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David Williams is a widely published wine writer, author and judge, who lives in Spain. He is also a founding member of The Wine Gang

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Spring whites at £20 and under: 20 of the best-value wines

Here's to the new season...

Discover Sainsbury’s best new wines of autumn 2025: Highlights from Australia, France and Spain

Top picks for your shopping basket this season...

By David Williams Last updated 1 December 25
Uncovering the best Asda wines to buy this season

Top picks from the Asda wine range this winter...

By David Williams Last updated 26 November 25
Waitrose wine deals: Top recommendations for quality and value for the season ahead

Get party and winter ready...

By David Williams Last updated 25 November 25
Aldi reduces sugar, elevates taste: Top picks from this season’s tasting

Top picks from Aldi's latest collection...

By David Williams Last updated 3 November 25
Discover Booths’ best: 25 exceptional wines to try this autumn

Great discoveries from the 'Waitrose of the north'...

By David Williams Last updated 29 October 25
Montsant: Panel tasting results

Personality across the hues...

By David Williams Last updated 23 April 25

Better together – Spotlight on the Spanish cooperatives

Taking a look at the best performing cooperatives in Spain...

By David Williams Last updated 2 December 24
Spanish rosado & clarete: Panel tasting results

Spain's rosé winemaking tradition shines bright...

By David Williams Last updated 6 September 24
Exploring Rioja Alavesa

Rioja's overlooked sub-region...

By David Williams Last updated 18 June 24
Rioja Alavesa: Six names to know and the wines to buy

David Williams profiles six producers making a difference in the area...

By David Williams Last updated 17 April 24
Spanish indigenous whites: Panel tasting results

The results of an 87-wine panel tasting...

By David Williams Last updated 27 March 24
Interview: Pepe Mendoza

David Williams meets the man who is bringing a fresh approach to Alicante wines...

By David Williams Published 19 October 23

Six from Spain: Regions, dishes and wines

A tour of gastronomic delights...

By David Williams Last updated 27 September 23
Tasting Rueda – an exploration of diversity and character

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Discovering a progressive Spanish region...

By David Williams Last updated 2 May 23
Expert’s choice: The Canary Islands

The best of Canary Island wine has a touch of something wild about it, says David Williams...

By David Williams Last updated 20 February 23
Expert’s choice: High street Spain

David Williams' selection of 18 everyday top buys...

By David Williams Published 3 November 22
Inspiration: top Spanish alternatives to your favourite white wine styles

Add variety to your white wine choices...

By David Williams Published 17 October 22
The diversity of Rioja in six wines

Say the word Rioja and most wine drinkers think of a mellow, traditional red. But update that image: Rioja is now increasingly varied and innovative, with new techniques, terroirs and wine styles making their mark.

By David Williams Published 1 February 22

Spain’s driving winemakers: six names to know plus 12 exciting wines to try

These producers are on a mission to seek out and revitalise Spanish vineyards...

By David Williams Last updated 28 October 21
Discover the diversity of Castilla y León

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This large winemaking region in northwest Spain is a great source of lesser-known quality bottles for adventurous wine drinkers. David Williams shares his highlights and recommends wines to try

By David Williams Published 6 October 21
Dominio de Pingus: producer profile and latest releases tasted

Its ascent to elite status was a rapid one, but over the course of 25 years, this Ribera del Duero estate has steadily maintained its reputation for excellence, becoming a staple of the collector market. David Williams meets its founder, the Danish don of Spanish wine.

By David Williams Published 3 February 21
Discover Spain’s Off-Beat Grape Varieties

David Williams highlights 10 varieties that are enjoying a renaissance

By David Williams Last updated 18 October 20
Exploring Castilla y León

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In partnership with Castilla y León

By David Williams Published 7 October 20
The Canary and Balearic islands; Spain’s exciting island wines

Look past the Spanish mainland to the Canaries and Balearics to discover diverse wine styles and fascinating local grape varieties. David Williams introduces the names to know and recommends top bottles to try from Tenerife, Lanzarote, La Palma, Mallorca and more

By David Williams Last updated 1 June 20