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Wine Predictions for 2017

by  |  28-12-2016 ~ 2 Comments

This is of course that time of year when anyone writing in wine sets forth their grand predictions for this next trip around the sun. Yay! They can sometimes be interesting but, despite its slow... more »

Armenian wineries and wines

by  |  21-12-2016 ~ 3 Comments

By way of giving a little background read this introduction to Armenian wines followed by the oldest wine cellar in the world, it will make a review of Armenia's wine bars more cohesive. Of course... more »
Photo via winery press release

Abadal 3.9 is the newest Vi de Finca

by  |  19-12-2016 ~ 2 Comments

It has just been announced that Abadal's 3.9 is be the newest Vi de Finca in Catalonia as certified by INCAVI, the Catalan wine authority. This now brings the total to nine of these certified... more »

Why regulating “natural wine” is a very good thing

by  |  15-12-2016 ~ 6 Comments

Recently, Suzanne Mustacich, contributing editor to Wine Spectator and author of "Thirsty Dragon" wrote a lengthy article that discusses how the French are working to define what "natural wine" is. It's a noble pursuit which... more »

Vi Ranci in World of Fine Wine

by  |  13-12-2016

My personal history with the wine known as Vi Ranci goes as such: I tried it for the first time about eight years ago and didn't know what to make of it, I tried it... more »

A review of “Sour Grapes”

by  |  12-12-2016

Being based in Spain has many upsides like great jamón, wine, and the sea, but getting access to small-release films isn't anywhere in that list. This is why I'm only just now getting around to... more »

Wine Bars in Yerevan, Armenia

by  |  09-12-2016 ~ 7 Comments

In February of 2013 the main editor of this website, Èlia, was in Armenia for the first time. Keep in mind that while this was just four years ago, trying to find out much about... more »

Castell del Remei’s Oda Time

by  |  08-12-2016

I recently received some new wines from Castell del Remei. If you'll recall (although I'd be thoroughly amazed if you did), I reviewed their younger wines a few months back. The Oda white and red... more »

Shabo – Grand Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2014. Yes, Ukrainian wine.

by  |  06-12-2016

When returning from my recent trip to visit Armenian wineries, I had a layover in Kiev's Boryspil Airport and despite reliable free wifi, there wasn't much to do but wander around, eat a damned fine... more »

Bodegas Roda – Sela 2013

by  |  01-12-2016

Rioja is a place that continuously confuses me. It's easy to hate on it simply because there are so many cheap wines produced from under its DOC mark--that extra 'C' meaning Calidad or Quality. Unfortunately... more »