Bill Bolloten 16/04/2023 Bill Bolloten 16/04/2023

Discovering the wines of Ronda part 2: Badman Wines

Thanks to Manuel of Badman Wines for the welcome and hospitality extended to the Spanish Wine Collective.

Bill Bolloten 25/03/2023 Bill Bolloten 25/03/2023

Discovering the wines of Ronda part 1: Cortijo Los Aguilares

The wine sector here is experiencing a revival with the expansion of existing projects and new investment supporting the opening of new wineries.

Bill Bolloten 11/02/2023 Bill Bolloten 11/02/2023

Palo Cortao…the name is a play on the Andalusian pronunciation of palo cortado, a type of sherry.

Bill Bolloten 14/01/2023 Bill Bolloten 14/01/2023

Gutiérrez Colosía is perhaps best known for its Sangre y Trabajadero Oloroso, a wine instantly recognisable for its iconic old-school label.

Bill Bolloten 15/12/2022 Bill Bolloten 15/12/2022

As a way into en rama sherry, the Manzanilla Deliciosa En Rama is as good a place as any to start.

Bill Bolloten 17/09/2022 Bill Bolloten 17/09/2022

This is a rosado de lágrima, a wine made with the first grape must from the pressing.

Bill Bolloten 29/07/2022 Bill Bolloten 29/07/2022

Unfortified sherry steps forward!

Bill Bolloten 19/05/2022 Bill Bolloten 19/05/2022

The bar is unmarked with no sign. You enter via a side door that passes through a small space with a urinal.

Bill Bolloten 02/04/2022 Bill Bolloten 02/04/2022

A Bodega close to my heart!