Ronda's best kept secret in the form of a Michelin accolade is the expert hands of Benito Gomez and his Bardal restaurant. He has scooped two Michelin stars and has come to pride himself on being the leading benchmark of Ronda's cuisine. He definitely deserves every...
The winery launches a new activity.We are at the tail end of the harvest season. With all the grapes having been picked—even the late-ripening varieties—and classified, the winery is now in full swing with the winemaking process.As the end of October nears, and before...
It is mushroom season in Ronda – and with an untold wealth of mushroom diversity, mycology enthusiasts and mushroom hunters are fizzing with anticipation. Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, but it also encompasses all nature lovers...
All wine estates at The Wine & Country Club benefit from having a large and exclusive space that is their raison d'être: the cellar, where the undisputed star is wine. Made to your own taste, specifically designed for you, and labelled with your name and surname,...
We want residents on the wine estates at The Wine & Country Club to become expert chefs in their own kitchens – if they so wish. If you have an all-consuming lifelong passion for cooking, you can now drive it to new heights thanks to the freshest fruits and...
Did you know that organic gardening is a great activity that reduces stress levels and boosts your overall mood? Well, it is true, getting outside with the plants can be a great stress reliever. In a busy life of multitasking with so much to juggle and think about on...
"Since late August we have been preparing the land and getting ready for the most important time of the year," says Ana de Castro. September brings with it a bountiful harvest. "Since late August we have been preparing the land and getting ready for the most important...
Nestled in the old town of Marbella, 70 kilometres from The Wine & Country Club, Skina is a clear testimony that an excellent chef is not the only thing it takes to make a fine restaurant. Owner and head chef Marcos Granda is a top sommelier and he will rock your...
"A vineyard in need is a vineyard indeed." This could very well be an age-old wine adage in many parts of the world – not just Spain. Boasting large vineyards, Napa Valley, Southern France or the Italian province of Tuscany have long been hotspots for quality wine...
This is how the love story between wine and oak casks began. All experts are in agreement here – wood is the go-to material of choice for ageing wine. Back in the day, goatskin flasks or clay amphorae were the storage medium of choice for carrying wine, until they...