Bodegas Bhilar is a fully biodynamic, boutique winery located in Elvillar, Rioja Alavesa, run by the husband and wife team of upcoming superstar winemaker David Sampedro and Melanie Hickman. Their goal is to make terroir-driven wines with soul, respect the land, work only with indigenous grapes, and to share their unique wines with good people with positive energy.
David grew up in the same vineyards he works today. While earning his masters in enology, David started his career working in some of the larger wineries in Rioja. There, he realized that great wines are made in the vineyard. A realization that changed his path in life, he returned to his vineyards and started new projects reflecting his personal winemaking philosophy; unique wines that reflect a sense of place, sustainable agriculture, and minimal intervention in the winery.
A combination of extremely old vineyards, multiple grape varieties vinified together and a unique approach create the most unique and terroir driven wines in Red Bridge’s entire Spanish portfolio.
