Bodegas Martin Codax Organistrum Albarino 2021 75cl
£20.17
Straw-yellow colour with intense green highlights Nose: High aromatic intensity with a first touch of freshness, caramel and cocoa which reminds of the oak influence in the wine Then the varietal fruit notes take place in a more ripe and soothing way: quince and apple compote Palate: Balanced and structured Round, full-bodied and powerful with a nice balanced acidity thanks to the batonnage, as well as spiced and long lasting
Bodegas Verum Garnacha Ilusio CDVIN 2021 75cl
£52.67
This has a strikingly vivid, transparent cherry red colour, and an equally striking nose with the immediate appeal of fresh raspberries and rose petals, followed by layers of herbal, savoury, peppery, spicy complexity Fragrant, fresh, juicy and soft in the mouth, with cherry and strawberry jam, and a hint of lychee An irresistibly lip-smacking Garnacha
Bodegas Verum Iter SVS Tempranillo 2021 75cl
£47.04
This superb wine is intense yet elegant, with a wonderfully pure, deep, black cherry aroma, and a subtle coconut creaminess It is supple and soft-textured, and its gentle tannins allow early enjoyment, with potential for cellaring if desired It has fine balance of acidity to ripe fruit - just right
Emilio Rojo Emilio Rojo 2020 75cl
£75.58
This is one of Spain's greatest and most famous white wines Initially focused, precise and linear, it possesses the potential to broaden out to gorgeous complexity: suggesting quince, apricot, fresh herbs, wet stones, woodsmoke, struck flint and a plethora of other nuances It can improve over at least 7-9 years from vintage Quintessential Galician, Emilio Rojo, having trained and worked as an engineer, returned to his homeland and in 1987, began the process of restoring and reviving a small (12 hectare), family vineyard plot in the Avia Valley This cool yet sheltered, east-facing, slow-ripening site is planted mostly with Treixadura, and some Godello, Lado and Louriera, and has a track record of making wine of sublime freshness, texture and complexity
Pago de Carraovejas Cuesta de las Liebres 2018 75cl
£182.27
This is like drinking liquid silk Seamless and refined, with no holes or gaps, it has a lot of power, weight and concentration, yet carries these effortlessly It could last for many years, but it's so delicious now that it would take a lot of willpower to cellar it Pago de Carraovejas is challenging Vega Sicilia and Pingus for top spot in Ribera del Duero, and from tasting this wine, it's easy to see why Utterly sensational
Care Solidarity Rose 2023 75cl
£10.28
Bright pale pink color with violet reflections Fresh aromas of red fruits and cream caramel On the palate, the wine is fresh with a great balanced acidity Wide and enjoyable mid-palate, remembering the fruits that appeared on the nose 10% of the benefits of this wine are donated to AMAC-GEMA, a local association of women with breast cancer
Gramona Lustros Brut Nature Organic 2015 75cl
£53.00
Intense, with fabulous tension between distinct maturity and youthful freshness Aromas of baked apple, ripe pear, lemon and grapefruit zest, then dried flowers and herbs: fennel and rosemary The exceptionally long ageing of 94 months prior to release has brought about decadent, complex notes of hazelnut, pastry, toast, brioche and toffee This is a top-notch fine sparkling wine that becomes increasingly expressive as it opens up in the glass With immediately evident concentration and a superbly-fine, creamy mousse of vanishingly tiny bubbles, it shows candied fruit, complex, mature flavours, and yet retails a refreshingly lively finish
Gramona Imperial Brut Organic 2018 75cl
£29.59
Complex aromas of apple and white peach, with notes of aniseed, fennel, freshly-baked bread and a subtle hint of citrus peel Beautifully-balanced in the mouth, with hints of fine patisserie, roasted nuts, toast, yeast and buttery character Generous, full and creamy in texture, with velvety-smooth bubbles Refreshing finish, on which vibrant white flower and fruit aromas are manifested
Gramona Argent Blanc de Blancs Brut 2019 75cl
£50.39
Subtle, elegant and fresh, with aromas of lemon zest, pink grapefruit, golden apple and nectarine at first, followed by delicate hints of bread crust, lemon biscuit and toasted almonds Notes of spring blossom and fennel suggest its distinctive vineyard origins On the palate, there is both freshness and body, with delicate, fine bubbles Dry, with good acidity, it expresses fruits, nuts and a mineral touch Gramona's viticulture is based on careful observation and the management of the factors which influence the terroir and habitat No chemical herbicides or pesticides are employed, instead utilising natural resources, with the primary aim of maintaining a balance in the environment Spontaneous ground cover is encouraged in order to improve soil structure, and biodynamics, which goes beyond organic growing, helps breathe life into the vineyards to raise levels of biodiversity Plant-based infusions and decoctions are deployed against pest infestations, and the only fertiliser used is careful application of exclusively home-produced organic compost
Vina Mein O Gran Mein Tinto 2020 75cl
£45.78
Vina Mein and Emilio Rojo represent the quality, essence and authenticity of small-production winemaking in Ribeiro A rich and beautiful mosaic of varieties, plantings and ancestral crops are the pieces that make up its exceptionally rich and unique wine and cultural heritage Ribeiro is all about geography and history, exceptional vineyards, biodiversity and sustainability Local varieties adapted to the climate and soil over hundreds of years is the great treasure of this land Since the 13th Century, grapevines have been the only crop cultivated in the Avia Valley The San Clodio Monastery, the most important religious center in the region for centuries, transformed the valley into the heart of wine production in Ribeiro Cistercian and Benedictine abbots controlled production and established what is now the trademark of this region