Numanthia Numanthia 2020 75cl
£51.86
The brainchild of Marcos Eguren (Sierra Cantabria), Numanthia was the first of its kind! A powerhouse wine from the ancient pre-phylloxera vines of the Toro region, it boasts rich cherry fruit with undertones of spice and tobacco On the palate it is firm, with an incredible structure and persistent length Like all of Marcos creations it will develop even further over the next 10-15 years
Adur Txakolina 2022 75cl
£18.50
Wonderfully intense and elegant on the nose with white fruit, pear, fresh herbs and citrus notes The palate is bracingly fresh with poise and tension, a notably saline character and a long, complex finish Sourced from 3 hectares of vines in Getaria, the yields are carefully controlled in order extract maximum intensity of aromas from the Hondarribi Zuri grape Fermentation takes place in French barrel all from the first press at a temperature of 12 oC 10% of the wine then undergoes malolactic to slightly reduce the acidity and provide more weight and balance on the palate The Txakoli is then left in contact with the lees for 6 months to add volume and texture
Care Carinena Nativa 2023 75cl
£12.88
The nose is very intense, with white floral aromas, hints of aromatic herbs and citrus The fruit is ripe and exotic (passion fruit and grapefruit) The aging makes the wine perform balanced and complex In the mouth the wine is mouthfilling, elegant and fruit forward It has an outstanding balance between its freshness and structure The aftertaste is long and rich
Pago de Carraovejas Ribera del Duero Magnum 2023 150cl
£85.97
This is the new standard of top flight Ribera del Duero, located on the fabled Golden Mile , where the very finest estates are found It is incredibly complex, and while beautiful to drink immediately, it will also reward cellaring It has a delectable aroma of sumptuous red fruit, liquorice, gingerbread and freshly-baked apricot flan, with the most delicate seasoning of toasted oak Despite being a ripe and rich-textured wine, it gives the overall impression of beautiful balance and elegance Superb Pago de Carraovejas is a Spanish institution originally conceived in 1987 when the country's top sommelier, Jose Maria Ruiz, needed a wine elegant enough to pair with his suckling pig that he was hitherto unable to find on the market Ever since, the wine has sold out on allocation At the hands of Pingus winemaker, Patricia Benitiez, and with input from incredible winemakers such as Vega Sicilia's Javier Ausas, it truly is the new standard of modern Ribera del Duero wines With some of the highest vineyards in the region at 850m elevation, the clay-rich limestone soils bring beautiful refinement and perfect ripeness to the Tinto Fino, Cabernet and Merlot grapes
Heredad de Tejada Rioja Crianza 2022 75cl
£12.34
Assemblage of aromas from the barrel (cream, cocoa and vanilla) with black as well as ripe fruits Typical Tempranillo liquorice aromas at the end with spicy notes Pleasant, elegant profile shows fresh sensations from beginning to end A good structure, provided by the Tempranillo variety, but with the velvety character of its barrel aging In the end it is reminiscent of cherry and leaves a very pleasant unctuous feeling
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Reserva 2018 75cl
£28.81
This is an utterly awesome Reserva Rioja There is fabulous purity and intensity to the ripe cherry fruit, which mingles seamlessly with the fine oak A wine of marvellous hamony, polished texture and understated complexity that subtly fans out on the finish, gradually revealing tobacco, warm cedar, dry spice and light floral scents Dense, sweet and polished on the palate, it is a beautifully balanced wine with very fine tannins Utterly ready to drink now, it would also show pleasant evolution over the next five years
Care Garnacha Blanca Brut 75cl NV
£12.31
This wine shows a pale yellow color with green reflections that denote its youth with lively effervescence On the nose, it has frank and fresh aromas, especially white fruits (green apple, stone and tropical fruit) On the palate it is full, intense, refreshing and fruity
Cuentavinas Ribera del Duero Tinto Fino 2023 75cl
£55.88
Eduardo Eguren does an outstanding job of marrying Cuentavinas' signature elegance to Ribera del Duero's potential power This is a sumptuous wine, with wafts of pine forest above aromas of raspberries, slightly resinous blackberries, clove and cinnamon On the palate, it has crystal clarity, with freshness, tanginess and richness all in superb equilibrium It could age, but it's 100% delicious to enjoy immediately
Care Finca Bancales 2022 75cl
£18.04
Aromas of clean blackberry fruit accompanied by mocha and spice The palate displays sweet fruit characters dominated by blackberry and plum, complimented by cinnamon, clove and nutmeg characters The wine is full bodied with natural tannin and oak maturation adding texture and complexity to the wine
Pago de Carraovejas Cuesta de las Liebres 2020 75cl
£165.26
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
Vinedos Sierra Cantabria Rioja Blanco Organza 2023 75cl
£39.05
A real eye-opener, and a must-try for anyone who appreciates great white Burgundy Bright golden in the glass, it offers a nose of tropical fruit, sweet spice and a mineral tang Wild herbs, beeswax, grapefruit and nutmeg combine to create a complex palate
Bodega Maranones Pena Cruzada Blanco 2022 75cl
£41.38
Piesdescalzos is the expression of this small vineyard, of this Albillo not so fruity, not so glyceride, not so unctuous, not so floral We go more towards the mineral, the length and the stone at the end
Vina Mein O Gran Mein Tinto 2021 75cl
£49.12
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