2021 Bodegas Torrederos, Verdejo
Regular price £17.50 Save £-17.50ABOUT THE WINE
Situated in Ribera del Duero - home to one of Spain’s most sought after and applauded wines. Founded in 1999 by Serafin and Jose Mari - Torrederos Winery owns more than 100 hectares of Tempranillo planted vineyards. Vines are situated in a maximum radius of 5 km from the winery, facilitating continual production quality control. You can expect excellent value for these true expressions of Spain's most iconic grape.
TASTE NOTES
Highly aromatic nose dominated by aromas of white fruit, citrus and a touch of fennel. Crisp yet full palate followed by great acidity on a long, crunchy finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Delicious with fish tacos or grilled octopus. Can also stand against aromatic spices like dill and coriander.
2021 Marques de Arviza, Verdejo 'La Mision'
Regular price £17.50 Save £-17.502021 Judeka, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Regular price £16.80 Save £-16.80ABOUT THE WINE
Judeka is a young winery producing excellent wines in the heart of Sicily. For owners Cesare and Valentina, wine is a passion they have had since childhood, when the grandparents used to press grapes at home, in a garage. They use organic techniques to produce exceptional wines.
Their Cerasuolo di Vittoria is the only Sicilian wine which can boast DOCG Certification. It is a wine that strongly expresses its territory of origin, through a perfect synergy between the strength, structure, and the fruitfulness of the Nero d’Avola with the elegance, delicacy and floral qualities of Frappato.
TASTING NOTES
A fruitful medium bodied red wine made of 60% Nero d'Avola and 40% Frappato. The Nero d'Avola provides the fruit, while the Frappato provides a freshness and acidity which balances the wine. Excellent on it's own or paired with food - the choice is yours! Serve between 10-12 degrees.
FOOD PAIRING
The strength of this wine is its versatility - it goes with all kinds of dishes, from fish, to meat and cheeses. It is particularly well suited to Japanese food such as okonomiyaki.
2021 Bodega Monteviejo, Torrontes Festivo
Regular price £16.60 Save £-16.60ABOUT THE WINE
In 2001, a famously perfectionist Bordeaux chateau-owner, the late Catherine Péré Vergé, embarked upon a new venture in Mendoza, Argentina, and founded Bodegas Monteviejo. With the assistance of Michel Rolland as a consultant and Marcelo Pelleriti as winemaker, the attention to detail shown at her most famous estates of La Gay and La Violette in Pomerol was transplanted to the new world. The estate boasts over 100 hectares of vineyards in Mendoza, planted at high density to control yields, producing exceptional quality and intensity wines.
TASTING NOTES
Captivatingly fragrant bouquets, enriched by an intricate medley of zesty citrus nuances. The palate delights in a crisp and refreshing essence, boasting luscious pear and apricot, sun-kissed peaches, and a whisper of honey, all intertwined with a signature ginger undertone unique to the variety. Fermentation in stainless steel safeguards the varietal essence while limiting oxygen exposure, yielding a luminous and harmonious wine.
FOOD PAIRING
Allow the enchanting notes of Torrontes to elevate your experience with delectable shrimp ceviche, an exotic Moroccan tagine, or artisanal herbed goat cheese to achieve a genuinely transcendent pairing.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Torrontès is a distinctly Argentine grape variety, related to Muscat, but genetically distinct. The grape benefits enormously from the extreme altitude of most Argentine vineyards, which provide warm, dry daytime conditions, and cold, crisp nights which heighten the naturally low acidity of the variety, and create the balanced palate which makes this wine so charming to drink.
2021 Tres Palacios, Gran Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Regular price £16.00 Save £-16.00ABOUT THE WINE
The 'Tres Palacios' winery is a family business, founded in 1996 by Don Patricio Palacios and his wife, Maria Inés Covarrubias. With patience—and much passion—they began their search for an area that had never before been used for winemaking.
2021 Chateau Vignol, White
Regular price £15.70 Save £-15.702021 Spinsanti, Altero's Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico
Regular price £15.50 Save £-15.50ABOUT THE WINE
Located on the slopes of Monte Conero in Le Marche, the vineyards of Tenimenti Spinsanti were founded in 1973. They have dedicated their production to native varieties of the region.
TASTING NOTES
A wine with strong fresh, mineral aspects of wet stones along with zingy green citrus and apple notes. What sets it apart from its counterparts is its distinct fragrant florality. Particularly white and yellow flowers. An elegant but refreshing Italian white, which flies under the radar of more famous Italian names, hence providing excellent value.
FOOD PAIRING
Buffalo mozzarella, Prosciutto di San Daniele, Cacio e Pepe pasta and white pizzas with basil.
2021 Vega Caledonia, Rioja Joven White
Regular price £15.50 Save £-15.50ABOUT THE WINE
Part of the ambitious Bodegas Najerilla, established in 1975, located in High Rioja in Bajo Najerilla Valley. With some vineyards over 50 years old, the winery produce grapes of excellent quality thanks to their strict selection and consistent quality control techniques. Thanks to three generations of committed winemakers, Vega Caledonia wines are highly recognized in Spain for honouring their historic region and their authentic flavour profiles.
TASTE NOTES
Classic white Rioja! Lean, citrusy aromas with a touch of honeydew. Palate is fresh, bursting with acidity and notes of peaches and apples. The finish is persistent and crisp.
2021 San Patrime, Primitivo
Regular price £15.10 Save £-15.102021 Bodegas Francisco Casas, Camparron Novum
Regular price £13.00 Save £-13.00PRODUCER NOTES
Founded in 1942 by Francisco Casas Gómez, the bodega is still a family run winery, with the fourth generation now in charge. The vineyards cover more than 10 hectares, surrounding the cellar. The climate is continental with influence from the Atlantic and the River Douro, there are extreme contrasts in temperature during winter and summer. There is a great winemaking tradition in this area, which predates the Roman era. Eduardo Casas has now taken over the Bodega to continue the next generation of the Casas legacy.
TASTING NOTES
Dark red berry colour. Jammy fruit, light tannins and well-balanced acidity. The palate expresses ripe cherry notes with a dry finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Great with meaty dishes with a bit of spice such as spice Chorizo. BBQ dishes or wild game will match perfect with the body of the wine.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Fresh, fruity, light and youthful, this wine is well-suited to being drunk lightly chilled.