Spanish wine tasting at our AGM 2023

The follow tasting was led by Kevin of Richmond Hill Wines. Tasting notes from Phil.

Reception sparkling

Vendrell Brut NatureNV from Penedes, Spain. Varietals: Macabco, Xarelo. A Cava made with the traditional method.Bright golden colour. Pleasant and fresh nose. Unfortunately the wine was poured too early (or the AGM was too long!). By the time we got to taste it most of the fizz was gone. But the wine was still very pleasant and fruity with a hint of bread and yeast. Very good value for the money.

Regular price $28.95, with our FOV discount $23.16.

White

2020 Terrer D’aubert Blanc

From Tarragona, Spain.

Varietal: Macalco.

Bright golden colour. Fruity nose of citrous, and pear. Nice acidity. Very pleasant on the palate. Medium body with a nice finish. Good pairing with white flesh fish, shellfish and chicken.

Regular price $28.95, with our FOV discount $23.16. Extremely good value.

Red

2019 Ortega Ezquerro Granacha

From Rioja, Spain.

Varietal: Granacha.

Pale ruby colour. Nose of spices and red fruit with a hint of soya sauce. Lighter body on the palate. A simple and happy wine for the summer on the patio, but it would also pair well with some spicy food.

Regular price $34, with our FOV discount $27.20.

Red

2019 Parajes de Callejo

From Riera del Duero, Spain.

Varietals: Tempranillo, Albillo Mayor.

Garnet colour. Nose of plum, herbs, mushrooms, and a hint of vanilla. Medium body, nice mouth feel and a medium finish. Good pairing with red meat.

Regular price $35.95, with our FOV discount $28.76. Very good value.

Red

2014 Trasnocho by Ramirez de Ganuza

From Rioja, Spain.

Varietals: Tempranillo, Graciano, Viura and Malvasia.

Dark garnet colour, almost inky. Very complex nose of black fruit, herbs, mushrooms, coffee, vanilla and earth with hints of orange peel. Medium body, silky smooth tannins, very good mouth feel and a well balanced long finish. The finish lasted a good 30 second on the palate. This was the star of the night for me. This wine stands up to the best from Bordeaux. It is probably at its peak but will probably age for 5 to 10 more years in the cellar. Good pairing with grilled steak, prime ribs, rack of lamb and roasted lamb and other red meat.

Regular price $175 with our FOV discount $140. Unfortunately very limited in distribution.

Red

2016 Bodega Clos Figueras

From Priorate, Spain.

Varietals: Granacha, Carignan.

Dark garnet colour. Nose is still very tight although the wine has been opened for 3 hours. Nose has hints of red fruit, herbs, spices. Supple on the palate. Still tannic, with a long finish. This is a big wine. The wine will probably age and develop for many more years. Would like to re-taste this in 5 years to see how this will develop.

Regular price: $145, with our FOV discount $115.