The quality and range of Spanish food throughout the UK and in particular the capital has changed enormously in the past ten years. In this blog we hear from one the pioneers who brought this about, GOCV member and founder of Brindisa, Monika Linton, who shares her experience of current Spanish food trends in London.
The vibrant world of Spanish wine
In the first of a new series of guest blogs, GOCV member Paul Shinnie shares stories from his extensive travels round Spain's wine-making regions and explains the major changes he has witnessed over the past forty years. One of the pleasures of working with Spanish producers is the opportunity to travel round that large country. Such diverse … Continue reading The vibrant world of Spanish wine
The ultimate food pairing wine – is Spanish!
It seems every wine has a ‘perfect’ food pairing match in today’s gastronomic-fuelled wine world, but few can challenge Sherry’s crown as the ultimate wine choice for foodies. 2019 Copa Jerez Judges and Contestants At this year’s Copa Jerez Forum & Competition, two GOCV members - Sarah Jane Evans MW and Beltrán Domecq - put … Continue reading The ultimate food pairing wine – is Spanish!
WSET Level 3 prize
Since 2012, the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino has been delighted to award a prize of one year's Honorary Membership and a study trip to Spain - as a guest of GOCV and in association with Wines from Spain - to the student/s from the UK wine & spirit trade who achieved outstanding results … Continue reading WSET Level 3 prize
Vintage report 2018
2018 Harvest Report by Wines from Spain The annual Vintage Report for Spain is published by Wines From Spain’s London office and kindly supplied to the GOCV for publication. 2018 Vintage Report for Spain After several dry, hot vintages this year the rain came to Spain and in some regions the rainy spell lasted until … Continue reading Vintage report 2018