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Nick on restaurants
Alta, an oasis of calm – for now
A new restaurant in one of central London’s busiest fast-food nuclei is strongly Spanish-influenced. Brave the crowds on Regent Street and Carnaby Street in London’s West End; ignore the charms...
Nick Lander
Sunday 30 November 2025
• 1 min read
Tasting articles
Vega Sicilia – new releases 2026
Ferran Centelles
Monday 24 November 2025
• 3 min read
Nick on restaurants
How restaurants have changed since 2000 – part 2
Nick Lander
Sunday 23 November 2025
• 1 min read
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For part two of this deep dive into Rioja Alavesa, Ferran focuses on the forward-looking Bideona, about which he says...
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Part one of a two-part article exploring Rioja Alavesa, this one focused on the region's history as told through an...
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The wines of this high-elevation region in north-west Spain have been changing, as Ferran noted in Ribera embraces geography. A...
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A high proportion of successes here, as well as some palatable bargains.
As Ferran pointed out in his 2019 article...
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28 June 2023 The Old Vine Registry has just been launched! See this article for background.
9 February 2023 Exciting...
Wines of the week
Stunning quality considering the volume of wine produced, as well as a brand-new joint project.
From €8.90, $14.39, £14.68
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Nick on restaurants
A new showcase for Scottish fish and Spanish wine in London's Soho whose staff are seen above wishing a customer...
Tasting articles
Bodega Numanthia offers a fresh, elegant take on Toro.
I will never look at a Toro wine in quite the...
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These wines and producers are breaking new ground in Spain. Above, Roc (left) and Leo Gramona of L'Enclòs de Peralba...
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International Sherry Week begins today. Above, partners in sherry, and an increasing number of unfortified wines, Jesús Barquín (left) and...
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You may not be able to taste it, but you can admire it. See Glorious Garnachas for some of the...
Book reviews
Elizabeth Hecker’s book Ethos Priorat is another highlight among wine books published in 2022 (along with Andrew Jefford’s Drinking with...
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Some hand-picked Spanish answers to Grenache. Only the rosado is missing from the line-up above. See also Elusive inspiration for...
Tasting articles
A celebration of a recently formalised wine region where the average age of (mainly Garnacha) vines is 80. Above, a...
Wines of the week
An exciting new force in Rioja Alavesa.
From €8.60, £11.50, 15 Swiss francs
Find the Crianza
It’s always reassuring to...
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In praise of Tempranillo’s potential longevity. See more details of The Vega Sicilia extravaganza. A shorter version of this article...
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