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• Red Wine

  2018 ‘Baltasar Vinas Viejas’, Bodegas San Alejandro

  £1625

  Reminiscent of the old mountain Garnacha vineyards, this delivers complex aromas of blackberry, plum, fig and thyme, with subtle nuances of balsamic and oak spice. With smooth tannins, the full palate is framed by an intense concentration of fruit through to a harmoniously balanced finish.

  The grapes for this cuvee come from a selection of old Garnacha vines that are over 60 years old, which produce low yields of concentrated fruit. The vineyards are located in the hills of the Sierra Santa Cruz where the soils are quartzite and slate, which offer heat retaining properties during the cooler nights of this hilly location.

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• White Wine

  2021 Albarino ‘Ruta 49’, Bodegas Viña Cartin

  £1695

  A fresh and zesty Albariño, showing bright citrus fruit aromas, layered with herbaceous notes and a touch of spice. Lightly textured and beautifully balanced with a lively, moreish finish.

  The grapes come from the estate vineyards in Rías Baixas, predominantly from the Santa Mariña vineyard, where the vines are traditionally farmed. The vines are influenced by the strong cooling sea-breezes from the Atlantic, which enables the vines to have a long, slow and gradual maturation, helping to build aromatic complexity in the grapes and retain the bright, natural acidity that Albariño is famed for.

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• Offer Red Wine

  2019 La Montesa Crianza, Palacios Remondo

  £2595 £1795 31% saving

  Alvaro Palacios has spent decades pioneering a new order of fine wine across Spain. He has created some of the country’s most iconic wines by championing terroir and native grapes whose potential had been long overlooked and untapped.

  Palacios Remondo is his family’s Rioja estate, tucked in the far eastern corner of the Oriental district. The story in this rugged, high-altitude scrubland is about Garnacha—the territory’s traditional variety and also one of Alvaro’s biggest passions. By focusing on elevating Garnacha-driven wines that are expressive of and authentic to this stunning side of Rioja, Alvaro is continuing to reshape the future of Spanish fine wine.

  This 2019 La Montesa Crianza is made from Garnacha and a small amount of Tempranillo, it is incredibly well-balanced with velvety red-fruit notes and hints of sweet spice, orange peel and dulcet yellow peaches found both in the nose and on the palate. An exceptional, Mediterranean Garnacha-based wine that excels with every vintage.

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• Red Wine

  2019 Cepa Gavilán Crianza, Viña Pedrosa

  £2195

  Made from Tempranillo vines 10-15 years old and aged for 12 months in oak.   In the glass, it has loads of creamy, spicy, vanilla-rich American oak enriched by bright, ripe blackcurrant fruit. The palate has lovely dry savouriness which floods the tongue, the slick, ripe tannins and cherry-skin grip are lovely, all buttressed by that spice and creamy oak.

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• Red Wine

  2018 Priorat ‘Mas Blanc +7’, Bodegas Pinord

  £3395

  In the heart of the wine appellation, D.O.Q. Priorat, between the villages of Bellmunt and Falset, Pinord makes its wines from the grapes grown on the 18 hectares (44 acres) of vineyard of their Mas Blanc property.

  Due to its special location, the Mas Blanc property has been caringly transformed by building various kilometres of vine terraces and by planting, cultivating and looking after the traditional grape varieties of Grenache and Carignan (Garnatxa and Carinyena as they are known locally) as well as introducing new varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot. Thus, a wild space has been turned into a model vineyard, with steeply sloping terraces which mean that virtually all vineyard work must be done by hand.

  Ripe, dense black fruits, vanilla and chocolate aromas envelop the full-bodied, but elegant palate, which is rich and very silky with a long, smooth finish.  The ageing in oak is noticeable, well blended with fruity aromas which give it finesse and complexity.

  The grapes are sourced from seven different plots of vineyards, where the soils are made up of a slate known locally as ‘licorella’. Slate soils are known for their heat-retention properties, which encourages the vines to reach maturity. The vines are cultivated organically and harvested by hand.

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  Red Wine

  2015 Martelo Reserva Rioja, Torre de Oña

  £3600

  The 2015 Finca Martelo Reserva is a juicy wine, thrilling the mouth with plentiful red and black fruit. A wise and careful ageing process in wood is appreciated in its seductive and well-balanced character and fresh sensations. It makes no attempt to hide the power of its modern profile but the character of a traditional wine and other more evolved touches are never far away. A top-quality Reserva wine produced by a winery steeped in expertise creating classic Rioja wines.

  Head winemaker Julio Saenz refers to it as “our little Burgundy” because of how closely it represents this unique location. In fact, the wine itself is a field blend, 95% Tempranillo with 5% other varieties including Mazuelo, Garnacha, and even Viura. The chalk soils and 80-year-old vines at Torre de Oña produce a fuller, riper style of Rioja, while the high altitude and Atlantic influence in Rioja Alavesa keeps the wine fresh and elegant. This style is complemented by the use of 20% French oak and shorter maturation, alongside La Rioja Alta’s ultra-traditional methods such as racking by hand.

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• 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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• Red Wine

  2019 Reserva, Viña Pedrosa

  £4795

  Vina Pedrosa is made by the Pérez Pascua family in the Ribera del Duero.  Brothers Benjamin, Manuel and Adolfo have been instrumental in transforming the sleepy town of Pedroso into one of Northern Spain’s most revered wine locations.

  This 2019 Reserva is made from 35-year-old vines where every grape is carefully harvested by hand with an emphasis placed on low yields, to obtain beautifully balanced, highly focused grapes.

  In the glass, it is bursting with aromas of dense, ripe fruit, vigorous herbs, menthol, spice and coffee.  The palate has wonderfully rounded fruit flavours with pleasing tannins and balanced acidity.  A steely undercurrent of minerality invigorates the palate.  Vina Pedrosa’s Reserva has already spent 2 years ageing in the barrel, and a further year in the bottle before release, priming it for your enjoyment.   This wine will age gracefully for up to 15 years.   We suggest decanting one hour before serving.

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• 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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  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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