It’s way, way better than anís/aguardiente. Henri Bardouin pastis is 👏🏻

Food and the soul of Ukraine As the war enters its fifth year, Ukrainians and their friends celebrate the nation's culture through its cuisine and wine – including at a string of new London restaurants

My blog is out: Food and the soul of #Ukraine: As the war enters its fifth year, Ukrainians and their friends celebrate the nation's culture through its cuisine and #wine – including at a string of new London restaurants aviewfrommytable.substack.com/p/food-and-t...

The Wines of Central and Southern Spain: From Catalunya to Cádiz by Sarah Jane Evans — Spanish Wine Collective Bill Bolloten reviews Sarah Jane Evans’ comprehensive guide for Spanish wine lovers and travellers

@billboll.bsky.social reviews an indispensable book that begins with an overview of Catalunya, moves into the heartlands of Madrid and La Mancha, before returning to the Mediterranean shores of the Levante and continuing south to Andalucía.

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Law and Disorder in Sixteenth Century Seville - Aspects of Crime For much of the sixteenth century, Seville was Spain’s emblematic imperial city. It was the main port of entry for silver, gold and other treasures from Spain’s overseas empire, and the port of embark...

I wrote this piece about crime and punishment in sixteenth century Seville for my Aspects of Crime author platform. If you like the piece, you can also buy the novel. Only £3.99! aspectsofcrime.com/law-and-diso...

Barcelona Wine Week 2026: One day, three standout wines — Spanish Wine Collective Bill Bolloten shares his discoveries at Spain’s largest wine trade showcase

Bill Bolloten attends Barcelona Wine Week, Spain’s foremost annual wine trade event, and discovers wines from Bodega Tintoralba, Miguel Castro Maillo and Quinta De Mil.

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Renfe cancelled my AVE for obvious reasons. I managed to get a flight fortunately.

Is this it? www.instagram.com/comte.es?igs...

No. Hadn’t heard of it. But will check it out. I’m off to Barcelona this weekend for Barcelona Wine Week and other fairs and events.

Listening to the storm slowly building. It’s gonna be another crazy day.

Thanks!

What platform is Sinners on in Spain?

You missed out Ernst Stavro Blofeld.

My piece in @Historia Magazine on sixteenth century Spain's criminal capital and my novel The Emperor of Seville (discounted to £0.99p for one week!).

Lots of nice pics too

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Memorable wines of 2025: Part two — Spanish Wine Collective Spanish Wine Collective writers reflect on a memorable bottle they uncorked in 2025. Bill Bolloten recalls an exceptional unfortified fino from Bodegas Luis Pérez.

My latest dispatch for the @spanishwinecoll.bsky.social.

Looking back at memorable wines of 2025, I recall an exceptional unfortified fino from Bodegas Luis Pérez.

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Lovely piece Sam. I enjoyed all your work last year. So many interesting stories from across Spain.

Merry Christmas Max. The podcast has been a great companion through all of 2025.

Bierzo Uncorked — Spanish Wine Collective The Spanish Wine Collective gets to experience first-hand the terroir-driven projects of Verónica Ortega and Nacho León

Last month I travelled to Bierzo in northwest Spain with fellow scribes from the @spanishwinecoll.bsky.social. We got to experience first-hand the terroir-driven projects of Verónica Ortega and Nacho León. Full report now up.
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Fino Eléctrico “Bombilla”, Bodegas Toro Albalá — Spanish Wine Collective Bill Bolloten flicks the switch and shines a light on an iconic fino from Montilla-Moriles

My latest dispatch for the @spanishwinecoll.bsky.social takes me to Montilla-Moriles, a corner of Andalusia whose distinctive wines absolutely deserve more attention.

www.spanishwinecollective.com/blog/fino-el...

6€ for a massive tortilla

Badajoz is a small provincial city and very cheap

Likewise!

Just joined and signed up for the print edition. £80 well spent and glad to support you

Wine of the week — Spanish Wine Collective Bill Bolloten tastes a Tintilla that expresses the wilder side of Cádiz

It's not all about sherry in Andalusia; there are red wines too. Bill Bolloten drinks a Tintilla de Rota from Bodegas Luis Pérez and gets a taste of the wild side of Cádiz. New today at the @spanishwinecoll.bsky.social.
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Almendras garrapiñadas - Spanish crack

Good times in great company… and l also finally got to meet @billboll.bsky.social! 🥂

A sherry showcase: Juan Piñero’s wines meet modern Andalusian cuisine at Augurio in Seville — Spanish Wine Collective Bill Bolloten enjoys a ‘cena y maridaje’ to remember in Seville

New at the Spanish Wine Collective today. @billboll.bsky.social enjoys a ‘cena y maridaje’ (dinner with wine pairings) to remember in Seville at Augurio, featuring the sherry wines of Bodegas Juan Piñero.
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Wine of the week — Spanish Wine Collective A glass of Manzanilla Pasada has Bill Bolloten reflecting on just how rewarding it is to be part of Club Contubernio

New from me today at the Spanish Wine Collective @spanishwinecoll.bsky.social. A glass of Manzanilla Pasada from @BodegasArgueso has me reflecting on just how rewarding it is to be part of Club Contubernio.

www.spanishwinecollective.com/blog/manzani...

Siluvio Bodegas y Viñedos: Reviving La Mezcla Canguesa — Spanish Wine Collective Miguel Crunia, one of Britain’s top sommeliers, writes about Bodegas Siluvio in Asturias and their recovery of a traditional style of red wine that blends local grape varieties.

Miguel Crunia, one of Britain’s top sommeliers, writes about Bodegas Siluvio in Asturias and their recovery of a traditional style of red wine that blends local grape varieties.

www.spanishwinecollective.com/blog/siluvio...