GOCV member and chair of the Wines from Spain Awards, Tim Atkin MW introduces this year's competition and hosts the annual ceremony and tasting at the Spanish Embassy in London. "Judging the Wines from Spain Awards is a labour of love, not just for convinced Hispanophiles like me, but for anyone who values diversity and … Continue reading Wines from Spain Awards
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Rioja 10×10
Rioja is Spain's flagship of wine production and each year one hundred of the best wines available in the UK are rigorously selected by a panel of exerts, including GOCV member Beth Willard, who shares her insights and experience below. Image courtesy of Wines of Rioja UK It’s always exciting to be surrounded by a … Continue reading Rioja 10×10
London’s Spanish food scene
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
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