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FLC#14 - Rodrigo Martins / Espera Wines
We sat down with Rodrigo Martins, winemaker and owner of Espera Wines. ‘Espera’ means ‘wait’ in Portuguese, and sums up the slow, natural philosophy that fuels Rodrigo’s winemaking. On a small plot of vineyards just outside of Lisbon, Rodrigo organically farms 5 hectares of local varieties. He has no set élevage for any of his wines, letting each vintage dictate the final wine, choosing... -
FLC#12 - Diego Collarte / Cume do Avia
Diego and his brother, Álvaro, grew up in the metropolis of Vigo, in northwest Spain. City life wasn’t for them, so in 2005, they embarked on the restoration of their ancestors’ vineyards in an ancient Galician ruin. With no previous knowledge or experience in winegrowing or winemaking, the brothers set out on what many may have considered a mad endeavour. After a few years... -
First Look Club #12 is Live!
Sometimes you hear about a wine and there’s just something magnetic about the story, there’s something that pulls you in and won’t let go. I had heard about Cume do Avia in 2018, incredible wines being made in a remote part of Galicia. The story goes that 4 cousins had tried to restore their grandparent’s abandoned vineyard by themselves, with no resources to hand... -
FLC#10 - Francesc Ferre / Celler Frisach
Francesc Ferré’s family have been growing grapes organically on their farm in Corbera d’Ebre for over 200 years. Corbera is located at high altitude west of Barcelona, flanked on both sides by jagged mountains, creating a blustery valley that is as marked by its hot days as it is by its evening winds and cool nights. This climate gives grapes that are ripe yet... -
Jancis Robinson Sustainable Producer Series - Matthiasson
The theme of Jancis Robinson's 20th Anniversary celebrations is sustainability, and her excellent site has posted a series of articles and videos on this subject. Steve Matthiasson is featured as one of Napa's most important viticulturists.
