what we are drinking
white rosé red - all prices include VAT
We're always thrilled to get a good write up for one of our wines, whether it be in the Whitley Bay Gazette or the FT. But seldom, it must be said, do our great (but frankly not very expensive) core wines reach the hallowed palates at the Wine Advocate. That is definitely time to break out the big trumpets and shout loud and proud from the very rooftops! Here are some latin stars which have been lapping up the critical outpourings this month, both in The Wine Advocate and our very own Times newspaper.
A2O Albarino 2006 75cl
"Medium straw-colored with a green tint, the nose offers up notes of minerality, peach, jasmine, citrus, and a hint of tropical fruits in the background. Crisp, lingering, and refreshing on the palate... 90/100" Jay Miller, erobertparker.com
- Style: AROMATIC WHITE
- Region: GALICIA
- Size: 6 x Bottle (75cl)
Liante Salice Salentino Castello Monaci 2006 75 cl
"... another beauty. Made in a very sweet, ripe style, it offers notes of plums, prunes, leather, tar, smoke and earthiness. It should continue to drink beautifully over the next several years." 90 points, Antonio Galloni, erobertparker.com
- Style: RIPE JUICY RED
- Region: PUGLIA
- Size: 6 x Bottle (75cl)
Aglianico del Vulture Riserva 2001 75cl
"This sweet, full-bodied Aglianico shows terrific clarity and detail in its expression of black cherries and herbs with notable palate presence and a powerful, layered personality." 91/100, Antonio Galloni, erobertparker.com
- Style: None
- Region: BASILICATA
- Size: 6 x Bottle (75cl)
Bodegas Castro Martin Albarino Rias-Baixas Family Reserve 2005 75cl
"... in this Spanish edition, the lively, floral, lime zest and lemon blossom-charged palate is easily worth the price asked." Jane MacQuitty, The Times
- Style: AROMATIC WHITE
- Region: GALICIA
- Size: 6 x Bottle (75cl)
Pinot Grigio Collio Villa Russiz 2006 75cl
"... extremely elegant, poised and refined, with plenty of perfumed, sweet fruit, excellent concentration and terrific style. This reference-point wine is as good as Pinot Grigio gets." 90/100, David Schildkneckt, erobertparker.com
- Style: CRISP DRY WHITE
- Region: FRUILI-VENEZIA GIULI
- Size: 6 x Bottle (75cl)
Sauvignon de La Tour Collio Villa Russiz 2006 75cl
"Considered by many observers to be one of Italy's top Sauvignons, the 2006 Sauvignon de la Tour is a stunner." 93/100, David Schildkneckt, erobertparker.com
- Style: CRISP DRY WHITE
- Region: NONE
- Size: 6 x Bottle (75cl)