The wine region of Desierto de Almería is located in the region of Andalousie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bodegas Perfer or the Domaine Bodegas Perfer produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Desierto de Almería are Tempranillo, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Desierto de Almería often reveals types of flavors of oak.
In the mouth of Desierto de Almería is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Desierto de Almería, producing 9 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Desierto de Almería go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
Prima & Ultima – meaning ‘first and last’ – showcases whiskies that are exactly that: either the first or the last of their kind. The eight single malts in this year’s line-up were chosen by Diageo master blender Dr Craig Wilson, following in the footsteps of previous Prima & Ultima creators Maureen Robinson and Dr Jim Beveridge OBE. The whiskies include the final Brora bottling from 1981, and spirit from the last two casks of Port Ellen filled in 1980, as well as single malts from Royal ...
In November of 2021, Spain’s DO Penedès announced a massive overhaul of their bylaws with many changes aimed at re-orienting the region via a “10-year plan”. One of the key aspects was a new classification system for the estates of the region called, “Vi de Mas”, the first five of which have just been certified. While most wine regions looking to implement a system use the so-called “Burgundian Pyramid” as a structure, Penedès took a different approach that merged some of the Burgundian sy ...
While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...
