2021 OLD HANDS Monastrell Ecológico Bodegas La Purisima
Yecla Spain 14% Red
Monastrell.
The 'Old Hands' of Yecla have again made an absolute cracker this vintage. Organically grown by a collective of old farmers, this Monastrell (also known as Mourvedre in France) is picked at perfect ripeness giving a beau...(read more)
L&S2021 INDABA WESTERN CAPE Chenin Blanc
Western Cape South Africa 13% White
Chenin Blanc.
This beautiful bargain is made by the revered Brewer Raats. The grapes are picked in the cool early morning hours, de-stemmed, crushed and gently pressed. The bulk of the juice is cold fermented in stainless steel tanks...(read more)
L&S2021 GARNACHA Bodegas y Viñedos Monfil
Cariñena Spain 13.5% Red
Syrah, Garnacha.
The 2021 is another stonker from Maria and the family at Bodegas Monfil! Loaded with exuberant blueberry, cranberry and damson fruit. Supple and fresh in the mouth with succulent berry fruitiness and a delicate bite of t...(read more)
L&S2022 T’AIR D’OC Sauvignon Blanc Domaine Gayda
IGP Oc Languedoc-Roussillon France 12.5% White
Sauvignon Blanc. Vegan, Vegetarian
Pale yellow colour with green reflections and a bright crystalline shine. A lively nose of lime, citrus peel and notes of exotic fruits is typical of this pretty Sauvignon from the South of France. The palate is generous...(read more)
Winemaker's notes2022 CAPELLANA Blanco Bodegas Nodus
Utiel-Requena Valencia Spain 12% White
Macabeo. Certified Organic
100% Macabeu from the historic “Finca El Renegado” vineyards, the oldest part of Bodegas Nodus estate. The vines are approximately 800 metres above sea level in the beautiful area surrounding the town of ‘Caudete de las...(read more)
L&S2022 CAPELLANA Tinto Bodegas Nodus
Utiel-Requena Valencia Spain 13% Red
Tempranillo. Certified Organic
For the last thirty or so years, I have played a wine-hunting game at this time of year. The challenge I set myself is to find the two best party wines for the forthcoming festive season. The rules are simple: the wi...(read more)
Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com2022 SAUVIGNON BLANC Domaine de Valensac
Languedoc-Roussillon France 13% White
Sauvignon Blanc.
The Valensac wines are perennial favourites and this wine shows why. Classic gooseberry, ripe citrus, cut herbs and something a little tropical, papaya maybe. Brightly delivered with lovely racy acid supporting the crisp...(read more)
L&S2022 VERMENTINO Domaine les Yeuses
Languedoc-Roussillon France 13% White
Vermentino.
Vermentino from the French Mediterranean coast with citrus and dusty minerals. Very sophisticated wine at its price level, and better by miles than anything we have found in Italy (where this grape originates) at up to t...(read more)
L&S2022 'EN LA PARRA' BLANCO Bodegas Nodus
Valencia Spain 12% White
Chardonnay, Moscatel. Certified Organic
This organic beauty comes from the brilliant team at Bodegas Nodus in Valencia. Organically made at their Finca 'El Renegado' it is a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Moscatel. The result is delicious; a bright, prettily...(read more)
L&S2021 VINHO VERDE Espigueiro Casa Agricola de Compostela
Vinho Verde Portugal 11.5% White
Loureiro, Trajadura, Arinto.
Recently described by a restaurateur (who was looking for a match for chicken wontons) as 'a wine that knocks all its competitors into a cocked hat', this breezy Vinho Verde is appley fresh and thirst quenching, with a d...(read more)
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