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Fernando de Castilla Vermut
Regular price £23.95Fernando de Castilla's Vermut is made with a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherries, with 27 botanicals. Sweet and full-bodied yet silky smooth with an excellent balance of bitterness – great with ice and soda.
Juan Gil Yellow Label Organic Monastrell 2022
Regular price £13.95The nose has rich plum and blackcurrant pastille characters, with delicate vanilla, spice and cedars. The palate is ripe, smooth and opulent with layers of pure blackcurrant, juicy blackberry, lush spicy plum and cherry fruit, minerality and complex, fine tannins on the finish.
For those of you who remember we used to stock Juan Gil a few years ago, the winery has definitely moved towards a fresher style, but this is still very much an unapologetic rich and velvety red wine though which we are sure you will love.
Country: Spain
Region: Castilla a Mancha, Jumilla
ABV: 14.5%
Grapes: Monastrell
Food Match: Barbequed lamb with rosemary
The Gil family have been major wine producers in Jumilla since the early 20th Century. Bodegas Juan Gil is dedicated to producing powerful, yet approachable and modern wines, mainly based on Monastrell (aka Mourvedre) which is grown on about 80% of the vineyard.
The winery has invested heavily in its Organic and Sustainability programmes in recent years.
Vega Cuyar Merseguera
Regular price £15.95Fresh, dry and fruity white. Notes of ripe apricot and peach, very easy to drink!
Country: Spain
Region: Alicanté
Grapes: Merseguera
ABV: 13%
Rosado, Cillar De Silos 2022
Regular price £18.95Delicate pink rose colour. Aromas of wild berries and red currants on the nose, accompanied by herbal notes. On the palate, it is fresh, but rich. The finish is light and elegant.
Country: Spain
Region: Ribera del Duero, Castilla Y Leon
Grapes: Tempranillo
ABV: 13.5%
Fernando de Castilla Antique Palo Cortado 50cl
Regular price £44.95Truly awesome! The awesomeness of which will set any sherry aficionados taste buds trembling.
A fine rare wine, which combines the pure tangy nuttiness of Amontillado with the smooth smoky richness of Oloroso in an elegant complex style.
Country: Spain
Region: Jerez
ABV: 20%
Grapes: Palomino
Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla is located in the historic centre of Jerez. Its story began with the aristocratic Andrada-Vanderwilde family, who for two centuries provided grapes and wine for the production of sherry in the area. In 1972 Fernando Andrada-Vanderwilde took over some old sherry cellars and brandy soleras from a couple of local bodegas, and changed the name of the company from Fernando III to Fernando de Castilla.
Fernando de Castilla Classic Cream NV
Regular price £18.95A rich amber colour. Fascinatingly complex with a light Christmas pudding nose of dried fruits, nuts, and a well flambéed crust. The rich concentrated flavours and tangy acidity are softened by a sweetness on the palate which brings it all together in a wonderfully balanced way.
Country: Spain
Region: Jerez
ABV: 15%
Grapes: Palomino Fino 80% and Pedro Ximenez 20%
Food match: Christmas Pud!
Fernando de Castilla Classic Pedro Ximenez 750ml
Regular price £28.00Tastes like blended alcoholic sweet-raisins - one of the most amazing sweet dessert wines. Pair with strong hard cheese or pour over vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.
Country: Spain
Region: Jerez
ABV: 15%
Grapes: Pedro Ximenez
Bodegas Lustau En Rama Fino del Puerto 2022 50cl
Regular price £19.95The coastal town of El Puerto de Santa María enjoys mild weather all year round. This has a crucial influence on finos aged therein since the flor grows in ideal environmental conditions. This fino, selected for its tipicity and genuineness, is aged under “flor” in American oak casks for 5 years and bottled without any treatment.
Country: Spain
Region: El Puerto de Santa María
ABV: 15%
Grapes: Palomino Fino
Els Vilˑlusionistes Equanim Priorat red 2019
Regular price £49.9560% Carignan, 40% Grenache from the most mature parcels with the vines averaging 60 years of age. Fermented and matured in amphora this represents a big step up in black pepper spice and grip – always a surprise in a wine that’s never seen a barrel – there is no question that this is a little young at the moment but absolutely worth squirrelling a few bottles away for a couple of years.
Country: Spain
Region: Priorat
Grapes: Carignan, Grenache
ABV:14%
Capçanes Cabrida 2018
Regular price £46.00Juicy, bitter cherry and ripe blackberry explosion from the Spanish Montsant region which surrounds Priorat. From very old bush vines which gives the wine great concentration and complexity.
“Cabrida 2018 is a beauty. I love it! A seductive red fruited cocktail combined with attractive floral and herby notes, simply put your nose in the glass and smell it! It’s like an essence.
This wine surprises and convinces by its finesse, complexity and elegance.
Here you find the perfect balance of structure and power, pure refined, understatement. Precise, subtle and defined. First you get ripe tannins, then crisp and lively acidity which lifts up the 100% Garnacha fruit from 85-110 years old vines. There are blockbusters on one side and wines like Cabrida on the other”. Winemaker Jürgen Wagner
Country: Spain
Region: Montsant
Grapes:Garnacha
ABV: 14.5%
Nestled in the rugged hills of the Catalan countryside, in the tiny village bearing its name, is the well-respected Celler de Capçanes. It was this wild Montsant landscape which first captivated Jürgen Wagner back in the early 90s, but the huge potential he recognised in this unique village co-operative that determined what followed. Pouring all his efforts into working with the growers to nurture the best from their vineyards and the most honest expressions of their terroir, Celler de Capçanes has established itself as one of the most engaging wineries in the area.
Korde by Pinea 2020
Regular price £49.95 Sale price £45.00Visibly clean with aromas of raspberries, currants and black plums. And delicate citrus notes and subtle floral aromas. A full-bodied rosé wine. Its light red colour denotes brightness and subtle accents of yellow and orange highlights, achieved during the aged in oak.
KORDE is a unique rosé, made with 100% red grapes of the Tempranillo varietal, from a careful selection of clusters from our “La Encina” vineyards. These 40-year-old vines are planted at 3,050 feet above sea level in white sandy limestone soils, and a special bio-climate environment that gives KORDE grapes a super balance of acidity and flavour.
KORDE is fermented in ceramic eggs with extreme controls of temperature and careful maceration to maintain its rosé structure and minerality. It is then aged in French oak barrels from the famous tronçais and bertranges forests, made with staves of extra fine grain and medium toasting. The time of construction in barrel enriches our wine with delicate toast notes that, when combined with the freshness of the fruit, make Korde an expressive and elegant rosé of great depth.
Country: Spain
Region: Ribeira Del Duero
Grapes: Tempranillo
ABV: 15%
Rioja Crianza Bodegas Luis Canas 2020
Regular price £16.95Predominantly Tempranillo, with a dash of Garnacha, aged for 12 months in French and American oak, with velvety cherry, spice, plum and rounded tannins.
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha
ABV: 14%
Els Vilˑlusionistes Turbulent Priorat red 2020
Regular price £29.95'Natural’ in everything but name – the DOQ won’t allow the word on the label so you’ll have to take our word for it. 100% Carignan from their southernmost terroir ‘Mas Rasquera’. Grapes are placed in amphora to ferment spontaneously before being removed after 10 days for a manual press. The must is then returned to the amphora for 9 months to ensure any spiky tannin is buffed into glossy magnificence. No added sulphites.
Country: Spain
Region: Priorat
Grapes: Carignan
ABV:14%
Cava Masia d'Or Brut Nature NV by Can Virgili
Regular price £14.95Grapes are grown in Casa Berger vineyards beneath the slopes of Montserrat in Alt Penedes. Harvested at night, mixed and chilled in dry ice, then spent 2h macerating before being fermented for 25 days. Aged for 10-12 months before release.
Country: Spain
Region: Penedes
Grapes:
ABV: 12.5%
Diatomists Manzanilla 375ml
Regular price £14.95Tangy, zesty flavours of green apple and citrus followed with the classic yeasty, bready and saline notes of Manzanilla. Enjoy it as a refreshing aperitif on a hot day, or as the locals do along side some mixed tapas such as prawns, jamon, garlic clams and padron peppers.
Country: Spain
Region: Jerez
ABV: 15%
Grapes: Palomino Fino
Manzanilla is a style of Fino sherry originating from the port of Sanlúcar de Barrameda where the close proximitiy to the sea and the high humidity contribute to a stronger growth of flor. Made from 100% Palomino, this Manzanillia spent 8 years going through the criaderas and solera system under flor. A lovely pale straw colour, this wine has a pronounced nose of almonds with hints of white peach and distinctive aromas of flor. The palate is light and dry with salty, nutty flavours which are perfectly balanced by a restrained citrus acidity and a pleasant bitterness that lingers on the finish.
New wave Sherry! Diatomists was founded by three friends - Antonio Antonio Morenés (7th Generation Jerezano!) and his friends George from Oxford, and Tommy from Barcelona They all share a passion for wine produced in Andalucía and have over 20 years combined experience in the wine trade, the Diatomists team explore every corner of this southernmost point of Spain in search of winemakers committed to excellence.
Celler de CapçanesPeraj Ha'abib 2018
Regular price £45.25Deep dark cherry colour. The complexity of this beautifully crafted wine is shown through mature red and dark fruit aromas with some cacao and herbs. Generous in body with soft powerful tannins and cooked fruit notes and so beautifully balanced on the finish. Food Match: Venison, veal, BBQ, roasted beef, stew, game, roasted lamb chops with ratatouille, grilled vegetable, cheeses, roasted oxtail.
Vinified under the strict supervision of the Rabbi from the Habat Jewish Community of Barcelona. This is a Certified kosher wine: Lo mevushal (not pasteurized) and Le Pessaj.
Country: Spain
Region: Montsant
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon 35% Grenache 35% Cariñena 30%
ABV: 15%
Kosher
Nestled in the rugged hills of the Catalan countryside, in the tiny village bearing its name, is the well-respected Celler de Capçanes. It was this wild Montsant landscape which first captivated Jürgen Wagner back in the early 90s, but the huge potential he recognised in this unique village co-operative that determined what followed. Pouring all his efforts into working with the growers to nurture the best from their vineyards and the most honest expressions of their terroir, Celler de Capçanes has established itself as one of the most engaging wineries in the area.
Els Vilˑlusionistes Unanim Priorat red 2019
Regular price £26.95The nose is quite forward with some big black cherry and milk chocolate notes, you expect the palate to follow and yet it doesn’t. Instead you get super bright, silky raspberry notes with some properly exciting acidity – we’re rocking along at 15.5% abv but you’d never know – the thread which starts here and runs through the entire range is one of unadulterated purity and drinkability.
Country: Spain
Region: Priorat
Grapes: Grenache
ABV: 15.5%
Contrasena Dealcoholised White Wine
Regular price £7.95Pale yellow wine. It is floral on the nose and shows citrus notes. It is very fresh in the mouth, with fruity character, tasty and with a balanced acidity.
Country: Spain
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
ABV: 0.%
Food Match: Tapas, appetizers and starters, soft cheeses, and nuts. Its particular flavour is a good pairing to fish and seafood, smoked salads, rice and vegetables.
The grapes are immediately separated from the stalk. After light pressing, the must is racked and clarified to proceed with fermentation for 15/20 days at a
controlled temperature between 10 and 16°C. This will allow us to maintain the fruity character of the wine. Subsequently, the alcohol has been extracted using an innovative procedure that preserves the organoleptic properties of the wine.
Torres Viña Esmeralda Rosé 2022
Regular price £10.95A delicate pink colour. Floral and raspberry aromas on the nose, citrus and zest with a clean, refreshing finish on the palate.
Country: Spain
Region: Catalunya
ABV: 12.5%
Grapes: Garnacha Tinto (Grenache)
Food match: perfect for summer sipping with savoury snacks such as green olives, Spanish omelette and salted crisps.
Sotovelo Blanco 2022
Regular price £23.00A complex wine blends freshness with an umami/savoury/saline profile and a dry finish thanks to its low sugar content; ideal with all Mediterranean cuisine, olives, matured cheeses, cured ham and seafood, or on its own.
Country: Spain
Region: Jerez
Grapes: Palomino
ABV: 12%
Utterly unique. Using the process traditionally used to create fino, this wine is kept for 8 months beneath a veil of flor (a light covering of yeast) in wooden barrels. Fresh, saline and minerality combined with citrus, green apple and toasted bread. Really, bloody
good.
Celler de Capçanes Pansal del Calàs 50cl 2017
Regular price £26.00This dark, almost black wine has enormous concentration, resulting in very ripe seductive fruits like roasted aromas of plums, cassis and dark cherries and currant, toast, coffee and mocha. Perfectly aligned alcohol and lively acidity with an elegant smooth finesse. The sugar level is attractive and well integrated and the wine shows serious soft and ripe red wine tannin structure.
Food Match: The relatively low sugar level (compared to other Sweet Reds like Banyuls or Port) allows this wine to pair with main courses like roast beef, game, roasted duck, stews, Steak or smoked fois gras... and any kind of bitter flavours like coffee, nuts, bitter chocolate, smoky, toasty aromas...and fresh and mature cheeses...and simply by itself.
Fermentation is halted with the addition of grape alcohol retaining a natural sweetness of 70 g/l. Fermentation is controlled at 27-29ºC with indigenous yeasts used. Maceration for 30 days, both varieties are vinified together in stainless steel tanks. Not cold stabilised but undergoes a light filtration.15 months in French Oak.
Country: Spain
Region: Montsant
Grapes: Grenache 70% Carignan 30%
ABV: 16.5%
Food Match: Black Forest Cake or 70% fine dark chocolate
Nestled in the rugged hills of the Catalan countryside, in the tiny village bearing its name, is the well-respected Celler de Capçanes. It was this wild Montsant landscape which first captivated Jürgen Wagner back in the early 90s, but the huge potential he recognised in this unique village co-operative that determined what followed. Pouring all his efforts into working with the growers to nurture the best from their vineyards and the most honest expressions of their terroir, Celler de Capçanes has established itself as one of the most engaging wineries in the area.
Fernando de Castilla Antique Oloroso (50cl) NV
Regular price £37.95Very pure and classic attributes, fine polished and beautifully crafted. Quite earthy and masculine. Very dry and aromatic with walnut, spices and orange peel notes.
Country: Spain
Region: Jerez
ABV: 20%
Grapes: Palomino Fino
Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla is located in the historic centre of Jerez. Its story began with the aristocratic Andrada-Vanderwilde family, who for two centuries provided grapes and wine for the production of sherry in the area. In 1972 Fernando Andrada-Vanderwilde took over some old sherry cellars and brandy soleras from a couple of local bodegas, and changed the name of the company from Fernando III to Fernando de Castilla.
Grapes are sourced from Fernando de Castilla's partners vineyards in the Jerez district. The soil type is Albariza. Picking takes place in early September. Oloroso typically comes from the second pressing of the grapes or the coarser wines. This wine does not spend any of its life under flor and is fortified in the February after harvest to 18% abv. This is then added to the first Criadera of the Oloroso Solera. The Antique Oloroso is bottled without blending, cold stabilization or filtration of any kind in order to preserve the subtlety, purity and distinctive aromas. On average this wine is 20 years old.
Fernando de Castilla Fino en Rama 75cl NV
Regular price £19.95This Sherry is straw-coloured - darker than a normal fino as it has not been carbon-filtered. The aroma is yeasty with notes of apples and almonds. Intensely nutty and savoury on the palate with a distinct character of fresh bread and a salty tang. Dry, with a bitter twist. Best enjoyed at 6-8 degrees C.
Country: Spain
Region: Jerez
ABV: 15%
Grapes: Palomino Fino
Rioja Crianza DOC Palacio de Otoño 2019
Regular price £14.95Aromas of ripe blackberries and a hint of smokiness. Concentration and depth on the palate with soft bramble fruit combined with notes of spice and vanilla. Redcurrant and brambles with the toasty richness of oak on the finish.
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Grapes: Tempranillo
ABV: 13.5%
Corpinnat Torello Pal- Lid Rosado
Regular price £26.70Corpinnat is a Spanish wine designation for sparkling wines aged a minimum of 18 months made of manually-harvested organic or biodynamic grapes in Penedès. This very sophisticated rosé has fresh notes of strawberries and raspberries and a long elegant finish.
Country: Spain
Region: Penedès
Grapes: Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada
ABV: 12.5%