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2004 Antiyal, Alvaro Espinoza Maipo Valley
Filed under: Alvaro Espinoza
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15 Aug |

Great depth of colour and flavour; 2004 is made from organically grown Carmenere, Cabernet and Syrah by one of Chile's finest winemakers. Outstanding. Special offer until end August - was £22.50, now £19.99
Price £19.99
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2005 Kuyen, Alvaro Espinoza, Maipo Valley
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15 Aug |

Chilean winemaker Alvaro Espinoza puts the 'dynamic' into 'biodynamic'. Bringing ecologically sound viticulture to his stringbean-shaped homeland propelled him into Wine and Spirits' list of '50 Most Influential Winemakers'. This rich, earthy red, a barrel-matured, organic pairing of (mostly) Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah wine takes its name from the Mapuche word for 'Moon'. A solidly-structured wine of lingering substance it exudes warm, spicy blackcurrant fruit.
Price £11.5
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2001 Usoa de Bagordi, Rioja Crianza
Filed under: Bagordi
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15 Aug |

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 in releases like this old vine red blend, oak-aged for over a year. Rich aromas of liquorice, figs, cedar and sweet vanilla, with a palate of spicy red fruit flavours.
Price £11.75
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2005 Usoa de Bagordi, Semi Crianza, Rioja
Filed under: Bagordi
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15 Aug |

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 in releases like this smooth, well-structured Tempranillo with its warm berry fruit flavours and supple, spicy tannins. Roast lamb wine.
Price £8.5
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2001 Rioja Gran Reserva, Bodegas Bagordi
Filed under: Bagordi
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15 Aug |

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 in releases like this classic Gran Reserva .
Price £15.99
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2004 Finca Santa Sabina, Otto Bestu
Filed under: Otto Bestu
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15 Aug |

Pitted with deep valleys and sheltered by the Aragonese Pyrénées, Somontano offers protection from bitter northerlies, Zaragozan dryness and Mediterranean humidity, natural advantages exploited by the Otto Bestué family, resident in Enate since 1640, and now owners of sizeable Tempranillo and Cabernet vineyards. A year in American oak has added toasty, spicy overtones to this fleshy style, with its rich plum and cherry flavours. One for red meats and strong cheeses.
Price £11.99
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2004 Moristel, Bodegas Pirineos
Filed under: Bodega Pirineos
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15 Aug |

Bodegas Pirineos, named after the Pyrenéean backdrop to this massive Catalan winery, is one of only 3 outfits making nearly all the wines in Somontano (between Rioja and Barcelona). Having nurtured hundreds of growers since the '60s, and overhauled the cellar in the '90s, Pirineos now offer a fascinating array of wines. Here they've brought the charms of local grape Moristel to the fore: lively, vigorous black fruit flavours with an edge of cinnamon from American oak-ageing.
Price £5.75
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2006 Mesache Blanco, Bodega Pirineos Somontano
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15 Aug |

Bodegas Pirineos, named after the Pyrenéean backdrop to this massive Catalan winery, is one of only 3 outfits making nearly all the wines in Somontano (between Rioja and Barcelona). Having nurtured hundreds of growers since the '60s, Pirineos now offer a fascinating array of wines. This rich white, from grapes ripened to sweetness on the vine, brings together the spice of Gewürztraminer with the ripe fruit of Chardonnay and the opulence of Macabeo. At its best with spicy seafood.
Price £6.5
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2006 Montesierra Blanco, Somontano
Filed under: Bodega Pirineos
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15 Aug |

Fresh and lively, clean flavours of ripe pears with a touch of angelica.
Price £4.5
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2007 Rosado, Bodega Pirineos, Somontano
Filed under: Bodega Pirineos
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15 Aug |

Bodega Pirineos, named after the Pyrenéean backdrop to this massive Catalan winery, is one of only 3 outfits making nearly all the wines in Somontano (between Rioja and Barcelona). Having nurtured hundreds of growers since the '60s, and overhauled the cellar in the '90s, Pirineos now offer a fascinating array of wines. This appealing rosado, a blend of Merlot and Cabernet grapes has fresh, lively berry fruits and an appetisingly crisp finish.
Price £6.99
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