Alegre y Valgañón 'Claríto' Clarete 2022

Claríto ("the little clear one") is roughly 50-50 Garnacha and Viura. 3,500 kg of Garnacha at 14% abv comes from 80yo bush-vines from the Briones municipality, grown in the foothills between Oullar i and Hormilla. We're in the Najerilla Valley, heading south up into the pebbly chalk/red sand foothills under Sierra de la Demanda. These foothills are the traditional home of Clarete and the field blend vineyard that we've secured was purposefully planted for Clarete.

Claríto is a collaborative project … more

Country: Spain
Region: Rioja

Alegre y Valgañón Rioja Garnacha de dos pueblos 2020

Country: Spain
Region: Rioja

Alvaro Palacios Gratallops 2021

Country: Spain
Region: Priorat

Alvear Pedro Ximenez '1927' Dulce Viejo

A brilliant wine which is produced in Montilla-Moriles and is 100% Pedro Ximinez fruit and made in exactly the same way as the Sherry from Jerez.

This is not a 1927 vintage PX, rather the 1927 refers to when the Solera this PX is drawn from was created.

Country: Spain
Producer: Alvear
Region: Montilla Moriles

Artuke Rioja Tempranillo 2022

You'd be hard pressed to find a more charming Rioja at under $30 than this drop from Artuke. 95% Tempranillo with a splash of Viura, this wine is packed with fragrant aromas of fresh violet, pomegranate juice and blackberries. Drink as you would a light Pinot or a nouveau Beaujolais.

Country: Spain
Region: Rioja

Biurko Gorri Rioja Joven Tinto 2021

A stand out example of pure Tempranillo organically grown in Spain's Rioja.

Soft and mineral, a delicious mix of red and dark fruit. Open and expressive, with nutty tannins and a lick of spicy acidity, it's clearly Rioja and perfectly varietal Tempranillo. Matured in tank so the wines stays fresh and vibrant and allows the the fruit characters to fully shine through.

Country: Spain
Region: Rioja

Bodegas Barrero 'Gabriela' Manzanilla Balbaina Alta 375ml

Bodegas Barrero are an undiscovered treat here in Australia. Much used by the Navazos project, this bodega makes some wonderful Sherries, of which this is a terrific starting point.

This is superb value.

Classic flor notes dominate the aromatics, but don't overpower the wine - there are still nuances of fresh bread, almond and saline notes. The palate is quite delicate but wonderfully fresh with excellent racy, salty flor-driven Manzanilla character.

Country: Spain
Producer: Barrero
Region: Jerez
Sub Region: Sanlucar de Barrameda

Bodegas El Maestro Sierra 12 Years Old Amontillado

El Maestro's Amontillados are aged for six years under a full flor before being fortified and aged for at least another six years.

El Maestro Sierra Amontillado displays a delicate blend of roasted almonds, dried apple and more oxidative caramel and cedar characters. Like all the El Maestro Sierra wines, Amontillado is bottled en rama: with minimal fining or filtration.' Notes from the importer

Country: Spain
Producer: Bodegas El Maestro
Region: Jerez

Bodegas El Maestro Sierra 15 Year Old Oloroso 500ml

'The Oloroso 15 años is the youngest Oloroso produced by this house. The fact that it comes with an age statement (other than the official VOS and VORS) is quite rare in the Jerez region. [...] dry, nutty start. Hazelnuts, brazil nuts. Umami notes of beef stock and dried mushrooms. On the other end of this earthy, darker side there is a brightness of bitter oranges and fresh figs.' SherryNotes.com

Country: Spain
Producer: Bodegas El Maestro
Region: Jerez

Bodegas El Maestro Sierra Fino 750ml

'A rich nose with intense flor. Cashew and walnuts, with hints of toasted pumpkin seeds. Some ripe apple. Briney olive juice. Light rancio notes as well, even a few cheesy hints which work well here. [...] A really characterful Fino that is a great ambassador for this artisan bodega.' SherryNotes.com

Country: Spain
Producer: Bodegas El Maestro
Region: Jerez

Bodegas El Maestro Sierra Pedro Ximenez

'Made from Pedro Ximénez grapes, which are sun dried before being brought into the winery, this PX is fortified to 15% alcohol and aged for 5 years.

It's a decadent sweet wine that's brilliant with deserts and cheese but - in keeping with the house style of El Maestro Sierra - there's a fresh acidity here that ensures it's never cloying.' Notes from the importer

Country: Spain
Producer: Bodegas El Maestro
Region: Jerez

Bodegas Forlong Rosado de Tintilla de Rota 2023

Country: Spain
Producer: Bodegas Forlong
Region: Andalucia
Sub Region: El Puerto de Santa Maria

Bodegas R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2011 375ml

Country: Spain
Region: Rioja

Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla Brandy de Jerez Solera Reserva Single Cask Oloroso 36.9% 500ml

Aged for 5 years in old Oloroso Sherry cask.

Barrel Number: 11/102

Lot Number: 307912

'Dark amber in colour. The nose has a very balanced aroma showing both nuances of

herbs, fruits and fine pastry notes on a soft wood background. In the mouth it is round,

with touches of nuts and dried fruits. Very elegant.' Importers note

Country: Spain
Region: Jerez

Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla Brandy de Jerez, Solera Gran Reserva, Single Cask (13/102) Oloroso Viejo 39.7% 500ml

Bottled 4 November 2008. Lot Number: 230908

This brandy is aged in Oloroso Casks for 15 years

'Has a Copper colour and intense notes of sweet sherry, rich fruit with a touch of vanilla

and very elegant. Mahogany in colour with fine toasted aromas; it is complex and clean,

with tobacco and notes of wood, nuts and figs. On the palate it is broad, very balanced,

with sweet sherry notes, rich fruit with a touch of vanilla and great persistence.'

Country: Spain
Region: Jerez