This bottling shows an intense nose of stone fruit & baked apple, nicely framed with the toasty oak that contributes elegant notes of hazelnut. The palate is crisp, yet creamy & full-bodied, with great balance between the fresh acidity & the richness of the fruit. ...

The luscious, vibrant nose is classic Russian River/ Green Valley: red fruits like Santa Rosa plums & cherry-berry, with spicy notes of clove & mocha. The tannins are firm & rich, promising a long life; & the finish is lingering, balanced & focused. ...

This vintage displays deep, intense nose of black cherry & raspberry, a note of faded roses, & spicy sandalwood, clove & cinnamon in the background. On the palate it is silky & chewy, with great structure, bright acidity, & firm but supple tannins that promise a long life. The grapes were harvested September 6 -26. After minimal crushing, they fermented in small stainless steel tanks, with no whole clusters. The wine was aged in premium French oak barrels, 33% new, coopered by Remond, Rousseau, Marchive & Marsannay, all from the forest of Bertranges. It was bottled, unfined & unfiltered, in August 2009. The vineyard's 20 acres of Pinot Noir are planted with three different clones. The blend of clones in this vintage is 70% Pommard & 30% Dijon 115. ...

Dense, deep ruby red colour. On the nose, intense aromas of ripe fruits of the forest & Morello cherries blend with slightly toasted vanillin notes. Fresh, full & fleshy in the mouth, this wine delivers superb tannins that highlight its structure & complexity. A Gran Reserva with an impressive personality that comes through on tasting: richness, body, elegance & intense, long-lasting, balanced flavours to delight the palate. ...

This wine has a dark, dense colour. Intense, complex bouquet that confirms its ageing in quality oak: powerful aromas of blackberries & blackcurrants with a depth of toasted notes that blend with very fine oak. Pleasantly full on tasting with concentrated flavours. Clearly a wine of character & structure but with a nice, fleshy texture. Classy & elegant with good potential for ageing. ...

Attractive, bright ruby red colour. Re-defined bouquet of black cherries & blackberries with a soft touch of aromatic Mediterranean herbs. Lusciously fresh & fruity in the mouth where rich fruit (cherries, strawberries, raspberries) & notes of cinnamon mingle to give a pleasant fullness with a backbone of silky-smooth tannins. Long-lasting, unctuous finish. A splendid vintage that is velvety-soft & elegant. A perfect accompaniment to Mediterranean cuisine, fried food, grilled vegetables, pulses, paella & other rice dishes, pasta, fish in tomato sauce, ham, chorizo, pate, beef (roast, stewed or grilled) & cheese (mild or medium matured). Serve at 16-18 degrees C. Grape: Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha. Marques de Caceres is one of the best known Rioja brands in the world. The winery goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure that the quality of this wine is consistently high. ...

Vivid, pale raspberry colour. Charming bouquet of red berries with a whiff of fragrant flowers in the background. Lusciously fresh in the mouth with full fruit & good structure. A vibrant, elegant rose. The perfect rose for fish, pork & chicken. An excellent accompaniment to Mediterranean cuisine: vegetables sauteed in olive oil, paell, pasta, & even lightly spiced dishes (thyme, larel, oregano etc.) It will even brighten up your table in the winter season! Discover this wine as an aperitif. A real tonic! Grape: 80% Temranillo, 20% Garnacha. ...

Vivid, pale raspberry colour. Charming bouquet of red berries with a whiff of fragrant flowers in the background. Lusciously fresh in the mouth with full fruit & good structure. A vibrant, elegant rose. The perfect rose for fish, pork & chicken. An excellent accompaniment to Mediterranean cuisine: vegetables sauteed in olive oil, paell, pasta, & even lightly spiced dishes (thyme, larel, oregano etc.) It will even brighten up your table in the winter season! Discover this wine as an aperitif. A real tonic! Grape: 80% Temranillo, 20% Garnacha. ...

Complex aromas of quince, pear, fresh almonds & toasted notes combine with a distinct salinity. Powerful, elegant & fresh on the palate with great acidity. A touch of creaminess, with chamomile, dried apricots & pears with just a touch of honey. ...

Limited stock, changing to 2014 vintage soon. Pazo de Barrantes continues to consolidate itself as the leading, quality winery of the Rias Bajas (without doubt Spain's best white wine producing area). Full nose with developed apricot & peachy notes mixed with ripe apple. Well balanced palate, the acidity is crisp without being sharp, fruits are soft & ripe, dominance of apricot character. With excellent texture as well as noteworthy purity, it will provide lovely drinking over the next few years, acquiring a rich, nutty style. ...