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La Capricho 2003 awarded 93 points by Robert Parker (01/08/2008)
La Legua Crainza 2003 awarded 90 points by Robert Parker (01/08/2008)
Valenciso Reserva Rioja 2002 awarded 90 points by Robert Parker (01/08/2008)

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Spanish Wine Tasting Notes

Cava

White

DO	Rueda
Bodegas	Bodegas Pedro Escudero
Wines	Valdelainos Verdejo Viura 2007 Fuente Elvira Verdejo 2007

Rosé

DO	Cigales
Bodegas	Bodegas Sinforiano Vaquero
Wines	Sinfo Rosado 2007

Red

DO	Cigales
Bodegas	Bodegas La Legua
Wines	La Legua Reserva 2001 La Legua Capricho 2004

DO	Cigales
Bodegas	Bodegas Sinforiano Vaquero
Wines	Sinfo Tinto Joven 2006 Sinforiano Crianza 2004

DO	Ribera del Duero
Bodegas	Bodegas Penalba Lopez
Wines	Torremilanos Crianza 2003 Torremilanos Reserva 2001 Torremilanos Reserva 1999 Torremilanos Gran Reserva 1998 Torre Albeniz Reserva 1999 Torremilanos Cyclo 2004

DoCa	Rioja
Bodegas	Bodegas y Vinedos Puente del Ea
Wines	Eridano Tinto Tempranillo Joven 2007 Eridano Tempranillo Crianza 2004

DoCa	Rioja
Bodegas	Compania Bodeguera de Valenciso
Wines	Valenciso Tempranillo Reserva Rioja 2004 Valenciso Tempranillo Reserva Rioja 2002 Valenciso Tempranillo Reserva Rioja 2001

DO	Toro
Bodegas	Bodegas Farina
Wines	Colegiata Tinto 4 Months Barrel Aged 2004 Gran Colegiata Crianza 2000 Gran Colegiata Reserva 1998 Gran Colegiata Campus 2002 Gran Colegiata Campus 2001 Gran Colegiata Campus 2000 Gran Colegiata Campus 1999

DO	Utiel-Requena
Bodegas	Virasa Vinicola
Wines	Cerro Bercial Reserva 1999 Cerro Bercial El Perdio 2001

Brandy

DO	Condado de Huelva
Bodegas	Bodegas Rubio
Wines	Luis Felipe Brandy Gran Reserva (60 years)

Mixed

White

Valdelainos Verdejo Viura 2007 - DO Rueda : Bodegas Pedro Escudero

Type of Wine	White.	Price: £66.00 12 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Verdejo and Viura.
Soil	Gravel.
Vinification	Lightly crushed after destemming. Macerated for 12 hours before devatting to obtain the free-run juice. Slow alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing	No oak barrel ageing.
Tasting Notes	A brilliant straw-yellow colour, with a fresh bouquet, and light touches of grass typical of the Verdejo variety, perfectly blended with the tropical notes that are more typical of the Viura variety. In the mouth it is fresh, with a very tasty palate and a full variety of fruits. SORRY SOLD OUT.
Alcohol	12.5% vol.
Food	With fish, shellfish, poultry, mild cheeses and salads.
Our Comments	A fruity wine best served chilled at around 9-12ºC. Drink this wine in the next 24 months to enjoy it at its best. Lovely on its own, but goes well with salads and fish.

Fuente Elvira Verdejo 2007 - DO Rueda : Bodegas Pedro Escudero

Type of Wine	White.	Price: £84.00 12 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Verdejo .
Soil	Gravel.
Harvest	Hand selected grapes.
Vinification	Strict selection of grapes before light crushing after destemming. Macerated for 12 hours before devatting to obtain the free-run juice. Slow alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing	No oak barrel ageing.
Tasting Notes	A classic Verdejo wine with a yellow-green colour and glints of green. On the nose it is very intense with a predominance of balsam and herbs, with hints of peach. In the mouth it is fruity and well structured, with a long and fresh finish. SORRY SOLD OUT.
Alcohol	13.0% vol.
Food	With fish, shellfish, poultry, mild cheeses and salads.
Our Comments	A refreshing clean crisp fruity example of a quality Verejo wine, best served chilled at around 9-12ºC. Drink this wine in the next 24 months to enjoy it at its best.

Rosé

Sinfo Rosado 2007 - DO Cigales : Bodegas Sinforiano Vaquero

Type of Wine	Young Rosé.	Price: £33.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tempranillo, Verdejo and Albillo.
Soil	Clay and chalk.
Vinification	Made with free-run must, it is cold macerated for a few hours with the skins and then fermented untouched in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine is then stabilized by refrigeration treatment.
Ageing	No oak barrel ageing.
Tasting Notes	A medium cherry colour with peach and fennel on the nose. A gentle full palate with a good fruity expression. It is slightly sparkling, a result of fermentation. SORRY SOLD OUT.
Alcohol	12.8% vol.
Food	With pasta, salads, pizza, fish, poultry and mild cheeses.
Our Comments	This wine offers the notable freshness of a young wine. A drinking temperature around 12 ºC is recommended. To be consumed within 12-18 months after purchase.

Red

La Legua Reserva 2001 - DO Cigales : Bodegas La Legua

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £78.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tinto del País (Tempranillo).
Soil	Clay and chalk.
Harvest	Grapes picked by hand followed by manual selection at the winery.
Ageing	Aged for 24 months in American and French oak barrels.
Alcohol	13.5% vol.
Food	Grilled or roast beef, lamb, duck, partridge, and mature or blue cheese.
Our Comments	This is a quality Reserva in the typical Castilla y León region style. This wine will continue to improve over the next few years. To enjoy this wine at its best now, do take the time to decant and allow it to stand for a while before drinking, although it can be served straight from the bottle at room temperature.

La Legua Capricho 2004 - DO Cigales : Bodegas La Legua

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £114.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tinto del País (Tempranillo).
Soil	Clay and chalk.
Harvest	Grapes picked by hand followed by manual selection at the winery.
Vinification	Fermented in the barrel.
Ageing	Aged for 24 months in American and French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Alcohol	13.5% vol.
Food	Grilled or roast beef, lamb, duck, partridge, and mature or blue cheese.
Our Comments	This is the flagship wine from this Bodegas, and like the 2003 vintage it is excellent. It will be interesting to see what Robert Parker makes of this one when he gets round to tasting it in 2009! Very fruity, good body, and long finish. Very limited production from the best fruit to maintain quality. This wine will continue to improve for a number of years. To enjoy this wine at its best now, do take the time to decant and allow it to stand for a while before drinking, although it can be served straight from the bottle at room temperature.

Sinfo Tinto Joven 2006 - DO Cigales : Bodegas Sinforiano Vaquero

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £72.00 12 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tempranillo.
Soil	Clay and chalk.
Harvest	Average age of vines is 60 years. Grapes picked by hand.
Vinification	Destemmed and slightly crushed. Fermented in stainless steel tanks between 24-26 ºC for 20 days followed by a short maceration. Malolactic fermentation at 19ºC for 20 days.
Ageing	Aged in American and French oak barrels for 4 months.
Tasting Notes	Displays a clean, bright, intense cherry colour. Ripe fruit nose of blackberries and raspberries, intermingled with hints of spice and finesse coming from the French oak. Savoury palate, well-integrated tannins with a hint of ripe red fruits and liquorice. Warm and pleasant but with a long finish and well-balanced structure.
Alcohol	14.5% vol.
Food	Fried food, grilled vegetables, rice dishes, fish in sauce, ham, pâte, grilled meats, sausages, medium matured cheese.
Our Comments	A good robust lightly oaked red wine. To be enjoyed now through 2009.

Sinforiano Crianza 2004 - DO Cigales : Bodegas Sinforiano Vaquero

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £66.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tempranillo.
Soil	Clay and chalk.
Harvest	Average age of vines is 80 years. Grapes picked by hand in mid-October followed by manual selection at the winery.
Vinification	Fermented in stainless steel tanks between 28-30 ºC for 18 days followed by a short maceration. Malolactic fermentation at 21ºC for 20 days.
Ageing	Aged for 13 months in American and French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes	Intense cherry-red colour with violet undertones. Powerful aromas on the nose with ripe red and black fruit (blackberries, mulberries and intense plum), intermingled with good, elegant oak and hints of spice. On the palate sweetness of the ripe tannins with good structure, and a long finish.
Alcohol	14.5% vol.
Food	Savoury fish dishes, grilled or roast meat dishes, lamb, duck, partridge, and mature or blue cheese.
Our Comments	This is a very good Crianza from this lesser known region of Castilla y León. On the palate the Tempranillo fruit are well integrated with the oak, and it has a long complex finish. This wine will continue to improve in bottle. To be enjoyed now through 2012.

Torremilanos Crianza 2003 - DO Ribera del Duero : Bodegas Penalba Lopez

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £60.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tinto del País (Tempranillo).
Soil	Sand and chalk.
Harvest	Picked by hand, followed by manual selection at the winery.
Vinification	Macerated for 18 days.
Ageing	Aged for 13 months in barrels of French oak from the Allier forest, followed by one year in the bottle.
Tasting Notes	Intense colour of red cherries. The aromas of new oak are prominent with fruit and touches of vanilla. In the mouth, it is powerful, full bodied yet smooth and velvety, with a good balance between the oak and the fruit. It will age well. Can be served straight from the bottle at room temperature.
Alcohol	13.5% vol.
Food	Grilled or roast meat dishes, rich stews or other powerful flavours.
Our Comments	A quality crianza which can be enjoyed anytime between now and 2010. Definitely for those who prefer a mellow, but flavoursome red wine.

Torremilanos Reserva 2001 - DO Ribera del Duero : Bodegas Penalba Lopez

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £102.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tinto del País (Tempranillo).
Soil	Sand and chalk.
Harvest	Picked by hand in mid-October, followed by manual selection at the winery.
Vinification	Macerated for 20 days.
Ageing	Aged for 18 months in barrels of French oak from the Allier forest.
Tasting Notes	Intense colour of red cherries with aromas of very ripe fruits and wild berries. A big well structured wine that will age well for at least 10 years.
Alcohol	13.0% vol.
Food	Grilled or roast meat dishes, rich stews or other powerful flavours.
Our Comments	2001 was a good vintage generally throughout Spain, and this is another excellent Reserva wine from Bodegas Peñalba López. Good fruit and tannin balance, with a smooth long finish.

Torremilanos Reserva 1999 - DO Ribera del Duero : Bodegas Penalba Lopez

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £102.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tinto del País (Tempranillo).
Soil	Sand and chalk.
Harvest	Picked by hand in mid-October, followed by manual selection at the winery.
Vinification	Macerated for 20 days.
Ageing	Aged for 19 months in barrels of French oak from the Allier forest.
Tasting Notes	Intense colour of red cherries with aromas of very ripe fruits and wild berries that blend with those of coconut and liquorice imparted by the oak. A big well structured wine that will age well for at least 10 years.
Alcohol	13.0% vol.
Food	Grilled or roast meat dishes, rich stews or other powerful flavours.
Our Comments	Another excellent Reserva wine from Bodegas Peñalba López, released to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Probably nearing its peak now so drink now and over the next couple years to enjoy at its best.

Torremilanos Gran Reserva 1998 - DO Ribera del Duero : Bodegas Penalba Lopez

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £114.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tinto del País (Tempranillo).
Soil	Sand and chalk.
Harvest	Picked by hand in mid-October, followed by manual selection at the winery.
Vinification	Macerated for 20 days.
Ageing	Aged for 30 months in barrels of French oak from the Allier forest.
Tasting Notes	On the nose, it is intense and pure with some balsamic character. Rich, complex, rounded and smooth with a finish that reminds of almonds. Soft and balanced on the long finish.
Alcohol	13.0% vol.
Food	Grilled or roast meat dishes, rich game or other powerful flavours.
Our Comments	Very nice. Another good Gran Reserva in the long string of vintages we have stocked from this bodegas. Another wine you can keep a little longer.

Torre Albeniz Reserva 1999 - DO Ribera del Duero : Bodegas Penalba Lopez

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £108.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tinto del País (Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
Soil	Sand and chalk.
Harvest	Picked by hand in mid-October, followed by manual selection at the winery.
Vinification	Macerated for three weeks.
Ageing	Aged for 25 months in barrels of French oak from the Allier forest.
Tasting Notes	Intense cherry red colour with aromas of very ripe red fruits. Structured and vigorous on the palate, with traces of vanilla coming from the barrels. Will age for a long time.
Alcohol	13% vol.
Food	Grilled or roast meat dishes, rich game or other powerful flavours.
Our Comments	Another 'big' Torre Albéniz Reserva wine, released to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bodegas Peñalba López, and reminiscent of the 1996 award winning vintage. Probably nearing its peak now so drink now and over the next couple years to enjoy at its best.

Torremilanos Cyclo 2004 - DO Ribera del Duero : Bodegas Penalba Lopez

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £150.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tinto del País (Tempranillo).
Soil	Sand and chalk.
Harvest	Carefully selected grapes hand picked from vines between 85-100 years old.
Vinification	Organic. Grapes gently crushed. Native yeasts used in primary fermentation, followed by malolactic fermentation in the barrel. This wine is unfined and unfiltered.
Ageing	Aged for 18 months in barrels of French oak from the Allier forest.
Tasting Notes	95 POINTS "Outstanding" from Robert Parker in Wine Advocate. Luxuriously bright, deep cherry colour with aromas of wild berries, plum pudding and delicate touches of spices from the earth (rosemary, thyme, lavender) and the retama flower, hot spices, tobacco and cacao. On the palate, the body is opulent, elegant, warm and well-rounded thanks to soft integrated tannins. SORRY SOLD OUT.
Alcohol	14.0% vol.
Food	Grilled or roast meat dishes, rich game or other powerful flavours.
Our Comments	Only 13,400 bottles produced. I think Robert Parker says it all: PARKERS NOTES: "The 2004 Cyclo is even better than the 2003, more expressive aromatically, firmer and more structured on the palate. Purchasers of the 2004 should be prepared to cellar it for 5-7 years. It will drink well through 2025. If I were a budding wine collector with limited discretionary income, this is the type of wine that I would be laying down."

Eridano Tinto Tempranillo Joven 2007 - DoCa Rioja : Bodegas y Vinedos Puente del Ea

Type of Wine	Young red.	Price: £66.00 12 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tempranillo.
Soil	Clay and chalk.
Harvest	Picked by hand, followed by manual selection at the winery.
Vinification	The initial fermentation is in stainless steel to controlled temperature, with selected juice going on for final malolactic fermentation in the barrel.
Ageing	Not aged in oak.
Tasting Notes	Intense cherry red and violet colour. Ripe fruit nose of wild berries with floral touches of violets and roses. Big and fruity on the palate with a persistent finish.
Alcohol	13.0% vol.
Food	Roasts, casseroles and meat dishes with sauces.
Our Comments	As our regular customers know, we don’t normally stock red wine that has not been aged in a barrel, but we have made an exception here because this is one of the best young unoaked tempranillo wines we have tasted for a long time. Deep inky colour, full of fruit with a smooth finish. To be consumed within 12-18 months after purchase. Easy drinking, a great party wine.

Eridano Tempranillo Crianza 2004 - DoCa Rioja : Bodegas y Vinedos Puente del Ea

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £54.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tempranillo.
Soil	Clay and chalk.
Harvest	Picked by hand, followed by manual selection at the winery.
Vinification	The initial fermentation is in stainless steel to controlled temperature, with selected juice going on for final malolactic fermentation in the barrel.
Ageing	Aged in French and American oak barrels for 15 months.
Tasting Notes	Intense purple and violet colour. Powerful aromas on the nose of ripe fruit, liquorice, mint and vanilla, with hints of spice from the oak. Full bodied but round on the palate with fine tannins and a persistent finish.
Alcohol	13.5% vol.
Food	Savoury fish dishes, grilled or roast meat dishes, lamb, duck, partridge, and mature or blue cheese.
Our Comments	This is the first attempt at a Crianza by the winemaker Oscar Riaño Villaverde, and in our opinion it is a great start. Only 38,000 bottles produced. Full bodied, full of fruit and smooth, smooth, smooth. Only by tasting can you appreciate how good this wine is. To be enjoyed now or over the next 5+ years.

Valenciso Tempranillo Reserva Rioja 2004 - DoCa Rioja : Compania Bodeguera de Valenciso

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £99.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tempranillo.
Soil	Clay and chalk.
Harvest	Picked by hand, followed by manual selection at the winery.
Vinification	Macerated for three weeks.
Ageing	French oak, which are replaced every three years.
Tasting Notes	91 POINTS "Outstanding" from Robert Parker in Wine Advocate. Dark garnet colour and flashes of ruby, cherry scented, with a hint of spice. Flavoursome, soft and smooth on the palate with a persistent aftertaste. An elegant, delicate and complex example of the Tempranillo grape. We also have Magnum (150cl) and Double Magnum (300cl) bottles available. If you are interested in purchasing these please CONTACT US .
Alcohol	13.5% vol.
Food	Roasts, casseroles and meat dishes with sauces.
Our Comments	This is good! Our regular customers will note that we have jumped from the 2002 to the 2004 vintage. Valenciso choose to make no wine in 2003 because they did not believe the quality of the juice from their harvest was good enough to carry the Valenciso Reserva label. A brave decision when they only produce one wine, but one that shows their dedication to producing consistently high quality wine under their banner – ‘one cellar, one wine, one brand’. At the current stage of its life this wine is reminiscent of the great 2001 vintage, but could easily be better! With its good fruit-tannin balance this wine is going to age well for many years, although it can be drunk now. PARKERS NOTES: The 2004 Valenciso Reserva is 100% Tempranillo aged for 22 months in one-third new French oak. Deep crimson-colored, it offers up an alluring nose of mineral, cigar box, incense, violets, and blackberry. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, the wine is layered, rich, spicy, and structured. With 4-6 years of additional cellaring it will show greater complexity in both aroma and flavor. Drink it from 2014 to 2024.

Valenciso Tempranillo Reserva Rioja 2002 - DoCa Rioja : Compania Bodeguera de Valenciso

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £96.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tempranillo.
Soil	Clay and chalk.
Harvest	Picked by hand, followed by manual selection at the winery.
Vinification	Macerated for three weeks.
Ageing	French oak, which are replaced every three years.
Tasting Notes	90 POINTS "Outstanding" from Robert Parker in Wine Advocate. Dark garnet colour and flashes of ruby, cherry scented, with a hint of spice. Flavoursome, soft and smooth on the palate with a persistent aftertaste. An elegant, delicate and complex example of the Tempranillo grape. SORRY only Magnum bottles remaining and One & Two 75cl Bottle Gift Sets. If you are interested in purchasing these please CONTACT US .
Alcohol	13.5% vol.
Food	Roasts, casseroles and meat dishes with sauces.
Our Comments	I know I say this every vintage, but this is another classy wine from this small bodega which only produces one wine – ‘one cellar, one wine, one brand’. Not as fruity as the 2001, this vintage is reminiscent of the acclaimed 2000, and before that the 1998 vintage. Elegant with a good fruit-tannins balance, this wine can be enjoyed now or kept for several years to come. To enjoy this wine at its best now, do take the time to decant and allow it to stand for a while before drinking, although it can be served straight from the bottle at room temperature. PARKERS NOTES: "A particularly fine effort given the difficult vintage conditions. The nose is nicely perfumed with aromas of wood smoke, cedar, pencil lead, blackberry, and plum. This is followed by a firm wine with plenty of structure but good fruit behind it. It should all come together in 4-6 years and drink well through 2020."

Valenciso Tempranillo Reserva Rioja 2001 - DoCa Rioja : Compania Bodeguera de Valenciso

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £96.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info Awards
Grape Variety	Tempranillo.
Soil	Clay and chalk.
Harvest	Picked by hand, followed by manual selection at the winery.
Vinification	Macerated for three weeks.
Ageing	French oak, which are replaced every three years.
Tasting Notes	91 POINTS "Outstanding" from Robert Parker in Wine Advocate. Cherry red, with flashes of garnet and ruby. Soft bodied and coloured, this is a subtle, elegant wine with a velvety structure. Round and balanced in flavour, with a persistent, full, but balanced finish. SORRY only Magnum bottles remaining. If you are interested in purchasing these please CONTACT US .
Alcohol	13.5% vol.
Food	Roasts, casseroles and meat dishes with sauces.
Our Comments	Yet another prize winning vintage from Compañía Bodeguera de Valenciso. A classy wine from this small bodega which only produces one wine – ‘one cellar, one wine, one brand’. Elegant with a good fruit-tannins balance, this wine can be enjoyed now or kept for several years to come. To enjoy this wine at its best now, do take the time to decant and allow it to stand for a while before drinking, although it can be served straight from the bottle at room temperature.

Colegiata Tinto 4 Months Barrel Aged 2004 - DO Toro : Bodegas Farina

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £84.00 12 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo).
Soil	Gravel, sand and clay.
Vinification	Fermented in stainless steel tanks at 25ºC followed by maceration of six days.
Ageing	In new French and American oak barrels for four months.
Tasting Notes	Very attractive red colour with purple hues. Full range of fruit, blackberry jam and red liquorice aromas perfectly combined with aromas of noble wood. Fresh and silky on the palate, with good acidity and not excessive wood. Cooked fruits in the aftertaste.
Alcohol	13.5% vol.
Food	With grilled meats, sausages....great barbeque wine.
Our Comments	Full in flavour, this wine can be served straight from the bottle at room temperature. Drink this wine in the next 18 months to enjoy it at its best. Goes well with strong flavoured foods. Great bareque wine.

Gran Colegiata Crianza 2000 - DO Toro : Bodegas Farina

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £60.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo).
Soil	Gravel, sand and clay.
Vinification	Partially destemmed and lightly crushed. Fermented in stainless steel tanks between 24-26ºC followed by a short maceration.
Ageing	In American and French oak barrels for eight months.
Tasting Notes	Bright cherry-red colour. Aromas of black plums, vanilla, minerals and spice. Hints of black pepper and tobacco on the palate. Very persistent finish.
Alcohol	13.5% vol.
Food	With grilled meats, sausages and matured cheeses.
Our Comments	Full in flavour, this wine can be served straight from the bottle at room temperature. Drink this wine in the next 18 months to enjoy it at its best. Goes well with strong flavoured foods, such as chilli con carne.

Gran Colegiata Reserva 1998 - DO Toro : Bodegas Farina

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £72.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo).
Soil	Gravel, sand and clay.
Vinification	Fully ripe grapes crushed and fermented at 25-28ºC followed by a long maceration.
Ageing	Aged in American oak barrels for 18 months, followed by one year in the bottle.
Tasting Notes	Deep cherry-red colour. Very ripe berry and mineral aromas complimented by vanilla and lightly toasted oak. Well balanced tannins. Lingering aftertaste.
Alcohol	13.5% vol.
Food	Red meats, game and matured cheeses.
Our Comments	A robust wine, full of flavour. Can be served straight from the bottle, but at the moment needs to be uncorked for a short while before drinking. Probably getting near its peak now so drink over the next couple of years.

Gran Colegiata Campus 2002 - DO Toro : Bodegas Farina

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £108.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo).
Soil	Gravel, sand and clay.
Harvest	Carefully selected grapes grown from vines between 50-140 years old.
Vinification	Grapes are destemmed, lightly crushed, and macerated for 28 days. Fermented in stainless steel tanks between 28-30ºC. Unfiltered and unstabilised in order to maintain its potential and complexity.
Ageing	Aged in American (50%) and French (50%) oak barrels for 15 months, followed by 12 months in the bottle.
Tasting Notes	Deep cherry-red colour. Complex, elegant, with aromas of coffee, cacao and hint of vanilla. Well structured and full bodied. Lingering aftertaste.
Alcohol	14.0% vol.
Food	All types of meat, sausages and matured cheeses.
Our Comments	This is another excellent unfiltered wine from Fariña. It can be drunk now, but like the previous vintages will improve with age for a number of years yet.

Gran Colegiata Campus 2001 - DO Toro : Bodegas Farina

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £120.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info Awards
Grape Variety	Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo).
Soil	Gravel, sand and clay.
Harvest	Carefully selected grapes grown from vines between 50-140 years old.
Vinification	Grapes are destemmed, lightly crushed, and macerated for 28 days. Fermented in stainless steel tanks between 28-30ºC. Unfiltered and unstabilised in order to maintain its potential and complexity.
Ageing	Aged in American (50%) and French (50%) oak barrels for 15 months, followed by 12 months in the bottle.
Tasting Notes	Deep cherry-red colour. Complex, elegant, with aromas of coffee, cacao and hint of vanilla. Well structured and full bodied. Lingering aftertaste.
Alcohol	13.8% vol.
Food	All types of meat, sausages and matured cheeses.
Our Comments	This is a great vintage of this unfiltered wine. It can be drunk now if decanted, but like the 1999 and 2000 vintage will improve with age, although this 2001 wine will probably continue to age for many years yet.

Gran Colegiata Campus 2000 - DO Toro : Bodegas Farina

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £114.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info Awards
Grape Variety	Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo).
Soil	Gravel, sand and clay.
Harvest	Carefully selected grapes grown from vines between 50-140 years old.
Vinification	Grapes are destemmed, lightly crushed, and macerated for 28 days. Fermented in stainless steel tanks between 28-30ºC. Unfiltered and unstabilised in order to maintain its potential and complexity.
Ageing	Aged in American (50%) and French (50%) oak barrels for 15 months, followed by 12 months in the bottle.
Tasting Notes	Deep cherry-red colour. Complex, elegant, with aromas of coffee, cacao and hint of vanilla. Well structured and full bodied. Lingering aftertaste.
Alcohol	13.8% vol.
Food	All types of meat, sausages and matured cheeses.
Our Comments	This unfiltered wine is rounder than the Campus 1999 with softer tannins. Drink now and over the next couple of years to appreciate at its best.

Gran Colegiata Campus 1999 - DO Toro : Bodegas Farina

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £114.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info Awards
Grape Variety	Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo).
Soil	Gravel, sand and clay.
Harvest	Carefully selected grapes grown from vines between 50-140 years old.
Vinification	Grapes are destemmed, lightly crushed, and macerated for 28 days. Fermented in stainless steel tanks between 28-30ºC. Unfiltered and unstabilised in order to maintain its potential and complexity.
Ageing	Aged in American (50%) and French (50%) oak barrels for 15 months, followed by 12 months in the bottle.
Tasting Notes	Deep cherry-red colour. Complex, elegant, mineral aromas. Well structured and full bodied. Lingering aftertaste. SORRY only Magnum bottles remaining. If you are interested in purchasing these please CONTACT US .
Alcohol	13.5% vol.
Food	All types of meat, sausages and matured cheeses.
Our Comments	An unfiltered wine made from the excellent 1999 vintage. If you can resist the temptation, we recommend saving some bottles to enjoy in a few years time when this wine will be at its best. Drinking now, but the bodega suggests this wine will probably be at its best around 2010.

Cerro Bercial Reserva 1999 - DO Utiel-Requena : Virasa Vinicola

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £78.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info Awards
Grape Variety	Tempranillo and Bobal.
Soil	Gravel, sand and clay.
Vinification	Long maceration for maximum extraction.
Ageing	Aged in new American oak and new French oak.
Tasting Notes	Intense deep red with a complex nose, notes of toast, ripe fruits and minerals. In the mouth it is structured, full and well balanced. Long, clean elegant aftertaste.
Alcohol	12.95% vol.
Food	Red meats, casseroles and cheeses.
Our Comments	From a DO gaining in stature. Full in flavour and strength. Like the Crianza this wine washes down well hung game admirably. Probably nearing its peak now so drink now and over the next couple years to enjoy at its best.

Cerro Bercial El Perdio 2001 - DO Utiel-Requena : Virasa Vinicola

Type of Wine	Cask-aged red.	Price: £102.00 6 Bottles per case Quantity: More Info Awards
Grape Variety	Tempranillo.
Soil	Gravel, sand and clay.
Harvest	Picked by hand, followed by manual selection at the winery.
Vinification	Long maceration for maximum extraction.
Ageing	Aged for 382 days in new American oak and new French oak.
Tasting Notes	Intense deep red with a complex nose, notes of marmalade, toast, vanilla and minerals. In the mouth it is well structured with sweet tannin, followed by a long finish.
Alcohol	13.2% vol.
Food	Red meats, casseroles and cheeses.
Our Comments	Not quite sure how to describe this wine. It will be a blockbuster when it is at its prime, but it does need to age for a while yet. The grapes for this wine are hand selected from a small parcel of land around the bodegas and could be a candidate for the new DO Pago status (from a defined parcel of vines within the estate). This special wine is only available in limited quantities as the wine is made only from the very best grapes. Beginning to drink now.

Brandy

Luis Felipe Brandy Gran Reserva (60 years) - DO Condado de Huelva : Bodegas Rubio

Type of Wine	Cask-aged brandy (60 years).	Price: £99.00 1 Bottle Quantity: More Info
Grape Variety	Palomino and Zalema.
Soil	Calcareous reddish.
Ageing	Aged for an average of 60 years employing the traditional process of soleras-criaderas in American oak casks stacked on top of each other in racks or rows known as cachones or andanas. The end product is always obtained from the casks nearest the floor, which is where the name solera comes from, as suelo is the Spanish word for floor. It is the soleras (nearest to floor) that contain the oldest brandy. The amount taken out each time is replenished by brandy from the casks above them, in which it has remained for decades.
Tasting Notes	Intense dark colour, with an aroma to match. Semi-sweet palate, with a long velvety finish.
Alcohol	40.0% vol.
Our Comments	THIS BRANDY CANNOT BE PURCHASED ONLINE. PLEASE CONTACT US. A premier Spanish brandy like no other you have tasted. Only 10,000 bottles are produced annually. No eulogy can do this brandy justice, only from tasting it can the flavour and quality be appreciated.

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