The sleeping giant of the wine world, if Spain did any more irrigating it would win all awards for quantity. But quality is our concern so how does it stack up there? There is a movement amongst some writers and merchants that claims Spain as most exciting wine nation currently. We don't find that from our tasting, but we do find enough exciting wines to stock the shelves.

From the fresh whites and fine, elegant reds of the north to the south's value reds, Spain does have everything and we follow progress with eager interest. Watch this space.