Wines from Spain awards 2014

WINES FROM

SPAIN AWARDS

2014

SPAIN’S WINE STARS OF 2014 For the definitive line-up of fabulous Spanish wines here in the UK look no further! We bring you the ultimate Spanish wine shopping list, the wines which really had our experts buzzing!

CONTENTS 4

Tim Atkin MW Overview

THE WINNERS 5 - 7

Sparkling Wines

8 - 16

White Wines

16 - 17

Rosado Wines

17 - 27

Red Wines

27 - 30

Sweet & Fortified Wines

INTRODUCTION

31 - 34

List of Stockists

María José Sevilla

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Understanding a Spanish Wine Label

Welcome to the third edition of the Wines from Spain Awards Guide. Within these pages you will discover some of the most exciting Spanish wines currently available in the UK.

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Map of Spanish Wine Regions

Each year we assemble some of the best palates in the land to put hundreds of Spanish wines through their paces. Those wines that go on to become the eventual winners deserve the utmost praise for having survived this rigorous ‘taste-off’.

As a consequence you can select any of the wines in this guide safe in the knowledge that our panel of judges has roundly endorsed their quality and their individuality.

FIND OUT MORE

So if you love wine, this guide will provide you with the perfect roadmap with which to discover Spain with plenty of exciting detours to be made along the way.

to learn more about our 65+ different wine regions, where to buy Spanish wine and other useful information for wine lovers…

Once again may I wish you a very pleasant journey!

María José Sevilla Director, Wines from Spain

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VISIT US AT www.winesfromspainuk.com

*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 “We tasted an incredible array of over 700 Spanish wines to come up with a winning line-up of 102 wines hailing from over 30 different wine regions covering the length and breadth of Spain.

The judging panel consisted of some of the best in their field so you can rest assured that each wine in this guide has really been put ’in the hot seat’.

There is a wonderful cross section of styles from cava, rosados and whites to reds and sherries. I would recommend diving in and opting for a wine or region you’ve never tried before –

I can guarantee you will not be disappointed!”

“

As ever, the sheer diversity of Spain was gloriously

apparent...

4 Wines from Spain Awards

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@Timatkin www.timatkin.com

SPARKLING

Best Value Cava

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Sumarocca The Society’s Reserva Brut NV 11.5%

Codorníu Codorníu Brut NV 11.5%

Ramón Canals Canals Marta Reserva Brut 2010 11.5%

Marqués de Monistrol Premium Cuvée Brut Nature 2009 12%

Region: D.O. Cava Price: £8.50 Grapes: Parellada, Macabeo, Xarel.lo, Chardonnay Stockists: The Wine Society

Region: D.O. Cava Price: £9.99 Grapes: Macabeo, Xarel.lo, Parellada Stockists: Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s

Region: D.O. Cava Price: £9.99 Grapes: Xarel.lo, Macabeo, Parellada Stockists: de Vinos

Region: D.O. Cava Price: £10.99 Grapes: Chardonnay, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel.lo Stockists: The Cooperative Food

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SPARKLING

Best Cava

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6

7

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Ramón Canals Canals Durán Gran Reserva Brut 2009 11.5%

Franck Massard Mas Sardana Brut Nature NV 11.5%

Cavas Llopart Brut Reserva 2011 11.5%

Castillo Perelada Castillo Perelada Brut Rosado NV 11.5%

Region: D.O. Cava Price: £12.49 Grapes: Xarel.lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay Stockists: de Vinos

Region: D.O. Cava Price: £12.99 - £13.50 Grapes: Xarel.lo, Parellada, Macabeo Stockists: Naked Wines, Great Western Wine, Framlingham Wine Shop

Region: D.O. Cava Price: £16.00 Grapes: Xarel.lo, Macabeo, Parellada Stockists: Borough Wines, Borough Wines Hackney, Emmett’s of Peasenhall

Region: D.O. Cava Price: £10.99 Grapes: Trepat, Monastrel, Pinot Noir Stockists: Amps Fine Wines, Field & Fawcett, Blanco & Gomez Wine Merchants

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Ramón Canals Canals Marta Passió Reserva Brut 2011 11.5%

Cavas Llopart Rosé Brut Reserva 2010 11.5%

Bodegas Ramón Bilbao Mar de Frades Brut Nature NV 12%

Region: D.O.Cava Price: £11.49 Grapes: Garnacha Stockists: de Vinos

Region: D.O. Cava Price: £17.00 Grapes: Monastrell, Garnacha, Pinot Noir Stockists: Borough Wines, Borough Wines Hackney, Emmett’s of Peasenhall

Region: D.O. Rías Baixas Price: £24.50 Grapes: Albariño Stockists: Ellis of Richmond, Hermitage Cellars, Dunells

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Best New Discovery

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Miguel Torres Viña Esmeralda 2013 11.5%

Amesguren Alaia 2013 10.5%

Suertes del Marqués Suertes del Marqués Trenzado 2012 13%

Rafael Palacios Louro do Bolo 2013 13.5%

Region: D.O. Catalunya Price: £8.49 Grapes: Moscatel, Gewürztraminer Stockists: Waitrose, Majestic

Region: D.O. Getariako Txakolina Price: £11.99 Grapes: Hondarrabi Zuri Stockists: Marks & Spencer

Region: D.O. Valle de la Orotava Price: £17.99 Grapes: Listán Blanco, Gual, Marmajuelo, Baboso Blanco, Vijariego Blanco, Albillo Stockists: Reserve Wines, The Good Wine Shop, Phoenix and Plum

Region: D.O. Valdeorras Price: £17.49 Grapes: Godello Stockists: Bottle Apostle, Vagabond, Ten Green Bottles

8 Wines from Spain Awards

WHITE

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17

18

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Viña Somoza Godello Selección 2011 14%

Gancedo Bodegas y Viñedos Capricho Val de Paxariñas 2012 14%

Coto de Gomariz Gomariz X 2012 13.5%

Adega e Viñedos Paco & Lola Alba Signature 2013 12.5%

Region: D.O. Valdeorras Price: £14.99 Grapes: Godello Stockists: CellarVie Wines

Region: D.O. Bierzo Price: £13.80 Grapes: Godello, Doña Blanca Stockists: The Halifax Wine Company, Noel Young Wines, Bacchanalia

Region: D.O. Ribeiro Price: £16.99 Grapes: Albariño, Treixadura Stockists: Prohibition Wines, Red Squirrel Wine

Region: D.O. Rías Baixas Price: £6.00 Grapes: Albariño Stockists: Asda

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WHITE

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Bodegas La Val Viña Ludy 2013 12.5%

Terra de Asorei Nai e Señora 2013 12.5%

Señorío de Rubiós Señorío de Rubiós Albariño 2013 12.5%

Señorío de Rubiós Liñar de Vides Albariño 2013 12.5%

Region: D.O. Rías Baixas Price: £10.26 Grapes: Albariño Stockists: Morrisons, Nisa Retail

Region: D.O. Rías Baixas Price: £12.45 Grapes: Albariño Stockists: The Wine Tasting Shop, Boutique Wine Company

Region: D.O. Rías Baixas Price: £12.99 Grapes: Albariño

Region: D.O. Rías Baixas Price: £14.50 Grapes: Albariño

Not yet available at retail

Not yet available at retail

10 Wines from Spain Awards

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Bodegas La Val La Val Albariño 2013 13.5%

Bodegas Gerardo Méndez Albariño do Ferreiro 2013 12%

Pazo de Señorans Pazo Señorans Albariño 2013 12.5%

Bodegas del Palacio de Fefiñanes Albariño de Fefiñanes 2013 12.5%

Region: D.O. Rías Baixas Price: £14.85 Grapes: Albariño Stockists: Joseph Keegan & Sons, Bowland Forest Vintners, Anglia Wine Merchants

Region: D.O. Rías Baixas Price: £17.99 Grapes: Albariño Stockists: The Wine Society, The Markinch Wine Gallery, Hanging Ditch

Region: D.O. Rías Baixas Price: £16.00 Grapes: Albariño Stockists: Berry Bros & Rudd, Virgin Wines, House of Townend

Region: D.O. Rías Baixas Price: £17.99 Grapes: Albariño Stockists: Waitrose, The Wine Society, Alexander Wines

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WHITE

Best White Over £10

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29

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Marqués de Murrieta Pazo Barrantes Albariño 2013 13%

Bodegas Pablo Padín Segrel Ambar Albariño 2012 12%

Gaviñeira Angel Sequeiros Albariño Lías 2010 13.5%

Pazo de Señorans Selección de Añada 2007 12.5%

Region: D.O. Rías Baixas Price: £18.00 Grapes: Albariño Stockists: Berry Bros & Rudd, Philglas & Swiggot, Fortnum & Mason

Region: D.O. Rías Baixas Price: £15.00 Grapes: Albariño Stockists: The Good Wine Shop

Region: D.O. Rías Baixas Price: £36.00 Grapes: Albariño Stockists: Bottle Apostle

Region: D.O. Rías Baixas Price: £35 - £40 Grapes: Albariño Stockists: Gauntleys, Liberty Wine

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WHITE

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33

34

35

Herrero Bodega Erre de Herrero Verdejo 2013 12.5%

Hijos de Antonio Barceló Viña Mayor Verdejo 2013 13.5%

Bodegas Naia Naia 2013 13%

La Báscula Heights of The Charge 2012 13.5%

Region: D.O. Rueda Price: £8.99 Grapes: Verdejo Stockists: de Vinos

Region: D.O. Rueda Price: £9.99 Grapes: Verdejo Stockists: Bibendum

Region: D.O. Rueda Price: £11.97 Grapes: Verdejo Stockists: The Vineyard, Jolly Vintner, Woodwinters Wines & Whiskies

Region: D.O. Rueda Price: £9.94 Grapes: Verdejo, Viura Stockists: Woodwinters Wines & Whiskies, Vagabond, D. Byrne & Co

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WHITE

Best Premium White (+£20)

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37

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Herrero Bodega Robert Vedel Cepas Viejas 2012 12.5%

Naia Naiades 2011 13.5%

La Báscula Catalan Eagle Organic White 2013 13.5%

HMR Mont Rubí Mont Rubí White 2013 12.5%

Region: D.O. Rueda Price: £12.49 Grapes: Verdejo Stockists: de Vinos

Region: D.O. Rueda Price: £20.13 Grapes: Verdejo Stockists: Bacchanalia

Region: D.O. Terra Alta Price: £9.94 Grapes: Garnacha Blanca, Viognier, Roussanne Stockists: Noel Young Wines, D. Byrne & Co, Wine Utopia

Region: D.O. Penedès Price: £11.49 Grapes: Xarel.lo Stockists: de Vinos

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WHITE

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Celler Cal Pla Mas d’en Compte Barrel Fermented White 2009 14%

Altos de Rioja Viticultores y Bodegueros Altos de La Guardia 2013 13%

Bodegas Luis Cañas Blanco Fermentado en Barrica 2013 13.5%

CVNE Contino 2011 14%

Region: D.O.Ca. Priorat Price: £23.00 Grapes: Garnacha Blanca, Picapoll, Pansal, Macabeo Stockists: Spirited Wines, Duncan Murray, Fareham Wine Cellars

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £9.99 Grapes: Viura, Malvasía Stockists: Laithwaite’s Wine

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £11.99 Grapes: Viura, Malvasía Stockists: Worth Brothers Wines, The Vineking, Ann et Vin

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £22.99 Grapes: Viura, Garnacha Stockists: Waitrose, The Wine Reserve

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WHITE

ROSADO

Best Rioja

Best Value Rosado

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Marqués de Murrieta Capellanía 2009 13.5%

Hijos de Antonio Barceló Cosme Palacio 1894 2009 13.5%

Anecoop Hacienda Uvanis Garnacha 2013 13.5%

Vicente Gandía Marqués del Turia Bobal 2013 12%

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £20.00 Grapes: Viura Stockists: Berry Bros & Rudd, The Wine Society, Harvey Nichols

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £50.00 Grapes: Viura, Malvasía Stockists: Bibendum

Region: D.O. Navarra Price: £6.50 Grapes: Garnacha Stockists: Laithwaite’s Wine

Region: D.O. Valencia Price: £7.45 Grapes: Bobal Stockists: Bowland Forest Vintners, Inn Express, Bablake Wines

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RED

Best Own Label Red

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Viñedos de Aldeanueva S.Coop.

Azabache Garnacha 2013 13.5%

Bodegas Borsao Waitrose Own Label Spanish Red 2013 13.5%

Bodegas Borsao Gran Tesoro 2013 13.5%

Bodegas Borsao Selección Tinto 2013 14.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £7.99 Grapes: Garnacha Stockists: IWBC

Region: D.O. Campo de Borja Price: £4.99 Grapes: Garnacha Stockists: Waitrose

Region: D.O. Campo de Borja Price: £5.00 Grapes: Garnacha Stockists: The Wine Connection, Cheers Wine Merchants, The Winehouse of Penrith

Region: D.O. Campo de Borja Price: £7.56 Grapes: Garnacha, Tempranillo, Syrah Stockists: Woodwinters Wines & Whiskie, D. Byrne & Co, Noel Young Wines

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RED

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53

54

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Bodega Virgen de La Sierra Cruz de Piedra Garnacha 2012 13.5%

Bodegas Esteban Martín Caprichos Old Vine Garnacha 2012 13.5%

Anecoop Juan de Juanes Vendimia Bronce 2013 14%

Bodegas Juan Gil The Society’s Southern Spanish Red Jumilla 2013 13.5%

Region: D.O. Calatayud Price: £7.95 Grapes: Garnacha Stockists: Great Western Wine, Wine Discoveries, Sura Wine Specialist, The Wine Society

Region: D.O. Cariñena Price: £8.49 Grapes: Garnacha Stockists: Hennings Wine Merchants, Quaff Wines, Bottle Apostle

Region: D.O. Valencia Price: £7.00 Grapes: Garnacha Tintorera, Tempranillo, Syrah Stockists: Laithwaite’s Wine

Region: D.O. Jumilla Price: £5.25 Grapes: Monastrell, Syrah Stockists: The Wine Society

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RED

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57

58

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Bodegas Juan Gil Juan Gil 18 Meses 2011 15.5%

Viñas del Bierzo S. Coop.

Valmagaz 2013 12.5%

Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos 2012 14.5%

Bodegas Elías Mora Elías Mora Crianza 2010 15%

Region: D.O. Jumilla Price: £21.80 Grapes: Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah Stockists: The Vineyard, Bacchanalia, D. Byrne & Co

Region: D.O. Bierzo Price: £4.99 Grapes: Mencía

Region: D.O. Bierzo Price: £17.99 Grapes: Mencía Stockists: Berry Bros & Rudd, Woodwinters Wines & Whiskies, Butlers Wine Cellar

Region: D.O. Toro Price: £13.80 Grapes: Tinta de Toro Stockists: Georges Barbier of London, Bedales Borough & Spitalfields Markets, Selfridges

Not yet available at retail

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RED

Best Red Over £10

Best Premium Red (+£20)

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61

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Bodegas Protos Protos Roble 2012 14%

Bodegas Ismael Arroyo Valsotillo Crianza 2011 14%

Dominio de Cair Cair Cuvée 2011 14.5%

Pago de Carraovejas Pago de Carraovejas Crianza 2011 15%

Region: D.O. Ribera del Duero Price: £14.49 Grapes: Tinta del País Stockists: AA Wines, The Fine Wine Company, The Belpasso Oil & Wine Company

Region: D.O. Ribera del Duero Price: £15.40 Grapes: Tinta del País Stockists: Momentum Wines, D. Byrne & Co, Talking Wines

Region: D.O. Ribera del Duero Price: £14.99 Grapes: Tempranillo, Merlot Stockists: Cambridge Wine Merchants, The Good Wine Shop, The Bon Vivants Companion

Region: D.O. Ribera del Duero Price: £21.49 Grapes: Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Stockists: de Vinos

20 Wines from Spain Awards

RED

Best Value Red

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65

66

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Bodegas Rodero Carmelo Rodero Pago de Valtarreña 2011 14%

Bodegas Bohórquez Momo Vendimia Seleccionada 2010 13.5%

Bodegas Rodero Carmelo Rodero Reserva 2010 14%

Bodegas y Viñedos Linaje Garsea Linaje Garsea Reserva 2009 13%

Region: D.O. Ribera del Duero Price: £29.99 Grapes: Tempranillo Stockists: de Vinos

Region: D.O. Ribera del Duero Price: £9.95 Grapes: Tinta del País Stockists: The Wine Society

Region: D.O. Ribera del Duero Price: £24.49 Grapes: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon Stockists: de Vinos

Region: D.O. Ribera del Duero Price: £25.99 Grapes: Tempranillo Stockists: Bedales Borough Market, Wine and the Vine, Strictly Wine

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RED

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69

70

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Bodegas Peñafiel Miros de Ribera Reserva 2008 14%

Marqués de la Concordia Hacienda Zorita Magister 2011 14.5%

Lafou Celler Lafou El Sender 2012 14.5%

Celler El Masroig Castell de Les Pinyeres 2010 14.5%

Region: D.O. Ribera del Duero Price: £17.99 Grapes: Tempranillo Stockists: Mountain Valley

Region: VdlT Castilla y León Price: £50.00 Grapes: Syrah, Tempranillo, Merlot Stockists: Available on-trade only

Region: D.O. Terra Alta Price: £15.00 Grapes: Garnacha, Syrah, Morenillo Stockists: Waitrose

Region: D.O. Montsant Price: £12.99 Grapes: Garnacha, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon Stockists: Ten Green Bottles, Prohibition Wines

22 Wines from Spain Awards

RED

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Miguel Torres Salmos 2011 14.5%

Castillo Perelada 5 Fincas Reserva 2009 14%

Proyecto Zorzal Viña Zorzal Garnacha 2013 13.5%

Guelbenzu Guelbenzu ‘Lombana’ 2005 14%

Region: D.O.Ca. Priorat Price: £21.99 Grapes: Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah Stockists: Waitrose, Vintage Marque

Region: D.O. Empordà Price: £15.99 Grapes: Garnacha, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon Stockists: Amps Fine Wines, Blanco & Gomez Wine Merchants, Field & Fawcett

Region: D.O. Navarra Price: £9.49 Grapes: Garnacha Stockists: R&H Fine Wines, Bottle Apostle, Corks Out

Region: VdlT Ribera del Queiles Price: £16.94 Grapes: Graciano, Tempranillo, Syrah Stockists: D. Byrne & Co, Woodwinters Wines & Whiskies, The Secret Cellar

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RED

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77

78

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Solar Viejo de Laguardia Vaza Tempranillo 2013 13.2%

Hijos de Antonio Barceló Cosme Palacio Vendimia Seleccionada 2011 14%

Bodegas del Medievo Tuercebotas Graciano Crianza 2011 14%

Hijos de Antonio Barceló Viña Perdiz Crianza 2010 13.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £6.99 Grapes: Tempranillo Stockists: Chivertons of Sussex, Oliver’s Wine Warehouse, Henderson Wines

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £12.99 Grapes: Tempranillo Stockists: Oddbins

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £16.50 Grapes: Graciano Stockists: Frank Stainton Wines, Spirited Wines, The Wine Company

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £9.99 Grapes: Tempranillo Stockists: Bibendum

24 Wines from Spain Awards

RED

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Miguel Angel de Gregorio Paisajes Valsalado 2010 13.5%

Altos de Rioja Viticultores y Bodegueros Altos R Pigeage 2010 14%

El Coto de Rioja Coto Real Reserva 2010 14%

Barón de Ley Barón de Ley Reserva 2009 13.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £22.99 Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo Stockists: Tienda, Oeno, The Wine Tasting Shop

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £23.00 Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano Stockists: Laithwaite’s Wine

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £24.15 Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano Stockists: Paul Adams Fine Wines, Constantine Stores

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £12.49 Grapes: Tempranillo Stockists: Waitrose

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RED

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Viña Herminia Viña Herminia Reserva 2009 14%

La Rioja Alta Torre de Oña Reserva 2009 14%

Marqués de Murrieta Dalmau Reserva 2009 14.5%

Bodegas Muriel Barón de Barbón Reserva 2008 13.5%

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £13.50 Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano Stockists: Wine in Cornwall

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £21.99 Grapes: Tempranillo, Mazuelo Stockists: Armit Wines

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £55-£60 Grapes: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Graciano Stockists: The Champagne Company, Farthinghoe Fine Wine, ND John Wine Merchants

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £12.99 Grapes: Tempranillo Stockists: Laithwaite’s Wine

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SWEET & FORTIFIED

Best Sweet Wine

Best Dry Fortified (Joint Winner)

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89

90

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Bodegas Ugalde Viña Cerrada Gran Reserva 2005 13.5%

Bodegas Muriel Muriel Gran Reserva 2004 13.5%

Gorka Izagirre Late Harvest Gorka Izagirre Arima 2010 12.5%

Fernando de Castilla Classic Manzanilla 15%

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £22.99 Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo Stockists: Great Western Wine, Blanco & Gomez Wine Merchants, The Food Company

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja Price: £12.49 Grapes: Tempranillo Stockists: Moreno Wines, Majestic Wines

Region: D.O. Bizkaiko Txakolina Price: £17.03 Grapes: Hondarrabi Zerratia Stockists: Buon Vino, Noel Young Wines, Philip Pruden Wines

Region: D.O. Manzanilla Price: £11.83 Grapes: Palomino Stockists: Corks Of Cotham, Woodwinters Wines & Whiskies, Worth Brothers Wine Merchants

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SWEET & FORTIFIED

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Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla Pasada Pastrana 15%

Emilio Lustau Waitrose Solera Jerezana Dry Amontillado 19%

Bodegas La Cigarrera La Cigarrera Amontillado 17%

Emilio Lustau Waitrose Solera Jerezana Palo Cortado 19%

Region: D.O. Manzanilla Price: £15.00 Grapes: Palomino Stockists: Majestic, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s

Region: D.O. JerezXérès-Sherry Price: £9.75 Grapes: Palomino Stockists: Waitrose

Region: D.O. JerezXérès-Sherry Price: £12.99 Grapes: Palomino Stockists: de Vinos

Region: D.O. JerezXérès-Sherry Price: £9.75 Grapes: Palomino Stockists: Waitrose

28 Wines from Spain Awards

SWEET & FORTIFIED

Best Dry Fortified (Joint Winner)

Best Own Label Fortified

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97

98

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Sánchez Romate Cayetano del Pino Palo Cortado Solera 20%

Fernando de Castilla Antique Palo Cortado 20%

Emilio Lustau Waitrose Solera Jerezana Dry Oloroso 20%

Emilio Lustau Oloroso Emperatriz Eugenia 20%

Region: D.O. JerezXérès-Sherry Price: £14.95 Grapes: Palomino Stockists: The Wine Society

Region: D.O. JerezXérès-Sherry Price: £30.93 Grapes: Palomino Stockists: Woodwinters Wines & Whiskies, D. Byrne & Co, Noel Young Wines

Region: D.O. JerezXérès-Sherry Price: £9.75 Grapes: Palomino Stockists: Waitrose

Region: D.O. JerezXérès-Sherry Price: £20.00 Grapes: Palomino Stockists: Harvey Nichols, AG Wines, The Drinkshop.com

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SWEET & FORTIFIED

100

101

102

Emilio Lustau East India Solera Cream 20%

Sánchez Romate Bella Luna PX Jerez 15%

Pérez Barquero Gran Barquero Pedro Ximénez 15%

Region: D.O. JerezXérès-Sherry Price: £9.99 Grapes: Palomino, Pedro Ximénez Stockists: The Oxford Wine Company, Luvians Bottle Shop, Berry Bros & Rudd

Region: D.O. JerezXérès-Sherry Price: £6.95 Grapes: Pedro Ximénez Stockists: Great Western Wine, Blanco & Gomez Wine Merchants, Framlingham Wine Shop

Region: D.O. MontillaMoriles Price: £16.49 Grapes: Pedro Ximénez Stockists: de Vinos

30 Wines from Spain Awards

LIST OF STOCKISTS

AA Wines Online Wine Merchant 01483 274666

Bacchanalia Cambridge 01223 576292

Bottle Apostle London 020 8985 1549

Chivertons of Sussex Chichester 01243 538059

www.aawines.co.uk

www.winegod.co.uk

www.bottleapostle.com

www.chivertonsofsussex.com

AG Wines London 020 7266 4777

Bedales Borough Market London 020 7403 8853

Boutique Wine Company London 020 7183 5470

Constantine Stores Constantine 01326 340226

www.bedaleswines.com

www.boutiquewinecompany.com

Bedales Spitalfields Market London 020 7375 1926

Bowland Forest Vintners Clitheroe 01200 448688

www.bedaleswines.com

www.innatwhitewell.com/vintners

Berry Bros & Rudd London 0800 280 2440

Buon Vino Cambridge 01729 892905

Anglia Wine Merchants Ely 01353 661985

www.bbr.com

www.buonvino.co.uk

Bibendum London 0845 263 6924

Butlers Wine Cellar Brighton 01273 698724

Ann et Vin Newark on Trent 01636 700900

www.bibendum-wine.co.uk

www.butlers-winecellar.co.uk

Blanco & Gomez Wine Merchants London 020 7352 8680

Cambridge Wine Merchants Cambridge 01223 568993

www.bgwm.co.uk

www.cambridgewine.com

www.armitwines.co.uk

Borough Wines London

Asda Nationwide 0800 952 3003

www.boroughwines.co.uk

CellarVie Wines Online Wine Merchant 01329 245767

www.agwines.com

Alexander Wines Glasgow 01418 820039 www.alexander-wines.co.uk

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

www.annetvin.com

Armit Wines London 020 7908 0655

www.asda.com

Bablake Wines Coventry 02476 228272 www.bablakewines.co.uk

www.cellarviewines.com

Borough Wines Hackney London 020 7923 2001 www.boroughwines.co.uk

Cheers Wine Merchants Swansea 01792 403895 www.cheerswinemerchants.co.uk

www.drinkfinder.co.uk

Corks of Cotham Bristol 01179 731620 www.corksof.com

Corks Out Warrington 01925 267700 www.corksout.com

D. Byrne & Co Clitheroe 01200 423152 www.dbyrne-finewines.co.uk

de Vinos London 07795 801962 www.devinos.co.uk

Duncan Murray Market Harborough 01858 464935 www.duncanmurraywines.co.uk

Dunells St. Peter 01534 736418 www.dunells.com

Ellis of Richmond Hanworth 020 8744 5550 www.ellisofrichmond.co.uk

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Emmett’s of Peasenhall Peasenhall 01728 660250

Georges Barbier of London London 020 8852 5801

www.emmettsham.co.uk

www.georgesbarbier.co.uk

Fareham Wine Cellars Fareham 01329 822733

Great Western Wine Bath 01225 322810

www.farehamwinecellar.co.uk

www.greatwesternwine.co.uk

Farthinghoe Fine Wine Farthinghoe 01295 710018

Hanging Ditch Wine Merchants Manchester 01618 328222

www.farthinghoefinewine.com

www.hangingditch.com

Field & Fawcett York 01904 489073

Harvey Nichols Nationwide 020 7201 8088

www.fieldandfawcett.co.uk

www.harveynichols.com

Fortnum & Mason London 0845 300 1707

Henderson Wines Edinburgh 01314 478580

www.fortnumandmason.com

www.hendersonwines.co.uk

Framlingham Wine Shop Framlingham 01728 720723

Hennings Wine Merchants Pulborough 01798 872485

www.theframwineshop.com

www.henningswine.co.uk

Inn Express Alcester 01789 488008

Momentum Wines Oswestry 01691 654499

www.inn-express.com

www.momentumwines.co.uk

IWBC

Moreno Wines London 020 7289 9952

www.iwbc.co.uk

Jolly Vintner Tiverton 01884 255644 www.jollyvintner.co.uk

Joseph Keegan & Sons Holyhead 01407 762333 www.josephkeegan.co.uk

Hermitage Cellars Emsworth 01243 431002

www.stainton-wines.co.uk

www.hermitagecellars.co.uk

Gauntleys Nottingham 01159 110555

House of Townend Melton 01482 638888

www.gauntleys.com

www.houseoftownend.com

www.laithwaites.co.uk

www.morrisons.com

Mountain Valley Wines Online Wine Merchant 0796 6485726

Naked wines Norwich 01603 281800 www.nakedwines.com

Liberty Wines London 020 7720 5350 www.libertywines.co.uk

Luvians Bottle Shop Cupar 01334 654820

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

Marks & Spencer Nationwide 03330 148000 www.marksandspencer.com

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Morrisons Nationwide 0345 6116111

www.mountainvalleywines.co.uk

Laithwaite’s Wine London 03330 148198

www.luvians.com

Frank Stainton Wines Kendal 01539 731886

www.morenowines.co.uk

ND John Wine Merchants Swansea 01792 644688 www.ndjohn.co.uk

Nisa Retail Nationwide 01724 282028 www.nisaretail.com

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Noel Young Wines Online Wine Merchant 01223 566744

Prohibition Wines London 020 8444 4804

Sura Wine Specialists London 020 8878 8211

The Drinkshop.com Online Wine Merchant 01843 570571

www.nywines.co.uk

www.prohibitionwines.com

www.surawine.co.uk

www.thedrinkshop.com

Oddbins Nationwide 020 7198 8473

Quaff Wines Brighton 01273 553353

Talking Wines Cirencester 01285 650250

www.oddbins.com

www.quaffwine.com

www.talkingwines.co.uk

The Fine Wine Company Edinburgh 01316 697716

Oeno Cirencester 01285 658511

R&H Fine Wines Liverpool 01513 450306

Ten Green Bottles Brighton 01273 567176

www.shop.oeno.co.uk

www.randhfinewines.co.uk

www.tengreenbottles.com

Oliver’s Wine Warehouse Copthorne 01342 712777

Red Squirrel Wine London 020 3567 0680

Tesco Nationwide 0800 323 4050

www.redsquirrelwine.com

www.tesco.com

Reserve Wines Didsbury 01614 380101

The Belpasso Oil & Wine Company Ormskirk 01695 581176

www.thefinewinecompany.co.uk

The Food Company Colchester 01206 214000 www.thefoodcompany.co.uk

www.thegoodwineshop.co.uk

www.oliverswinewarehouse.co.uk

Paul Adams Fine Wines Online Wine Merchant 01435 872351 www.pauladamsfinewines.co.uk

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

Philip Pruden Wines Saltby 01476 860257 www.philipprudenwines.co.uk

Phoenix and Plum St Leonards-on Sea 01424 203614 www.phoenixandplum.com

The Good wine Shop London 020 8994 8184

www.reservewines.co.uk

www.belpasso.co.uk

Sainsbury’s Nationwide 0800 636 262 www.sainsburys.co.uk

Selfridges London 0800 123 400 www.selfridges.com

Spirited Wines Nationwide 020 3598 3498 www.spiritedwines.co.uk

Strictly Wine Online Wine Merchant 01934 807864

The Halifax Wine Company Halifax 01422 256333 www.halifaxwinecompany.com

The Bon Vivants Companion Edinburgh 01312 256055 www.bonvivantscompanion.co.uk

The Markinch Wine Gallery Markinch 01592 750024

The Champagne Company Birmingham 0845 838 8554

The Oxford Wine Company Oxford 01865 301144

www.thechampagnecompany.com

www.oxfordwine.co.uk

The Co-operative Food Nationwide 0800 068 6727

The Secret Cellar Tunbridge Wells 01892 537981 www.thesecretcellar.co.uk

www.co-operativefood.co.uk

www.strictlywine.co.uk

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The Vineking Surrey 01293 771305

Tienda London 020 7731 5425

Wine Utopia Winchester 01962 706666

www.thevineking.com

www.tiendalondon.co.uk

www.wineutopia.co.uk

The Vineyard Wines Ramsbottom 01706 822213

Vagabond London 020 7381 1717

www.thevineyardwineshop.co.uk

www.vagabondwines.co.uk

Woodwinters Wines & Whiskies Edinburgh 01316 672760

The Wine Company Colchester 01206 713560

Vintage Marque Berkhamsted 01442 289306

www.thewinecompany.co.uk

www.vintagemarque.com

The Wine Connection Northampton 01604 638502

Virgin Wines Online Wine Merchant 0843 224 1001

www.woodwinters.com

Worth Brothers Wines Lichfield 01543 262051 www.worthbrothers.co.uk

www.virginwines.co.uk

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

Waitrose Nationwide 0800 188 881 www.waitrose.com

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

Wine and the Vine Radlett 07973 753928 www.wineandthevine.co.uk

The Wine Tasting Shop London 020 8616 8658

Wine Discoveries Forest Row 01342 826139

www.thewinetastingshop.co.uk

www.winediscoveries.co.uk

The Winehouse of Penrith Penrith 01768 862337

Wine in Cornwall Penryn 01326 379426

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UNDERSTANDING

A SPANISH WINE LABEL AGE Most 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!

QUALITY CATEGORY There 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)

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.

GRAPE VARIETY A 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

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