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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2019 Rioja ‘Las Parcelas’, Badiola
£2450Add to BasketThis fabulous new style, attention to detail Rioja has pure and intense aromas of dark cherry and blackberry that are complemented by violet and clove highlights. On the palate, the wonderful fruit concentration is balanced by fresh acidity, with characterful chalky tannins leading to a long, mineral finish.
The grapes come from 300 carefully selected parcels, situated on the slopes of the Sierra Cantabria, in Rioja Alavesa. The average plot size is just 0.3 hectares and the average age of the vineyard is approximately 50 years, but some of the vines are significantly older, producing low yields of concentrated juice. The bush vines are planted in limestone soils, resulting in elegant wines that are fresh, precise and age-worthy due to the balancing acidity.
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2018 Resalte Crianza ‘Origen’, Bodega Resalte De Penafiel
£2495Add to BasketA complex wine full of finesse, with fruity notes of blackberry, cherry and liquorice enveloped in exquisitely integrated oak. A full-bodied palate with ripe tannins finishes with textured, long-lasting depth.
The grapes come from six villages in the Ribera del Duero, from vines with an average age of 30 years old. Each plot has a different soil structure which imparts complexity in the resulting wine. The vines are carefully tended throughout the year, with patience, specialised craftsmanship and manual work. Emphasis is placed on keeping the vine healthy, with winter pruning, bunch thinning and shoot thinning all taking place to capture the personality of the terroir. The grapes are hand-harvested at optimum maturity. They follow a philosophy of keeping yields low and strive to keep the soils healthy, which allows the grapes to fully express the characteristics of their terroir.
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2018 Viña Alberdi Reserva, La Rioja Alta
£2600Add to BasketThe 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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2010 Coleccion 125 Reserva, Chivite Family Estate
£2750Add to BasketA delicious 100% Tempranillo which comes from Chivites Legardeta estate. A bright lifted nose of raspberries and strawberries leads on to a sweet and supple red fruit profile on the palate. The focus is on precision and elegance rather than power, so the tannins are gentle and soft while the acidity is bright and balanced. Traditional tempranillo at its best.
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2020 Pesquera Crianza, Alejandro Fernandez
£2750Add to BasketPesquera 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 Mayor De Ondarre Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Ondarre
£2895Add to BasketIt is only in years with grapes of exceptional quality that a limited number of bottles of Mayor de Ondarre Rioja Reserva are produced. From two plots of old vines, the grapes are handpicked into small crates and then sorted to ensure only the best quality fruit makes the blend. The winemaking is classic Rioja, with 19 months in oak casks (80% French and 20% American), with the aim of preserving maximum concentration. A further couple of years in the bottle result in a completely mindblowing Rioja.
In the glass, it has a dark cherry colour with shades of iodine- blue. On the nose, it has a complex bouquet of fruit, with smoky and spicy aromas. On the palate, it is full-bodied and long, with a lot of concentration, which augurs well for a long life ahead.
Limited edition of 7,534 bottles
