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Good Value, Quality Sparkling Wines from Alsace to the Russian River Valley

Posted on December 26 2022

Sparkling wines from around the world are better than ever. They may not have the cachet of Champagne, but they’re priced lower, and the best ones are very good indeed. In this article, we review a selection of quality sparkling … Continue reading →

Champagnes and Sparkling Wines for the Holidays

Posted on December 13 2022

Champagnes and sparkling wines are especially popular during the winter Holidays. Families and friends toast their friendship and welcome the New Year with the bubbles that convey a sense of celebration and joy.  To help guide your purchases of Champagne and … Continue reading →

Sherry and Port: Recommendations for Drinking and Giving

Posted on December 10 2022

There’s no better time of year than now to drink fortified wines than when the temperatures sink, and the winds blow cold.  It’s the perfect time to sit by the fireplace and open a bottle of Sherry or Port to … Continue reading →

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Report #89 – The Wines of Jumilla: Monastrell and More - (20pp)

  • A Brief History
  • Geography and Climate
  • The Vineyards
  • Making Monastrell
  • Whites, Rosados & Dulce Monastrell
  • Cuisine of Jumilla and Murcia
  • Winery Profiles and Tasting Notes
  • Annex: Mountain Ranges of Jumilla

Wines Reviewed

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Report #85 – The Revival of Garnacha in Spain - Double Issue - (29pp)

  • Introduction
  • Acknowledgements
  • Garnacha in Spain
  • A Brief History of Garnacha
  • Growing Garnacha
  • Vinifying Garnacha
  • Styles of Spanish Garnacha
  • Garnacha Regions, Noteworthy Producers and their Wines:
    • Sierra de Gredos
    • Vinos de Aragon
    • Rioja
    • Navarra
    • Priorat
    • Catalonia
    • Jumilla

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to The Revival of Garnacha in Spain Report.

Report #84 – The Wines of Bierzo - (17pp)

  • Introduction
  • Acknowledgements
  • Historical Highlights
  • The Geography of Bierzo
  • The Grapes
  • Vineyards & Vintages
  • Winemaking
  • The New Classification System
  • Winery Profiles & Tasting Notes
  • Annex: Map of Central Bierzo

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to The Wines of Bierzo Report.

SpainReport #49 – The Best of Spain - (20pp)

  • Introduction
  • Top-Rated Producers
  • Rioja and the Ebro River Valley
  • Ribera del Duero and the Duero River Valley
  • Priorat and Catalonia
  • Sierra de Gredos
  • Annex
    1. Map of Spain

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Wines of RiojaReport #43 – Wines of Rioja - A New Look - (43pp)

  • Introduction
  • A Brief History of Wine in Rioja
  • The Region
    • Rioja Alavesa
    • Rioja Alta
    • Rioja Baja
  • Soils and Climate
  • The Grapes of Rioja
  • The Vineyard
  • Winemaking
  • Styles of Rioja
  • Rioja Wine and Tapas
  • The Market for Rioja Wine
  • Winery Profiles, Tasting Notes and Ratings
  • Annex
    Top Rated Wines

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to the Wines of Rioja report.

Wines of CataloniaReport #42 – Wines of Catalonia - (39pp)

  • Introduction
  • Geography, Climate and Soils
  • A Brief History of Wine in Catalonia
  • Viticulture and the Grapes
  • The Appellations, Producers and Their Wines
    • Penedès
    • Cava
    • Priorat
    • Montsant
    • Terra Alta
    • Costers del Segre
    • Empordà
    • Other DO’s of Catalonia
  • Catalonia’s Cuisine
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings: Still Wines and Cava
  • Annex
    Indigenous Grapes of Catalonia

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to the Wines of Catalonia report.

Sweet Wines of the WorldReport #28 – The Wines of Priorat - (23pp)

  • Introduction
  • Acknowledgements
  • A Brief History of Priorat
  • The Region
  • The Grapes
  • In the Vineyard
  • Winemaking
  • Wine Styles
  • Priorat in the Market Place
  • Annex: Map of the Priorat DOQ
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings
  • Previous Wine Reports

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to the Wines of Priorat report.

Ribera del Duero RevisitedReport #23 – Wines of Ribera del Duero Revisited (23pp)

  • Introduction
  • Acknowledgements
  • Ribera del Duero: Top Producers and Their Wines
  • The Mighty Duero
  • Tempranillo: The Grape
  • Regulations and Classifications
  • In the Vineyard
  • Winemaking: The Quality Revolution
  • Wine Tourism in Ribera del Duero
  • The US Market for Spanish and Ribera del Duero Wines
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings
  • Special Supplement: Ribera del Duero Wines Available for Import

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to the Ribera del Duero Revisited report.

The Wines of NavarraReport #18 – The Wines of Navarra (27pp)

  • Introduction
  • Acknowledgements
  • History of Wine in Navarra
  • Navarra: The Region
  • Navarra Wines: Variety and Style
  • The Navarra Vineyard
  • Pairing Navarra's Rosés with Food
  • The Market for Navarra Wine
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings

Informe #18 - Vinos de Navarra

Wines Reviewed

man pouring Sherry in casksSpecial Report – Introduction to Sherry (20pp)
Informe Especial -Introducción al Sherry (20pp)

  • The Sherry Triangle
  • The Consejo Regulador
  • Climate and Soil The Grapes and Viticultural Practices
  • How Sherry is Made
  • Shades and Styles of Sherry
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings (75 sherries)

Wines Reviewed

Rioja LogoReport #13 – The Wines Of Rioja: Classical and New Wave (35 pp)

  • 30 Noteworthy Classical and New Wave Producers
  • History of Modern Winemaking
  • The Region
  • Rioja’s Classification System
  • The Grapes, The Vineyard, Winemaking
  • Styles of Rioja Wine: Classical and New Wave
  • Pairing Rioja Wine and Food: A Tasting at Jaleo Restaurant
  • The Market for Rioja by Price and Ratings
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings (350 wines)

Wines Reviewed

Logo of Ribera del DueroIssue #8 – The Wines of Ribera del Duero (28 pp)

  • Spain and Castilla y León
  • The Grape: The Many Faces of Tempranillo
  • The Classification System in Ribera del Duero
  • The Region Climate and Soil
  • The Growing Cycle and the Harvest
  • Recent Vintages in Ribera del Duero
  • In the Vineyard and Irrigation
  • Vine Pests: Voles
  • Winemaking
  • The Use of Oak
  • Variations in Style: Vine Age,
  • Phenolic Ripeness and Maturation
  • A Study in Style: Vega Sicilia and Dominio de Pingus
  • Pairing Ribera del Duero Wines with Food
  • Marketing the Wines of Ribera del Duero
  • The Producers: iWineReview’s 30 to Watch
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings (200 wines)

Wines Reviewed

Vacqueyras Grenache labelReport #3 - Grenache Wines of Australia, California, France and Spain (28pp)

  • Background and History of Grenache
  • Food and Wine Pairing
  • Styles
  • California-WA State Grenache Tasting Notes
  • Australian Grenache Tasting Notes
  • French Grenache Tasting Notes
  • Spanish Grenache (Garnacha) Tasting Notes
  • Italian Tasting Notes
  • Grenache Wines by Rating and Pricing

Wines Reviewed

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