Alvaro Palacios L'Ermita 2004

l'Ermita is one of the Icon wines of Spain. From the hills of Priorat, this shows the region style perfectly - rich and powerful but with the structure and underlying minerality to balance it all out. While the ines look great young, they certainly benefit from time in the bottle.

Country: Spain
Region: Priorat

Berberana Rioja Gran Reserva (Yellow Label) 1952

Shipped direct from Rioja, September 2017.

Please note, buyer beware with this cellar wine.

Country: Spain
Region: Rioja

Telmo Rodriguez Las Beatas Tempranillo 2013

"The nose reminded me of wet chalk straight away, a fine and subtle minerality, slowly opening up to aromas of violets and lavender. It had hints of pollen and honey wax, perfumed but in a subtle way. It is perhaps a little more austere and reticent than previous vintages that were warmer and drier. There is a big difference in the acidity that provides for an effervescent texture, with a terse sensation, with tension and a tasty finish with notes … more

Country: Spain
Producer: Telmo Rodriguez
Region: Rioja

Telmo Rodriguez Las Beatas Tempranillo 2014

"The nose reminded me of wet chalk straight away, a fine and subtle minerality, slowly opening up to aromas of violets and lavender. It had hints of pollen and honey wax, perfumed but in a subtle way. It is perhaps a little more austere and reticent than previous vintages that were warmer and drier. There is a big difference in the acidity that provides for an effervescent texture, with a terse sensation, with tension and a tasty finish with notes … more

Country: Spain
Producer: Telmo Rodriguez
Region: Rioja

Descendientes De Jose Palacios Bierzo La Lamas Single Vineyard Mencia 2016

Country: Spain
Producer: Descendientes De Jose Palacios
Region: Bierzo

Berberana Rioja Reserva 1981

A rare opportunity to try an aged wine from a famous Rioja vintage.

60% tempranillo, 20% garnacha, 18% mazuelo, 2% graciano

Shipped Direct from Rioja, Sept 2017. Please note: These wines are sold on a buyer-beware basis. Every bottle has been inspected for high fill levels and other visual qualitative indicators before despatch.

Country: Spain
Region: Rioja

Equipo Navazos La Bota de Amontillado (No. 69) Magnum

From Hijos de Rainera Perez Marin.

The historic premises of Calle Misericordia in Sanlacar de Barrameda were thoroughly refurbished just a few years ago. The works did not significantly affect the thousands of casks of the solera and criaderas of manzanilla that are maturing in the two main buildings, but it did change the disposition and the wines of the Sala de Banderas, mainly casks of amontillado in the most delicate Sanlacar style. Besides the dozens of butts that surround … more

Country: Spain
Producer: Equipo Navazos
Region: Jerez

Emilio Hidalgo Amontillado Viejo 'El Tresillo 1874' VORS

Country: Spain
Producer: Bodegas Emilio Hidalgo
Region: Jerez

Telmo Rodriguez 'Tabueringa' Tempranillo 2015

Country: Spain
Producer: Telmo Rodriguez
Region: Rioja

Telmo Rodriguez Bodega Lanzaga 'el Velado' Tempranillo 2015

This eighty-year-old vineyard is on the most eastern part of Lanciego, facing mostly west and south with good exposure. It is just under a hectare in size (.93ha) with traditional bush vines on chalky clay at 610 meters altitude. El Velado is a field blend of mostly Garnacha and Tempranillo, but other old varieties are also present including some white. Hand picked with wild yeast primary fermentation in open oak casks followed by 15 months aging in 500L French oak.

Country: Spain
Producer: Telmo Rodriguez
Region: Rioja