2021 Rodrigo Mendez 'Cies' Albarino
Region: Rais Baixas, Spain
Varietal: Albarino
Nose:Vibrant, mineral-accented aromas of orange, pear and honeysuckle, along with a spicy top note that gains strength as the wine opens up.
Palette:Lively and sharply focused on the palate, offering intense citrus and orchard fruit flavors underscored by chalky minerality. Finishes dry, nervy and impressively long, leaving resonating orange zest and floral qualities behind.
Food pairing:Seafood dishes, white fish, oysters
2021 Rafael Palacios 'Louro' Godello
Region: Galicia, Spain
Varietal:Godello
Nose:Aromas of citrus, white flowers, beeswax, dried herbs, quince and fresh almond
Palette:Subtle, just ripe orchard fruit hanging along a fresh acid line, slight saline touch, confit citrus and ripe peach. Ground almond and oily stone fruit linger with a little smoky reduction on the finish. Richly textured and lingering finish
Food pairing:Sushi, scallops, snapper, crab and prawns
2019 Bodega Maranones Picarana Albilla
Region: San Martín de Valdeiglesias, Spain
Varietal:Albilla
Nose:White florals, apples, vanilla, pears, floral, honeysuckle and jasmine
Palette:White florals, lycee and apricot, gently structured and beautifully granitic.
Food pairing:Paella, scallops, salmon, cod and white meats
2019 Casa Castillo ‘Vino de Finca Monastrell
Region:Murcia, Spain
Varietal:70% Monastrell 30% Garnacha
Nose:vanilla, toast, smoke, tobacco, dark fruit, red fruit, thyme , clove , cinnamon , black pepper and mint
Palette:Black currant, blackberry, dust, leather, blackberry , violet , oak , smoke , toast and vanilla
Food pairing:Roasted pork, lamb, game and BBQ meats and ribs
2018 La Rioja Alta 'Vina Alberdi' Tempranillo
Region:Rioja, Spain
Varietal:Tempranillo
Nose:Raspberries, cassis, fresh herbs, nutmeg, vanilla and sweet spices
Palette:Aniseed, sandalwood, cinnamon, vanilla chocolate, medium-bodied with round tannins
Food pairing:Beef stew, lamb kofta, meat lasagne and Mexican dishes
2020 Silice Mencia
Region:Ribeira Sacra, Spain
Varietal:Mencia
Nose:Cranberry, cherry, raspberry and mushroom
Palette:Wildly floral, notes of geraniums, cherry, rose petals, alongside bright red fruits and a mild savoury and mineral edge
Food pairing:Veal, game and chicken, pork and sheeps cheese.