Mar
16
2010
The town of Andosilla, at Rioja's northern edge, has prospered by its proximity to vineyards set among the fertile plains of the rivers Ebro and Ega in the beautiful valley of Baztan. Bodegas Bagordi was born of the enthusiasm of several local grapegrowers who united in 1995 to produce organic wines. Their success is evident [...]
Mar
15
2010
This classic medium-dry sherry hails from the 140-year-old Sanlucar de Barrameda cellars of Pedro Romero, which used to supply more sizeable bodegas but now bottles wines under its own name. Deep amber colour, aromas of almonds and dried figs and a rich, dry, appetisingly savoury palate.
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Mar
13
2010
Certainly among the very best Bodegas of the Rioja Alta region producing traditional Riojas of much character and class. Their Especial Reserva has a marked wood aged character that balances harmoniously with its rich concentration of red fruit flavours.
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Mar
10
2010
No expense has been spared at Bodegas Roda in trying to produce the finest wines in this famous region. Huge investment in both vineyard and winery coupled with incredibly high standards produce a modern and sexy wine which has critics cooing. 2004 was a great vintage and this reserva is produced form some very old, [...]
Mar
09
2010
The Rioja region has been transformed in recent years, with the addition of new, quality-concious producers to the list of older, family-owned bodegas. This Gran Reserva is a product of new management, and is a lovely, clean, fresh example that nevertheless retains the lovely mature strawberry fruit of 'real' Rioja. Few regions offer the chance [...]
Mar
07
2010
From the leading wine region in Spain, this Rioja is violet in colour and soft and fruity in style. Warm, plummy aromas tinged with subtle spice and vanilla.
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Mar
07
2010
Bodegas Cooperatives began producing red wines 10 years ago, under the guidance of their chief winemaker María José Sordo, many of which have already won several awards. This particular Tempranillo is made using modern techniques, which give it an intense purple colour. Classic Tempranillo notes of dark cherry and blackcurrant are prevalent on the nose, [...]