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Ready, but will keep,
The secret of Tempranillo seems to reside in its hidden depth; gregarious and initially appearing far too attractive to be remotely serious, this wine gradually revels the true depth of its personality; the black fruits are ripe of course , but are backed by notes of laurel, licorice, garrigue and forest floor; the tannins are finely-tuned needless to say, but are swathed in a fine minerality; all in all this is clearly very fine indeed. Juan Carlos thinks it more closely resembles 2004 than 2001, but is sure that it will be better than both of them.
Simon Field MW, Fine Wine Buyer There is something peaceful about this discrete 2.5 hectare vineyard located just to the east of the town of Laguardia. Situated in a natural hollow, too small to be called a valley, a coomb perhaps, the vineyard dates from 1945,and is sheltered by a modest dry-stone wall and a farm building which has definitely seen better days. The microclimate, allied to the minerals in the limestone and clay soils, yields one of the best wines in Spain, for many the best wine in Spain.
Simon Field MW, Fine Wine Buyer There is something peaceful about this discrete 2.5 hectare vineyard located just to the east of the town of Laguardia. Situated in a natural hollow, too small to be called a valley, a coomb perhaps, the vineyard dates from 1945,and is sheltered by a modest dry-stone wall and a farm building which has definitely seen better days. The microclimate, allied to the minerals in the limestone and clay soils, yields one of the best wines in Spain, for many the best wine in Spain.
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Eponymous old vines, some approaching their half century, punctuate the gentle limestone hillsides of Rioja Alavesa. The quality of the Tempranillo grapes is high beyond dispute, but they are still treated to the rigours of six sorting tables in the quest for perfection, an on-going process as they are currently mid-way through their ageing in new Allier barriques. The tasting of the wines pre-assemblage from 6 different sites revealed astonishing differences from the various microclimates; the finished article is greater than the sum of its parts; the truffly notes from the Biurco vineyard, allied to the firm tannins from Valandres and then a perfumed elegance from San Lorenzo....add the genius of Juan Carlos and the wine is complete, very complete in every sense.
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£208.00
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£238.00
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£250.00
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Vega Sicilia,
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2007 Unico has been released before the sturdier 2005 and has self-evidently not enjoyed the ten years of ageing traditionally associated with this famous wine. 64 months of wood ageing, divided almost equally between barrel and foudre, has, however, given this classic blend ( 95% Tempranillo and 5% Merlot) plenty of time to gather its thoughts and to demonstrate its inherent class. A more feminine Unico than some, perhaps, but also more precise and poised and , to my palate at least, purer and more approachable in relative youth than some of its forebears. Ageing potential has not been entirely forsaken, however, as the sturdy tannins at the back and lingering savoury notes both serve to emphasise. A Unico for all seasons in other words, underlining once again the significance of the work done in the vineyards under the Alvarez regime and the unrivalled gifts of Javier Ausás as a winemaker.
Simon Field MW - Spain buyer
Lovely perfume of blackcurrant, blueberry and damson entices you back for one sniff after the other, each one giving up a lovely open knit berry scent. The palate is medium bodied, savoury notes of earth, espresso abound – properly old world in style with an exuberance of fruit and yet held down with a beautifully poised structure of taught tannin and good acidity. The Unico 2007 is again example of why this estate produces some of the best wines in Spain if not in the world. The 2007 vintage displays a wine that will be eminently drinkable from 3 – 5 years and yet will age gracefully into 2025 +.
Stuart Rae - Private Account Manager
Simon Field MW - Spain buyer
Lovely perfume of blackcurrant, blueberry and damson entices you back for one sniff after the other, each one giving up a lovely open knit berry scent. The palate is medium bodied, savoury notes of earth, espresso abound – properly old world in style with an exuberance of fruit and yet held down with a beautifully poised structure of taught tannin and good acidity. The Unico 2007 is again example of why this estate produces some of the best wines in Spain if not in the world. The 2007 vintage displays a wine that will be eminently drinkable from 3 – 5 years and yet will age gracefully into 2025 +.
Stuart Rae - Private Account Manager
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£590.00
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£625.00
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If Calvario is Miguel Ángel’s Burgundy then his Bordeaux is this polymesmeric effort, Aurus. Made from 85% Tempranillo and 15% Mazuelo, this has been aged in new oak for 24 months. Already it is harmonious on the palate, with dark commanding fruits, hints of raisin and liquorice, and very firmly managed tannins. It is persistent and bristling with potential.
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer
Finca Allende, the estate created by brother and sister team Mercedes and Miguel Ángel de Gregorio, is located in the hill town of Briones in the Rioja Alta. ‘Allende’ can be roughly translated as ‘further’; its philosophy being to go further and further towards creating the perfect Rioja. This has been done by marrying the old and the new, by embracing the traditional grape varieties but then treating them to new French oak.
If Calvario is Miguel Ángel’s Burgundy then his Bordeaux is this polymesmeric effort, Aurus. Made from 85% Tempranillo and 15% Mazuelo, this has been aged in new oak for 24 months. Already it is harmonious on the palate, with dark commanding fruits, hints of raisin and liquorice, and very firmly managed tannins. It is persistent and bristling with potential.
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer
Finca Allende, the estate created by brother and sister team Mercedes and Miguel Ángel de Gregorio, is located in the hill town of Briones in the Rioja Alta. ‘Allende’ can be roughly translated as ‘further’; its philosophy being to go further and further towards creating the perfect Rioja. This has been done by marrying the old and the new, by embracing the traditional grape varieties but then treating them to new French oak.
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Drink now,
2007 was especially successful for Bodegas Pesquera, as any who have sampled the excellent Crianza will already be aware. Sourced from older vines, and aged for 24 rather than 18 months in American oak, the Reserva is more of the same but even better! Wonderful dark fruit mulberry aromas, with balsamic spicy hints, and a lick of cream, then a palate which is rich and savoury, with finely woven tannins and dark forest flavours generously wrapped around the fruit. Full-bodied yet refined, this will delicious with game.
Sourced from older vines, and aged for 24 (rather than the Crianza’s 18) months in American oak, the Pesquera Reserva is an outstanding wine, holding its colour, texture and elegance especially well.
Simon Field MW, Fine Wine Buyer
My first impression was: should a wine at four years of age really be this dark? Well, yes, and so the scene was set. 2007 Pesquera Reserva is broodingly backwards, with surly dark damson flavours which gradually open up to reveal rich hedgerow fruits. This dense fruit is wrapped in judicious American Oak, not dominating but providing reassurance and complexity to the tannins, which build in elegant, sophisticated layers. Although on the young side, this is incredibly drinkable now yet will benefit from at least another five years in the cellar, if not more.
Gary Owen, Cellar Plan Advisor
Sourced from older vines, and aged for 24 (rather than the Crianza’s 18) months in American oak, the Pesquera Reserva is an outstanding wine, holding its colour, texture and elegance especially well.
Simon Field MW, Fine Wine Buyer
My first impression was: should a wine at four years of age really be this dark? Well, yes, and so the scene was set. 2007 Pesquera Reserva is broodingly backwards, with surly dark damson flavours which gradually open up to reveal rich hedgerow fruits. This dense fruit is wrapped in judicious American Oak, not dominating but providing reassurance and complexity to the tannins, which build in elegant, sophisticated layers. Although on the young side, this is incredibly drinkable now yet will benefit from at least another five years in the cellar, if not more.
Gary Owen, Cellar Plan Advisor
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£225.00
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Deep cherry in colour, the nose rings home traditional Rioja with aromas of spiced strawberry, clove and vanillin, with an undercoat of damson fruit. Silkily textured, the classic core of vanilla and dark berried fruit flavours are brought through with great finesse and juiciness across the palate. A complementing meaty character with notes of Asian spice is evident toward the finish which is long and supple. Finely structured with marvellous precision and vibrancy throughout, this is a real delight to taste, and dangerously drinkable now! The 2007 904 Gran Reserva is another superb addition to the string of recent vintages which will bring immense drinking enjoyment over the years to follow, recommended from 2018 – 2030+.
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager
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£180.00
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£190.00
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£225.00
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£235.00
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Bodegas R. Lopez de Heredia,
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This is one of a handful of fine wines in the world that continues to over-deliver hugely on its price-point. The 2007 has a fine, elegant nose of fresh red cherry fruit and sweet spice. The wine has a lifted bouquet, perfumed with hints of pot pourri, raspberry tea and red liquorice. The acidity is astonishing – one of López de Heredia’s trademarks – yet it is the complexity and maturity of the flavours combined with this freshness that is truly inspirational. And then there is the finish: enduring, mouthcoating and intense. The concentration is hugely impressive leaving a timeless, scented-yet-savoury impression in the mouth, long after the last sip. While delicious now, this will last for decades to come. Drink 2022-2050 (and probably much longer).
Catriona Felstead MW, Spain Buyer
Catriona Felstead MW, Spain Buyer
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 18cs
£129.00
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Black fruit and mocha dominate the nose; then the palate is equally forward with a generosity of texture and a warmth of fruit that do not fail to seduce. An extremely appealing vintage!
Simon Field MW, Buyer
Valbuena is Vega Sicilia’s second son, aged for a shorter period and designed to drink sooner, but still capable of extended cellaring. Made from young vines (around 80% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), the rest Melot and Malbec), which are destined later in life to contribute to Unico or the Reserva Especial, this gives a stunning taste of the estate’s quality at a fraction of the price.
Wonderful nose of tea, tilled earth, perfumed cassis fruit, hickory and vanilla pod. Soft, silky, delicious fruit, followed by a wave of mouthlining tannins, truffle, eucalyptus and blackberry; impeccable balance and excellent value for the quality on show.
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