Micalet Javier Revert Valencia 2021
Recently, I have been moving away from the classics and looking for wines that are a bit more ‘out of the box’, and I have to say, this field blend from Valencia ticks a lot of boxes for me.
Its refreshing, very citrusy, chalky with a good herbal backbone, think rosemary, thyme and fennel. The influence from the Mediterranean can be tasted here, as it has good acidity with a saline note to it. The finish is long, and it is a fantastic food wine.
Vintage: 2021
ABV: 13%
Origin: Valencia / Spain
Grapes: Tortosí / Trepadell, Malvasía / Merseguera and Verdil
Rafael Palacios Louro de Bolo Godello Galicia 2022
Godello grows in Galicia in Northwest Spain, just inland from Albarino. It produces a dry white with tremendous elegance and delicacy, without being neutral. I like to think of it as the point where chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc meet, in terms of flavour and structure and our Louro is a brilliant example. Its fresh, but lacy, like a fresh clean tutu.
Vintage: 2022
ABV: 14%
Origin: Valdeorras / Galicia / Spain
Grapes: Godello
Rioja Reserva Tondonia Tinto Lopez de Heredia 2011
This is a classic Rioja that has a wonderful ‘Tondonia’ character of rich, red and black fruit mixed with leather and cured jamon. Even in the aromas, the freshness emanating from the wine is clear, complemented perfectly by musky, scented notes of pot pourri and incense. The palate is fine and fresh with a lovely core of redcurrant and raspberry fruit.
Vintage: 2011
ABV: 13%
Origin: Rioja / Spain
Grapes: Tempranillo / Garnacho / Graciano / Mazuelo
Rioja Reserva Vina Bosconia Lopez de Heredia 2011
An iconic producer and his Rioja never fails to deliver. This wine has evolved perfectly showing a deep ruby colour with shades of orange. Its nose is persistent, full bodied and showing a lot of mature fruit, being dominated by the Tempranillo grape. A big style with a round and velvety smooth body.
The dream roast beef Sunday lunch accompaniment!
Vintage: 2011
ABV: 13.5%
Origin: Rioja / Spain
Grapes: Tempranillo / Garnacha
Ameztoi Txakoli Basque Country 2022
A beautifully light and easy drinking wine from Basque region. In the traditional style of Getaria, this light and crisp wine is bottled with a little bit of residual carbon to give it its signature natural spritz. Bright briny sea salt combined with limey fruits. Fresh and eminently quaffable, tastes like joy and springtime.
Try with a plate of salted anchovies and black olives. Also great with scallops with chorizo or grilled mackerel with a sage sauce.
Vintage: 2022
ABV: 10.5%
Origin: Basque Country /Spain
Grapes: Hondarribi Zurri / Hondarribi Beltza
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