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Urbina 2004 Gran Reserva Especial. Duncan and I found this from an independent exclusive Spanish supplier at the Manchester SITT Tastings. We were blown away and there's nobody selling this is North-West. Only 18 bottles & we don't know if it'll ever be back in stock at Dvino. Single Estate Own Vineyards Produced from Tempranillo Grapes. Aged 30 Months in American & French Oak. TASTING NOTES VISUAL Dark ruby color, middle layer with a thin mahogany trim. NOSE Complex nose, splendid maturity, mineral aromas, ripe fruit, figs, cherries and plums, tomato jam and dried apricots, cigar box, cherry blossom, harmonious and well defined spicy hints of cinnamon, vanilla and clove. Some leather, snuff leaves and nutmeg. Musk, incense and kola nut. Base of toffee candy, and balsamic notes, fresh and elegant. Very Complex and Amazing. PALATE On the palate harmonious and balanced oak and fruit tannins, great elegance and velvety softness, with a wonderful length that is appreciated.
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TASTING NOTES VISUAL Ruby red with purple hues. NOSE Good intensity aromas of which highlights the fruits of various kinds with good maturity and expressiveness, flowers, sweet spices, toasted flavors and scrubland. PALATE The palate is tasty, with good balance and quite round, also shows vividness and character, fresh and soft tannins, the aftertaste quite well with almost all the aromas of the nose. Long aftertaste with good persistence. Tim Atkins:
94 2000 Bodegas Urbina Selección Crianza (13.5%) A wine for lovers of mature, traditional Rioja at a very appealing price, this is a super Crianza that showcases Tempranillo grapes from the cool climate area of Cuzcurrita. Bright, focused and refreshing, it has aromas of Asian spices and tobacco leaf, redcurrant and summer pudding flavours, subtle oak and silky tannins. Delicious. -
TASTING NOTES VISUAL Straw yellow edging sidewalks with slightly greenish tones. Bright and shiny. Little tear, thick dense slow fall. NOSE Medium intensity nose dominated by stone fruit, melon and ripe citrus with notes of jasmine, fennel and notes of sweetness background. Hints of aniseed and herbs, around some subtle notes of white fruit and hints of citrus and some pastries. PALATE Good volume on the palate with certain stickiness, while fresh and light, with good acidity. Great length with hints of aniseed. In attack is sweet, fruity and good maturity, with hints of apricot, melon and grapefruit with honey notes on a background of fennel bulb, hay and white flowers. Tasty, balanced and fresh, clear long end.
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Sale!95 point Decanter award winner, 6 bottles including delivery "This Crianza is packed with ripe cherry and plum, subtle oak spice, and a smooth, silky finish that makes it a perfect pairing for grilled meats & hearty pastas. This is quite a grown up wine, but with beautifully integrated, soft juicy tannins."
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From Vinaceous's most revered vineyards this dry crisp Chardonnay is more akin to Chablis than to most rich and full bodied Aussie Chardonnays. Taught acidity and only the tiniest lick of oak through barrel fermentation make this a lip-smacking and refreshing New World white.
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A previous winner of a Decanter Magazine commendation and a silver in the International Wine Challenge this is an incredibly powerful and full on Barbera. Sourced exclusively from one independent importer to the UK, this is something very special for lovers of powerful Italian Reds.
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Esteemed appellations like Margaux produce wonderfully rich yet tannic wines with generous acidity, fruit and smoothness. Flavours of dried Sultanas and Dates in the background behind a just ripe Plummy taste to the fore. This wine comes into its own when served with food, particularly roasted red meats.
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Located on the great plateau of Pomerol and made from 2 small parcels of vines in the village of Riffat. Marrying power with finesse this would be a great gift for a lover of Bordeaux and will age well if tucked away.
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Tasted a whole host of Macons to finally discover this wine. A little stunner, soft and creamy but with tart acidity on the finish. The length of this wine and the way it continues to develop on the palate is amazing.
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Big, bright fruit aromas of Pear and Peach on the nose, the wine is viscous and creamy on the palate. Smooth and succulent ripe fruits, with delicate floral notes. Much more restrained, and fresher than most French Viogniers.
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Produced on a tiny 0.3 ha plot and aged in 20% French mountain oak. Bold, ripe Cassis rich on the palate. An excellent wine that epitomises the terroir of the appellation.
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The big brother of our best selling Italian white, La Rifra Lugana. Deep and rich Italian White with a gorgeous Citrussy twang. Tropical and Peach on the mid palate and a long, long finish. Absolutely superb!
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A superb Reserva from one of the oldest producers in Rioja. Lots of dried and stewed fruit flavours to compliment fresh Raspberry and Cherry. Fine tannins deliver a touch of dryness on the finish. A great accompaniment to roast lamb.
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From a small boutique producer in Chigny-Les-Roses, between Reims and Epernay, this is a lively and fruit forward fizz that's great for aperitifs and toasts.
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Ripe Pear and Nectarine, classic rich and ripe Chardonnay. Very easy drinking but with plenty of complexity as well. The finish is elegant and long.
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A wine of great elegance and class from the oldest wine merchant established in Bordeaux. Red Berry on the nose with oaky notes. Classic dry but powerful Bordeaux on the palate, with a lovely lingering finish. Top Claret!
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The "Au Bourg" is the essence of what Luquet have been doing for over 100 years. Great acidity married seamlessly with rich fruit, great finesse from this top class Chardonnay.
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The second wine of what is widely considered one of the best Chateauneuf, "Le Telegraphe", this wine is made to be drunk now. Bold complex Dried Fruit and Herbs. Stunning with roast beef!
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One for the "purist" a great little bubbly with Citrus and Baked Apple. A great wine to enjoy before a night on the tiles!
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Bursting with Ripe Apple aromas, the palate is intense, rich and loaded with Pineapple and Tropical Fruits. Due to a favourable aspect this is a very generous premier cru with a delightfully mineral finish.
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Located to the west of Sancerre in the Loire Valley, QWuincy (pronounced "can-see") is the 2nd oldest appellation in France behind Chateauneuf. Racy zesty Sauvignon with bursting Citrus minerality.
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•Red wine / Dolcetto 100% •Raw wine, Total Sulphites 40 mg/l, this wine is spontaneously fermented. •Recreate the ancient technique of the “foot crushing in order to add fragrance to the wine and rediscover the old-style flavours. •Aged 6 months in concrete tanks •13000 bottles
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Urbina Gran Reserva Especial 2001 Maybe the greatest Rioja of all time, well we both were blown away. We tasted this at the SITT tastings and it's complexity and elegance was a highlight of the day. TASTING NOTES Delicate cork, should be opened with Ah-So, Two-Prong Opener VISUAL Dark ruby color, middle layer with a thin mahogany trim. NOSE Complex nose, splendid maturity, mineral aromas, ripe fruit, figs, cherries and plums, tomato jam and dried apricots, cigar box, cherry blossom, harmonious and well defined spicy hints of cinnamon, vanilla and clove. Some leather, snuff leaves and nutmeg. Musk, incense and kola nut. Base of toffee candy, and balsamic notes, fresh and elegant. Very Complex and Amazing. PALATE On the palate harmonious and balanced oak and fruit tannins, great elegance and velvety softness, with a wonderful length that is appreciated.
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Elderflower and Gooseberry fruit dominate the palate for this very fruity Sauvignon Blanc from the small One Tree Hill winery. A great racy acidity brings together this very gluggable Sauvignon
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