bottles a wide range of Mediterranean and continental wines in two distinct styles. White and sparkling wines rule the roost on the coast–which is the main focus of this report–where the ethereal Xarel·lo fills glasses with sun and energy. In a land rich in native varieties, this dispatch takes readers on a tour of Mediterranean flavors and attempts to offer a lucid guide to the tangled mess of categories and classifications that hold sway in the region.
Rosé New Releases: All Over the Map
France, Austria, United States: California, featured, Italy, Spain
, May 2024
Rosé remains in full swing. Ever the popular quaff as the weather warms and the dog days of summer approach, there’s more pink wine on store shelves than ever. However, new releases, mostly from the 2023 vintage, are a bit more variable than usual.