J Chivite Family Estates Baluarte Roble 2021 75cl
£9.02
Juicy, vibrant and lively, this is Spain's answer to Beaujolais Fermentation and maceration occur at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks where the three grapes (predominantly Tempranillo) are co-fermented After malolactic fermentation, the wine is racked into American oak barrels where it is aged for 4 months This is a wine with a satisfying mouth-feel, black fruits character, good acidity gives backbones and structure - and a lingering tasty finish
Teso la Monja Teso la Monja 2018 75cl
£1,295.71
Top of the range Teso La Monja is crafted in miniscule quantities - only around 900 bottles are made each year It comes from a small, 18 hectare plot of vines, with more limestone in the soil than is typical for Toro It is famously fermented in a wooden egg, whose precious contents are then transferred to three new Bordeaux barrels Deep ruby in hue, it is aromatic and complex, combining ripe fruit with hints of toasted wood and laurel Full-bodied, and yet with a sense of weightlessness, it is effortlessly well-balanced, with good acidity and excellent persistence on the palate The flavours and texture are superbly well-integrated on the long, silky finish
Vinedos Sierra Cantabria CVC 88 75cl NV
£865.09
CVC88 is a special limited edition, a tribute to Guillermo Eguren by his sons, Miguel and Marcos, of which only 2,057 bottles were made This 100% Tempranillo is elegant, with great character, complex and a unique identity destined to last over time The wine originated in the old vineyard of San Pelayo in San Vicente de la Sonsierra, which is exposed to the north, providing the freshness and acidity necessary for long ageing The plot covers just 149 hectares, and was planted with Tempranillo vines by Guillermo himself in 1960 CVC stands for ´Conjunto de Varias Cosechas´: a collection of several harvests Marcos Eguren chose the 2007, 2010 and 2012 vintages for their exceptional virtues 2007 was cold, 2012 was relatively warm and extremely dry, and the 2010 was exceptional and balanced, making it perfect to knit together the older and younger vintages All of them were aged separately, in new French oak barrels, respecting their purity and individual personality The average aging of the three vintages has been 98 months, ie just over 8 years The union of all the pieces of this wonderful puzzle took place in January 2019
Sierra Cantabria XF Rose Magnum 2021 150cl
£60.67
XF is a delicate shade of pink, like the inside of a seashell The aromas are beautiful and expressive: juicy ripe pear, lemon zest and white peach It has a lovely, effortless balance between delicate finesse and satifying roundness, with flavours on the palate of citrus, melon, rose petals and golden apple Truly lovely This wine was born from a collaboration forged between two families with a long winemaking tradition: Xandra Falco - Marchioness of Mirabel - and brothers Marcos and Miguel Eguren of Sierra Cantabria, Senorio de San Vicente and Teso La Monja It is an ode to life and joy; a journey full of hope The vineyards chosen to produce XF are located on the left bank of the Ebro River, in the parishes of San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Labastida Work is done with the utmost respect for the environment, with minimal intervention and in harmony with the biorhythms of the terroir
Vinedos Sierra Cantabria Rioja Finca El Bosque 2020 75cl
£77.04
An incredibly distinguished wine from the tiny, 14 hectare, El Bosque vineyard, planted on a deep gravel terrace overlooking the Ebro River Sierra Cantabria's Eguren family recognised the similarity of this well-drained site to the great growths of Bordeaux, and the concentration and complexity of its miniscule annual yield are truly awesome A wine for an extremely special occasion The exceptional quality of the vineyard is reflected in the intensity of aromas and flavours, exquisite finesse and extraordinary length, and the ability to mature for many years
Gramona Argent Blanc de Blancs Brut 2017 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
Bodegas Martin Codax Terras do Cigarron 'Mara Moura' Godello 2021 75cl
£17.34
It is straw yellow with greenish reflections, clean and bright The nose is dominated by aromas loaded with minerality, balsamic noted and floral fragances The entry in the mouth is powerful, with a fresh sensation Good structure an balance, where notes of white fruit and minerals stand out, accompanied by an unctuous and silky sensation due to its work on the lees
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial Magnum 2018 150cl
£75.30
Produced from a selection of the best grapes from Abadia Retuerta's vineyards, this deep coloured, complex red combines the richness of Tempranillo, the elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon and the strength of Syrah The nose is fresh and vibrant, full of ripe black and red fruits combined with lingering notes of balsamic, liquorice and sweet oak wood The full bodied, creamy palate is structured by smooth tannins, juicy ripe fruits and a hint of cedar
Abadia Retuerta Vintage Selection LeDomaine Mix Vintages 75cl NV
£38.96
"Blanco de Guarda LeDomaine is a harmonious white wine, full of emotions It is a faithful reflection of the personality of our terroir Each vintage has its own personality but the winery tries to accomplish long aging wines with personality and elegance"
Bodegas Verum Ulterior Albillo Real Parcel 7 and 9 Organic 2018 75cl
£21.35
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
Gramona Celler Batlle Brut 2011 75cl
£79.31
This astonishing wine is aged on the lees for no less than 108 months prior to release It is intense and complex, with aromas of ripe peaches, golden apple and quince, alongside lemon zest, aromatic herbs, cherry blossom and pine forest The long lees-ageing has conferred amazingly complex layers of flavour: toasted sourdough bread, butter puff pastry, brioche, toasted hazelnuts, almonds, vanilla custard, coffee and praline The first sip reveals a powerful yet nuanced surge of flavour, and a fabulous balance between maturity and freshness Exquisitely fine, creamy bubbles caress the palate The lingering, complex finish insists that this is a fine wine to be savoured slowly Truly memorable - once tasted, never forgotten
Ossian Vides y Vinos Quintaluna Verdejo 2019 75cl
£21.17
This marvellous wine has a beautiful fragrance of golden apples, quince and a suggestion of pine woods It's rounded and creamy in texture, with lovely freshness and balance A far cry from the homogenous vineyards of northern Rueda, an hour to the south in Nieva, there is a varied landscape of pine forests and massive slate boulders, interspersed with ancient vineyards planted on pure sand 60% of the fruit that goes into Quintaluna comes from ungrafted vines, including some planted in the 19th Century (the sandy soil protects the vines from the Phylloxera louse, meaning that they can survive without having to be grafted) The vine age results in an intensity and complexity that is extremely rare in wines made with the Verdejo grape
Bodegas Alonso Historic Collection (4 x Half Bottle) 37.5cl NV
£530.00
A collection of four half-bottles of utterly astonishing wines, aged between 70 and 120 years (yes, that is correct and not a typo) They offer incredibly complex nuances of walnuts, caramel, charcuterie, savoury spices, leather, soy sauce, woodsmoke, seasoned oak and more The long ageing leads to extraordinary concentration, and flavours that sustain on the palate for minutes Yes, they are expensive, but they are to be sipped and savoured slowly like a fine whisky - and in the same way, you can keep coming back to an opened bottle An utterly amazing experience Start sipping now, and keep going until the bottles are all gone Miniscule quantities of these were bottled - only about 500 half-bottles of each wine
Bodegas Alonso 1/14 Oloroso 50cl 50cl NV
£109.91
Bodegas Alonso is the passion project of the Asencio family to rescue some of Sanlucar's greatest soleras: Fernando Mendez, Gaspar Florido and Pedro Romero Wines of distinction, the 1/14 Oloroso is a single barrel bottling of outstanding complexity and elegance and one of the finest sherries of the world
Bodegas Alonso 1/8 Palo Cortado 50cl 50cl NV
£110.06
Deep, clear, amber-caramel appearance Notes of apple and spiced plum, toasted crumble topping, caramelised brown sugar, maple syrup and pecan nuts Really deep and intense on the palate, with suggestions of leather, date and fig Fabulously rich and full-bodied, with a fragrant, cedary, woody finish A little sip goes a long way Amazing sustain in the mouth Wow
Bodegas Alonso 1/15 Amontillado 50cl 50cl NV
£110.06
Intense pecan praline, caramel and cinnamon on the nose Toffee apples This has a fabulous fragrance that intensifies in the glass after it has been poured In the mouth, dry but with a sense-filling, complete richness Nutty, caramelly, spicy, molassesey Rounded texture and exceptionally concentrated Amazing length of flavour Utterly delicious