Over the last two decades Spain has become one of the most exciting, innovative and dynamic wine regions in the world.
Spanish wine-makers have managed to merge the traditional styles with the new, and the results are superb wines with a strong sense of identity and personality.
We have put together a succinct list showcasing a diverse range of wines from around the country.
We use the ‘Verre du Vin’ system that keeps the wines by the glass in optimum condition.
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VINO DE JEREZ
The soul of Andalusia. These unique styles of dry wine are superb aperitifs, perfect palate cleansers that you can also continue drinking way into your meal
“Druggingly delicious"
Jancis Robinson MW
MANZANILLA ’LA GITANA’, HIDALGO
Benchmark manzanilla, rapier-sharp, salty tang, yeasty and nutty
5.00 (100ml) / 17.50 (375ml)
FINO ‘TÍO PEPE’, GONZÁLEZ BYASS
Multi-award winning fino; crisp, clean and dry, good body, savoury freshness
4.50 (100ml) / 14.75 (375ml)
AMONTILLADO, VIÑA AB, GONZÁLEZ BYASS
Dry and savoury, delicate almond and hazelnut notes. IWC Fortified Trophy Winner 2010
4.75 (100ml) / CRF 16.00 (350ml)
OLOROSO ‘ANTIQUE’, FERNANDO DE CASTILLA
Full, smooth and rich yet incredibly fresh and dry. Very elegant 20 year old wine, impressively long, nutty finish.
“Wine of the Year” Sommelier Wine Awards 2011
6.50 (75ml) / 37.50 (500ml)
CAVA MÉTODO TRADICIONAL
VILARNAU BRUT
CATALUNYA / MACABEO, PARELLADA, CHARDONNAY
Subtle, elegant, soft peach and citrus
4.50 (125ml) | 22.50 (750ml) / MAGNUM 42.50
RAVENTOS I BLANC DE NIT ROSADO 2008
CATALUNYA / MACABEO, XAREL-LO, PARELLADA, MONASTRELL
Elegant and sophisticated, delicate and crisp, dry, round and lingering.
5.90 (125ml) | 29.50
GRAMONA BRUT NATURE,
GRAN RESERVA 2007
CATALUNYA / XAREL-LO, MACABEO, PARELLADA Seductive ripe white fruit, yeast and hints of almond, one year in French oak
90/100 The Wine Advocate
37.50
CHAMPAGNE
LAURENT-PERRIER BRUT NV
CHAMPAGNE / CHARDONNAY, PINOT NOIR, PINOT MEUNIER
Silky smooth, ripe fleshy apricots, slightly spicy notes
8.75 (125ml glass) / 45.00
LOUIS ROEDERER BRUT PREMIER NV
CHAMPAGNE / PINOT NOIR, CHARDONNAY, PINOT MEUNIER
Structured and elegantly mature wine. Lively, smooth and complex, apples and pears with notes of toast and almonds
58.00
LAURENT-PERRIER ROSÉ
CHAMPAGNE / PINOT NOIR
Precise and very crisp with amazing freshness. A basket of freshly picked red berries. Supple and rounded on the finish
14.50 (125ml glass) / 72.00
BOLLINGER GRANDE ANNÉE 2002
CHAMPAGNE / PINOT NOIR, CHARDONNAY
Gloriously full-bodied with intensely rich and complex aromas. Wonderful balance of power, depth and finesse
95.00
DOM PERIGNON 2002
CHAMPAGNE / PINOT NOIR, CHARDONNAY
Fresh, crystalline, and sharp with honey and fresh almonds on the nose. Mature with a sensual fullness, and smooth, all-encompassing finish
145.00
KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE NV
CHAMPAGNE / PINOT NOIR, PINOT MEUNIER, CHARDONNAY
Wonderfully creamy bouquet, a magical richness and balance on the palate. The long, lingering finish is both nutty and toasty. Unique, magnificent, unforgettable
165.00
BLANCO
Wines are listed by region, roughly speaking from West to East, then North to South. Within each region they are listed in order of weight, lighter to fuller bodied
GALICIA
MILENIUM, BODEGAS GALLEGAS 2010/11
GODELLO
Subtle quince, pear and apple flavours
GLS 5.85 / 8.35 / CRF 11.00 / BOT 22.00
ALBARIÑO, FILLABOA 2010
ALBARIÑO
Crisp palate with peach and stony minerality. Balanced and refreshing, elegant and polished
GLS 7.85 / 11.25 / CRF 14.75 / BOT 29.50
CASAL DE ARMÁN 2010/11
TREIXADURA
Beautifully elegant and refreshing, citrus/tangerine notes, vibrant acidity, clean, mineral finish.
Decanter Silver 2011
29.50
ALBARIÑO FINCA ‘MONTE ALTO’ SELECCIÓN, FILLABOA 2009
ALBARIÑO
Heady, perfumed nose, rich and ripe on the palate, depth and character with elegant but robustly expressive fruit. A long and spicy, interesting finish
37.00
CASTILLA Y LEÓN
VINHOZ, BODEGA LAHOZ 2010/11
AIRÉN
Alluring and peachy, soft and fresh
GLS 4.80 / 6.80 / CRF 9.00 / BOT 18.00
MONCADO 2010/11
VERDEJO, CHARDONNAY
Fresh and zippy with citrus finish
GLS 3.95 / 5.65 / CRF 7.50 / BOT 14.95
RIOJA
BLANCO, LUIS CAÑAS 2010/11
VIURA
Attractive lemon character, with a melon and pineapple finish
GLS 5.95 / 8.65 / CRF 11.75 / BOT 23.50
RIOJA BLANCO, REMELLURI 2007
MALVASIA, VIURA, VIOGNIER, ROUSSANNE, MARSANNE
Supremely elegant, from a ground-breaking mixture of grapes. Challenges the great wines of the Rhône and Burgundy for complexity and subtlety
58.00
GRAVONIA LÓPEZ DE HEREDIA 2001
VIURA
The antithesis of the Remelluri, archetypal old-style white Rioja from 50 year old vines. Quince, beeswax and honeycomb; outstandingly decadent yet reassuringly fresh. A great white wine from an outstanding vintage
37.50
RUEDA
EL QUINTANAL 2010
VEREDJO
Zingy, juicy grapefruit and passionfruit. If you like sauvignon, you'll love verdejo
BOT 25.50
NAIADES ‘NAIA’, VIÑA SILA 2007/08
VERDEJO
Luxuriously full and deep, fresh and alluring, succulent ripe apricots. Long mineral finish, reminiscent of a Meursault Premier Cru. 95/100 Guía Peñin (2007)
39.00
SOMONTANO
LA MIRANDA, SECASTILLA 2010
SOMONTANO / GARNACHA BLANCA
Smooth, elegant and luscious, touch of mineral backbone
GLS 6.65 / 9.50 / CRF 12.50 / BOT 25.00
CATALUNYA
VERD ALBERA,
CELLER MARTI FABRA 2010/11
MOSCATEL, GARNACHA
Citrus and spice, tropical fruit, aromatic and delicious. New Wave Spanish Wine Awards Winner 2011
24.50
CATALAN EAGLE 2010
GARNACHA BLANCA, VIOGNIER, ROUSANNE
Seductive peach aromas, velvety texture and refreshing finish
24.00
CASTILLA LA MANCHA
CASTILLO DEL MORO BLANCO 2010/11
AIRÉN, SAUVIGNON BLANC
Crisp apples, zesty and citrussy
GLS 4.95 / 6.95 / CRF 9.50 / BOT 19.00
FLOR MONTGO 2008/10
VERDEJO
Luscious and smooth; apricots and peaches
GLS 5.75 / 8.20 / CRF 10.75 / BOT 21.50
ALICANTE
CASTELL D’AIXA, BODEGAS XALO 2010/11
MOSCATEL
Bursting with pure crushed muscat grapes, honey and melon
24.00
IBIZA
CAN RICH 2010/11
CHARDONNAY, MALVASIA
Full rounded and alluring; lively, characterful and exciting
GLS 5.95 / 8.50 / CRF 11.25 / BOT 22.50
ROSADO
RIOJA
BERONIA 2010
TEMPRANILLO
Mouthwatering redcurrants and strawberries
GLS 5.85 / 8.40 / CRF 11.00 / BOT 22.00
SOMONTANO
VIÑAS DEL VERO 2011
TEMPRANILLO, CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Fresh red fruits and wild berry flavours
GLS 4.80 / 6.85 / CRF 9.00 / BOT 18.00
RIBERA DEL DUERO
CILLAR DE SILOS 2010
TEMPRANILLO
Exotic fruit aromas, fresh and lingering. Serious rosé, brilliant with food
25.50
TINTO
Wines are listed by REGION, roughly speaking from West to East, then North to South. Within each region they are listed in order of weight, lighter to fuller bodied
BIERZO
ULTREIA ST JACQUES, RAUL PERÉZ, 2009
MENCIA
Dark cherries, herbs and minerals; delicious rare cult wine named best wine for its price from anywhere by the Wine Advocate
31.00
VILLA DE CORULLÓN, DESCENDIENTES DE J. PALACIOS 2006/07
MENCIA
Powerful and incredibly well structured. Herbs, graphite, earthiness and a savoury meatiness. Biodynamically produced from seriously old vines up to 130 years old. 95/100 Robert Parker (2007)
58.00
CASTILLA Y LEÓN
NAIRE 2010/11
TEMPRANILLO
Youthful and fruity with fresh acidity
GLS 4.85 / 6.85 / CRF 9.00 / BOT 18.00
ALAIA, DEHESA DE RUBIALES 2009
PRIETO PICUDO
Delicious warm, red, juicy fruits, sweet spices and chocolate. Terrific character
GLS 6.15 / 8.80 / CRF 11.50 / BOT 23.00
FINCA CONSTANCIA 2009
TEMPRANILLO, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SYRAH, CABERNET FRANC, PETIT VERDOT AND GRACIANO
Ripe fruit, great structure; stylish and full
23.00
TORO
QUINTA EL REFUGIO, BODEGAS
TORREDUERO 2009
TINTO DE TORO (TEMPRANILLO)
Red fruits, toasty notes, good structure. A little gem!
GLS 6.25 / 8.90 / CRF 11.75 / BOT 23.50
PINTIA, BODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS PINTIA 2006
TINTO DE TORO
Concentrated blackberries, dark cherries and cocoa beans. Liquorice, spice and leather, fleshy, deep and smooth; astonishingly good 96/100 Guía Peñin
68.00
RIBERA DEL DUERO
CILLAR DE SILOS CRIANZA 2007
TINTA DE PAÍS (TEMPRANILLO)
Classic crianza style Ribera, confident, sophisticated and satisfying
35.00
TORRESILO CRIANZA 2006/08
TINTA DE PAÍS
Ripe fruit and sweet spices on the nose. Creamy oak, fleshy ripe fruit palate with rounded tannins. Beautifully balanced, shows restraint and real class. 2006 Trophy winner at the New Wave Spanish Wine Awards 2010
59.00
BODEGAS ALIÓN 2005/07
TINTA DE PAÍS
Complex dark chocolate aromas, liquorice, blackberry, sweet spice and tobacco on the palate. A very complete and satisfying wine. 94/100 The Wine Advocate
83.00
VEGA SICILIA VALBUENA, 2003/04
TINTA DE PAÍS, MALBEC, MERLOT
Aromas of plums, dried figs, smoke, blackberries and herbs. A broad, rich and opulent palate with balsamic and mineral notes. 94/100 The Wine Advocate
125.00 | MAGNUM 240.00
VEGA SICILIA UNICO 1999/2000
TINTA DE PAÍS
These legendary wines are only released following a minimum maturation period of 10 years in a combination of barrel and bottle. Powerful, complex ripe black fruits and truffles, round tannins, impressive structure. 97/100 The Wine Advocate
265.00
VEGA SICILIA UNICO MAGNUM 1995
TINTA DE PAÍS
1995 was a particularly outstanding Ribera vintage
540.00
NAVARRA
PRINCIPE DE LA PAZ 2010/11
GARNACHA
Vibrant and youthful, damsons and stewed fruits
GLS 4.45 / 6.35 / CRF 8.35 / BOT 16.75
GRACIANO CRIANZA,
BODEGAS ALEX 2009/10
GRACIANO
Complex mature fruits, 10 months in oak, stylish and graceful
23.50
CALATAYUD
EL GORDITO, PAMELA GEDDES 2007
GARNACHA, SHIRAZ
Silky and round, blackberries and blackcurrants, touch of spice
28.00
RIOJA
CRIANZA, LUIS CAÑAS 2008/09
TEMPRANILLO
Velvety cherry fruit, hint of liquorice, smooth and round with lasting richness
29.00
RIOJA, ELABORACIÓN ESPECIAL, BERONIA 2009/10
TEMPRANILLO
Modern Riojano wine-making, 8 months in oak, smooth and satisfying – ‘chocca-mocha-Rioja’! Silver and Best in Class Trophy at IWSC
GLS 6.75 / 9.65 / CRF 12.75 / BOT 25.50
RESERVA, REMELLURI 2006/07
TEMPRANILLO, GRACIANO, GARNACHA
Herbal aromas, fresh and succulent, round and warm with elegant attack, perfect balance and real finesse
42.50 | MAGNUM 79.00
AMAREN RESERVA 2004
TEMPRANILLO
Deliciously meaty and ripe concentrated black fruits from 60 year old vines. Cedar, tobacco and minerality combine with a wild mountainside heather character. Elegant and complex with a polished, satisfying finish. 100/100 Guia Proensa
55.00
COLLECCIÓN JAIME RODRIQUEZ,
REMELLURI 2003/04
TEMPRANILLO
A tour de force of modern Riojan winemaking. Mocha, tobacco and ripe berry fruits dominate a palate that is structured, firm yet approachable. Dark, very dense and brooding.
95.00
HIRO 3 RACIMOS, LUIS CAÑAS 2004
TEMPRANILLO
Aromas of wild berry fruit, grilled meats and spice. The palate is huge, groaning with fruit, oak, rich tannins and immense length. 2004 is regarded as one of the finest ever Rioja vintages.
Trophy: Best Tempranillo in the World Decanter 2010
105.00
SOMONTANO
PINOT NOIR, VIÑAS DEL VERO 2009
PINOT NOIR
Wonderfully balanced and full-flavoured, classic Pinot, from the foothills of the Pyrenees
GLS 7.45 / 10.45 / CRF 14.25 / BOT 28.50
BLECUA TINTO RESERVA 2004/05
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MERLOT, TEMPRANILLO, GARNACHA
Complex, intense black fruit, menthol, sweet spice, roasted coffee, liquorice and fig. Full bodied and well structured. 92/100 Guía Peñin
85.00
MONTSANT
CASTELL LES PINYERES 2007/08
GARNACHA, CARIÑENA
Intense and silky ripe red fruits with hint of chocolate
26.50
PRIORAT
FINCA LA PLANETA, CELLER PASANAU 2005/06
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, GARNACHA
Concentrated dark fruit and spice, balsamic undertone, muscular, intense and elegantly powerful.
Perfect for grilled meats.
44.00
SCALA DEI CARTOIXA RESERVA, 2006
GARNACHA, CARIÑENA, SYRAH, CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Mineral notes from the licorella slate terroir gives it its distinct Priorat typicity. Full ripe red fruits, toast, spice and lingering finish.
New Wave Spanish Wine Awards 2011 Best Red of Show
65.00
FINCA DOFI, ALVARO PALACIOS 2006/08
GARNACHA, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SYRAH
Concentrated fresh blackcurrants, cedar and something wild and gamey. Elegant, extremely complex, smooth and silky, fantastic structure. 93/100 The Wine Advocate
78.00
LA CREU ALTA, BODEGAS MAS ALTA 2006
CARIGNAN, GARNACHA
Super-concentrated juicy black fruits, coffee notes and great minerality. Immense depth and structure from 80 to 100 year old vines, enormous power yet fully in control
96.00
CASTILLA LA MANCHA
CAÑADAS, NAVARRO LOPEX 2010/11
TEMPRANILLO
Aromatic with rounded fruit with touch of oak
GLS 3.95 / 5.65 / CRF 7.50 / BOT 14.95
ALTOZANO TINTO 2010
TEMPRANILLO, CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Ripe cherries, balanced by touch of oak
GLS 4.50 / 6.45 / CRF 8.50 / BOT 17.00
UTIEL-REQUENA
PASIÓN DE BOBAL, BODEGA SIERRA
NORTE 2009
BOBAL
An impressive rich, spicy red; seductive with lush ripe fruit
26.50 | MAGNUM 49.50
ALICANTE
TORRE DEL RELOJ 2009/10
MONASTRELL
Juicy dark cherries, generous and smooth
GLS 5.20 / 7.45 / CRF 9.75 / BOT 19.50
MALLORCA
4 KILOS TINTO 2008/09
CALLET, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MERLOT
Ripe cherry and blackberry aromas, along with cedar and spices. Rich, succulent, mineral edge. Well integrated, dense and powerful. 95/100 Guía Peñin
48.00
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