Spain
Of course, you can’t talk about Spanish red wine without mentioning Rioja. Sometime erroneously taken to mean all Spanish red wines, the wines of Rioja are from a specific region in northern Spain hugging the Rio Ebro. One of the Ebro’s tributaries lends the region its name – the Rio Oja. The synthesis of Garnacha and Tempranillo with American oak barrels is a style of wine much copied in Spain but rarely without. The reliance on long wood ageing has been tempered in recent years to an extent, but oak still defines the classic Rioja.
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2017 CHAVAL Bobal 'Ecologica' Bodegas Nodus
Valencia Spain 13% Red
Bobal
We couldn't quite believe the price when we tasted this delicious juicy red from southern Spain. Bobal is the grape, not widely known, but on this showing it deserves a much bigger audience. Plum...(read more)
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2017 GARNACHA Bodegas y Viñedos Monfil
Cariñena Spain 13% Red
Garnacha, Syrah
Garnacha & Shiraz. Intense dark ruby colour. Fresh and lively cherry nose. Extended softness on the palate with a touch of pepper and smoke light. Lovely and smooth tannins. Can be enjoyed by its...(read more)
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2016 OLD HANDS Monastrell Ecológico Bodegas La Purisima
Yecla Spain 14% Red
Monastrell
This is now our second vintage of this hit from the sunny south west of Spain again this really is a joy to drink. Organically made in the heart of Yecla, Murcia - this pure Monastrell is surpris...(read more)
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2012 MARIUS ALMANSA Reserva Bodegas Piqueras
Almansa Spain 14% Red
Monastrell, Tempranillo, Garnacha Tintorera
Always a mouthfilling red, this vintage shows a slightly softer feel to the fruit. Brimming with hedgerow fruits, some earthiness, spice and coffee, rich tannins broaden the palate and push throu...(read more)
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2017 ARTUKE RIOJA Bodegas y Viñedos Artuke
Rioja Spain 13.5% Red
Viura, Tempranillo
Unwooded, joyful Rioja - as drunk by the locals - but sadly rarely seen outside of the region. An element of this juice is fermented under Carbonic maceration - like the Gamays of Beaujolais and the res...(read more)
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2016 TALENTO Monastrell Ecológico Ego Bodegas
Jumilla Spain 14% Red
Monastrell
This wine is elaborated during the first week of October with Monastrell grapes selected from our certified organic farming vineyards. The vineyards are on average 25 years old. The separation of...(read more)
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2016 PRIOS MAXIMUS Roble Bodegas de Los Rios Prieto
Ribera del Duero Spain 14.5% Red
Tinto Fino
Hand-picked, selected 100% Tinta del Pais from Pesquera’s 40 year old vineyards, aged 6 months in American oak barrels. Lively, deep gooseberry colour with violet undertones. Powerful, clean bouquet...(read more)
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2015 REY DON GARCIA RIOJA Crianza Bodegas Ruconia
Rioja Spain 13% Red
Graciano, Mazuelo, Tempranillo
2010 RIOJA RESERVA Bodegas Ruconia
Rioja Spain 14% Red
Graciano, Mazuelo, Tempranillo
This really is a superb vintage of this wine, so much to love in the more traditional Rioja style here, liquorice, coffee, meat juices, leather, redcurrants, herbs and cedar. But the palate then...(read more)
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2016 RIOJA ALAVESA Sierra de Toloño
Rioja Alavesa Rioja Spain 13.5% Red
Tempranillo
Sandra's wines seem to improve with every release. 2016 is a fabulous vintage for her here in the high hills of Alavesa on the north side of Rioja. The lovely long summer season has added a shade...(read more)
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