Monday, 10 November 2008

Condado de Haza 2005 - Ribera del Duero (10/11/08)

The Black Shiraz - Australia (10/11/08)

Drunk with Rory at a Thai restaurant in London - our reunion after 24 years without seeing each other!

Sunday, 9 November 2008

Lynus 2005 - Ribera del Duero (9/11/08)

A truly wondrous wine, given to me by a very, very special friend. Drunk with Shirley and Aidan while eating roast lamb in London.

This is probably my favourite wine of all time.

Campo Lindo 2000 - Pla de Bages (9/11/08)

Lagunilla Gran Reserva 2000 - Rioja (9/11/08)

Given to me by Francisco García. Drunk with Shirley and Aidan in London.

Saturday, 1 November 2008

Pesquera Crianza 2005 - Ribera del Duero (1/11/08)

Very good red from Ribera del Duero. A classic.

Friday, 24 October 2008

Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada 2006 - Chile (24/10/08)

Excellent deep red Chilean wine. Highly recommendable.

Saturday, 4 October 2008

Sunday, 8 June 2008

Pasamonte 2005 - Valencia (8/6/08)

Excellent Valencian red eaten with a paella.

Friday, 6 June 2008

Xarvin Crianza - Ribera del Júcar (6/6/08)


Cheap wine, bought to try out. Disappointing.

Wednesday, 4 June 2008

Cuatro Pasos 2006 - Bierzo (4/6/08)


Made from 100% Mencia grape

Sunday, 1 June 2008

Efe Rosado 2007 - Valencia (1/6/08)


Fruity rosé tasted in the middle of the vineyards of Bodegas Los Frailes.
Rosado afrutado catado en medio de las viñas de Bodegas Los Frailes.

Saturday, 31 May 2008

Peique 2007 - Bierzo (31/5/08)


Surprising young wine from Bierzo. Tasty.
Sorprendente joven del Bierzo. Sabroso.