Spanish-French Discovery Collection

Spanish-French Discovery CollectionA seductive intro to European wines, discover the tastes of Spain with a quick stop at France's Aude Valley. Beautiful full bodied reds that remain elegantly structured with delicious oak characters, ripe fruit flavours and gorgeous mouthfeel. These wines will make a fantastic accompaniment to a variety of rich and juicy red meat dishes, as well as cheeses or chocolate, or even just cosied up on the couch in front of the fire. Collection includes: 1 x

A seductive intro to European wines, discover the tastes of Spain with a quick stop at France's Aude Valley.

Beautiful full-bodied reds that remain elegantly structured with delicious oak characters, ripe fruit flavours and gorgeous mouthfeel.

These wines will make a fantastic accompaniment to a variety of rich and juicy red meat dishes, as well as cheeses or chocolate, or even just cosied up on the couch in front of the fire.

Collection includes:

1 x Marius Single Vineyard Almansa Syrah 2016 (Spain)

Awarded Gold Medal: Citadelles du Vin 2019

Awarded 93/100 Points & 5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2019

Awarded 93/100 Points & 4.5 Stars: Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Dec 2019

"Gorgeously fruited and wonderfully inviting, the wine shows blackberry, plum, tar, olive and toast hazelnut characters. The palate delivers excellent weight and fruit intensity, superbly complemented by velvety mouthfeel and fine, grainy tannins, leading to a long, harmonious, elegantly structured finish" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2019

"From limestone soils and 30 to 35-year-old vines in south-east Spain. Supple, fruit-driven syrah with moderately opulent plum, dark berry, pepper, new leather and vanilla flavours. A silken-textured red. Delicious drinking now" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Dec 2019

Full-bodied red wine with rich aromas of red cherries, plums and blackberries and spicy notes of black pepper. Remarkable red fruit presence on the mid-palate, soft tannins and medium-long finish. Balanced, excellent acidity, smooth and elegant in the mouth with a subtle hint of toastiness. Great ageing potential.

Alc: 14.5%

1 x El Abuelo Garnacha Tintorera 2018 (Spain)

Awarded 90/100 Points & 4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2019

"Modern, bright and fragrant, the bouquet shows Black Doris plum, blueberry compote, violet and subtle spice notes on the nose, leading to a juicy palate that is delightfully expressed and smooth. The wine offers immediate appeal with its vibrant fruit flavours. At its best: now to 2024" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2019

Garnacha Tintorera characteristically has a vibrant deep colour with rich aromas of cassis, sweet strawberries and raspberries and sage. On the palate this unoaked medium-bodied red wine is full of lingering flavours of ripe plums, cracked black peppers and herbs.

Certified Organic.

1 x El Picoteo Syrah/Monastrell 2018 (Spain)

Awarded 90/100 Points & 4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2019

"It’s attractively fruited and inviting on the nose showing black cherry, violet, thyme and roasted nut characters with a subtle spicy nuance. The palate displays lovely weight and succulent fruit intensity, beautifully supported by plump mouthfeel and silky tannins" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2019

Medium-bodied and deep in colour with well-integrated fine juicy tannins, persistent and soft on the palate with a silky fruit-forward finish.

Certified Organic.

1 x Bertaine Et Fils Aude Valley Pinot Noir 2017 (France)

Awarded 88/100 Points & 4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, 2020

"It is sweetly lifted on the nose showing dark cherry, strawberry, mixed spice and toasted almond characters, leading to a juicy palate that is rounded and supple. The wine offers elegant fruit weight and mellow mouthfeel, finishing lingering and silky. Very approachable and soothing on the palate" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"From the cooler reaches of the mighty Aude Valley. Bright, fresh, ripe raspberry fruit flavours come attractively tempered by cool alpine herb notes. Anise and lavender notes arrive as re-inforcing whispers. It’s light, juicy, well made and good to drink" Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front, Jun 2019

Alc: 13%

1 x Elefante El Valiente Tempranillo 2018 (Spain)

Rioja that ticks all the right boxes with ripe berries, darker briary notes and hints of spicy oak all making for a plush rendition of a classic blend. Super fresh and spicy on the palate with seductive red berry and cola flavours, soft tannins and classy oak leading to very long finish.

Alc: 14%

1 x Luna Negra La Mancha Tempranillo 2017 (Spain)

Awarded 91/100 Points & 4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Attractively fruited and fragrant, the bouquet shows dark plum, spiced cherry, game, toasted almond and mushroom characters. The palate is ripe and rounded with delectable fruit flavours backed by silky texture and polished tannins, leading to a lengthy smooth finish. At its best: now to 2020" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

An elegant wine, with an intense violet colour. Ripe red fruit aromas (raspberry) and balanced in the mouth, full bodied, with a fruity end and elegant acidity.

Alc: 13%