{"id":3267,"date":"2023-05-04T08:27:45","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T08:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rosemurraybrown.com\/?p=3267"},"modified":"2023-08-17T20:02:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T20:02:16","slug":"3267-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rosemurraybrown.com\/3267-2\/","title":{"rendered":"LATEST FINDS FOR SPRING"},"content":{"rendered":"

My latest wine finds from around the world for springtime drinking:<\/h3>\n

SPARKLING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mosel, Germany: COSMONAT PET NAT Jan Philipp Bleek<\/strong>
\n\u00a321 Made From Grapes, Glasgow<\/em>
\nFunky labelled vividly crisp creamy textured 100% Pinot Noir fizz.\u00a0 Made using biodynamic and organic methods on Mosel\u2019s slatey soils by a natural wine advocate.\u00a0 Bleek uses the \u2018ancestral method\u2019 to capture the sparkle, bottling the fizz part way through its first ferment.<\/p>\n

Sussex, England: ROEBUCK ESTATES ROSE DE NOIRS 2017<\/strong>
\n\u00a342 Roebuck Estates.co.uk<\/em>
\nIn an extensive English fizz tasting, this stood out for its red berry aromatics and rich intensity.\u00a0 The addition of Pinot Meunier with a dash of Pinot Precoce alongside Pinot Noir gives floral notes and soft texture.\u00a0 Roebuck are currently one of the best rose fizz producers in the UK.<\/p>\n

WHITE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Peloponnese, Greece: THE SOCIETY\u2019S GREEK WHITE 2022 Semeli<\/strong>
\n\u00a38.95 The Wine Society<\/em>
\nFabulous introduction to dry Greek whites.\u00a0 This blend of Moschofilero and Roditis is made by the \u2018master of Moschofilero\u2019 Leonidas Nassiakos from vines grown at 650m where cool nights retain fresh acidity.\u00a0 Floral notes, touch of citrus, limepeel, grapefruit, zippy, zesty and dry.<\/p>\n

Ribeiro, Spain: THE FLOWER & THE BEE WHITE 2021 Coto de Gomariz<\/strong>
\n\u00a317 Woodwinters; The Sourcing Table<\/em>
\nNative Galician grape Treixadura can be superb in the right hands.\u00a0 Coto de Gomariz are expert at coaxing depth and flavour from the grape in little known Ribeiro region in north west Spain just inland from the Atlantic coast.\u00a0 Full rich flavours with herby undertones and vivid natural acidity.<\/p>\n

Tuscany, Italy: SUAVIS VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO 2021 Mormoraia<\/strong>
\n\u00a314.50 Lea & Sandeman<\/em>
\nPerfect summery white from organically grown Vernaccia grape.\u00a0 Orange, apricot and acacia flower notes, quite minerally, medium bodied and elegant for the price.\u00a0 Made by the Passonis, a leading family producer in touristy San Gimignano; they have a good restaurant too.<\/p>\n

Tenerife, Canary Islands: BENJE BLANCO 2021 Envinate ***STAR WHITE BUY***<\/strong>
\n\u00a329 The Sourcing Table<\/em>
\nOutstandingly good volcanic white made by a group of four friends who met at university in Alicante and now make wine across Spain.\u00a0 This is tantalisingly good with mouthwatering acidity and a salty savoury edge \u2013 it cries out for a platter of squid or monkfish.\u00a0\u00a0 It might seem pricey, but it is worth the money.<\/p>\n

Ribera del Duero, Spain: EL LEBRERO ALBILLO MAYOR 2020 Felix Callejo<\/strong>
\n\u00a325 The Wine Society<\/em>
\nIn a region best known for its full bodied red wines, this fine chiselled soft textured Albillo Mayor was an unexpected find from a little known producer.\u00a0 Loved its rich creaminess and beautiful balance with subtle oak undertones.\u00a0 It is quite intense for a white with chunky chewy fruits, but has a vibrancy and brightness that you often get from high altitude vineyards.<\/p>\n

Marche, Italy: IL BACCO VERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI DI JESI CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2021 Coroncino<\/strong>
\n\u00a317 Woodwinters<\/em>
\nIn a sea of mediocre wines, the family owned Fattoria Coroncino shine out like a beacon in Ancona.\u00a0 Cool breezes retain acidity, creating a vibrant minerally white with weighty pineapple and lychee fruits and gentle nutty herby undertones; made using very low sulphur which is unusual in that area.<\/p>\n

ROSE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Provence, France: WHISPERING ANGEL 2022 Chateau d\u2019Esclans<\/strong>
\n\u00a319 Waitrose; Majestic; Sainsburys<\/em>
\nA new vintage for the famous Whispering Angel, this fine pale rose is both intensely fruity with its red berry aromas, but with hints of grapefruit and lime to freshen the palate.\u00a0 Juicy, spicy finesse made by talented Sacha Lichine using old-vine Grenache from high altitude vineyards and Vermentino to add lime and spice.<\/p>\n

RED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Piedmont, Italy:\u00a0 NEBBIOLO D\u2019ALBA 2020 Marengo ***STAR RED BUY***<\/strong>
\n\u00a321 Justerini & Brooks<\/em>
\nBeautifully soft silky characterful Nebbiolo with such a fresh juicy sapid mouthwatering flavour, this very expressive example which was a clear favourite in a line up of \u2018affordable\u2019 Piedmontese reds.\u00a0 Anyone who wants Barolo on a budget, try this beauty from a small grower who owns a small steep parcel of Nebbiolo in the sandy soils of Valmaggiore.<\/p>\n

Languedoc, France: WISE WOLF CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022<\/strong>
\n\u00a39 Asda; \u00a310 Morrisons; \u00a311 Sainsburys<\/em>
\nRemember Banrock Station from Australia?\u00a0 Apparently they now make wine across the world favouring Pays d\u2019Oc for this Cabernet Sauvignon to reduce the airmiles.\u00a0 Made from what they call \u2018post-consumer recycled glass\u2019 in an unappealing shaped squat bottle, but the red is soft plummy and easy drinking.<\/p>\n

Tuscany, Italy: CHIANTI RISERVA CORTE ALLE MURA 2019 ***GREAT VALUE***<\/strong>
\n\u00a36.49 Lidl<\/em>
\nClear winner in our recent Lidl scoop, a great price for such a mature well made Chianti.\u00a0 Sweet vanilla notes, rich raisiny undertones, hints of green tea and herbs \u2013 ideal match with aubergine risotto or lightly spiced barbeque ribs.<\/p>\n

SWEET<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tokaj, Hungary: LATE HARVEST 2018 Royal Tokaji\u00a0 ***GREAT VALUE***<\/strong>
\n\u00a310.99\/\u00a312.99 for 50cl bt Majestic Wine<\/em>
\nGentle introduction to the sensational sweet wines of Tokaj, this late harvest from a ripe vintage in famous Betsek vineyard in the eastern Mad basin in Tokaj is seriously good value.\u00a0 Gentle sweetness (108 g\/l sugar) achieved from extended hang time \u2013 light soft rounded honey notes with light caramel, spicy white pepper notes.\u00a0 The same wine is also sold under the Sainsbury\u2019s Taste the Difference label at the same price.<\/p>\n

By Rose Murray Brown MW. Published in The Scotsman 22 April 2023<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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