Clear deep garnet. Smells of violets and vanilla over black raspberry. On the palate it is rich and warm with nicely oaked black cherry flavours and robust tannins. Will last another year.
A blend of Garnacha, Syrah and Tempranillo. Dense purple in colour with a cedary, earthy nose of black plum; medium to full-bodied, dry, savoury-herbal plum flavour
Aged for 12 months in American oak, this well-made Crianza offers concentrated red and dark fruits with cinnamon, clove spice, evolving velvety tannins, still youthful acidity, a splash of vanilla and a suggestion of milk chocolate, finishing very dry. Has all the right ingredients but will improve with another 2-3 years aging.
Clear very deep garnet. Mature nose of dates and raisins, pipe tobacco and vanilla. Lots of tannin left but the wine is still in decent balance, tasting of raspberry jam mixed with cranberry sauce, seasoned with oak and vanilla. Will improve with another year or two.
Opens with bright fresh citrus and floral scents, shifting to citrus and green fruit on the palate, supported by balanced acidity and drying stony mineral on the finish. Clean, light-bodied, food -friendly wine.
Looking for a change from your usual Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc? Try this Albariño from Spain’s Rio Baixas. It’s a small region that borders on northern Portugal. Very pale straw in colour, it has a spicy, minerally nose of lemon. Light to medium-bodied, flavours of apple and green melon fill the mouth – a beautifully balanced wine with a great mouthfeel.
A minerally and fresh white wine with a nose of peach skin and white blossoms; a beautifully balanced wine with apple and lemon flavours and mouth-watering acidity. Match it with shellfish or salmon.