Where does the name Marqués de Poley originate? Our assumption…

This is a wine we first reviewed on August 2017 here. This…

We first reviewed this Fino en Rama from Bodegas Alvear in May…

A plan in the making  Erik first met Ignacio López…

Dawn on Monday 22nd July will see the start of the harvest…

Setting the Scene It was our pleasure to introduce Colin (biography…

At Vinoble in June last year we spent some time with our friends…

This tasting, introduced by Juancho Asenjo, took us through…

New Vinifications of Montilla-Moriles From the Vinoble website:…

Our first involvement  with Vinoble started back in January…

Background When we visited Bodegas Robles in April with Lorcan …

We have visited Sevilla 3 times and never tire of its cultural…

We are looking back at one of the most emotional things we have…

Setting the Scene This was to be our first visit to Montilla-Moriles…

Welcome to the 3rd edition of the 12 Days of PXmas.  We are…

My journey through Andalucia started in September 2014 when my…

We thought that it would be interesting to provide the following…

In April we returned to Córdoba for the 35th edition of the…

Our first visit to Montilla-Moriles in 2018 was in January. …

This Amontillado is part of the Piedra Luenga organic range of…

One of our favourite restaurants in Montilla is Taberna Bolero.The…

We have posted three wine reviews from Lagar Los Raigones, the…

When we were in Andalucia in January we received a surprise…

In September 2017, during our 7th visit to the region, we…

Equipo Navazos bottled this dry white wine, classed as a vino…

In the spring of 2016 Perez Barquero released the first en rama…

When we visited Montilla in September 2017, the Tres Miradas…

November 2017 saw us review a very special Fino from Lagar Los…

There is always that one place on your “to visit list” and…

It is our second day in Córdoba and it was time to explore some…

Córdoba is one of our favourite cities to visit and when we…

This was a wine that we tried back in September, as part of a…

The Los Amigos Fino has an ABV of 15%, made from 100% Pedro…

One of the few Montilla-Moriles wines widely available in…

In September last year we doorstepped Bodegas Jesús Nazareno…

We first tried this wine during a fabulous couple of hours…

In September 2017 during our 7th visit to the region,  we visited Cooperativa…

This is a review that slipped through the net so to speak.Bodegas…

We were first introduced to the Restaurante Sociedad Palateros…

We returned to Córdoba after a fantastic day out in Moriles,…

The expression "It's a small world" comes to mind when we write…

This was a much anticipated day. There were two major events…

So Day 6 is Laura's birthday. What special treats do we have…

Thursday dawns and it's another one where we have nothing concrete…

Part one of Day 4 saw us visiting Gracia Hermanos in the…

We have really enjoyed bringing you the 2nd Edition of The 12…

Day 11 of the 12 Days of PXmas sees us looking back at 2 of what…

Day 10 of The 12 Days of PXmas sees us looking back at the bodegas…

Day 9 of the 12 Days of PXmas sees us looking at the Pedro Ximénez…

Day Eight of the 12 Days of PXmas sees us looking back at all…

Day 7 of the 12 Days of PXmas sees us on tour. Meeting old friends…

Day 6 of the 12 Days of PXmas moves to Córdoba, a city we have…

Day 5 of the 12 Days of PXmas sees us looking at 5 of our favourite…

Day 4 of the 12 Days of PXmas sees us looking back at our 4th…

Moving onto the third day of The 12 Days of PXmas, we would like…

On the second day of PXmas we’d like to introduce you to 2…

On the first day of PXmas we'd love to share with you a hidden…

When we visited Perez Barqero back in March this year (read about…

We were extremely lucky to have a good friend in Montilla-Moriles…

The background to the naming of the Fino El Pato Especial (the…

We first had the pleasure of trying this wine at La Malaje in…

After the exciting end to our previous day at the Fiesta de la…

Bodegas San Acacio was founded in 1962, with the primary purpose…

Day 2 dawns in Montilla.We love the coffee in Spain and one…

September the 3rd - We drove up from Malaga and settled in to…

Back in September 2016, Erik had the opportunity to attend a…

We have visited Bodegas Toro Albalá on 3 occasions now and…

Our first ever wine review in August 2015 featured Fresquito…

This Oloroso is part of the Piedra Luenga organic range of…

Our first encounter with Bodegas San Pablo was at the Feria…

In the Las Camachas restaurant back in March with Rafa, Elena…

It is true to say that  Dos Claveles Vino Joven from Bodegas…

There is always a tinge of excitement when you are driving up…

Back in March we finally made it to Bodegas Delgado in Puente…

We first came across this bodega and Fino at the Feria del…

While doing research for our trip in March we discovered…

The 3rd part of our trip in March was a night in Córdoba.Part…

Official Press ReleaseThe 2017 Harvest to start in the…

We are members of a group created for the worldwide whisky community,…

The XXXIV Cata del Vino was held next to the Palacio de la…

We have been privileged to have had some fantastic experiences…

In March we made the decision to deviate from our usual route…

Following on from our amazing morning visit to the 100% organic…

We first visited Bodegas Alvear in May 2016 and have returned…

Why the title of this post?Well last year in September on…

We first encountered this fino when we visited Bodegas Málaga…

We 1st visited Bodegas Robles in Montilla in May 2016 where…

Bodegas Alvear is considered to be one of the big boys of Montilla-Moriles.…

As part of our Technical Specialist's course in Montilla-Moriles…

Sunday 4th September 2016 was certainly a day we will never…

Perez Barquero in Montilla will always have a special place in…

Bodegas Toro Albalá is located in the town of Aguilar de la…

As part of our Technical Specialists course in September 2016…

Back in May 2016 when we visited the Consejo Regulador, Enrique…

We have really enjoyed bringing you the The 12 Days of PXmas.Click…

Montilla-Moriles has the perfect terroir for cultivation of the…

Part of the Andalucian culture is to enjoy fine food in great…

One of the most spectacular parts of the harvest of the Pedro…

Since starting this website we have had opportunities to post…

As we come to the last day of 2016 we must look back again to…

One of our favourite places that is also part of the Montilla-Moriles…

We have only scratched the surface when it comes to visiting…

Montilla-Moriles is the known as "The Empire of the Pedro Ximénez"…

When reviewing our journey discovering Montilla-Moriles there…

Having never met Alberto before, Laura was taken aback by his…

On the 1st day of PXmas two strangers, now dear friends, opened…

Starting Christmas Day join us on our journey through the 12…

It is fair to say that social media has been very instrumental…

Our return to Montilla on the 4th September 2016 was with mixed…

This evening sees the start of the harvest in the Denominación…

Perez Barquero S.A. in Montilla was our 1st ever bodega…

Why Bodegas Málaga Virgen? Before we go any further, many of…

We recently posted a review of our fascinating visit in…

Perez Barquero in Montilla will always have a special place in…

In researching Bodegas Cruz Conde as part of that review…

Another of the bottles we brought home from our trip last month…

Bodegas Toro Albalá is a hidden gem, full of character and history…

This is our first experience of a bodega which has taken…

With the recent sunny Scottish weather, perfect for drinking…

What a great place to start our 2016 bodega adventures. Bodegas…

May 2016 saw our 3rd visit to Montilla-Moriles so learning…

This review is from a bodega located in Montilla, Bodegas Cruz…

We return to Bodegas Alvear in Montilla for our next wine…

Located in the town of Montilla, Bodegas Alvear founded by…

A highlight on the Cordoban Spring Calendar, April 20th sees…

In early October 2015 we hosted two tastings , one in Glasgow…

In early October 2015 we hosted two tastings , one in Glasgow…

The last 15 months discovering Montilla-Moriles, it's wines,…

In early October we hosted two tastings , one in Glasgow and…

Earlier this month we hosted two tastings , one in Glasgow and…

Last week it was our pleasure to host the inaugural tastings…

Last weekend we reviewed the Fino Cebolla from Bodegas Lagar…

In May 2015, accompanied by Rafa and Alberto, we visited Bodegas…

In May this year, we returned to Andalucia and met up again…

Our 1st wine review features Fresquito Pedro Ximenex 2014 with…

Rafa Cabello from Sherry Casks joined Alberto, Laura and I for…

1st stop on Alberto & Rafa's itinerary is a visit to Perez…

An innocent tweet tasting organised by Belgium Sherry Blogger…