The new generation of Spanish wines, which are recognised now as being amongst the best in the world, has resulted from the combination of two essential factors: on the one hand, the sound tradition and experience of winemaking in Spain; on the other hand, the latest technology and practices that have been adopted during the past thirty years, both in vineyards and wineries. This has given place to a wine revolution without precedent which Jeremy Watson has witnessed at first hand. English wine writer devoted to Spain, Watson is the former Director of Wines from Spain in Britain.

This book has been awarded with the Prix de l’Office International de la Vigne et du Vin 2003 and Best Wine Book in English by Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2002