Decanter World Wine AwardsAll wines
Recommended wines
Miguel Torres, Salmos, Priorat 2006
Made from a blend of Garnacha, Syrah, Carinena and Cabernet Sauvignon, this cuvée exhibits blackcherry fruits with some spice. The palate is robust and complex with fruit concentration, but is supported by a natural fresh acidity.
Bodegas Raimat, Vina 24 Albarino, Costers del Segre 2008
Delicate apricot aromas with some spice. The palate is very pleasant, supported by a zesty acidity and an elegant complexity; The finish displays citrus hint and lots of freshness.
Mas Macia, Brut Nature, Cava
Very attractive nose with biscuity and almond notes. The palate is zesty and vibrant and displays a beautiful complexity, very clean and fresh on the finish. Great value for money.
Bodegas Veracruz, Ermita Veracruz, Rueda 2008
Delicate floral notes with some lime flavours. The palate is crisp and balanced with refreshing clean white fruit characters. A fruity style of wine with a nice minerality on the finish.
£10.49 Cambridge Wine Merchants (01223 568 989), Corks Out (0161 881 9663)
Bodegas Docampo, Vina do Campo, Ribeiro 2008
Very aromatic nose, fresh and vibrant with peachy and floral notes. The palate is tangy and fresh and has lots of summery/floral characters with a crisp acidity, good length.
Bodegas Julian Chivite, Coleccion 125 Vendimia Tardia, Navarra 2006
Beautiful flowers and dried fruit with some honey. Very expressive on the palate with a fine complexity and balance; very elegant and long finish.
Bodegas Lar de Paula, Crianza, Rioja 2005
Expressive nose with notes of raspberry with hint of spice. Round and mellow on the palate with a good concentration of spicy fruit, supple tannin and well-integrated oak. The overall is in perfect balance. Great value.
Baron de Ley, 7 Vinas, Reserva, Rioja 2004
Very expressive on the nose with aromas of sweet black berry fruit and spice. The palate is full-bodied and has concentration but is well integrated with the structure and acidity; well-integrated spicy oak on the finish. Modern style but very stylish wine.
La Bascula, The Charge Tempranillo-Garnacha, Rioja 2006
Lovely perfume on the nose with aromas of red berry fruits. The palate is robust but fresh and harmonious and has elegant black fruit concentration characters; nice and soft tannins on the finish.
£9.99 Moreno Wine, London W9 (020 7286 0678), Jascots, London NW10 (020 8965 2000)
Cooperativa la Vina, El Molinet, Valencia 2007
This Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo blend displays an elegant nose of fresh and juicy red fruits. Very pleasant on the palate with a balanced acidity and supported by lots of red cherry fruit characters. Drinking very well now (2009).
