Wine
Wine
Herdade do Rocim 2021 Alicante Bouschet
Portuguese Red
A concentrated Alicante Bouschet with black fruit, mineral notes and restrained barrel spice. The palate is full and structured, with firm tannins balanced by fresh acidity and a dark-fruited core. Harmonious rather than heavy through the finish, it is well matched with grilled beef, braised lamb, mushrooms or hearty dishes with smoky, savoury flavours.
Cartuxa 2018 Pêra-Manca Tinto
Portuguese Red
Blackberry, cassis and plum lead a deep, dark-fruited profile, with cinnamon bringing measured warmth and spice. The palate carries the same concentrated fruit with a composed, savoury shape, while the finish remains long and quietly persistent. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef or richly seasoned mushrooms.
Cartuxa 2018 Évora Reserva
Portuguese Red
A full-flavoured Alentejo red with blackberry, wild cherry and red berries, layered with black pepper, eucalyptus, tea and toasted oak. The palate is rich and firmly tannic, though bright acidity keeps the fruit and savoury notes in balance. The finish is long, carrying berry, spice and tea-like detail that suits grilled beef, lamb or slow-cooked dishes.
Fitapreta 2020 Os Paulistas Chão dos Eremitas
Portuguese Red
Mateus Nicolau de Almeida 2022 Trans-Douro-Express Cima Corgo
Portuguese Red
Dark cherry and ripe red fruit lead, with a measured earthy note adding savoury depth. The palate is layered and quietly structured rather than heavy, carrying fresh fruit through a composed finish. This 2022 Cima Corgo red comes from an old-vine field blend on schist and was fermented and aged for eight months in concrete. Serve slightly cool with roast lamb, mushrooms or lentil dishes.
Luís Seabra 2020 Indie Xisto Tinto
Portuguese Red
Savoury red and blue fruit leads, with forest floor, wet stone and green herbs giving the nose a cool, earthy frame. Layered on the palate, it combines ripe berry depth with white and black pepper, fresh acidity and fine tannic grip. The finish is persistent, slate-led and quietly smoky, with the fruit remaining clear and composed.
Niepoort 2015 Redoma Douro
Portuguese Red
Dark cherry, plum and blackberry meet violet, dried herbs and a cool mineral note. The palate is structured and energetic, with fine tannins carrying the fruit rather than overwhelming it. Savoury spice and graphite emerge toward a persistent, balanced finish. Give it air and serve with lamb, braised beef or earthy mushroom dishes.
Messias 2013 Clássico Garrafeira Bairrada DOC
Portuguese Red
Intense ruby, with resin, cedar and a cool balsamic lift set against distinctly saline, iodine-like detail. The palate is firm and substantial, shaped by fresh Atlantic acidity, yet the texture remains composed rather than severe. Savoury oak, dark fruit and mineral tension carry through a long, structured and age-worthy finish.
Caves Sao Joao 1966 Frei Joao Reserva Bairrada Magnum
Portuguese Red
Mature yet lively, opening with cassis, raspberry and dried fig over pine-needle, coffee and toasted-wood notes. The palate is full and structured, with fresh acidity keeping the evolved fruit clear while settled tannins give the texture a composed shape. Earthy and savoury detail builds through the middle. The finish is persistent, carrying dried fruit, coffee, gentle spice and polished woodland complexity.
Julia Kemper 2012 Aragonez Dão DOC
Portuguese Red
Deep ruby with wild blackberry at the centre, edged by gentle spice and a cool, resinous hint of pine. The palate is dry and velvety, with fine-grained tannins keeping the ripe fruit composed. Elegant rather than forceful, it carries fresh acidity and a delicate savoury line into a clean, quietly persistent finish.
Álvaro Castro 2016 Dão Reserva
Portuguese Red
Ripe dark and red fruit meet fine wood spice in an intense but polished aromatic profile. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with smooth, well-integrated tannins supporting generous fruit without becoming heavy. Elegant and appealing through the middle, it closes with savoury detail, measured oak and a long, balanced finish.
Quinta da Costa do Pinhão 2015 Peladosa
Portuguese Red
Fresh and mineral-led, with sapid plum and wild raspberry unfolding alongside rock rose, graphite, worn leather and beeswax. The palate carries ample yet finely placed tannins, giving the old-vine fruit structure without obscuring its energy. Pink peppercorn and schist-like mineral detail linger through a vibrant, savoury and persistent finish.
Parras Wines 2020 Cavalo Negro Red
Portuguese Red
Soft, ripe and spicy, this Portuguese red is generously textured. Black fruit and acidity shine through an open structure, and the palate remains easy to drink. Ripe fruit and spice give the wine a generous character, while acidity stays clearly present within its open shape. It is a direct, dark-fruited style built around texture, freshness, spice and openness.
Gomez Cruzado 2022 Rioja Blanco
Spanish White
A fresh Rioja Blanco with citrus blossom, green apple and pear, lifted by fennel, white flowers and restrained stone fruit. The palate is clean and vibrant, with bright acidity and a fine mineral edge carrying the fruit. Crisp and dry on the finish, it is a versatile choice for grilled fish, shellfish, salads or lightly dressed vegetable dishes.
La Perdida 2020 Malas Uvas
Spanish White
Green apple and peach skin lead into dried flowers, ginger and a touch of sage. The palate is dry and lively, with a gently cloudy, textured feel, brisk acidity and a salty, earthy mineral edge. Savoury and characterful without losing freshness, it is especially good with steamed mussels, roast vegetables or firm cheese.
Los Bermejos 2021 Diego Seco
Spanish White
A pure, distinctive island white with citrus peel, green apple and white flowers. Volcanic smoke and a saline, oceanic edge give the aromas unusual definition, while bright acidity and a light texture keep the palate linear and fresh. Crisp, mineral and persistent through the salty finish, it is especially well suited to shellfish, grilled fish or simple vegetable dishes.
Bodegas SiAH 2019 Ribeiro Blanco
Spanish White
A fresh Galician white with white peach, citrus and green apple, lifted by floral and herbal notes over wet stone. The palate is vibrant and textured, with crisp acidity and fine minerality carrying the fruit into a clean, mouth-watering finish. Balanced and quietly complex, it is a natural match for shellfish, grilled fish or lightly dressed vegetables.
Borja Pérez Viticultor 2020 Artífice Llanito Perera Listán Blanco
Spanish White
Enate 2022 Chardonnay 234
Spanish White
Green apple, ripe peach and fennel lead, with guava and passion fruit adding an exotic lift over a subtle mineral background. Full and gently unctuous, the palate remains clean and fresh through lively acidity. A lightly honeyed finish lingers without feeling heavy. Serve with pasta, white meat, fish or shellfish.
José Antonio García 2020 Unculín Blanco Bierzo
Spanish White
Dry and finely structured, this Bierzo white combines Doña Blanca and Godello from old bush vines in Valtuille de Abajo. Pear and melon sit over a light waxy note, while bright acidity keeps the palate taut and clean. Native-yeast fermentation and time on the lees add quiet texture without dulling the wine's freshness. Serve with shellfish, grilled fish or fresh cheeses.
Bodegas Itsasmendi 2019 Itsasmendi 7 Txakoli
Spanish White
Floral aromas, talcum powder and lemon zest lead into ripe white fruit and a cool mineral note. Broad and gently unctuous on the palate, it balances concentrated flavour with crisp, driving acidity. Grapefruit, quince and subtle herbal detail carry the structured, persistent finish. Serve with grilled fish, salt cod or savoury rice dishes.
Vinya Alfori Purest 2022 Verdejo
Spanish White
A fresh, aromatic Verdejo with citrus peel, green apple and white peach, joined by fennel, wild herbs and subtle floral notes. The palate is bright and clean, with crisp acidity, light texture and a gentle mineral edge. Juicy but dry on the finish, it balances Mediterranean ripeness with the variety’s characteristic herbal freshness.
Barrialto Vino De Mesa Blanco
Spanish White
An easygoing white with citrus, green apple and subtle floral notes. The palate is light and clean, with soft acidity and a crisp, refreshing finish that keeps the fruit straightforward. Made for uncomplicated drinking, it works well as an aperitif or with salads, mild cheese, simple seafood and lightly seasoned vegetable dishes.
Orto Vins 2022 Les Argiles d’Orto Blanc Montsant
Spanish White
A textured Mediterranean white with pear, white peach and citrus, accented by wild herbs and a hint of almond. The palate is silky but lively, with fresh acidity and a mineral line carrying the orchard fruit into a long, savoury finish. Versatile at the table, it is particularly well suited to seafood, grilled fish, vegetables or simply prepared poultry.
Menade 2019 La Mision Verdejo
Spanish White
A layered Verdejo with white flowers, ripe orchard fruit, citrus peel and fennel, followed by smoke and a quiet mineral note. The palate is textured yet vibrant, with bright acidity bringing focus to the generous fruit and savoury detail. Long and composed on the finish, it is well matched with roast fish, poultry, almonds or herb-led vegetable dishes.
Viñadores de Gredos 2019 Surprise Chasselas Cebreros
Spanish White
An oxidative, Oloroso-like nose brings toasted nuts, warm spice and apple compote. The palate is dry and textural, with pear, dates and candied-nut richness cut by vibrant acidity. Savoury rather than fruity in the conventional sense, it stays fresh and distinctive, finishing with a gently earthy, sherry-like tang and persistent nutty detail.
Albamar 2021 O Sebal Albariño
Spanish White
Suertes Del Marques 2018 Vidonia Blanco
Spanish White
An elegant volcanic white with lemon, pear and white flowers, accented by wild herbs and a restrained smoky note. The palate is textured yet vibrant, with bright acidity and saline minerality providing focus. Long and refined on the finish, it shows the clarity and tension to work with grilled fish, shellfish, roast poultry or vegetable dishes with fresh herbs.
Suertes Del Marques 2020 Trenzado
Spanish White
A complex Atlantic white with citrus, white peach and wild herbs over smoky, flinty mineral notes. The palate is textured and fresh, with bright acidity and a saline line giving the fruit precision and drive. Long and savoury on the finish, it is a strong match for grilled fish, shellfish, roast poultry or herb-led vegetable dishes.