A shout out to Madrid & Darracott. Not only did they provide us with regular online tastings during the lockdown, but they are the only wine shop in Madrid that I know of that have restarted their wine tastings in the new normal, Most other wine shops and bars are open here, but haven't started … Continue reading Thanks to Madrid & Darracott →

Before we were put into lockdown I went to a lovely Champagne tasting at Reserva y Cata. This wine shop is based in central Madrid just off Paseo de Recolectos. It sells a range of both Spanish and International wines. It also has a small bar area and a table for wine tastings. I had … Continue reading Reserva y Cata →

Located on Glorieta de Pintor Sorolla in Madrid Bar La Espumosa has become a post lockdown favourite. Firstly because it's a champagne bar and we wanted to celebrate our freedom. Secondly because it has a large Terraza that allows social distancing even for groups. The food is pretty good as well. Everything is made with … Continue reading Bar La Espumosa →

With the lockdown in Spain due to Coronavirus my weekly wine tastings have all been cancelled. No more sitting around a table in a cool bar or wine shop learning about new wines together. Life is tough! Fortunately the proprietors of these places have worked out a way around the quarantine and taken their wine … Continue reading Virtual Wine Tastings →

Normally in the 'Where In Madrid' section I write up wine bars and shops where you can taste a selection of wines. This is a little different. Dans Le Noir is a restaurant with just two wines offered, but it is definitely a tasting experience. Because at Dans le Noir everything is served in the … Continue reading Dans Le Noir →

Devour Madrid is tour company that provide a variety of Spanish food and drink focused tours. They also run tours in Barcelona, Seville, San Sebastián Lisbon, Paris and Rome. I have not been on any of their tours but I'm told they're very good and support local businesses. What I have attended is their monthly … Continue reading Devour Madrid: Uncorked Wine Tastings →

One of the great things about living in Madrid is the plethora of wine tastings available here. I could be out every night and have to stop myself for the sake of my liver. Most of the tastings I go to are of Spanish wines. We are after all in Spain and there are 70 … Continue reading DOC Enoteca Italiana →

Congratulations to Tomevinos Barrio Salamanca two years old this week. One of my favourite wine shops.

Last month I went to an Italian Wine Tasting organised by Club De Vinos Madrid. This group is run off Meet-up and arranges monthly wine tastings at various wine bars around Madrid. The tasting I went too was done by the bar itself rather than a member of the club, so it was professionally done. … Continue reading Club de Vinos Madrid →