Mike DeSimoneWriter at Large
Reviews wines from Croatia, Spain and Eastern Europe.
A native New Yorker who now spends half the year in Spain, DeSimone is an award-winning journalist and author. He is the co-author of five books, including Red Wine, which won the Gourmand International Award for Best Wine Book in the World of the Last 25 Years, and Wines of the Southern Hemisphere, which Gourmand named Best Wine Book in the USA. A wine educator who hosts tastings in person, online and on television, DeSimone studied journalism at NYU and marketing at FIT.
Recent Articles and Reviews
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Amid Climate Change, Spain’s Torres Family Bets on Ancient Grapes February 17, 2023 Of the more than 50 identified varieties, the Familia Torres winery has successfully recovered five… -
Once Underrated, Spain's Jumilla Wine Region Steps into the Spotlight October 27, 2022 The area's centuries-old winemaking history is just now moving into the modern age, making way… -
6 Spanish Red Wines Perfect for Grilling Season June 29, 2022 When summer calls for a bold and fruity red wine, Spain has it covered. Here… -
The Differences Between Rioja and Ribera del Duero, Explained April 5, 2022 The red wines from Spain's Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions have many similarities but…
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Bodegas Luis Gurpegui Muga 2019 Primi Crianza (Rioja) This dark-garnet-colored wine has a bouquet of black currant, cherry and tobacco leaf. Dark-berry flavors… 89 Points $25
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Targa 2021 Garnacha Blanca (Rioja) This wine has a bouquet of pear, Cavaillon melon and aniseed. There is a nice… 89 Points $29
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Manzanos 2021 Siglo White (Rioja) Medium straw to the eye, this wine has a nose of nectarine, Valencia orange and… 89 Points $25
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Arrocal 2019 Crianza (Ribera del Duero) Dark ruby in color, this wine has a nose of black currant, chocolate and black… 89 Points $32