Category: Wineries

Uriondo Txakolina

A visit to the Uriondo winery outside of Zaratomo in Basque Country which cultivates the lesser known grapes Hondarrabi Zuri, Txori Mahatsa and Mune Mahatsa.

Txakoli returning to Álava

Bodega Arzabro Txakolina is a small family-run winery hidden away in the small town Delika in Álava, Basque Country. Several centuries ago the area was covered in vines, but when the phylloxera struck in the late 19th century most of the vineyards were uprooted and made into grazing pastures for farm animals. It was only … Continue reading Txakoli returning to Álava

Pig & Donkey

The red wines of Zio Porco and Contrà Soarda show another side of Veneto.

Friuli Gems

One of the highlights of the Millésime Bio wine fair this year was meeting Friuli producer Mario Zanusso from I Clivi. Marios wines have for me always stood out as a premium example of what Friuli can accomplish, whether it be a vivaciously sparkling Ribolla Gialla, a sleek Verduzzo or a single vineyard Friulano with … Continue reading Friuli Gems

January in France

A new year has arrived, and with a new year come new commitments, resolutions, hopes and expectations… Unless of course you’re me, in which case the new year just turns up on your door step, heaves a cart full of adventure on your newly swept floor and then gets the hell out of there.