Chair of the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino Español since 2020, Sarah Jane Evans MW finishes her term today and hands over to fellow Master of Wine and wine writer Tim Atkin who has been elected to take her place.  Reflecting on her time as Chair, Sarah Jane Evans commented: “It’s been a great … Continue reading Tim Atkin MW elected new Chair of the Grand Orden de Caballeros del Vino

Tim Atkin MW is the latest member of the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino to be bestowed with the Officer’s Cross of the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic. The prestigious decoration was presented by H.E. Ms Emma Aparici, the Ambassador of Spain to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland at a ceremony on … Continue reading Tim Atkin MW awarded the Officer’s Cross of the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic

A guest blog post by Caballero Charlotte Hey, Executive Director of International Wineries for Climate Change One of the defining themes shaping the future of Spanish wine is sustainability and, increasingly, the central role that energy plays within it. In this guest blog, Caballero Charlotte Hey, Executive Director of International Wineries for Climate Change explains … Continue reading The Energy Behind the Future of Spanish Wine

The Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino Español’s Annual Investiture Dinner is always a fabulous affair with great food and wine and plenty of opportunities to network as you can see in the video above.

The inaugural Island Wines Summit took place in Tenerife last week, with the presence of several Caballeros del Vino Español among the delegates and speakers. Organised by Vocento Gastronomia with support from ICEX, Wines of Tenerife and the Tenerife local government and tourist board, the event brought together wine specialists from all over the world … Continue reading The Island Wines Summit brings together Caballeros and Mentees in Tenerife

Your Excellency; Acting Chancellor; Vice Chancellor; New Caballeros; friends and colleagues in the world of wine in Spain and the UK, and especially those who have made the journey from ICEX in Madrid to join us: Welcome. And a very special welcome to those who have not attended before.  I’m very pleased to welcome Her … Continue reading Chairman Sarah Jane Evans MW’s speech from the 41st Investiture Dinner

Menu and Wines – 41st Investiture Dinner The Gran Orden was founded to recognise those in Spain and the UK who work to promote the best in Spanish wines in the UK. Our annual Investiture Dinner is a great opportunity to celebrate. After last year’s exceptional 40th anniversary dinner, member Owen Morgan was once again … Continue reading Menu and wines served at the 41st investiture dinner

Three new members were welcomed into the Gran Orden de Caballeros de Vino at the 41st Caballeros Investiture Dinner on the 4th June 2026 at London’s Landmark Hotel, led by Commercial Counsellor, Ms. Nieves Díaz García and Chairman, Sarah Jane Evans MW. The three new members, elected by secret ballot, were all born in Spain, although … Continue reading New members welcomed to the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino at 41st Investiture Dinner

Congratulations are due to Nieves Barragán, Member of the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino Español. The Spanish chef has been awarded a Michelin Star in the 2026 edition of the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland, for her venue Legado, which opened in August 2025. This is in addition to the Michelin Star that … Continue reading Caballero Nieves Barragán awarded second Michelin Star

Your Excellency, Acting Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, New Caballeros, Caballeros, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos! And a special welcome to those who have not attended before. I’d like to thank Sr Conde for his terrific speech.  Not easy to follow that! This is a unique event in the UK wine trade.  And in these difficult times, … Continue reading Chairman Sarah Jane Evans MW’s speech from the 40th Investiture Dinner

Photo courtesy of the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino, L-R: Caballeros Pierre Mansour and Catriona Felstead MW; Charlie Foley; Chairman of the GOCV, Sarah Jane Evans MW; Nancy Green; Josef Emmett; His Excellency Mr. José Pascual Marco Martínez, Spanish Ambassador to the United Kingdom; Isobel Salomon; Miguel Crunia; Alberto Borge. To mark its 40th … Continue reading Mentorship Bursaries for Six Rising Stars Announced

The Gran Orden was founded to recognise those in Spain and the UK who work to promote the best in Spanish wines in the UK. Our annual Investiture Dinner is a great opportunity to celebrate. For our 40th anniversary, we enjoyed a very special menu developed by José Pizarro and Owen Morgan, members of the … Continue reading Menu and wines served at the 40th investiture dinner