Wine from north central spain, limited to the regions of Rioja, Rueda, Ribera del Duero and Navarra accompanied by wonderful ham carved by Senor Caney.
The evening started with a presentation on Fine Wine Investment by David. A very interesting debate as well as valuable tips on tasting, recognising and enjoying our wine. Many thanks David.
Wine 1 Richard
Green Fish
2010 Verdejo
Rueda
13% £8.00 from Oddbins
Clean and fresh with a lively peach/lime aroma. Fruity on the palate and delicate straw colour.
Wine 2 Jeremy
Vina del Perdon
2001 Gran Reserva
Navarra
13.5% £9.99 from Waitrose
Big nose with aged appearance. Full fruit with a soft finish. Priced to drink now.
Wine 3 Rob
Corimbo
2008 Duero
13% £20.00 from Leadenhall Market Wine Store, London
Intense aroma, deep red colour. Tasted better than smelt. Smooth finish. Likely to age well.
Wine 4 Steve
Dinastia Vivanco
2005 Reserva
Rioja
13.5% £15.35 from Vine Shop, Ware
Mature, rich plum, cherry and damson with gentle soft tannins. Great wine!
Wine 5 Jon
Allende
2005 Rioja
13.5% £17.00 from Berry Bros & Rudd
New style rioja which spends only 14 months in french oak. Ripe, spicy fruit with a long finish. Very well liked.
Wine 6 John
Lanzaga
2007 Rioja
14% £14 from The Wine Society
Full bodied with black and red berry fruit, rich tannins and toasted oak.
Wine 7 Ian
Bodega Contador
2010 Predicador Crianza
Rioja
14% £15 from
Black fruits, plums and black cherries. Earthy medium bodied, dry with firm tannins.
