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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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… -
10 of Our Favorite Tempranillos From Spain For Every Budget March 2, 2022 Learn all about Tempranillos from Spain with this short guide and check out our favorite…
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Mauro 2018 VS Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León) Dark-violet-red in the glass, this wine has a nose of fruit of the wood, purple… 96 Points $110
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Beronia 2013 Gran Reserva (Rioja) This garnet-colored wine has a bouquet of black currant, purple plums and saddle leather. It… 94 Points $30 -
Finca Allende 2015 Rioja Aromas of cranberry and black-olive paste pave the way for flavors of pomegranate, blackberry, chocolate-covered… 94 Points $30
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Alberto Orte 2015 Calma Crianza (Rioja) This dark-garnet wine has a nose of Luxardo cherry, mocha and eucalyptus. It is a… 94 Points $22