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Rioja at 100 – wines above €25
Plus a selection of top-quality wines made at enough scale that they can be found the world over. Above, Juan Valdelana, winemaker at Bodegas Valdelana, with one of their ancient...
Ferran Centelles
Tuesday 10 March 2026
• 2 min read
Wine news in 5
Flooding in Bordeaux and Victoria, alleged bribery at Southern Glazer's, tariff update
Also news on Germany’s Henkell group buying out legendary Cava company Freixenet (pictured above) and lawsuits on France’s copper fungicide bans. Before I get to global news, I would like...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Saturday 7 March 2026
• 1 min read
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Nick on restaurants
Three more reasons to head to this charming city in southern Spain.
As we left Confitería La Campana, which first...
Nick on restaurants
Head to the far south of Spain for atmospheric and inexpensive hospitality. Above, the Bar Las Teresas in the old...
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A rosé to warm your winter, from £17.30, $19.99. Above, Albert Canela and Mariona Vendrell of Succés Vinícola.
The wind...
Nick on restaurants
A new restaurant in one of central London’s busiest fast-food nuclei is strongly Spanish-influenced.
Brave the crowds on Regent Street...
Tasting articles
With larger allocations and prices held steady, it’s an exciting year for buyers. Above, new Vega Sicilia managing director Jessica...
Nick on restaurants
In this second and final look at restaurants’ evolution over the last quarter-century, Nick examines menus and wine lists. See...
Wines of the week
A widely available sherry that goes above and beyond the call of duty – especially at the price. From €5.93...
Tasting articles
Wines that demonstrate the new Mediterranean style – of finesse over power. Above, Javi Revert in his vineyard.
Although the...
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