The problem of choice. Curious whites and... another Sherry?

Year 12, No. 07

Greetings,

Hello there and welcome to... fall-ish?

We come back from the summer and start out this newsletter with a look at a wine startup that just ran out of funding, but I (and hordes of others who messaged me) have asked, was it even needed in the first place (*)?

The we take a look at a brand new hotel in Priorat. These don't come along often in this rural backwater (albeit one that's only 18km from the coast) so it's something to celebrate!

Then it's down to have a look at Montilla-Moriles, the "other Sherry" region in Andalucía. Don't know it? Don't worry, I take a lengthy look into what it's all about.

Then there's an update on the last lot to be awarded (*) from the Ukrainian charity wine auction and Spain's juggernaut, Família Torres expands their footprint in Galicia.

Of course we have to ask, what's happening with the 2022 vintage so far? And what's the low-down on 2021 Pošip from Korčula, Croatia?

And lastly, a number tasting pieces exploring, Pedro Ximénez from the deep interi…