Wines from Spain Awards 2013

FEATURESJUDGES POSTCARDSTHE WINNING WINES

We bring you Spain’s ‘hottest’ wines inthe UK at the moment. Over 900 winestasted ‘blind’ by our top team ofprofessionals and whittled down to 110with the ‘wow’ factor!

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WINES FROM SPAIN

AWARDS2013

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We bring you Spain’s ‘hottest’ wines in the UK at the moment. Over 700 wines tasted ‘blind’ by our top team of professionals and whittled down to 107 with the ‘wow’ factor!

THE WINNING WINES

MARÍA JOSÉ SEVILLA

INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the second edition of the Wines from Spain Awards Guide. This Guide will provide you with a snapshot of what wines and regions are exciting some of the UK’s top wine tasters this year.

Each and every one of the 107 wines featured in this brochure is a winner, having performed exceptionally well in a blind tasting of over 700 wines, which our panel of judges assessed over the course of two days. Sixteen of these winners have had bestowed upon them the further accolade of “Champion” for their outstanding characteristics.

We hope you enjoy browsing through this guide and that you will be inspired to take new paths from this “road-map” to all that is exciting and vibrant about Spanish wines in the UK.

Enjoy the journey! María José SevillaDirector, Foods & Wines from Spain

Follow us on Twitter @SpanishWinesUK

Visit us at www.winesfromspainuk.com to learn more about our 65+ different wine regions, where to buy Spanish wine and other useful information for wine lovers…

CONTENTS

4 Tim Atkin MW Overview

THE WINNERS

5 - 6 Sparkling Wines7 - 11 White Wines12 Rosado Wines13 - 27 Red Wines27 - 31 Sweet & Fortified Wines

32 - 34 List of Stockists35 Understanding a Spanish Wine Label36 - 37 Map of Spanish Wine Regions

*Wines from Spain is a generic promotional body and is the UK arm of ICEX Spain Trade and Investment. Our aim is to increase awareness of Spanish wines and promote a better understanding and appreciation of Spain’s wonderfully diverse offer here in the UK.

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CHAIR OF JUDGES

TIM ATKIN MW“Each year, the Wines from Spain Awards provide a fascinating overview of the Spanish wine scene. In 2013, we had over 700 entries from 60+ different regions, covering appellations from Almansa to Valencia. As ever, the sheer diversity of Spain was gloriously apparent: whites, reds, rosados, sparkling, sweet and fortified wines that are unique in style. The judging panel was made up of professional tasters from four areas of the wine business: buyers, importers, consultants and journalists. The members of the team brought different perspectives to the tasting table, ensuring lively, informed debate about each entry. Red wines dominated the entries (with over 60%), but in terms of the winning wines their share was just over 50%, showing the strength of Spain’s other wine styles, particularly its whites and Sherries.

The wines in this brochure are an invitation to try new as well as familiar things. This is only a fraction of what Spain produces, but it’s a short cut to some of the most exciting wines on the market. The judging team selflessly sniffed, swirled and spat their way through all those samples (and no, we don’t expect your sympathy) to pick the very best of Spain in the UK.

I hope you enjoy our selection. Salud!”

@Timatkinwww.timatkin.com

4 Wines from Spain Awards 2013

As ever, the sheer diversity of Spain was gloriously apparent...

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5

SPARKLING

1 2 3 4

Castillo PereladaWaitrose In Partnership Cava Brut NV11.5%

Region: D.O. CavaPrice: £8.99Grapes: Parellada, Macabeo, Xarel.loStockists: Waitrose

PaxvinumSavia Viva Brut Reserva NV11.5%

Region: D.O. CavaPrice: £10.95Grapes: Parellada, Macabeo, Xarel.loStockists: Davy’s Wine Merchant

CodorníuCodorníu Selección Raventós Brut NV11.5%

Region: D.O. CavaPrice: £9.99Grapes: Chardonnay, Macabeo, Xarel.loStockists: Majestic, Noel Young Wines, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose

Segura ViudasTorre Galimany200912.5%

Region: D.O. CavaPrice: £12.99Grapes: Xarel.lo, Macabeo, ParelladaStockists: Not yet available at retail

Wines from Spain Awards 2013

CHAMPION

Best Value Cava

6

SPARKLING

5 6 7 8

CHAMPION

Segura ViudasReserva Heredad NV12%

Region: D.O. CavaPrice: £22.50Grapes: Macabeo, ParelladaStockists: Not yet available at retail

Campo ViejoGran Campo Viejo Brut Rosé NV12%

Region: D.O. CavaPrice: £9.99Grapes: Trepat Stockists: Waitrose

Castillo PereladaBrut Rosado NV11.5%

Region: D.O. CavaPrice: £10.99Grapes: Trepat, Monastrell, Pinot NoirStockists: Amps Fine Wines, Field & Fawcett, The Oxford Wine Co

Bod. Pablo Padín Feitizo da Noite Brut NV12%

Region: D.O. Rías BaixasPrice: £28.00Grapes: AlbariñoStockists: Not yet available at retail


Best Cava

WHITE

7

9 10 11 12

Raimat Castell de Raimat Xarel.lo/Chardonnay 201213%

Region: D.O. Costers del SegrePrice: £9.99Grapes: Xarel.lo, ChardonnayStockists: Amps Fine Wine, Noel Young Wines, Wine Rack

Gorka IzagirreTxakolí Gorka Izagirre 201212.5%

Region: D.O.Txacolí de BizkaiaPrice: £12.99Grapes: Hondarrabi Zuri, Hondarrabi ZerratiaStockists: Hanging Ditch, Mounts Bay Wine, Taylors of Tickhill, Vinomondo

Bodegas Félix SanzViña Cimbrón Verdejo 201213%

Region: D.O. RuedaPrice: £7.00Grapes: VerdejoStockists: Not yet available at retail

Bodegas Castelo de MedinaVerdejo 201213%



CHAMPION CHAMPION

8

WHITE

13 14 15 16

Bod. Castelo de MedinaVerdejo Vendimia Seleccionada 201213%


ValdubónVerdejo 201213%


Bodegas La Val Viña Ludy Albariño201212.5%

Region: D.O. Rías BaixasPrice: £7.99Grapes: AlbariñoStockists: Morrisons

Pazo de SeñoransThe Society’s Exhibition Albariño201213%

Region: D.O. Rías BaixasPrice: £12.95Grapes: AlbariñoStockists: The Wine Society


Best White Under £10 Best White Over £10Joint Winner

WHITE

9

17 18 19 20

Bodegas As LaxasLaxas Albariño201212.5%

Region: D.O. Rías BaixasPrice: £14.00Grapes: AlbariñoStockists: Frank Stainton, R.S. Wines, T & W Wines

Valdamor S.A.Valdamor 201212.5%

Region: D.O. Rías BaixasPrice: £14.28Grapes: AlbariñoStockists: Forth Wines

Paco & LolaPaco & Lola 201212.5%

Region: D.O. Rías BaixasPrice: £14.90Grapes: AlbariñoStockists: CellarVie Wines

Palacio de FefiñanesAlbariño de Fefiñanes 201212.5%

Region: D.O. Rías BaixasPrice: £16-£18Grapes: AlbariñoStockists: Alexander Wines, Handford Wine, The Oxford Wine Co, The Wine Society, Waitrose


CHAMPION

10

WHITE

21 22 23 24

Pazo de SeñoransSelección de Añada200613%

Region: D.O. Rías BaixasPrice: £32.99Grapes: AlbariñoStockists: AG Wines, Berry Bros & Rudd, Exel Wines, The Wine Society

Bodegas NairoaAlberte Treixadura201212.5%

Region: D.O. RibeiroPrice: £15.00Grapes: TreixaduraStockists: Vin Neuf

Coto de GomarizCoto de Gomariz201213.5%

Region: D.O. RibeiroPrice: £15.75Grapes: Treixadura, Godello, Loureiro, AlbariñoStockists: DVinecellars, Roberson Wine, The Wine Tasting Shop, Wine Utopia

Rafael PalaciosBolo 201213%

Region: D.O. ValdeorrasPrice: £12.95Grapes: GodelloStockists: Noel Young Wine, Park & Bridge, R&H Fine Wines,The Wine Society


Best Premium White £20+

WHITE

11

25 26 27 28

Rafael PalaciosLouro 201213.5%

Region: D.O. ValdeorrasPrice: £16.95Grapes: GodelloStockists: Bottle Apostle, Caviste, Fine & Rare Wines, Harvey Nichols

Bodegas Honorio RubioTremendus 201212.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £8.99Grapes: ViuraStockists: Ellis Wharton Wines, Joseph Barnes Wines, The Perfect Cellar

Barón de LeyCamino del Monte Reserva 200813%

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £14.99Grapes: Viura, Malvasía, Garnacha BlancaStockists: Morrisons

J. Chivite Family EstatesFinca de Villatuerta Chardonnay 201113%

Region: D.O. NavarraPrice: £25.00Grapes: ChardonnayStockists: Not yet available at retail


CHAMPION

BEST OF SHOW

Best White Over £10 Joint Winner& Best White of Show

12

ROSADO

29 30 31 32

Boutinot SpainEl Tesoro Bobal201212.5%

Region: D.O. Utiel RequenaPrice: £6.49Grapes: BobalStockists: D.Byrne & Co, Magnum Wine Shop

Bod. Sierra NortePasión de Bobal201212.5%

Region: D.O. Utiel RequenaPrice: £8.99Grapes: BobalStockists: D.Byrne & Co, Taylors of Tickhill

Lezcano-LacalleDocetañidos 201213%

Region: D.O. CigalesPrice: £10.95Grapes: Tempranillo, AlbilloStockists: Great Western Wines

Macià BatleRosado 201213.5%

Region: D.O. Binissalem-MallorcaPrice: £10.49Grapes: Manto Negro, Merlot, Cabernet SauvignonStockists: Ann et Vin, D.Byrne & Co, Noel Young Wines


CHAMPION

Best Value Rosado

RED

13

33 34 35 36

Vitivinícola de LongaresMarqués de Longares 201213.5%

Region: D.O. CariñenaPrice: £4.99Grapes: GarnachaStockists: Not yet available at retail

Bodegas y Viñedos MonfilFuenteverde201212.5%

Region: D.O. CariñenaPrice: £5.98Grapes: Garnacha, TempranilloStockists: Alexander Wines, C&O Wines

Grandes Vinos y Viñedos,Beso de Vino Selección 201113.5%

Region: D.O. CariñenaPrice: £6.99Grapes: Syrah, GarnachaStockists: Bonafide Wines, Constantine Stores

Bod. AragonesasCoto de Hayas201213.5%

Region: D.O. Campo de BorjaPrice: £6.99Grapes: Garnacha, SyrahStockists: Not yet available at retail


14

RED

37 38 39 40

Bodegas San AlejandroPablo Old Vine Garnacha 201214%

Region: D.O. CalatayudPrice: £9.99Grapes: GarnachaStockists: CellarVie Wines, The Market Square Food & Wine

Bodegas Juan Gil Pedrera Monastrell201214%

Region: D.O. JumillaPrice: £6.99Grapes: MonastrellStockists: Corkscrew Wines, D.Byrne & Co, Mounts Bay Wine

Bodegas AtalayaLaya 201214.5%

Region: D.O. AlmansaPrice: £8.99Grapes: Garnacha Tintorera, MonastrellStockists: E.H. Booth & Co

Bodegas FamiliaGran Calero 201113.5%

Region: D.O. YeclaPrice: £7.99Grapes: Monastrell, SyrahStockists: Laithwaite’s Wine


CHAMPIONCHAMPION

Best Red Under £10 Best Value Red

RED

15

41 42 43 44

Suertes del Marqués7 Fuentes 201213%

Region: D.O. Valle de la Orotava Price: £14.95Grapes: Listán Negro, TintillaStockists: Park & Bridge, The Wine Society

Coto de GomarizThe Flower and the Bee 201213%

Region: D.O. RibeiroPrice: £13.25Grapes: SousónStockists: Bottle Apostle, Caviste, The Good Wine Shop, R&H Fine Wines

Adegas MoureAbadía da Cova de Autor 201114%

Region: D.O. Ribeira SacraPrice: £17.50Grapes: Mencía Stockists: Not yet available at retail

Viñedos y Bodegas Dominio de TaresCepas Viejas 200914.5%

Region: D.O. BierzoPrice: £16.25Grapes: Mencía Stockists: Swig, The Wright Wine Co, Wood Winters, Wine Raks


16

RED

45 46 47 48

Grupo YlleraDualista Roble201014%

Region: VT Castilla y LeónPrice: £6.50Grapes: TempranilloStockists: Not yet available at retail

Marqués de la ConcordiaHacienda Zorita Tempranillo 201013.5%

Region: VT Castilla y LeónPrice: £9.99Grapes: Tempranillo Stockists: Majestic, Swig

VintaeMatsu “El Recio”201014.5%

Region: D.O. ToroPrice: £15.99Grapes: TempranilloStockists: Majestic

Bodegas Larchago Paul de Albas201214%

Region: D.O. Ribera del DueroPrice: £8.00Grapes: TempranilloStockists: Asda


RED

17

49 50 51 52

ProtosProtos Roble 201115%

Region: D.O. Ribera del DueroPrice: £11.99Grapes: Tinta del PaísStockists: Partridges, The Belpasso Oil & Wine Co, Wine & The Vine

Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel Resalte Vendimia Seleccionada 201114.5%

Region: D.O. Ribera del DueroPrice: £20.00Grapes: TempranilloStockists: Le Pont de la Tour

ValtraviesoRolland Galarreta201014.5%

Region: D.O. Ribera del DueroPrice: £15.49Grapes: Tempranillo, MerlotStockists: CellarVie Wines

Bodegas Emilio MoroEmilio Moro 201014.5%

Region: D.O. Ribera del DueroPrice: £15.99Grapes: TempranilloStockists: Highbury Vintners, Majestic, Mill Hill Wines


CHAMPION

18

RED

53 54 55 56

Bodegas Dominio de Atauta Dominio de Atauta200914.8%

Region: D.O. Ribera del DueroPrice: £23.99Grapes: Tinto FinoStockists: D.Byrne & Co, The Halifax Wine Co, Worth Brothers Wine

Finca VillacrecesFinca Villacreces200914%

Region: D.O. Ribera del DueroPrice: £28.99Grapes: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotStockists: Hedonism, The Wine Reserve, Winedirect

Cillar de SilosTorresilo 200914.5%

Region: D.O. Ribera del DueroPrice: £35.00Grapes: TempranilloStockists: Berry Bros & Rudd, Oddbins

ValdubónHonoris 200714%

Region: D.O. Ribera del DueroPrice: £29.99Grapes: Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet SauvignonStockists: Not yet available at retail


BEST OF SHOW

Best Premium Red £20+ & Best Red of Show

RED

19

57 58 59 60

Bodegas y Viñedos Ortega FournierAlfa Spiga 200514.5%

Region: D.O. Ribera del DueroPrice: £35.50Grapes: Tinta del PaísStockists: Abbey Wines, D. Byrne & Co. Ltd, The Drinkshop.com

GuelbenzuEvo 200714.5%

Region: VT Ribera del QueilesPrice: £16.50Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, TempranilloStockists: The Oxford Wine Co

Mas Blanch I JovéComposed by Hispa Red 201214.5%

Region: D.O. Costers del SegrePrice: £12.99Grapes: Garnacha, Syrah, Cabernet SauvignonStockists: Not yet available at retail

Viñas del VeroSecastilla 200814%

Region: D.O. SomontanoPrice: £21.30Grapes: GarnachaStockists: Ocado


CHAMPION

20

RED

61 62 63 64

Macià BatleReserva Privada200914.5%

Region: D.O. Binissalem-MallorcaPrice: £22.99Grapes: Manto Negro, Merlot, Cabernet SauvignonStockists: D.Byrne & Co, Noel Young Wines

Costers del PrioratElios 201114.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. PrioratPrice: £11.75Grapes: Garnacha, Cariñena, SyrahStockists: ViVino Wine

Cellers Fuentes Bellmunt del PrioratGran Clos 200615.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. PrioratPrice: £31.00Grapes: Garnacha, Cariñena, Cabernet SauvignonStockists: Humble Grape

Campo Viejo Tempranillo 201113.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £8.69Grapes: Tempranillo Stockists: Widely available


Best Red Over £10

RED

21

65 66 67 68

D.O. 5 HispanobodegasAlfar Vendimia Seleccionada 201114%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £16.34Grapes: Tempranillo Stockists: SpaNiche Wines

La Báscula The Charge Tempranillo & Garnacha 201014%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £9.49Grapes: Tempranillo, GarnachaStockists: Camber Wines, Noel Young Wines, Vinomondo, Wood Winters

Bodegas Quiroga de PabloHeredad de Judima Crianza 201013.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £9.99Grapes: TempranilloStockists: Not yet available at retail

Viña HerminiaCrianza 201014%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £10.50Grapes: Tempranillo, GarnachaStockists: Wine in Cornwall


22

RED

69 70 71 72

Marqués de RiscalArienzo Crianza201014%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £11.95Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, MazueloStockists: Majestic

Bodega MitarteMitarte Crianza201014%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £12.00Grapes: TempranilloStockists: Not yet available at retail

Bodegas y Viñedos Álvarez AlfaroCrianza 201013.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £18.15Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha, MazueloStockists: Not yet available at retail

Altos de RiojaAltos R Pigeage201014%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £23.00Grapes: Tempranillo, GracianoStockists: Laithwaite’s Wine


RED

23

73 74 75 76

Abel MendozaGraciano Grano a Grano 201013%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £37.00Grapes: GracianoStockists: SpaNiche Wines

Bod. AldeanuevaAzabache Reserva200914%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £13.00Grapes: Tempranillo, GracianoStockists: The Wine Reserve, Wine Hound

Bodegas IzadiIzadi Reserva200914%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £13.99Grapes: TempranilloStockists: Harperwells, Philglas & Swiggot, The Secret Cellar

Finca EgomeiEgomei 200914.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £20-£24Grapes: Tempranillo, GracianoStockists: The Vin Bin, The Smoking Jacket, The Wine Shop Chistlehurst


24

RED

77 78 79 80

Bodegas MugaSelección Especial 200914%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £23.99Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, GracianoStockists: Christopher Piper, Majestic, The Wine Society, Waitrose

Bod. Burgo ViejoLicenciado Reserva200813.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £19.99Grapes: TempranilloStockists: Naked Wines

Bodegas BaigorriBaigorri de Garage200814.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £39.99Grapes: TempranilloStockists: Christopher Keiller, The Good Wine Shop

Solar ViejoReserva 200714%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £11.49Grapes: Tempranillo, GracianoStockists: Not yet available at retail


CHAMPION

RED

25

81 82 83 84

Bod. de la MarquesaValserrano Reserva200714.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £14.95Grapes: Tempranillo, GracianoStockists: Davy’s Wine Merchants

Viñedos Real RubioReserva 200713.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £17.00Grapes: Tempranillo, GracianoStockists: Cartwright Bros Vintners, Partridges, The Wine Shop Chistlehurst, Woodford Wine Room

Gómez Cruzado Reserva 200714%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £17.99Grapes: TempranilloStockists: Laithwaite’s Wine

Bodegas Larchago Pagos de Tahola Reserva de la Familia 2006 13.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £12.50Grapes: TempranilloStockists: Laithwaite’s Wine


Best Rioja

26

RED

85 86 87 88

Bodeguera de ValencisoReserva 200614%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £18.99Grapes: TempranilloStockists: D.Byrne & Co, Highbury Vintners, John Hattersley Wines, The Sampler

Bodegas Luis CañasReserva de la Familia 200614.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £19.99Grapes: Tempranillo, otherStockists: Cambridge Wine, Harperwells, Hennings Wine, The Vineking

Bodegas AmarenTempranillo Reserva 200614.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £28.99Grapes: TempranilloStockists: Hennings Wine Merchants

CVNEImperial Gran Reserva 200413.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £26.99Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, MazueloStockists: Berry Bros & Rudd, D. Byrne & Co, The Wine Society, Waitrose


CHAMPION

27

89 90 91 92

Bodegas Ontañón Ontañon Gran Reserva 200113%

Region: D.O.Ca. RiojaPrice: £20.99Grapes: Tempranillo, GracianoStockists: Hanging Ditch, Park Vintners, Wood Winters

FreixenetMía Moscato NV7%

Region: Vino de EspañaPrice: £9.99Grapes: MoscatelStockists: Tesco.com

Bodegas Jorge OrdóñezNº2 Victoria 201213%

Region: D.O. MálagaPrice: £17.49Grapes: MoscatelStockists: Harvey Nichols, Highbury Vintners, Victor Hugo Wines

Gorka Izagirre Arima Vendimia Tardía 201012.5%

Region: D.O.Txacolí de BizkaiaPrice: £16.49Grapes: Hondarrabi ZerratiaStockists: D.Byrne & Co, Hanging Ditch, Highbury Vintners, Noel Young Wines


SWEET & FORTIFIED

Best Unfortified Sweet Wine

28

SWEET & FORTIFIED

93 94 95 96

Celler Marti FabraMasia Pairal Can Carreras15%

Region: D.O. EmpordàPrice: £16.99Grapes: Garnacha Tinta, Garnacha Gris, Garnacha BlancaStockists: Wood Winters

Camilo CastillaCapricho de Goya15%

Region: D.O. NavarraPrice: £19.99Grapes: Moscatel Petite GrainStockists: Moreno Wines, The Haslemere Wine Cellars, Volic Fine Wines

AlvearFino CB15%

Region: D.O. Montilla-MorilesPrice: £11.75Grapes: Pedro XiménezStockists: Bibendum Wine

AlvearPedro Ximénez Solera 192716%

Region: D.O. Montilla-MorilesPrice: £13.10Grapes: Pedro XiménezStockists: Bibendum Wine


SWEET & FORTIFIED

29

97 98 99 100

Williams & HumbertManzanilla Alegría15%

Region: D.O. ManzanillaPrice: £5.99Grapes: PalominoStockists: Bijous Bottles, E.H. Booth & Co, Wine Importers, Cambridge Wine Merchant

Emilio LustauWaitrose Solera Jerezana Fino del Puerto16.5%

Region: D.O. Jerez-Xérès-SherryPrice: £9.75Grapes: PalominoStockists: Waitrose

Sánchez RomateBella Luna Fino15%

Region: D.O. Jerez-Xérès-SherryPrice: £5.95Grapes: PalominoStockists: Not yet available at retail

Fernando de CastillaAntique Fino17%

Region: D.O. Jerez-Xérès-SherryPrice: £17.49Grapes: PalominoStockists: Hennings Wine, The Sampler, Wood Winters


CHAMPION

30

101 102 103 104

Emilio LustauWaitrose Solera Jerezana Dry Amontillado19%

Region: D.O. Jerez-Xérès-SherryPrice: £9.75Grapes: Palomino, Pedro XiménezStockists: Waitrose

Fernando de CastillaAntique Amontillado19%

Region: D.O. Jerez-Xérès-SherryPrice: £23.99Grapes: Palomino Stockists: Hanging Ditch, Hennings Wine, Russell & Newnes, The Sampler

Emilio LustauWaitrose Solera Jerezana Palo Cortado19%

Region: D.O. Jerez-Xérès-SherryPrice: £9.75Grapes: Palomino Stockists: Waitrose

Fernando de CastillaAntique Palo Cortado20%

Region: D.O. Jerez-Xérès-SherryPrice: £28.99Grapes: Palomino Stockists: Blanco & Gomez Wine, Philglas & Swiggot, The Butler’s Wine Cellar


SWEET & FORTIFIED

Best Value Dry Fortified

CHAMPIONCHAMPION

31

105 106 107

Fernando de CastillaAntique Oloroso20%

Region: D.O. Jerez-Xérès-SherryPrice: £22.99Grapes: Palomino Stockists: Hennings Wine, Philglas & Swiggot, Wood Winters, Worth Brothers Wine

Fernando de CastillaClassic Pedro Ximénez15%

Region: D.O. Jerez-Xérès-SherryPrice: £17.49Grapes: Pedro XiménezStockists: Camber Wines, D.Byrne & Co, John Hattersley Wines, Wood Winters

Fernando de CastillaAntique Pedro Ximénez15%

Region: D.O. Jerez-Xérès-SherryPrice: £24.49Grapes: Pedro XiménezStockists: Hoults Wine, The Oxford Wine Co, The Sampler


SWEET & FORTIFIED

Best Dry Fortified Best Sweet Fortified


LIST OF STOCKISTS

Abbey Wines Melrose 01896 823224 www.abbeyfinewines.co.uk

AG Wines London 020 7266 4777 www.agwines.com

Alexander Wines Glasgow 0141 882 0039 www.alexander-wines.co.uk

Amps Fine Wine Oundle 01832 273502 www.ampsfinewines.co.uk

Ann et Vin Newark 01636 700900 www.annetvin.com

Asda Nationwide0800 952 6060 www.asda.co.uk

Berry Bros & Rudd London 0800 280 2440 www.bbr.com

Bibendum Wines London 020 7449 4120 www.bibendum-wine.co.uk

Bijou Bottles Online Wine Merchant 01603 784 990 www.bijoubottles.co.uk

Blanco & Gomez Wine Merchants London 020 7352 8680 www.bgwm.blogspot.co.uk

Bonafide Wines Dorset 01202 485 965 www.bonafidewines.co.uk

Bottle Apostle London 020 8985 1549 www.bottleapostle.com

C&O Wines Timperley 0161 976 3696 www.cowines.com

Camber Wines Old Portsmouth 02392 755225 www.camberwines.co.uk

Cambridge Wine Merchants Cambridge 01223 568993 www.cambridgewine.com

Cartwright Brothers Borough Market 0207 111 7736 www.cartwright-wines.com

Caviste Hampshire / Berkshire 01256 770397 www.caviste.co.uk

CellarVie Wines Twickenham 0208 892 3042 www.cellarviewines.com

Christopher Keiller Southampton 02380 582259 www.finewineservices.co.uk

Christopher Piper Devon 01404 814139 www.christopherpiperwines.co.uk

Constantine Stores Falmouth 01326 340226

Corks Out Warrington01928 531 886 www.corksout.com

Corkscrew Wines Carlisle 01228 543033 www.corkscrewwines.co.uk

D. Byrne & Co Clitheroe01200 423152 www.dbyrne-finewines.co.uk

Davy’s Wine Merchant London 020 8858 9147 www.davy.co.uk

Dvinecellars London 020 7733 2766 www.dvinecellars.com

E.H. Booth & Co Stores mainly in the North www.booths.co.uk

Ellis Wharton Wines Online Wine Merchant 01726 825255 www.ewwines.co.uk

Exel Wines Perth 01738 493535 www.exelwines.co.uk

Field and Fawcett York 01904 489073 www.fieldandfawcett.co.uk

Fine & Rare Wines London 020 7089 7400 www.frw.co.uk

Forth Wines Milnathort 01577 866001 www.forthwines.com

Frank Stainton Kendal 01539 731886 www.stainton-wines.co.uk

Great Western WineBath 01225 322810 www.greatwesternwine.co.uk

Handford Wines London 020 7589 6113 www.handford.net

Hanging Ditch Manchester 0161 832 8222 www.hangingditch.com


Harperwells Eaton 01603 451098 www.harperwells.com

Harvey Nichols Nationwide www.harveynichols.com

Hedonism London 020 72907870 www.hedonism.co.uk

Hennings Wine Merchants West Sussex 01798 872 485 www.henningswine.co.uk

Highbury Vintners London 020 7226 1347 www.highburyvintners.co.uk

Hoults Wine Merchants Huddersfield 01484 510 700 www.hoults.com

Humble Grape Online Wine Merchant 07522 826 450 www.humblegrape.co.uk

John Hattersley WinesBakewell 01629 815 255 www.johnhwines.co.uk

Joseph Barnes Wines Saffron Walden 01799 528019 www.josephbarneswines.com

Laithwaite’s Wine Online Wine Merchant 0845 194 7720 www.laithwaites.co.uk

Le Pont de la Tour London 020 7403 8403 www.lepontdelatour.co.uk

Magnum Wine Shop Swindon 01793 642569 www.magnumwineshop.co.uk

Majestic Wine Nationwide 0845 605 6767 www.majestic.co.uk

Mill Hill Wines London 020 8959 6754 www.millhillwines.com

Moreno Wines London 020 7286 0678 www.morenowinedirect.com

MorrisonsNationwide www.morrisons.co.uk

Mounts Bay Wine Cornwall 01736 364118 www.mountsbaywine.co.uk

Naked Wines Online Wine Merchant 01603 281800 www.nakedwines.com

Noel Young Wines Cambridge 01223 566744 www.nywines.co.uk

Ocado Hatfield 01707 227800 www.ocadogroup.com

OddbinsNationwide 0800 328 2323 www.oddbins.com

Park and Bridge London 020 8993 0261 ww.parkandbridge.com

Park Vintners London 020 8944 5224www.parkvintners.co.uk

Partridges London 020 7730 0651 www.partridges.co.uk

Philglas & Swiggot London 020 7924 4494 www.philglas-swiggot.com

R&H Fine Wines Liverpool 0151 345 0306 www.randhfinewines.co.uk

R.S. Wines Bristol 0117 963 6000 www.rswines.co.uk

Roberson Wine London 020 7381 7870 www.robersonwine.co.uk

Russell & Newnes Bungay 01986 895505 www.russellandnewnes.co.uk

Sainsbury’s Stores Nationwide www.sainsburys.co.uk

SpaNiche Wines Online 0208 347 9447 www.spaniche-wines.co.uk

Swig Wine London 020 8995 7060 www.swig.co.uk

T & W Wines Online Wine Merchant 01842 814414. www.tw-wines.com

Taylors of Tickhill Doncaster 01302 742 355 www.taylorsoftickhill.co.uk

Tesco.com Online www.tesco.com

The Belpasso Oil & Wine Ormskirk 01695 581176 www.belpasso.co.uk


LIST OF STOCKISTS

The Butlers Wine Cellar Brighton 01273 698 724 www.butlers-winecellar.co.uk

The Good Wine ShopLondon 020 8994 8184 www.thegoodwineshop.co.uk

The Halifax Wine CoHalifax 01422 256333www.halifaxwinecompany.com The Haslemere Wine Cellars Haslemere 01428 645 081 www.haslemerecellar.co.uk

The Market Square Food and Wine East Grinstead 01342 300355

The Oxford Wine Company Witney 01865 301144 www.oxfordwine.co.uk

The Perfect Cellar London 0203 617 6945 www.theperfectcellar.com

The Sampler London 020 7226 9500 www.thesampler.co.uk

The Secret Cellar Kent 01892 537981 www.thesecretcellar.co.uk

The Smoking Jacket London 020 7373 8966 www.thesmokingjacketshop.co.uk

The Vin Bin London 0208 329 9048 www.thevinbin.co.uk

The Vineking Surrey 01293 771305 www.thevineking.com

The Wine Reserve Cobham 01932 866682 www.thewinereserve.co.uk

The Wine Society Online Wine Merchant 01438 741177 www.thewinesociety.com

The Wine Tasting Shop London 020 8616 8658 www.thewinetastingshop.co.uk

The Wineshop Chistlehurst 020 8467 3528

The Wright Wine Company Skipton 01756 700886 www.wineandwhisky.co.uk

TheDrinkShopOnline Wine Merchant 01843 570571 www.thedrinkshop.com

Victor Hugo Wines Jersey 01534 764044 www.victor-hugo-wines.com

Vin Neuf Stratford-upon-Avon 01789 261 747 www.vinneuf.co.uk

Vinomondo Conwy 01492 593002 www.vinomondo.co.uk

ViVino Wine Online Wine Merchant 02921 158 805 www.vi-vino.co.uk

Volic Fine Wines & Spirits London 020 7286 3000 www.volic.co.uk

WaitroseNationwide 0800 188 884 www.waitrose.com

Wine & The Vine Radlett 07973 753 928 www.wineandthevine.co.uk

Wine Hound Ockham 020 8744 5589 www.winehound.co.uk

Wine Importers - Livingston 01506 468 900 www.wine-importers.net

Wine in Cornwall Cornwall 01326 379426 www.wineincornwall.co.uk

Wine Rack London 020 7431 3610 www.winerack.co.uk

Wine Raks Aberdeen 01224 467 404 www.wineraks.com

Wine Utopia Hampshire 01962 706666 www.wineutopia.co.uk

Winedirect Hailsham 0845 6033717 www.winedirect.co.uk

Wood Winters, Wines & Whiskies Stirling 01786 834894 www.woodwinters.com

Woodford Wine Room Woodford Green 020 8504 2440 www.woodfordwineroom.co.uk

Worth Brothers Wine Merchants Lichfield, Kirk Langley 01543 262051 www.worthbrothers.co.uk


AGEMost Spanish wines will tell you their age, they’re not shy! Here are the main terms so you can decide on which style you prefer.

JOVEN This describes young wine with no ageing and is usually light and fruity and best drunk now!

CRIANZA This is wine that has a little bit of ageing in oak, at least 6 months which adds a dash more ‘oomph’ to the wine.

RESERVA With at least 12 months ageing in oak this wine has more depth of flavour and complexity.

GRAN RESERVA Aged for at least 18 months in oak this wine is the epitome of smoothness and multi-layered complexity.

QUALITY CATEGORYThere are four main quality categories to look out for:

• Vino (Table wine) • Vino de la Tierra (country wine)

• D.O. (Denomination of Origin)

• D.O. Pago (wine from a specific single vineyard/estate

GRAPE VARIETYA grape variety provides a clue to a wine’s flavour profile. Look out for Tempranillo, Garnacha (red), Albariño and Verdejo (white) amongst others.

A comprehensive list of Spain’s treasure trove of native grape varieties can be found at

www.winesfromspainuk.com

UNDERSTANDING A SPANISH WINE LABEL

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DISCOVER RIOJA

With opportunities to explore picturesque vineyards and sample delicious wines, take stunning photographs, and sample regional gastronomic fare, Rioja is the perfect destination for a wine break. Located in the gastronomic heart of northern Spain, Rioja is the country’s most renowned wine region, producing top class red, white, and rosé wines, which are considered to be among the world’s most food-friendly wines. Rioja has over 600 wineries producing a range of styles, from fresh crisp whites to traditional aged reds.

Foodies will be impressed by the constant supply of fresh, top quality local produce. Visitors can go tapas hopping on Calle Laurel in Logroño sampling Jamón Ibérico in one bar, then albóndigas in another, or experience world class cuisine in one of the Michelin starred restaurants redefining Riojan cooking.

Sightseers can also explore the rich history and heritage of the region, taking in the ancient monasteries of Suso and Yuso at San Millán de la Cogolla, the dinosaur trail of fossilised footprints and leading cultural route, Camino de Santiago. Alongside these spectacular sites sits exceptional cutting-edge architecture with modern buildings designed by innovative architects such as Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid.

With so much to see and do, a visit to Rioja truly is an experience not to be missed!


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In Spain there are almost as many wineries as there are landscapes.

The diversity of viticulture in the country is reflected in more than 90

grape varieties from 69 denominations of origin. Our wines mirror our

country's infinite beauty. Soil and climatic conditions ensure variety,

personality and richness of style to please all discerning palates.

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