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Wine Heroes

This page is dedicated to our wine heroes – the wines, winery, winemakers that have shaped our vinous journey over the past 20 years.
We followed, bought and collected all the wines that feature on this page for many years and their quality vintage upon vintage is without question.
In short, these are the wines we drink, and we hope you will love them as much as we do.

Wine Heroes

This page is dedicated to our wine heroes – the wines, winery, winemakers that have shaped our vinous journey over the past 20 years.
We followed, bought and collected all the wines that feature on this page for many years and their quality vintage upon vintage is without question.
In short, these are the wines we drink, and we hope you will love them as much as we do.

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  • 2018 Viña Alberdi Reserva, La Rioja Alta Wine Republic Heros Red Wine

    2018 Viña Alberdi Reserva, La Rioja Alta

    £2600

    The 2018 Viña Alberdi Reserva is 100% Tempranillo from vineyards that are 40 years old and at a high altitude of 500-600 metres above sea level.

    This vintage stands out for its intense ripe red fruit aromas like strawberries, raspberries and redcurrants complemented by pleasantly sweet spicy notes of vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. The palate is round, with lively freshness at the start and sweet, supple tannins, leading to a long, fruity and balsamic finish, so characteristic of Viña Alberdi.

    This wine stands out for its food-pairing versatility. It is the ideal companion to appetizers, snacks and barbecues, perfect with rice, pasta and creams, and great with lightly-grilled meat and fish.

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  • 2020 Pesquera Crianza, Alejandro Fernandez Wine Republic Heros Red Wine

    2020 Pesquera Crianza, Alejandro Fernandez

    £2750

    Pesquera is one of the most foremost and respected wineries in the Ribera del Duero.  Highly sought after and each release is eagerly anticipated by fans around the world. This is the latest release of their Crianza.  It’s made from 100% Tempranillo, grown in their own vineyards, and is aged for 18 months in oak prior to bottling. On the nose the aromas are of blackberries and plums with spicy hints and a touch of vanilla creaminess while the palate shows delicious ripe raspberry and cherry fruit flavours. There’s plenty of power here which, coupled with the rounded tannins, give it a nicely sleek and silky feel in the lead up to a subtly spicy finish.

    It is a complex wine and will age well so drink now to 2030.  Pair with rich red meat dishes from roasts to stews.

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  • 2017 Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta Wine Republic Heros Red Wine

    2017 Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta

    £3250

    La Rioja Alta’s Viña Ardanza Reserva is one of the finest Reserva’s available and a benchmark for the region.  Every vintage is outstanding and never fails to elicit a smile upon drinking.    La Rioja Alta is the gold standard for traditional bodegas: a winery that ages their wines the old-fashioned way, meaning three years in barrel with two rackings a year, followed by three years in bottle.

    Outstanding aromatic intensity on the nose, with spicy and balsamic liquorice, clove, nutmeg and black pepper notes, enveloping a subtle hint of ripe red fruit: brandied cherry and raspberry jam. The palate is well-balanced and fresh, with a broad range of flavours and soft, round tannins, leading to a spicy, balsam-like aftertaste on the finish.

    A Viña Ardanza in its prime and with a long life ahead of it.

    The 2016 vintage comprises 80% Tempranillo from Fuenmayor and Cenicero blended together with 20% Garnacha from the famous ‘La Pedriza’ vineyard in Tudelilla.

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  • 2018 Pesquera Reserva, Alejandro Fernandez Wine Republic Heros Red Wine

    2018 Pesquera Reserva, Alejandro Fernandez

    £3995

    Pesquera is one of the most foremost and respected wineries in the Ribera del Duero.  Highly sought after and each release is eagerly anticipated by fans around the world.

    This, their superb Reserva made from 100% tempranillo, is aged for 24 months in oak barrels before bottling. It has a whole array of aromas from black cherry and raspberry to vanilla and sweet oak spice. Rich and smooth on the palate it has abundant silky tannins and plenty of ripe fruit that mingle wonderfully with the sweet spice flavours picked up from the time spent in American oak barrels. While full bodied and well structured it also has a good freshness from the well judged acidity.

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  • La Rioja Alta Discovery Gift Box Wine Republic Heros Red Wine

    La Rioja Alta Discovery Gift Box

    £6495

    A beautifully packaged wooden gift box containing 3 award-winning wines from the iconic La Rioja Alta.

    An ideal Christmas present for those discovering the wonders of Spain.

    Lagar de Cervera Pazo de Seoane 2021 – 90 points, James Suckling

    Finca San Martin Rioja Crianza 2018 – 91 points, James Suckling

    Viña Alberdi Rioja Reserva 201892 points, Tim Atkin MW

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  • 2015 Pesquera Millenium Gran Reserva, Alejandro Fernandez Wine Republic Heros Red Wine

    2015 Pesquera Millenium Gran Reserva, Alejandro Fernandez

    £8950

    Tinto Pesquera is a world-famous wine, highly sought after and each release is eagerly anticipated by fans around the world.

    The Millenium grapes come from Viña Alta, where Alejandro Fernandez planted its first vines in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is located at an altitude of more than 800 meters.

    This is only made in special vintages. So far that means just 1996, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2009 and now 2015.  It’s also the only Pesquera wine aged in French oak, as opposed to American. Grapes from a single plot at 900 m, with 30 months in barrel.

    In the glass, it is intense with lush red cherry, coffee, spice and barrel aromas.  The palate is concentrated with sweet ripe black fruits leading to a silky, elegant mid-palate that is warm and exotic.

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  • La Rioja Alta Premium Rioja Box Gift Box Wine Republic Heros Red Wine

    La Rioja Alta Premium Rioja Box Gift Box

    £9995

    A beautifully packaged wooden gift box containing 3 of La Rioja Alta’s most famous wines.

    An ideal Christmas present for those Rioja aficionados in your family!

     Viña Alberdi Rioja Reserva 2018 – 92 points, Tim Atkin MW

    Martelo Rioja Reserva 2016 – 93 points, Tim Atkin MW

    Viña Ardanza Rioja Reserva 2015 – 95 points, Gold Medal, IWSC 2021 

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  • Ribera del Duero Gift Box Wine Republic Heros Red Wine

    Ribera del Duero Gift Box

    £9999

    A beautifully packaged wooden gift box containing 3 award-winning wines from the iconic La Rioja Alta’s Ribera del Duero Winery, Aster.

    An ideal Christmas present for those fans of the wines of Ribera del Duero.

    2x Áster Crianza 2019 – 90 points, Decanter Awards 2022 

    Áster Finca el Otero 2018 – 96 points, Tim Atkin MW 

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  • 1997 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja AltaRed Wine

    1997 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta

    £12500

    The Gran Reserva 904 from La Rioja Alta is an iconic red wine from the Rioja region of Spain.

    In the glass it has the typical red colour, with brick tones on the edge of the glass.  Long, penetrating and complex bouquet, with hints of spices, balsam and old leather against a background of ripe fruit.   The palate is well-structured with silky, rich tannins, ending with some acidity which fortell a long life for this vintage. Excellent finish with persistent balsamic and spicy hints.

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  • 2015 Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta  *Jeroboam Gift Box* Wine Republic Heros Red Wine

    2015 Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta *Jeroboam Gift Box*

    £17900

    A magnificent Jeroboam (3L) of 2015 Viña Ardanza Reserva packed in a beautiful Gift Box.

    La Rioja Alta’s Viña Ardanza Reserva is one of the finest Reserva’s available and a benchmark for the region.  Every vintage is outstanding and never fails to elicit a smile upon drinking.    La Rioja Alta is the gold standard for traditional bodegas: a winery that ages their wines the old-fashioned way, meaning three years in barrel with two rackings a year, followed by three years in bottle.

    The 2015 comprises 78% Tempranillo from Fuenmayor and Cenicero blended together with 22% Garnacha from the famous ‘La Pedriza’ vineyard in Tudelilla.

    “The nose stands out for its power, a highly complex blend of spicy and balsamic aromas of sweet liquorice, patisserie, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, coffee and nutmeg, and notes of stewed red fruits. Outstanding balance, pleasant freshness and great structure in the mouth, with supple, round tannins. Very pleasant mouthfeel. An ample aftertaste of spicy notes, sweet liquorice and ripe fruit makes Viña Ardanza 2015 a timeless wine, with tremendous laying-down potential and one of the best vintages of the XXI.” Head winemaker – Julio Saénz

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