Autumn is upon us, nights are drawing in and it’s raining again. Rain isn’t always the vine’s best friend but in Galicia it rains almost as much as it does in Wales, yet they still manage to turn out wine. Albariño is a Spanish gem. Made from the same grapes as vinho verde, and just… Read More »
I have a soft spot for Albarino, having cycled to and through Galicia on my way to Santiago and beyond. The area is a lot like Wales, both in geography and rainfall, but has suffered horribly from the devastation of its fishing industry since the Prestige went down spilling crude oil for miles. I had… Read More »
I’m suffering from World Cup withdrawal, and am doing my best to cheer myself up with the Tour de France. With most of the big names out before the start, and my tip for glory, Alejandro Valverde, quitting after breaking his collarbone (wimp!), the field is wide open. Today’s stage winner was Oscar Freire so… Read More »