Vinedos Sierra Cantabria Rioja Reserva Unica 2021 75cl
£33.25
This is an outstanding Rioja Reserva, from vines at least thirty years old, growing around the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra: 97% Tempranillo with a seasoning of Graciano More French than American oak is used for the ageing, and only 30% of the barrels are first-fill, meaning that the initial - and enduring - impression of the wine is of the wonderfully expressive, lifted, aromatic fruit The barrels simply serve to round out the texture and add complexity to the wine, their flavour never dominates
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Gran Reserva 2017 75cl
£38.77
A colossally complex, sumptuous, beautifully mature Gran Reserva, with a fabulously intricate and inviting bouquet of vanilla, fig, dark chocolate, vanilla bean, black truffle and autumn leaves The palate utterly lives up to the expectation set by the nose: super-soft, mature tannins; full-bodied and crammed with pronounced flavours of dates, seasoned wood, liquorice, hot tar, woodsmoke and brown cardamom Superb length on the palate Awesome wine, outstanding quality
Alma de Vid Blanco 2025 75cl
£7.57
"A nose of green apple and apricots is followed by a fresh and aromatic palate "
Vinedos de Paganos Puntido Gran Reserva 2014 75cl
£93.05
The 2013 El Puntido Gran Reserva started very shy and closed; it took time to open up to slowly unfurl the more tertiary notes, despite its youth It reveals great complexity and nuance It's a triumph over the adverse conditions of a challenging year like 2013, a year with a lot of rain and a cold summer with lots of cloudy days when people thought the grapes were not going to ripen It has a classical nose with notes of cherries in liqueur, cigar ash, decayed leaves and truffles with the spiciness from the 28 months in new French oak barrels and a lactic touch The palate is polished, sleek and elegant Drink 2023-2040
J Chivite Family Estates Rose Las Fincas, Magnum 2024 150cl
£42.86
Intense nose and very fruity: Strawberry, pomegranate, and raspberry with nuances of rose petals to finish Smooth, creamy and balanced palate, with a textured mouth feel Long persistence on the finish with notes of cherry and a splash of grapefruit to balance Absolutely delicious!
Bodegas Martin Codax Espumoso Albarino 75cl NV
£24.76
The apperance is bright, clean and with golden reflections Citric and fruity (green apple) nose, with an important balsamic note (aromatic herbs…) The varietal aromas are perfectly balanced with the lees and bakery notes created during the aging On the palate, the creaminess from the lees is prominent and it has a living bubble which is very well integrated, providing it with freshness and persistence
Gramona Imperial Brut Organic 2019 75cl
£33.47
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 La Cuvee Aliances Organic 2022 75cl
£27.36
A superbly elegant sparkling wine, with complex yet vibrant notes of peach, apricot, golden apple, lemon peel, blanched almond and meadow flowers Upon taking a sip, the first impression is of well-rounded, supple texture, offset by fine crispness and a creamy mousse The lingering impression reflects the nose: citrus, apple, almond Very refreshing, long finish Made from fruit grown biodynamically in the Gramona family's own vineyards, and those of Aliances per la Terra, a pro-biodynamic association led by Gramona in the Penedes region
Pago de los Capellanes Crianza Magnum 2023 150cl
£71.88
Crianza is made from Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and has been aged for 12 months in new and one-year-old medium-toast French barrels On the nose this wine is bursting with intense aromas of ripened cherries and plums with hints of vanilla and well-integrated oak This is similar on the palate with subltle flavours of leather and liquorice in the background The finish is long and elegant This full bodied wine is ready to drink but will age well for a further three to five years Each magnum is individually packed to unsure it arrives in pristine condition
Pago de los Capellanes Reserva 2022 75cl
£44.04
From the clay and limestone soils of the high plateau of Pedrosa in the Ribera del Duero, this aromatic Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) wine is richly concentrated with mulberry and black cherry fruit aromas and flavours The wine includes 10% of Cabernet Sauvignon and has spent 18 months in French oak and was bottled unfiltered The nose has a fine complexity with tones of ripened fruit such as cherry, cassis and plum all harmonised by the wood and spice character (vanilla and cocoa) with undercurrents of liquorice The palate displays great balance with glossy, mature tannins and elegant fruit character that echoes the nose The finish is long and elegant
Bodegas Verum Ulterior Albillo Real Parcel 7 and 9 Organic 2020 75cl
£21.00
Pale golden colour Complex aromas of cooking apple combined with toasted nuts and oatmeal biscuits, with a slight waxy character Good, rich, rounded character in the mouth, with more of that apple fruit character and an impression of blanched almonds, all held together well by finely-balanced acidity This is reminiscent of Vintage Champagne (without the bubbles) with a touch of Manzanilla Superb, complex and fascinating wine