Spain
Time was when Spain was all about red wine and Sherry, decent vinos blancos being a rare commodity. But now, Spain is alive with delightful and very characterful white wines.
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2018 CAPELLANA Blanco Bodegas Nodus
Utiel-Requena Valencia Spain 12.5% White
Macabeo. Vegetarian, Vegan, 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 Fuentes’. Pale yellow in colour; aromas of fresh citrus with hints of...(read more)
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2019 CAMINA Chardonnay-Viura
La Mancha Spain 11.5% White
Chardonnay, Viura.
Another fabulous value fresh White from Spain. Our hunting here has been really fruitful at this end of the price spectrum. This is a lively uncomplicated blend, ideal for quaffing. Notes of Melon, some delicate citrus pep, and a gently soft feel, it is super refreshing and won't break the...(read more)
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2019 'CHAVAL' BLANCO Bodegas Nodus
Valencia Spain 12.5% White
Chardonnay, Moscatel. Organic
Chaval is the local Valencia name for a 'youngster' and the Chaval Blanco is the most fun and carefree of the whites from this great Finca. An organic Chardonnay Moscatel blend from Valencia. Bright floral soft fruit, hints of crisp apple and some ripe pear notes. Easy but with lots going...(read more)
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2017 NICASIA WHITE Verdejo Màquina y Tabla
La Rueda Spain 13% White
Verdejo. Bio-dynamic, Organic, Low-sulphite
Verdejo from Rueda in northern Spain continues to be talked up as the next big thing. We'll see. Oriol and Susana's organic masterpiece is certainly something to be savoured - complex, layered, fresh but with fascinating richness, ripe apricot fruit and vague whiffs of spice. Serve with a...(read more)
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2018 OLD HANDS BLANCO Sauvignon Ecológico Bodegas La Purisima
Jumilla Spain 13% White
Sauvignon Blanc.
Joyous, fresh, organic Sauvignon from Yecla in the sunny south east of Spain. Absolutely delicious. Loaded with crisp gooseberry, bright citrus, grapefruit and a touch of herb. The palate is generous but balanced, full of gooseberry once more with a crisp cut of acidity, good level of frui...(read more)
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2019 OLD HANDS BLANCO Sauvignon Ecológico Bodegas La Purisima
Jumilla Spain 13% White
Sauvignon Blanc. Organic

2019 MACABEO Écologico Bodegaverde
Cariñena Spain 13% White
Macabeo. Organic
We ended up tasting these wines after quite some line up of new wines and wowsers did they stand up well. Macabeo can sometimes be a little, shall we say, dull, but this version is nothing of the sort. Fresh and with great intensity on the nose of greengage, chamomile, fresh hay and delica...(read more)
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2018 PÁRAMOS DE NICASIA WHITE Verdejo Màquina y Tabla
La Rueda Spain 13% White
Verdejo.
After 2017 Oriol had a given himself a tough act to follow, but he has certainly done it with this sensational 2018. Put simply, it's Verdejo, but not as you know it. The addition of Malvasia makes this incredibly complex and intriguing. Lots of rich spiced appley fruit but with a bright,...(read more)
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2018 LADERAS DE LEONILA WHITE Màquina y Tabla
Bierzo Spain 13% White
Godello, Doña Blanca, Palomino. Bio-dynamic, Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic
Once again this exhilarating white is a blend of 50% Doña Blanca (Portugal's Síria), 15% Godello and 35% Palomino all barrel-fermented and then aged for 12 months in old French barriques with the Palomino element spending time under flor. This gives that toasty, smoky, yeasty...(read more)
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2019 RIOJA BLANCO Sierra de Toloño
Rioja Alavesa Rioja Spain 12.5% White
Viura.
This white from Sierra de Toloño is the reflection of the fresh viura of each one of the small plots of the sierra. The primary aromas of white flowers give way to an elegant and complex background, with subtle toasted notes and pastry notes. In the mouth it is enveloping and silky,...(read more)
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