Ep 170: Cava and Priorat Changes and Pre-Phylloxera varieties with Rob Buckhaven, Drinks Columnist for The Metro (Part 1)

2024-03-18

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today, we are embarking on a journey to Catalonia, Spain, guided by none other than Rob Buckhaven. You might recognize Rob as the Drinks Columnist for The Metro and author of 'The Alcorithm.' But in this episode, we're delving into his past as a brand ambassador for the renowned winery Torres. Torres boasts a strong presence in Catalonia, particularly in regions like Conca de Barbera, Costes del Segre, Cava, and Priorat. Join us as we explore these wine regions, discussing new...

To download the transcript CLICK HERE

Today, we are embarking on a journey to Catalonia, Spain, guided by none other than Rob Buckhaven. You might recognize Rob as the Drinks Columnist for The Metro and author of 'The Alcorithm.' But in this episode, we're delving into his past as a brand ambassador for the renowned winery Torres.

Torres boasts a strong presence in Catalonia, particularly in regions like Conca de Barbera, Costes del Segre, Cava, and Priorat. Join us as we explore these wine regions, discussing new regulations and labeling terms within Cava and Priorat, and Torres' focus on reviving pre-phylloxera Catalonian varieties.

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If you want to skip ahead:

2.09: Working a harvest in South Australia, adding wood chips, and destroying tanks

7.17: Working in the industry and doing a wine MBA in Bordeaux

8.51: Working for such a huge company as Torres

12.11: Cava grape variety Xarel-lo, made as still wine

14.51: The red grapes of Catalonia

15.42: Visiting Conca de Barbera

16.00: Describing the hills of Priorat and it’s magic

19.17: Why is Priorat often overlooked when quality is so high

22.24: The Noms de la Terra – new ranking system in Priorat

26.11: Old vines and sustainability in Spain

28.28: 100% Organic focus for Cava and Penedes