2018 Spain

We have been working with the talented Telmo Rodríguez for many years, and we’re delighted to now be offering his Basa. This fine, mineral little Rueda is classy, elegant and pure and very “Telmo” – made with sustainable practices at its heart. A blend of 90% Verdejo with 10% Viura, 2018 was one of the region’s latest harvests, emphasising the wine’s fruitiness. We would argue that this is the finest Verdejo from Rueda you can find at this price point.

Please note that to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the wine, the 2018 Basa comes in five variants of the same label.
Catriona Felstead MW, Buyer (spring 2019)

Wine doesn’t get much more refreshing than this. At only 11%, this wine is a great lower-alcohol option for picnics and the perfect match for seafood. It is made from 100% Hondarrabi Zuri in the DO of Getaria – the best quality grape and the most celebrated DO for Txakoli production. Citrus notes dominate the nose, while the palate is deliciously saline and mineral with naturally occurring tiny, delicate bubbles, a classic characteristic of a traditional Basque Txakoli. Ready to drink now.
Lucy Bland, Buying Assistant (spring 2019)

This is a fantastic, pretty rosé from Cillar de Silos made from Tinto Fino (also known as Tempranillo) from vines aged between 15 and 75 years old. It is particularly elegant and fine in 2018, with lovely strawberry fruit and a creamy texture complemented by a hint of dried fennel. This would go very well with seafood or salads. Ready to drink now.
Lucy Bland, Buying Assistant (spring 2019)

Bodega Mustiguillo has pioneered the revival of indigenous grape varieties, championing the red variety Bobal, as well as the equally unknown white indigenous variety, Merseguera. The latter makes up 66% of this blend, alongside 23% Viognier and 11% Malvasía. The result is vivacious, yet elegant. The Merseguera contributes a very noticeable minerality and a citrus core, while Viognier and Malvasía bring a slightly rounder texture and more aromatic floral notes to the blend. The three varieties are perfectly offset against each other. This would be a perfect match for subtly spiced dishes like ginger and soy salmon. Ready to drink now.  
Lucy Bland, Buying Assistant (spring 2019)

This wine is made from 100% Godello in Galicia in northwest Spain. It is vibrant, yet effortlessly elegant. The nose displays zesty citrus notes of lemon and pink grapefruit alongside a hint of green apple and dried thyme. Its acidity is fresh – thanks to the vines’ altitude of around 500 metres above sea-level – which works well with a fairly generous mouth-feel (thanks to four months on lees). In our opinion, what really makes this Godello stand apart is its cool, refreshing, mineral core which lasts long into the finish – perhaps a result of the slate bedrock on which the vines grow. Enjoy this with limey fish tacos, fennel-based dishes or simply as an apéritif. 
Lucy Bland, Buying Assistant (August 2019)