COLLECTOR’S CORNER

RARE WINES TO ENHANCE YOUR CELLAR

14.5%

Black berry, cherry, barnyard notes, nutmeg

Cherry, plum, tobacco, savoury

Hoisin-braised pork belly

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SPANISH GRAPE VARIETIES TO BUILD UP YOUR CELLAR

Tempranillo

$ WEB

The Bodegas Vallobera Javier San Pedro Randez Rioja Crianza 2020 is made exclusively from Tempranillo grapes, grown at 600 metres. The resulting red is brisk, medium bodied and firm in structure. Dark fruit, licorice and herbal notes perfume the nose. The palate offers lovely depth of flavour. 2023-2028– jb

13.5%

Dried thyme, cassis, blackberry, licorice

Plum, cassis, sweet tobacco, mocha

Venison Bourguignon

Tempranillo

$ WEB

Made from the fruit of 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo) vines that have been greenpruned to allow for optimal ripening. This wine is scented with notes of violet, plum, mint, black licorice, brown sugar and cinnamon. Its palate is very juicy, ripe with flavours of plum, black raspberry, black cherry and licorice. Great value! 2023-2026–lw

14%

Violet, plum, mint, black licorice, brown

Plum, black raspberry, black cherry, licorice

Chorizo and mushroom pizza

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An expressive wine made from a regional specialty Prieto Picudo. The 2021 El Aprendiz Red has aromas of blueberry, black cherry, cranberry, raspberry and spice. It is a fullbodied wine with juicy blue and black fruit character balanced by ripe well-integrated tannins and light oak. 2023-2025– lw

14%

Blueberry, black cherry, cranberry, raspberry, spice

Blueberry, blackberry, plum, blackcurrant toast

Braised venison with polenta

$ WEB

The La Granja 360 from Castelo de Pedregosa is a light-bodied, crisp style of Cava with vigorous bubbles and a sleek, linear profile. Discreet notes of green apple, citrus, and white blossoms emerge with aeration and echo on the palate. Finishes with a subtly fruit, brut dosage. 2023-2026–jb

Lemon, apple, lime blossom

Lemon, lime, apple, [8.50]

Red berry mousse

11.5%

$ WEB

The Bodega Pagos del Moncayo Prados Fusión is a blend of Garnacha and Syrah. The Campo de Borja appellation is located in Aragon, southeast of Rioja. Garnacha is the major grape here, grown on limestone-rich slopes. The 2022 cuvée is weighty and firm, with an interesting transition from vibrant red fruit and spice notes on the nose, to headier dark fruit, herbal, mocha tones on the palate. Finishes firm and fresh. 2024-2034– jb

14%

Pomegranate, raspberry, floral, exotic spice

Cassis, plum, herbal, mocha

Root vegetable stew

Interesting Spanish Whites

Spain may be best known for its red wines from classic regions such as Rioja and Priorat; however, with such a wide range of interesting and delicious white wines, it can also be a white wine lover’s happy place.

Verdejo

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This Rueda was carefully crafted from a blend of 50% mature bush-vine fruit and 50% grapes of younger cordon-trained vines. The grapes harvested from the bush vines were fermented in oak and then matured sur lie in French and American barrels for four months. The fruit of the cordon-trained vines was fermented at a cool temperature before resting on its lees for four months in stainless steel. The result is a wine nuanced with layers of flavour and texture. 2023-2026– lw

The El Aprendiz Blanco from Leyenda del Páramo is made from the rare Albarín Blanco grape. This indigenous grape had almost disappeared from the Castilla y Léon area but is slowly making a comeback. Aromas of pineapple and citrus fruit intertwine with tangy gooseberry notes on the nose. This is a light, lively white for everyday drinking. 2023-2025– jb

Albariño $ WEB

The 2021 Pekado Mortal has all the classic markers of good Rías Baixas Albariño: zesty acidity, fragrant aromatics and subtle, refreshing bitters. Tangy citrus and stonefruit flavours abound on this medium-bodied, unoaked white wine. Smooth and easy drinking; a guaranteed crowd pleaser. 2023-2026– jb

12.5%

Apple, melon, lemon meringue, hay, lees

Melon, ripe apple, cinnamon, clove, [2.00]

Fish tacos

13.5%

Pineapple, lemon, grapefruit, gooseberry

Lemon, lime, gooseberry, [2.00]

Seafood stew

14.5%

Nectarine, white blossoms, lemon, basil

Lemon, lime, yellow apple, nectarine, [2.00]

Bacalhau