A TASTE OF MONASTRELL

by TheWineKnitter.com Penina, July 20 2021 It’s time to board the plane and fasten your seatbelt.  We are heading to Spain on my virtual private jet to explore Jumilla and the Monastrell grape. Elena Pacheco freely admits that a couple of decades ago, she and many of her young winemaking colleagues in Jumilla were tempted to […]

The best wines from The Spring Tasting

by thedrinksbusiness.com​ We bring you the best wines from The Spring Tasting, featuring an exciting range of new releases that are due to hit the shelves over the coming months. Patrick Schmitt March 17, 2021 While other seasons are associated with a particular drink, be it warming reds for winter, refreshing rosés for summer, or rich […]

Top 10 wines for spring

by thedrinksbusiness.com We’ve rounded up 10 medal-winning wines and one sparkling from our Spring Tasting, taking in a Greek white and red, Israeli Syrah and a Chardonnay from an American sporting legend. Patrick Schmitt, April 9, 2021 The following wines are a selection of highlights from The Spring Tasting by the drinks business, which was conducted earlier […]

Regional guide: Jumilla

by Decanter.com In association with DO Jumilla. It has a hot climate, but the cool nights and high altitude bring a large diurnal range which help the grapes retain freshness. The majority of Jumilla’s Monastrell vines are ungrafted, as phylloxera has never infiltrated these soils. 90% of the vineyards are also organic – again the […]

What you need in your Spanish wine cellar – a guide

by Decanter.com In partnership with ARAEX Grands Spanish wine expert Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW shares his advice on what to put in your cellar and when to drink… Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW, March 1, 2018 What you need in your Spanish wine cellar – a guide Bearing in mind present day’s diversity and quality in […]

Latest trends in Spanish fine wine

by Decanter.com In partnership with ARAEX Grands Perfectly suited to the climate and growing conditions of Spain’s high plateau, the Monastrell grape is revered by Jumilla’s winemakers – and a new generation is pioneering the evolution of expressive modern styles Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW, February 2, 2018 A few decades ago, Spain was an easy […]

Exports Of Jumilla Wine To The USA Continue Their Upward Climb

by Forbes.com In association with DO Jumilla.   In the past five years, exports from Jumilla to the United States have continued their upward trend, with an increase of 30% over 2015. Between August 2019 and July 2020, more than 3 million bottles of DOP Jumilla wine were imported into the US.  Mike DeSimone and Jeff […]

The red wines of Jumilla

by Decanter.com In association with DO Jumilla. With its generous climate, Jumilla has always been a producer of red wines, but today the styles are evolving. Andrew Black introduces the rising stars who are pioneering the region’s next generation reds and recommends bottles to try Andrew BlackDecember 8, 2020 Jumilla always made decent red wines. […]

The best wines from The Autumn Tasting 2020

by thedrinksbusiness.com While our usual Masters competitions focus on a grape, region or style, our inaugural Autumn Tasting was open to all, and brought to light some exciting wines from parts of the world that might normally have been overlooked, writes Patrick Schmitt MW. Patrick Schmitt, 02 March 2021 This report contains the results from an entirely […]

Exploring Jumilla

by Decanter.com By Andrew Black April 29, 2021 With its distinctive wines, regional gastronomy and unique visitor attractions, Jumilla has plenty to offer wine tourists. Andrew Black rounds up the highlights and recommends white, rosé and sweet wines to try. As would-be travellers to Spain look forward to the post-Covid era, you may decide to […]