Nwswas2011 Web

A supplement to
September 2011
New Wave Spanish Wine Awards 2011
In association with
New Wave Spanish Wine
Wines from Spain in the UK

This years New Wave Spanish Wine Awards have confirmed that Spain is definitely living up to the hype surrounding its wines. From headlines in media as diverse as Londons Evening Standard and Decanter magazine which proclaim,Spanish wine sales surge in the UK and Britain raises a glass to Spanish success, you can sense the palpable excitement in the UK. The New Wave Spanish Wine Awards capture this brilliantly. Now in their seventh year, these awards are revealing more diversity from Spain than ever before, with new regions coming on stream along with an excellent variety of wines, from the good value to the extra special. The UK trade is responding well to this and appreciates the accessibility and excellent quality/price ratio Spain offers, says director of wines from Spain Maria Jos Sevilla. If you would like to find out more about Spanish wines please visitwinesfromspainuk. com and/or follow the generic on Twitter - @ SpanishWinesUK.
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The 23rd Annual Wines from Spain Trade Fair: March 1, 2012 The wines from more than 400 producers will be available to taste at this annual Spanish wine showcase.
Editor: Nicola Collenette Written by: Tim Atkin MW, Nicola Collenette,
The increasing popularity in the UK of sherry bars such as Londons Opera Tavern has helped make the style one of this years stand-out categories
Patricia Langton
OLN Editor: Rosie Davenport Art Editor: Steven Dillon Designer: Amber Stoddart Sub-Editor: Jaq Bayles Publisher: Russell Dodd Advertisment Manager: Samantha Briney Supplement photography: Rob Lawson
Contents
5 Chairman Tim Atkin MW overviews the awards 8 Wines from Spain director Maria Jos Sevilla goes behind the concept of the awards 10 The judges offer their insight into this years entries 12 Patricia Langton picks her highlights 14 Producers of the overall winners in profile 17 The trophy winners: tasting profiles of the top 13 22 2011s top wines by name, producer, agent/supplier 42 Directory of agencies
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Tim Atkin, chairman of the judging panel, finds exciting developments and increasing diversity in this years pick of New Wave Spanish Wines
t might not have scaled the sporting peaks of 2010, when it took home the World Cup, the Wimbledon crown and the Tour de Frances yellow jersey in a matter of weeks, but 2011 has been another good year for Spain in terms of its food and drink. Spanish restaurants are increasingly recognised as some of the finest in the world, dominating Restaurant Magazines list of the 50 Best, while its wines continue to win plaudits in international competitions. Here in the UK, Sherry bars have become the latest gastronomic trend, helping to overturn decades of prejudice about this most complex of fortified wines. The general stats look good, too. Sales of Spanish wine by value rose 9% over the past year, cementing the countrys position as the seventh biggest exporter to these shores. Increasingly, Spain is regarded as a source of great value reds, whites, rosados and sparkling wines, rather than just Rioja. In little over a decade, it has transformed its image as a wine producer.
Im obviously biased, but I like to think the New Wave Spanish Wine Awards, celebrating their seventh year in 2011, have helped to contribute to this success by promoting the diversity of Spanish wines. Year after year, the competition rewards new and exciting bottles, helping consumers to discover unfamiliar styles. The judges, the organisers and not least the producers deserve credit for supporting this established generic showcase. Its a tribute to the quality of the competition and the amount of fun we have that several of the NWSWA judges are serial offenders. Charles Metcalfe, John Radford, Peter McCombie MW and
Sales of Spanish wine by value rose 9% over the past year, cementing the countrys position as the seventh biggest exporter to these shores
Nick Room of Waitrose have been part of the team since the beginning. Other returning judges included Pierre Mansour from The Wine Society, Bruno Murciano of Bibendum, Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan, Sam Harrop MW, Oz Clarke, James Griswood of Tesco and Lynne Sherriff MW. They were complemented by four newcomers: Richard Bigg of Camino, Julie Buckley from Sainsburys, Helen McEvoy from Direct Wines and Simon Field from Berry Brothers. The selection process doesnt vary from year to year because it works so efficiently. Basically, the wines were judged in two stages. On the first day, the five panels tasted all the 805 wines blind and separated them into three categories: ins, outs and maybes. I retasted the maybes and some of the outs to make sure all the panels were judging to the same standard and to give some wines a second chance the next day. On the second day we were left with around 220 wines from the original entry. Having so many
wines from which to make our final selection is an advantage. By the time wed finished our deliberations, 14.4% of the wines entered had made it through to the final line-up of 116. Incidentally, we have never sought to stick to a neat 100 wines. The judges can choose as many, or as few, wines as they want. Geographically speaking, it was a catholic selection. We chose wines from little-known denominacines de origen (DOs) such as Binissalem Mallorca, Valle de la Orotava, Ribeira Sacra, Terra Alta, Sierras de Mlaga and Manchuela, as well as from familiar names such as Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Cava, Jerez, Navarra, Peneds, Valencia, Toro, Priorat and Ras Baixas. The winning wines came from 29 different origins, including six vinos de la tierra. As it did in 2010, Rioja dominated the top 116, providing 24 winners from a submission of 208 bottles. Other denominacines which entered a substantial number of wines included Ribera del Duero (60 with eight winners), Rueda (42 and nine), Navarra (38 and four), Jerez (34 and nine) and Ras Baixas (29 and four). Further regions that did well in the competition were Campo de Borja (four winners) and Cariena, Ribeira Sacra, Priorat and Valencia (three each). It was good to see such a spread. In terms of colour and style, our final selection was broadly similar to last year. The 116 wines were divided between 63 reds (54.31%), 28 whites (24.14%), 12 sweet and fortified (10.34%), seven sparkling (6.03%) and six rosados (5.17%). The dominant grape varieties, as youd expect, were Tempranillo, Garnacha, Verdejo, Albario and Palomino, but there was a good supporting cast of lesser-known indigenous grapes, such as Bobal and Xarel-lo, as well as foreign imports including Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc. But those statistics tell only part of the story. Several categories demonstrated significant improvements in 2011, most notably the whites, rosados and cavas, all of which increased their representation slightly. A number of judges commented on the quality of the cavas, especially at the top end. It was a delight to see fizzes that retail at more than 15 challenging cavas cheap and not-so-cheerful image. We also picked a red sparkling wine, made from Syrah and Garnacha, for the first time. The rosados, too, were more exciting this year. Garnacha, as youd expect, was the grape behind most of them, but we also chose a Tempranillo and Garnacha/Tempranillo blend. The range of prices (from 4 to 11.50) was noteworthy too, suggesting that Spain can compete with France at every level, not just below 5.
There also seems to be a slight shift towards blended wines. The top Spanish winemakers are moving to make something more ambitious
particularly when served with food. We restricted ourselves to 11 choices this year (down from 17 last year), but what a line-up it was, including Finos, Amontillados, Palo Cortados, Olorosos and a PX. Our final task at the NWSWA if thats the right word was to select the trophies. We took even more time over this than usual, judging them after lunch from fresh bottles. In the end, we rewarded 13 wines, three of which won two trophies each. The judges are free to give, or decline to give, a trophy in any given category. After much deliberation and retasting, awards were made for best value white, red and rosado, red under 10, white over 10, white over 20, red over 10, red over 20, Rioja, sweet white, dry fortified and own-label dry fortified. From those, we chose the best red and white of show: Scala Dei Cartoixa 2006 from Priorat and Pazo Seorans Seleccin de Aada 2004 from Ras Baixas, a wine that has done well before at the NWSWA. And that was it for another year. Fifteen judges and I have made our choices, picking a diverse range of wines. Prices vary from 4 to 70.50, but most of the bottles retail for less than 20. Sampling them for a second time at the press tasting, I was very pleased with the selection. But the continuing success of the competition depends on the trade and, ultimately, consumers. We want people to pull corks and twist screwcaps. Then, and only then, will they discover the best of Spains new wave. n
The whites were even more impressive. In fact, Id go so far as to say that this was the best selection ever. The prices ranged from 4 to 49.95 and covered virtually every Spanish white wine style, from the ultra-traditional to the flag-wavingly modern. It was a pleasure to see whites from regions such as Toro, Terra Alta, Ribeiro, Priorat, Alella, Alicante, Peneds, Empord and Ribeira Sacra as well as Rueda and Ras Baixas. The list of grape varieties from which the wines were made is significant: Pansa Blanca, Moscatel, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Xarel-lo, Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Grenache Gris, Picapol, Macabeo/ Viura, Godello, Treixadura, Malvasia, Roussanne and Listn featured alongside Albario and Verdejo, Spains two most famous white varieties. There also seems to be a slight shift towards blended wines, which is no bad thing in my book. The top Spanish winemakers are moving away from clean, fruity yet innocuous wines to make something more ambitious. And what of the reds? The diversity wasnt quite as marked here, but the selection still featured wines made from Monastrell, Juan Garcia, Manto Negro, Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot, Cariena/Mazuelo, Mencia, Bobal, Graciano, Malbec and Petit Verdot, as well as those Spanish superstars, Garnacha and Tempranillo. My impression is that levels of oak and alcohol were generally lower this year, which was welcomed by the judges. One style where no one complained about alcohol levels, however, was Sherry, which continues to produce some of Spains most thrilling wines,
The winning wines came from 29 different origins, including six vinos de la tierra
A panel of expert judges tasted 850 wines, whittling them down to around 220 before making the final selection of 116
Several categories demonstrated significant improvements most notably the whites, rosados and cavas, all of which increased their representation slightly
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Behind the concept

Mara Jos Sevilla, director of Wines from Spain, talks to Nicola Collenette about the value of the awards to winemakers and merchants alike
How do you feel the New Wave competition has developed over the past seven years?
We are now seeing more diversity from Spain than ever before, with new regions coming on stream along with an excellent variety of wines, from the good value to the extra special. The UK trade is responding well to this and is also appreciative of the accessibility and excellent price/ quality ratio Spain offers.
Spanish winemakers enter this competition as the UK is the second most important export market for Spain and the number one for quality
How can wine merchants benefit from this initiative?

The list of winners in this supplement can act as a useful guide when looking at expanding your Spanish range. Brand Spain is a popular concept all round, with increased interest in Spanish food, wine and, of course, sporting prowess. So why not capitalise on this with a New Wave promotion highlighting the excitement coming out of Spain now?
What does New Wave mean to you?

To me New Wave Spain gives the UK trade the chance to see what the country is capable of offering and to the Spanish trade it gives the opportunity to understand what the UK market is looking for. To quote a recent comment from wine writer Andrew Neather: The New Wave Spanish Wine Awards have established themselves as an important and fascinating annual snapshot of the cutting edge of Spanish winemaking.
What are the highlights from this years awards?

The quality of cava entered has improved dramatically, as was commented on by several tasters at our recent trade and press tasting. More white wines are winning and this was the biggest turnout for winning white wines in the history of the competition. Spain is obviously responding to the UK market requirements on this front. For the past two years the rosado category has seen no trophies and this year we have two, which is excellent news. Of course we must not forget the continuing excellence of Spains red wines, which once again have produced some fabulous examples.
Why do producers enter and what value does the competition give them?
The Spanish winemakers enter this competition as the UK market is the second most important export market for Spain and the number one for quality. Should a producer be successful in becoming a New Wave winner and therefore gain the opportunity to showcase their wine in this reference market business not only from the UK but other markets tends to follow.
Which areas would you like to encourage more entries from and why?
I would like to encourage more whites and rosados as there is a real appetite for these in the UK and Spain has so much more to offer on this front. I also believe there is still space for the lesser-known DOs with interesting wines to be successful in the UK, so I would actively encourage them to participate in the 2012 competition. n
Spain lives up to the hype

A legion of judges finds little to fault in the products from an increasingly confident band of winemakers
The judging panel

Tim ATkin mW
Wine writer and OLN columnist
RichARd Bigg
Managing director of Camino
Julie Buckley
Spanish wine buyer for Sainsburys
Oz clARke
Wine writer and broadcaster
icture the scene: a room full of some of the most respected palates in the UK wine trade, sniffing and slurping through a selection of some of the most exciting wines Spain has to offer. Notes are eagerly scribbled; the room buzzes with quiet conversation. The clock is ticking: its now 2.30pm and none of the judges seems to have realised they havent yet broken off for something to eat. The New Wave Spanish Wine Awards does not struggle for judges. In fact you could probably sell tickets for the opportunity to sample the crianzas, reservas, sherries and cavas submitted by an evermore confident band of Spanish winemakers, whose wares seem more impressive with each vintage. Over a snatched al fresco lunch at The Worx studios in Parsons Green, west London, the judges recruited by Wines from Spain and Off Licence News appeared in broad agreement about the standard of what they had been tasting, although there was still more work to do in the afternoon. Said wine consultant Peter McCombie MW: There are very few duds. There are categories you expect to perform: for Rioja the standard is generally pretty good. We had some really good wines from Navarra and that has sometimes really underperformed, so that was a thrill for us. We were really quite excited about it. Ribera del Duero provided a big talking point. For some, the region is just missing the target at the lower end, or wherever winemaking is a touch heavy-handed. But when it gets it right especially at the higher price points the consensus was that quality was sublime. Nick Room of Waitrose described the regions entries this year as particularly good. Bruno Murciano of Bibendum felt Rioja was the star of the show at entry level, but the middle ground and above was definitely Ribera. Chairman of judges Tim Atkin MW said Ribera was a bit mixed but the top end was really good.
Consultant winemaker Sam Harrop MW expanded on the point. I think Ribera has got a lot better but I still think it has a hell of a long way to go, he said. Its still got too much oak you just feel the woody tannins and theyre over-extracted. The fruit quality is amazing, theres no question, but if they just back up on the extraction and oak it could be even better. Some of the Rioja entries left some judges underwhelmed: Julie Buckley of Sainsburys said the reservas had been a little disappointing. Wine wtriter Charles Metcalfe qualified this a little. We had a wonderful flight of Rioja Reserva, but Rioja Gran Reservas were not nearly as vibrant and full of life, he said. There were some Gran Reservas that really werent the style of wine we were looking for. Murciano observed that native varieties seemed more to the fore this year a welcome trend, he said, at a time when Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah are growing more ubiquitous. Whats more, the winemaking process is relying less on oak, he reported, creating wines with more balance. Bierzo, a small DO in the north west of Spain, received some enthusiastic reviews. The region makes reds from Mencia and Garnacha, and whites from Doa Blanca, Godello and Palomino. Atkin said Bierzo has potentially a good future, although there were comments that the wines were sometimes too heavily oaked. Metcalfe said this needed to be viewed in the context of the target market American buyers, he suggested, would not find this oak character as off-putting as many in the UK. Wine consultant Lynne Sherriff MW put in some eager words for Priorat. It is just an amazing region and its so great that a new, younger generation is taking care of the vineyards. We had some Priorats that were just world class, wines with personality. One category that got the judges most animated was sherry. Harrop described the wines he had sampled as astounding and there was some agreement that, after years of not quite breaking
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through, sherry could be on the verge of bigger success in the UK. Wines from Spains London-based director, Mara Jos Sevilla, referred to the recent sherry and tea event hosted at the Southbank Centre by Jancis Robinson and Heston Blumenthal, attended by around 600 people. In all my years in the industry I have never seen such enthusiasm, and the average age was under 35 years, she said. She added it was a wine perfectly suited to food and well placed to take advantage of the UKs increasing culinary sophistication. Although London now has four specialist sherry bars, Buckley doubted a national swing to sherry was on the cards, arguing that Albario was probably better positioned. Oz Clarke was more hopeful. Things have changed a lot in the past couple of years, he said. People are beginning to think Ive had enough of that big, in-your-face stuff. They want lots of flavour but they want it in a slightly more challenging way. Sherry is very well placed for that. There were some negative comments, however. Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan was concerned about the condition of some entries: We had a disappointing flight of manzanillas they all tasted tired and stale. Part of the problem is that judges and consumers dont always know how long the sherry has been languishing in the bottle, and in what conditions. Wed like to see bottling dates on finos and manzanillas, said Atkin. The fresher the better. The ross had Metcalfe in raptures. No one does dry ross in the same way as Spain, he said. The French jump up and down about their ross but I find them over-priced and under-wined. He singled out Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines for special praise. I think Spain has a hugely impressive showing of dry and just off-dry ros. Metcalfe added: There are certain places in Aragon and La Mancha where there were some very gluggable juicy reds coming through at reasonable prices. Spain can do that very well, with grapes such as Garnacha particularly. The judges noted a trend towards higher priced wines doing better in the competition, which may just be because there are more of them. Parkinson was concerned some of the pricing was unrealistic by UK standards, especially for some of the crisp whites which the judges had enjoyed. There was a lot that was over 10 and needed to be one level lower to get people buying, she observed. Rueda pricing seems to be going the other way, Buckley commented, and the astonishingly good value that Campo de Borja still manages to achieve was widely remarked upon. Atkin agreed Campo de Borja represented one of the best value red wine styles in the world, but added there does seem to be quite a chasm between the Campo de Borjas of this world at under 6 and the higher-end overpriced wines. Despite these price concerns, the judges believed that, overall, Spain is justifying its hype. The rosados are better, the dry whites are better, a lot of the reservas seem to have settled down, said Metcalfe. Even Rioja is less oaky and more in balance, even if Ribera sometimes oversteps that balance. Spains new wave, far from crashing on the shore, seems to be gathering momentum. n
Restaurant wine consultant
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Spanish wine buyer for Direct Wines
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Wine writer and co-chair of the International Wine Challenge
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Sommelier prestige accounts manager for Bibendum
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Group wine buyer for Hakkasan
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Writer, broadcaster and consultant
Priorat is just an amazing region and its so great that a new, younger generation is taking care of the vineyards. We had some Priorats that were world class
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Wine buyer for Waitrose
lynne SheRRiFF mW
Wine consultant and chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine
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Versatile varieties intrigue the palate

Patricia Langton picks her highlights from this years award winners, finding some regional varieties and wines from the islands especially attractive
his years winning wines comprise not just the best from the classic regions but some inspiring newcomers from both the Spanish mainland and the islands. Interestingly, new trends and innovations are coming from Spains indigenous grapes as intriguing regional varieties gain a share of the limelight. Turning first to the white wines in the winners enclosure, the selection is noticeably more varied. Rueda stands out with its widest range to date and offering two key credentials: wines at a variety of price points and good value for money. Verdejo is the variety that underpins the regions style. It shows impressive versatility in the wines, which range from vibrant, young, everyday offerings sometimes benefiting from a splash of Sauvignon Blanc to more sophisticated oak-aged wines with great depth of character, as we see in Belondrade & Lurtons Verdejo (wine 32). The DO regions of Galicia also have a stronger presence. As well as the Albario wines of the Ras Baixas, there are those of Ribera Sacra and Ribeiro which bring something new to the party with grape varieties such as Treixadura and Godello playing a leading role or supporting Albario.
Rioja, while far more prominent in the red wine arena, also takes a bow for two impressive white blends wines 22 and 23 which underline the importance of minority grapes Garnacha Blanca and Malvasia as a complement to Viura. The challenging but rewarding Malvasia grape also stars with Listn Blanco in a white wine from the youthful DO of Valle de la Orotava in Tenerife: Suertes del Marqus Blanco Barrica (wine 35). It is one of the most surprising wines of this years lineup, with the richness of Malvasia well balanced by the freshness of Listn Blanco a contemporary take on a white wine from the island, yet distinctly local in character. Regions of Catalonia and the south east are also a rich source of contemporary whites that excite the palate. Verd Albera from Empord (wine 11),
Highlights among the reds are many, with two wines from Majorca stealing some of the limelight thanks to their powerful black fruit character
a blend of Grenache Blanc, Muscat, Grenache Gris and Chardonnay, is a good example, while Mas den Comptes white, a wine with great structure and depth, should be highlighted for wowing the judges once again with its impressive blend of Garnacha, Picapol, Pansal and Macabeo (wine 13). The six-strong bunch of rosado winners, all fresh from the 2010 vintage, show why Spain is well worth considering for ross. Garnacha, often flanked by Tempranillo, gives rosados plenty of fruit character and they come from an increasingly wide range of regions. The delightful Uncastellum Rosado (wine 41), one of the trophy winners, hails from Aragn. Highlights among the red wines are many. Looking at more unlikely origins, there are two wines from Majorca which steal some of the limelight thanks to their powerful black fruit character, which marks them apart from their cousins on the mainland. Each features a different local grape with French varieties performing a supporting role: Maci Batle Tinto Aada (wine 44) features Manto Negro while Callet is the main grape in 4 Kilos (wine 104). Bargain hunters should look to the regions of Campo de Borja and Cariena, a great source of
fruit-forward young Garnacha wines. Good examples of these wines are Gran Tesoro Garnacha (wine 47), which scooped the trophy for Best Value Wine, and Plyades Garnacha Tinto (wine 48). Garnachas sidekick, Garnacha Tintorera, is also one to watch. It can be seen in Doble Pasta (wine 56) from Manchuela, one of the smaller DO regions bordering La Mancha. Traditionally used as part of a blend, this variety now appears in a more elegant guise thanks to a contemporary approach in the vineyard and the winery. Tempranillo continues to be the variety par excellence for Spanish reds. It appears in a myriad styles ranging from the more traditional to the contemporary in this years bunch of winners from Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Toro. Once again sherry is well represented with a range of prices that reflects the excellent value for money offered by this classic fortified wine in particular for age-dated wines. Meanwhile the winning sweet wines hail from many different regions, including La Mancha, with Moscatel performing the star role in both light, sparkling aperitif (or dessert) wines and richer styles to savour at the end of the meal. n
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Pazo Seorns Seleccin de Aada 2004 Best White of Show and Best Premium White Wine Over 20
The winning white wine, an aged Albario from the Pazo de Seorns winery in the heart of DO Ras Baixas, is no stranger to this event. In the 2007 New Wave Spanish Wine Awards Pazo Seorns Seleccin de Aada 2002 vintage was also the overall winner. The wine has also been recognised in every other New Wave Spanish Wine Awards since they began in 2005. In 2010 Seleccin de Aada 2004 won the trophy for Best Premium White Wine. Continuity may have a lot to do with this remarkable success. The winery has been in the same hands since 1989 when Soledad (Marisol) Bueno and Javier Mareque joined the movement for quality Albario wines by investing in a contemporary winery at Vilanovia, Pontevedra. Winemaker Ana Quintela (pictured) graduated in science from the University of Santiago and continued her studies in winemaking in Madrid and Cadiz. She has worked at Pazo de Seorns since 1990. Seleccin de Aada was first made in 1995. The concept behind the wine is to achieve complexity, personality, typicity and ageing potential through lengthy contact with the lees in stainless steel tanks. This broke with the norm back in the mid-1990s in the Ras Baixas. Quintela says: Each year we push ourselves a bit harder. Each vintage presents a new challenge. While the winemaking process is decidedly modern, the vineyard source is far more traditional the grapes for Seleccin de Aada are picked by hand from 40-year-old vines which are trained in the traditional pergola style on sloping hillsides. How does Quintela compare with the two champion wines, 2002 and 2004? The 2004 vintage took place in the second half of September, as in 2002, but there was far less rain it was a very different year. Another important difference is the length of time in the tank. It was much longer in 2004 [with more than 30 months on the lees]. The wine developed very well it had the structure for longer ageing, she says. The 2004 vintage was bottled in April 2009, so it had at least 24 months bottle age by the time it came under scrutiny in this years competition. Quintela adds: The bottle ageing has a lot of influence on the wine and contributes significantly to the final result. The development was slow initially but suddenly there was an explosion of aromas. When we compare different vintages, the older wines have more concentrated flavours and the mineral character is more elegant and pronounced
Top of their game

The winemakers behind this years overall winners have a long track record in their respective regions which has allowed them to fine tune their offerings. Patricia Langton reports
Scala Dei Cartoixa 2006 Best Red of Show and Best Premium Red Over 20
The historic Scala Dei winery at the foot of the dramatic Sierra de Montsant is a highlight for many who visit DO Priorat in north east Spain. As this winning red shows, the vines here can produce wines that rank among the best in the world. Dating back to the 12th century, the vineyards were established by the monks of the Scala Dei monastery. Today wines are produced from 90ha of 30 to 60-year-old vines. They are mainly planted on steep terraces which are typically harvested twice by hand. Scala Dei Cartoixa, the top wine, is made from older vines located at 500-800m and selected from the exposures and plots that give the best results in a particular vintage. In 2006, a hot vintage for Priorat, Garnacha grapes were used from the highest south-facing slopes and Cariena grapes were used from north-facing slopes to give the wine the freshness needed. Cariena is planted in lower vineyards around Vilella Alta and Torroja as it needs longer to ripen. These two varieties account for more than half the blend, with Syrah and Cabernet making up the rest. The grapes from each plot were vinified separately in small stainless steel or concrete tanks before ageing in the barrel. Both French and American oak is used at Scala Dei and mostly new oak. Head winemaker Ricard Rofes (pictured, right, with Arthur OConnor, Grupo Codornus director of winemaking) trained in the region and completed his qualifications with an MA in viticulture and wine marketing at Vilafranca del Peneds. He has made wine almost exclusively in Priorat and neighbouring Montsant, with some forays to other regions and countries where Garnacha plays a key role: he worked the harvest in Australias McLaren Vale in 2008 and has explored French regions specialising in the variety. He says: Before Priorat I spent nine years working in DO Montsant with the same grapes Garnacha and Cariena. Scala Dei is further south where its warmer and Ive been surprised by these varieties in the two soils that we have here llicorella (slate) and red clay. If there is a place for Garnacha, its Scala Dei. How does the trophy-winning 2006 wine compare with other recent vintages? Rofes says: 2006 was a good year in Priorat, but not one of the best of the decade 2004, 2008 and 2010 were the best in my opinion. So, while we can enjoy the 2006 now and this rich and complex wine will no doubt age gracefully for a few more years we can expect equally good wines or even better to come. Rofes food matching suggestion: Roast lamb with herbs.
While we can enjoy the 2006 now and it will no doubt age gracefully for a few more years we can expect equally good or even better to come
The bottle ageing has a lot of influence on the wine. The development was slow initially but suddenly there was an explosion of flavours
while the primary fruit hasnt been lost. Wed like to increase the bottle ageing before we release the wines in the future, she concludes. Quintelas food matching suggestions: Confit or magret de canard; Asian dishes. For further details on winemaking and rrps for both wines, see page 15. n
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The trophy winners

The New Wave Spanish Wine Awards is now in its seventh year. The competition, run by Wines From Spain in association with Off Licence News, recognises the countrys best wines. Here are this years trophy winners
Best White of Show and Best Premium White Over 20
Awarded to: Pazo Seorans Seleccin de Aada 2004 Producer: Pazo de Seorans DO: Ras Baixas Winemaker: Ana Quintela Winemaking and grapes: 100% Albario, aged for more than 30 months in stainless steel in contact with the lees. Tasting note: Aromatic wood oil with excellent balance and maturity. Developed, classic aged style, which has aged and evolved well. Importer: Rhne To Rioja, 31 Retail stockists: Rhne To Rioja
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Best Red of Show and Best Premium Red Over 20

Awarded to: Scala Dei Cartoixa 2006 Producer: Scala Dei DOCa: Priorat Winemaker: Ricard Rofes Winemaking and grapes: A blend of 40% Garnacha Tinta, 25% Cariena, 10% Syrah and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Each plot is fermented separately in small stainless-steel and cement tanks. Maceration lasts about three weeks to obtain a wine with body. This vintage was aged for 14 months in French oak barrels and some American oak. After ageing the wine is bottled then left for over a year until it is ready for drinking. Tasting note: Intense aromas of ripe black fruits and plum, plus a touch of violet intermingled with distinct mineral notes from the llicorella slate terroir. Its ageing in barrels gives it spicy aromas such as vanilla, pepper and toasty notes. On the palate it is robust, buttery, supple with intense mature tannins. Importer: Grupo Codornu, 30 Retail stockists: yourfavouritewines.com, Tesco.com and independent wine merchants
Best Value Wine of Show

Awarded to: Gran Tesoro Garnacha 2010 Producer: Bodegas Borsao DO: Campo de Borja Winemaker: Jos Luis Chueca Sancho Winemaking and grapes: From Garnacha grown on poor, stony soils in the foothills of the Moncayo mountain, harvested towards the start of October, with a small proportion of Tempranillo added. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 22C and 26C with seven to 12 days maceration. Tasting note: Juicy brambly fruit and fresh redcurrants dominate this generous and easydrinking wine, with soft tannins, good acidity, and a hint of spiciness. Importer: Boutinot, 4.07 Retail stockists: Tesco.com
Best Cava
Awarded to: Gran Claustro Brut Nature 2007 Producer: Castillo Perelada DO: Cava Winemaker: Sim Serra Pumarola Winemaking and grapes: 50% Macabeo, 50% Chardonnay. Temperature-controlled fermentation of the first must and aged in bottle for 24 months before disgorging. Tasting note: Bright yellow colour with hints of green. It has a generous and steady stream of bubbles. On the nose there are ripe fruit aromas and aged notes. This wine is well balanced, slightly fruity, dry and smooth with a long finish. Importer: Barwell & Jones, 19.99 Retail stockists: Baileys Wine Merchants, Fine Wine Sellers
Best Value White

Awarded to: K-Naia 2010 Producer: Bodegas Naia DO: Rueda Winemaker: Eulogio Calleja Winemaking and grapes: The grapes (85% Verdejo, with 15% Sauvignon Blanc) come from 39ha of vineyards, the majority of which are 26 years old (and 2ha of which are ungrafted 90-year-old Verdejo vines), all located in La Seca. Aged on fine lees for three months and fermented in stainless steel. Tasting note: Gently aromatic, intriguing aromas of opulent tropical fruit, passion fruit, kiwi and guava. Its structure and minerality suggest potential to age with racy acidity and a long finish. Importer: Boutinot, 9.50 Retail stockists: N oel Young, Woodwinters, The Vineyard in Dorking
Best White Over 10

Awarded to: Albario Abada da Cova 2010 Producer: Adegas Moure DO: Ribeira Sacra Winemaker: Jos Manuel Moure Winemaking and grapes: 85% Albario, 15% Godello grown in vineyards which date back hundreds of years and are set alongside the Mio River. The grapes are hand-picked and macerated for 12 hours prior to fermentation. Fermentation lasts for 12 days and includes partial malolactic fermentation. Tasting note: Straw-yellow colour with light golden shades and glints of brilliant green. Fragrant melon, citrus and floral aromas on the nose of this rich, savoury white. Mediumbodied, delicate, with plenty of character. Dry, full of flavour and elegant with great balance and length. Dense, elegant aftertaste. Importer: Taste of Galicia, 15 Retail stockists: Taste of Galicia
Best Rosado
Awarded to: Uncastellum Rosado 2010 Producer: Bodegas Uncastellum VdlT: Aragn, Ribera del Gllego-Cinco Villas. Winemaker: Pilar Garca Granero. Winemaking and grapes: Must obtained by the traditional saigne system, fermented at 18C for 34 days. Skins are allowed to steep in the must, in order to obtain the colour and aroma of the grapes. The coloured must is separated from the blend and fermented at low temperature. A small amount of Tempranillo and Garnacha is taken directly from the tanks after 10 hours of natural fermentation. The blended must continues fermentation in the absence of skins to provide just the right extraction. Tasting note: Bright and intense mediumpink colour with a lovely perfume of cherry blossom and rose petal. Fruity and flowery on the nose, with some raspberry and redcurrant notes. Intense on the palate with concentrated fruit and good balance. This spicy, savoury ros will drink nicely over the next six to eight months, perhaps longer. Importer: Turton Wines, 10.50-11.50 Retail stockists: Turton Wines
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Best Value Rosado

Awarded to: Barn de Ley Rosado 2010 Producer: Barn de Ley DOCa: Rioja Winemaker: Gonzalo Rodrguez Winemaking and grapes: 100% Tempranillo from grapes in Medavia (Rioja Baja). Handharvested in mid-September through the traditional Sangrado system, the musts are fermented at 18C followed by an eight-hour maceration with skins and three months in tank before bottling. Tasting note: Shows a bright pink colour and expressive aromas. Ripe, vibrant fruit on the palate with great balance and freshness. Importer: Bottle Green, 7.99 Retail stockists: Co-op
Best Red Under 10

Awarded to: Sol Fred 2009 Producer: Celler El Masroig DO: Montsant Winemaker: Carles Escolar Winemaking and grapes: 90% Carignan, 10% Garnacha. All the grapes are grown around El Masroig on vines aged between 20 and 40 years old. The grapes are harvested by hand into small baskets and placed in stainless steel tanks where cold maceration takes place for a couple of days before crushing, which leads to a soft extraction. Maceration then occurs for 10 days. Natural malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, after which the wine is aged for five months in stainless steel tanks. Tasting note: Dark ruby-coloured, it has an excellent nose of violets, black cherry, and earth notes. Supple and forward on the palate, it has depth of flavour, excellent balance and a long, fruity finish. It is unoaked, so it is all about the primary fruit flavours. Great slightly chilled in summer too. Importer: Indigo Wine, 8.99 Retail stockists: Indigo Wine
Best Rioja and Best Red Over 10

Awarded to: Baigorri Reserva 2007 Producer: Bodegas Baigorri DOCa: Rioja Winemaker: Simn Arina Winemaking and grapes: 100% Tempranillo, the grapes are hand-selected then undergo a long maceration at low temperatures in wood casks with the cap submerged. Using gravity, the wines are naturally pumped over to achieve the best extraction. The pressing is carried out by pneumatic presses and a vertical press and the malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak, clarified with egg white and bottled directly, with no filtration. Tasting note: Highly concentrated, dark cherry-red colour. A lively nose with aromas of liquorice, leather and black pepper with hints of fruit compote. Excellent balance of acidity and tannin, a full body and elegant, silky finish. Importer: Moreno Wines, 16.99 Retail stockists: Moreno Wines
Best Sweet White

Awarded to: Estrella de Murviedro Frizzante White NV Producer: Bodegas Murviedro DO: Valencia Winemaker: Pablo Ossorio Winemaking and grapes: The finest grapes from Moscatel vines are macerated at 14C then fermented at 16C using selected yeast. Fresh Moscatel must is added and the wine is re-fermented in pressurised tanks using the Charmat-Corto technique until it reaches a maximum pressure of 2.5 bars. It is then filtered and bottled with a touch of natural residual sugar from the fresh Moscatel must. Tasting note: Bright yellow with green tinges. Fruity apple and pear flavours with citrus undertones and a slightly sweet but fresh finish. Importer: Buckingham Schenk, 5.99 Retail stockists: Contact Buckingham Schenk for details
Best Dry Fortified

Awarded to: Antique Palo Cortado NV Producer: Fernando de Castilla DO: Jerez-Xrs-Sherry Winemaker: Maribel Vergara Winemaking and grapes: Fernando de Castilla deals only in prestigious, premium wines. The sherries are all from individual soleras. They are bottled without blending, cold stabilisation or filtration of any kind in order to preserve the subtlety, purity and distinctive aromas of these premium wines. Tasting note: A fine rare wine which combines the pure tangy nuttiness of amontillado with the smooth, smoky richness of oloroso in an elegant, complex style. Importer: Boutinot, 24 Retail stockists: Wood Winters
Best Own-Label Dry Fortified

Awarded to: Waitrose Solera Jerezana Fino del Puerto NV Producer: Emilo Lustau DO: Jerez-Xrs-Sherry Winemaker: Manuel Lozano Salado Winemaking and grapes: 100% Palomino harvested by hand in the last week of August/early September. There is speedy transportation by lorries to the pressing premises, where the grapes are crushed by stemmed bunches with no maceration. Fermentation with natural yeasts takes some four weeks at around 24C. Aged in American oak barrels through the Solera system for approximately five years. Tasting note: Matured by the sea in the Andalusian coastal town of El Puerto de Santa Maria, with its special microclimate that encourages year-round influence of flor yeast. Pale yellow with the typical flor nose of good fino sherries. It is bone dry, crisp, fresh, full-flavoured and elegant on the palate. This aperitif wine matches Serrano ham, olives or roasted almonds, but can be enjoyed with all kinds of seafood. Importer: Waitrose, 8.49 Retail stockists: Waitrose
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In each category the winners are numbered for tasting purposes only
The winning wines of the 2011 competition

Sparkling wines
1 Estrella de Murviedro Frizzante White NV
Producer: Bodegas Murviedro Region/DO: Valencia Retail price: 5.99 Grapes: Moscatel de Alejandra Agent/supplier: Buckingham Schenk
5 Gran Claustro Brut Nature 2007

Producer: Castillo Perelada Region/DO: Cava Retail price: 19.99 Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Parellada Agent/supplier: Barwell & Jones
2 Estrella de Murviedro Frizzante Ros NV

Producer: Bodegas Murviedro Region/DO: Valencia Retail price: 5.99 Grapes: Moscatel de Alejandra, Garnacha Agent/supplier: Buckingham Schenk
6 Perles Roses Cuve Antonia 2008

Producer: Cavas Naveran Region/DO: Cava Retail price: 21 Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Agent/supplier: Cavas Naveran
3 La Pamelita NV
Producer: Lobban wines Region/DO: Espumoso de Calidad/Catalunya Retail price: 12-15 Grapes: Syrah, Garnacha Agent/supplier: Indigo Wine/Peckhams/Aitken Wines
7 Seleccin Ravents Brut NV

Producer: Codornu Region/DO: Cava Retail price: 9.99 Grapes: Chardonnay, Macabeo, Xarel-lo Agent/supplier: Grupo Codornu
4 Elyssia Gran Cuve NV

Producer: Freixenet Region/DO: Cava Retail price: 14.99 Grapes: Chardonnay, Macabeo, Parellada Agent/supplier: Freixenet UK
White
8 Marqus de Alella Clsico 2010

Producer: Parxet Region/DO: Alella Retail price: 11.95 Grapes: Pansa Blanca Agent/supplier: Moreno Wines
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9 Perla del Mar 2010

Producer: Artiga-Fustel Region/DO: Alicante Retail price: 7.99 Grapes: Moscatel, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier Agent/supplier: Laithwaites Wine
15 Valdamor Albario 2010

Producer: Valdamor Region/DO: Ras Baixas Retail price: 14.99 Grapes: Albario Agent/supplier: Forth Wines
10 Raimat Castell de Raimat Xarel-lo/Chardonnay 2010

Producer: Raimat Region/DO: Costers del Segre Retail price: 9.99 Grapes: Xarel-lo, Chardonnay Agent/supplier: Grupo Codornu
16 Fillaboa Albario 2010

Producer: Bodegas Fillaboa Region/DO: Ras Baixas Retail price: 14.99 Grapes: Albario Agent/supplier: Gonzalez Byass UK
11 Verd Albera 2010

Producer: Celler Marti Fabra Region/DO: Empord Retail price: 9.99 Grapes: Grenache Blanc, Muscat, Grenache Gris, Chardonnay Agent/supplier: Indigo Wine
17 Pazo Seorans Seleccin de Aada 2004

Producer: Pazo de Seorans Region/DO: Ras Baixas Retail price: 31 Grapes: Albario Agent/supplier: Rhne to Rioja
12 Xarel-lo Pairal 2007

Producer: Can Rfols del Caus Region/DO: Peneds Retail price: 23.50 Grapes: Xarel-lo Agent/supplier: Indigo Wine
18 Albario Abada da Cova 2010

Producer: Adegas Moure Region/DO: Ribeira Sacra Retail price: 15.19 Grapes: Albario, Godello Agent/supplier: Taste of Galicia
13 Mas den Compte 2008

Producer: Celler Joan Sangenis Region/DO: Priorat Retail price: 20 Grapes: Garnacha, Picapol, Pansal, Macabeo Agent/supplier: Burridges of Arlington St
19 Alberte 2010
Producer: Bodegas Nairoa Region/DO: Ribeiro Retail price: 11.75 Grapes: Treixadura, Albario Agent/supplier: Taste of Galicia
14 Corisca Albario Ecologico 2010

Producer: Bodega Corisca Region/DO: Ras Baixas Retail price: 14.30 Grapes: Albario Agent/supplier: Taste of Galicia
20 Via do Campo 2010

Producer: Bodegas Docampo Region/DO: Ribeiro Retail price: 11.95 Grapes: Godello Agent/supplier: Lea & Sandeman
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21 Barn de Barbn Blanco 2010

Producer: Bodegas Muriel Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 7.99 Grapes: Viura Agent/supplier: Laithwaites Wine
27 Palacio de Bornos, Verdejo 2010

Producer: Bodegas Palacio de Bornos Region/DO: Rueda Retail price: 8-9.99 Grapes: Verdejo Agent/supplier: C&D Wines
22 Baron de Ley 3 Vias Blanco Reserva 2008

Producer: Barn de Ley Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 12.99 Grapes: Viura, Garnacha, Malavasia Agent/supplier: Bottle Green
28 Hermanos Lurton Verdejo 2010

Producer: Bodegas Lurton Region/DO: Rueda Retail price: 8-9.99 Grapes: Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc, Viura Agent/supplier: Grape Passions/Revelstoke Wines
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23 Cosme Palacio 1894 Blanco 2008

Producer: Hijos de Antonio Barcel Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 49.95 Grapes: M alvasia, Viura Agent/supplier: Copestick Murray
29 Legaris Verdejo 2010

Producer: Legaris Region/DO: Rueda Retail price: 7.49 Grapes: Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc Agent/supplier: Grupo Codornu
24 Monte Blanco, Verdejo 2010

Producer: Ramn Bilbao Region/DO: Rueda Retail price: 9.50 Grapes: Verdejo Agent/supplier: Ellis of Richmond
30 Naiades 2008
Producer: Bodegas Naia Region/DO: Rueda Retail price: 20 Grapes: Verdejo Agent/supplier: Boutinot
25 Con Class 2010

Producer: Sitios de Bodega Region/DO: Rueda Retail price: 8.99 Grapes: Verdejo, Viura, Sau vignon Blanc Agent/supplier: Moreno Wines
31 V3 2006
Producer: Terna Bodegas Region/DO: Rueda Retail price: 22.95 Grapes: Verdejo Agent/supplier: Moreno Wines
26 K-Naia 2010
Producer: Bodegas Naia Region/DO: Rueda Retail price: 9.50 Grapes: Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc Agent/supplier: Boutinot
32 Belondrade & Lurton 2008

Producer: Belondrade Region/DO: Rueda Retail price: 27.50 Grapes: Verdejo Agent/supplier: Richards Walford
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33 La Bscula Catalan Eagle Organic 2010

Producer: Agrcola Fuster Region/DO: Terra Alta Retail price: 9.99 Grapes: Garnacha, Viognier, Roussane Agent/supplier: Moreno Wines
39 Azabache Rosado 2010

Producer: Viedos de Aldeanueva Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 6.95 Grapes: Garnacha Agent/supplier: IWBC
34 Quinta El Refugio Blanco Verdejo 2010

Producer: Bodegas Torreduero Region/DO: Toro Retail price: 6.99 Grapes: Verdejo Agent/supplier: Boutinot
40 Barn de Ley Rosado 2010

Producer: Barn de Ley Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 7.99 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Bottle Green
35 Suertes del Marqus Blanco Barrica 2009

Producer: Propiedad Vitcola Suertes del Marqus Region/DO: Valle de la Orotava Retail price: 9.95 Grapes: Listn Blanco, Malvasia Agent/supplier: Propiedad Vitcola Suertes del Marqus
41 Uncastellum Rosado 2010

Producer: Bodegas Uncastellum Region/DO: VdlT del Gllego-Cinco Villas Retail price: 10.50-11.50 Grapes: Garnacha, Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Turton Wines
Rosado
36 Gran Vega Rosado 2010

Producer: Bodegas Borsao Region/DO: Campo de Borja Retail price: 4 Grapes: Garnacha Agent/supplier: Boutinot
Red
42 Aldea de Adaras 2010

Producer: Bodegas Almanseas Region/DO: Almansa Retail price: 8.50-9.50 Grapes: Monastrell Agent/supplier: Morgenrot Group
37 Cruz de Piedra Rosado 2010

Producer: Bodega Virgen de la Sierra Region/DO: Calatayud Retail price: 6.95 Grapes: Garnacha Agent/supplier: Enotria
43 Arribes de Vettonia Crianza 2008

Producer: Bodegas Arribes del Duero Region/DO: Arribes Retail price: 8.99 Grapes: Juan Garcia Agent/supplier: Oakley Wine Agencies
38 Marquesa de la Cruz Garnacha Ros 2010

Producer: Bodegas Santo Cristo Region/DO: Campo de Borja Retail price: 7.49 Grapes: Garnacha Agent/supplier: Guy Anderson Wines
44 Maci Batle Tinto Aada 2010

Producer: Maci Batle Region/DO: Binissalem Mallorca Retail price: 10 Grapes: Manto Negro, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot Agent/supplier: Boutinot
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45 Dos Dedos de Frente 2009

Producer: El Escocs Volante Region/DO: Calatayud Retail price: 19.99 Grapes: Syrah, Viognier Agent/supplier: Alliance Wine
51 Castillo Perelada Finca La Garriga 2006

Producer: Castillo Perelada Region/DO: Empord Retail price: 22 Grapes: Cariena Agent/supplier: Barwell & Jones
46 Gran Vega Privado Garnacha 2010

Producer: Bodegas Borsao Region/DO: Campo de Borja Retail price: 4 Grapes: Garnacha Agent/supplier: Boutinot
52 Castillo Perelada Finca Malavena 2007

Producer: Castillo Perelada Region/DO: Empord Retail price: 24 Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Garnacha Agent/supplier: Barwell & Jones
47 Gran Tesoro Garnacha 2010

Producer: Bodegas Borsao Region/DO: Campo de Borja Retail price: 4.07 Grapes: Garnacha Agent/supplier: Boutinot
53 Carchelo 2010
Producer: Bodegas Carchelo Region/DO: Jumilla Retail price: 9.95 Grapes: Monastrell, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon Agent/supplier: Indigo Wine
48 Plyades Garnacha Tinto 2010

Producer: Long Wines Region/DO: Cariena Retail price: 5.99 Grapes: Garnacha Agent/supplier: Source Wines
54 Clo 2008
Producer: Bodegas El Nido Region/DO: Jumilla Retail price: 33 Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Monastrell Agent/supplier: Boutinot
49 Alegria Old Vine Cariena 2010

Producer: Cooperativa San Jos de Aguarn Region/DO: Cariena Retail price: 6.99 Grapes: Cariena, Syrah Agent/supplier: Laithwaites Wine
55 Oristan Tinto Crianza 2008

Producer: Bodegas Lozano Region/DO: La Mancha Retail price: 7.49 Grapes: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz Agent/supplier: Myliko Wines
50 Corona de Aragn 2008

Producer: Grandes Vinos & Viedos Region/DO: Cariena Retail price: 7.49 Grapes: Syrah Agent/supplier: Majestic Wine
56 Doble Pasta 2009

Producer: Cien & Pico Region/DO: Manchuela Retail price: 13.99 Grapes: Garnacha Agent/supplier: Liberty Wines
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57 Pino 2009
Producer: Bodegas & Viedos Ponce Region/DO: Manchuela Retail price: 23.50 Grapes: Bobal Agent/supplier: Indigo Wine
63 Seoro de Sarria Viedo No7 2008

Producer: Bodega de Sarria Region/DO: Navarra Retail price: 9 Grapes: Graciano Agent/supplier: Boutinot
58 Sila Mencia 2009

Producer: Bodega Pazo del Rey Region/DO: Monterrei Retail price: 9.99 Grapes: Mencia Agent/supplier: Boutinot
64 Scala Dei Cartoixa 2006

Producer: Scala Dei Region/DO: Priorat Retail price: 30 Grapes: Garnacha, Cariena, Cabernet Sauvignon Agent/supplier: Grupo Codornu
59 Sol Fred 2009

Producer: Celler El Masroig Region/DO: Montsant Retail price: 8.99 Grapes: Cariena Agent/supplier: Indigo Wine
65 Terram 2007
Producer: Sao del Coster Region/DO: Priorat Retail price: 31.99 Grapes: Garnacha, Cariena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah Agent/supplier: Indigo Wine
60 tnic 2007
Producer: Celler El Masroig Region/DO: Montsant Retail price: 18.25 Grapes: Cariena, Garnacha, Syrah, Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Indigo Wine
66 Abada Da Cova Barrica 2009

Producer: Adegas Moure Region/DO: Ribeira Sacra Retail price: 18.25 Grapes: Mencia Agent/supplier: Taste of Galicia
61 La Sabrosita 2010
Producer: Bodega Cooperativa San Salvador Region/DO: Navarra Retail price: 7.49 Grapes: Garnacha, Syrah Agent/supplier: Withers Agencies
67 Moure de Autor 2009

Producer: Adegas Moure Region/DO: Ribeira Sacra Retail price: 27.30 Grapes: Mencia Agent/supplier: Taste of Galicia
62 Raso de Larrainzar 2008

Producer: Bodegas Pago de Larrainzar Region/DO: Navarra Retail price: 8.50 Grapes: Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha Agent/supplier: Barbier Wines of London
68 Pinna Fidelis Ribera del Duero Roble 2009

Producer: Bodegas Pinna Fidelis Region/DO: Ribera del Duero Retail price: 10 Grapes: Tinto Fino Agent/supplier: Boutinot
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69 Tinto Figuero 4 Roble 2009

Producer: Viedos & Bodegas Garca Figuero Region/DO: Ribera del Duero Retail price: 11.99-12.50 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Stratfords Wines Agencies
75 O. Fournier 2004
Producer: Bodegas & Viedos Ortega Fournier Region/DO: Ribera del Duero Retail price: 50 Grapes: Tinta del Pais Agent/supplier: Seckford Agencies
70 Erial Tradicin Familia 2007

Producer: Bodegas Epifanio Rivera Region/DO: Ribera del Duero Retail price: 19.95 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Laytons Wine Merchant
76 I Tiers Rioja Joven 2010

Producer: Bodegas Viedos de Aldeanueva Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 6.18 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: PLB Group
71 Bohrquez Reserva 2006

Producer: Bodegas Bohrquez Region/DO: Ribera del Duero Retail price: 23.65 Grapes: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Agent/supplier: Ehrmanns
77 Marqus De Elciego Seleccin 2008

Producer: Bodegas Muriel Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 7.99 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: D&D Wines
72 Matarromera Crianza 2007

Producer: Matarromera Region/DO: Ribera del Duero Retail price: 25.15 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Gonzalez Byass UK
78 Finca Manzanos Crianza 2007

Producer: Bodegas Finca Manzanos Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 9.49 Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo Agent/supplier: Alliance Wine
73 Alfa Spiga 2005

Producer: Bodegas & Viedos Ortega Fournier Region/DO: Ribera del Duero Retail price: 33.50 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Seckford Agencies
79 Marqus de Cceres Crianza 2008

Producer: Bodegas Marqus de Cceres Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 10.99 Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano Agent/supplier: Marqus de Cceres
74 Hacienda Abascal 2008

Producer: Bodegas Marqus de la Concordia Region/DO: Ribera del Duero Retail price: 45 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Bacchanalia TWS
80 Larchago Crianza 2008

Producer: Bodegas Larchago Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 12 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: C&O Wines
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81 Altos de la Guardia Reserva 2005

Producer: Altos de Rioja Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 12.50 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Laithwaites Wine
87 ngeles de Amaren 2007

Producer: Bodegas Amaren Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 20.99 Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano Agent/supplier: Alliance Wine
82 Castillo Rioja Reserva 2006

Producer: Hijos de Antonio Barcel Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 12.99 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Copestick Murray
88 Culto 2007
Producer: Bodegas Viedos de Aldeanueva Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 22.95 Grapes: Graciano, Tempranillo Agent/supplier: IWBC
83 Medievo Reserva 2006

Producer: Bodegas del Medievo Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 13.95 Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano Agent/supplier: Burridges of Arlington St
89 Juan Luis Caas Amaren Reserva 2002

Producer: Bodegas Luis Caas Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 23 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Laithwaites Wine
84 Via Herminia Reserva 2005

Producer: Bodegas Via Herminia Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 13.99 Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano Agent/supplier: Mistral Wines
90 Lar de Paula Merus.4 2005

Producer: Bodegas Lar de Paula Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 47 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Stratfords Wines Agencies
85 7 Vias Rioja Reserva 2005

Producer: Barn de Ley Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 15.49 Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Viura, Malvasia, Garnacha Blanca Agent/supplier: Bottle Green
91 Finca Valpiedra Reserva 2006

Producer: Finca Valpiedra Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 24.99 Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, experimental Agent/supplier: Berkmann Wine Cellars
92 Via Ardanza Reserva Especial 2001 86 Baigorri Reserva 2007

Producer: Bodegas Baigorri Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 16.99 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Moreno Wines Producer: La Rioja Alta Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 25.50 Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha Agent/supplier: Armit Wines
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93 Baigorri de Garage 2007

Producer: Bodegas Baigorri Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 29.99 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Moreno Wines
99 La Tribu 2010
Producer: Bodega El Angosto Region/DO: Valencia Retail price: 8.49 Grapes: Monastrell, Syrah, Garnacha Agent/supplier: Rhne To Rioja
94 Amaren Tempranillo Reserva 2004

Producer: Bodegas Amaren Region/DO: Rioja Retail price: 32.99 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Alliance Wine
100 Finca Muoz Barrel Aged 2008

Producer: Viedos & Bodegas Muoz Region/DO: VdlT de Castilla Retail price: 7.29 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Laithwaites Wine
95 Ariyanas Tinto 2009

Producer: Bodegas Bentomiz Region/DO: Sierras de Mlaga Retail price: 19.99 Grapes: Rom, Petit Verdot, Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Indigo Wine
101 Sierra Almirn Malbec 2009

Producer: Cosecheros & Criadores Region/DO: VdlT de Castilla Retail price: 7.49 Grapes: Malbec Agent/supplier: Direct Wines
96 Monasterio de Santa Cruz 2010

Producer: Artiga & Fustel Region/DO: Tarragona Retail price: 6.99 Grapes: Monastrell, Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Laithwaites Wine
102 Clunia Tempranillo 2009

Producer: Clunia Region/DO: VdlT de Castilla & Len Retail price: 18 Grapes: Tempranillo Agent/supplier: Coe Vintners
97 El Picaro 2010
Producer: Bodegas Matsu Region/DO: Toro Retail price: 10-14.99 Grapes: Tinta de Toro Agent/supplier: C&D Wines
103 Clunia Syrah 2009

Producer: Clunia Region/DO: VdlT de Castilla & Len Retail price: 18 Grapes: Syrah Agent/supplier: Coe Vintners
98 Fuenteseca Bobal Cabernet 2010

Producer: Bodega Sierra Norte Region/DO: Utiel-Requena Retail price: 7 Grapes: Bobal, Cabernet Sauvignon Agent/supplier: Boutinot
104 4 Kilos 2009

Producer: 4 Kilos Vincola Region/DO: VdlT Mallorca Retail price: 30.99 Grapes: Callet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah Agent/supplier: Indigo Wine
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105 Tio Pepe Palomino Fino NV
Producer: Gonzlez Byass Region/DO: Jerez-Xrs-Sherry Retail price: 9.49 Grapes: Palomino Agent/supplier: Gonzlez Byass UK
111 Antique Oloroso NV

Producer: Fernando de Castilla Region/DO: Jerez-Xrs-Sherry Retail price: 23.99 Grapes: Palomino Agent/supplier: Boutinot
106 Waitrose Solera Jerezana Fino del Puerto NV

Producer: Emilio Lustau Region/DO: Jerez-Xrs-Sherry Retail price: 8.49 Grapes: Palomino Agent/supplier: Waitrose
112 Emperatriz Eugenia Oloroso NV

Producer: Emilio Lustau Region/DO: Jerez-Xrs-Sherry Retail price: 20.99 Grapes: Palomino Agent/supplier: Mistral Wines
107 Waitrose Solera Jerezana Dry Amontillado NV

113 Williams & Humbert Dry Sack 15 Year Old Sweet Old Oloroso NV
Producer: Williams & Humbert Region/DO: Jerez-Xrs-Sherry Retail price: 12.26 Grapes: Palomino Agent/supplier: Ehrmanns
108 Waitrose Solera Jerezana Palo Cortado NV

114 Finca Antigua Moscatel 2010

Producer: Finca Antigua Region/DO: La Mancha Retail price: 10.49 Grapes: Moscatel Agent/supplier: Moreno Wines
109 Antique Palo Cortado NV

Producer: Fernando de Castilla Region/DO: Jerez-Xrs-Sherry Retail price: 28.40 Grapes: Palomino Agent/supplier: Boutinot
115 Capricho DGoya NV

Producer: Camilo Castilla Region/DO: Navarra Retail price: 19.95 Grapes: Moscatel de Alejandra Agent/supplier: Moreno Wines
110 Williams & Humbert Collection 12 Year Old Oloroso NV

Producer: Williams & Humbert Region/DO: Jerez-Xrs-Sherry Retail price: 12.77 Grapes: Palomino Agent/supplier: Ehrmanns
116 Don PX Gran Reserva 1982

Producer: Bodegas Toro Albal Region/DO: Montilla Moriles Retail price: 19.95 Grapes: Pedro Ximnez Agent/supplier: Moreno Wines
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Directory
Your guide to suppliers of New Wave Spanish Wines
Alliance Wine Company
Contact: Christine Allen E: christine.allen@alliancewine.co.uk W: alliancewine.co.uk
IWBC Consortium
Contact: Javier Martinez E: va@aldeanueva.com
Laithwaites
Contact: Helen McEvoy E: Helen.mcevoy@directwines.com W: directwines.com
PLB
Contact: Mike Best E: mike.best@plb.co.uk W: plb.co.uk
C&D Wines Contact: David Benito E: david@canddwines.co.uk W: canddwines.co.uk C&O Wines

Contact: Michael Acton E: sales@cowines.com W: cowines.com
Forth Wines Contact: Rita Soares-Willey E: rita@forthwines.com W: forthwines.com Freixenet UK

Contact: Ian Wingate E: iwingate@freixenet.co.uk W: freixenet.co.uk
Laytons Wine Merchants

Contact: Neil Sommerfelt E: neil.sommerfelt@laytons.co.uk W: laytons.co.uk
Propiedad Viticola Suertes del Marques

Contact: Francisco Javier Garca E: ventas@suertesdelmarques.com W: suertesdelmarqes.com
Armit Wines
Contact: Lucy Marcuson E: lmarcuson@armit.co.uk W: armit.co.uk
Lea & Sandeman

Contact: Patrick Sandeman E: sales@leaandsandeman.co.uk W: londonfinewine.co.uk
Rhone To Rioja
Contact: Paul Shinnie E: paul@shinnie.co.uk W: rhone2rioja.co.uk
Bacchanalia TWS
Contact: Dave Green E: dgreen@unitedwineries.com W: bacchanaliatws.co.uk
Cavas Naveran
Contact: Joan Duran E: export@naveran.com W: naveran.com
Georges Barbier of London Contact: Mary Barbier E: marybarbier@f2s.com Gonzlez Byass UK
Liberty Wines
Contact: Francesca Martin E: Francesca.martin@libertywine.co.uk W: libertywine.co.uk
Richards Walford
Contact: Karen Jenkins E: karen@r-w.co.uk W: r-w.co.uk
Barwell & Jones Wine Merchants

Contact: Fiona Juby E: fiona@barwellandjones.com W: barwellandjones.com
Coe Vintners
Contact: Junior Vianna E: orders@coevintners.com W: coevintners.com
Contact: Louise Bartholdi E: lbartholdi@gonzalezbyassuk.com W: gonzalezbyassuk.com
Marques de Caceres
Contact: Anne de Vallejo E: pr@marquesdecaceres.com W: marquesdecaceres.com
Contact
For further information on the New Wave Spanish Wine Awards contact:
Wines from Spain 66 Chiltern Street London W1U 4LS T: 020 7467 2330 E: londres@comercio.mityc.es
Seckford Agencies
Contact: Julie Maitland E: julie@seckfordagencies.co.uk W: seckfordagencies.co.uk
Grape Passions Berkmann Wine Cellars Contact: Louise Bull E: louiseb@berkmann.co.uk W: berkmann.co.uk Bottle Green Contact: Laura Hartley E: laura-hartley@bottlegreen.com W: bottlegreen.com Boutinot Wines
Contact: Jean Wareing MW E: jeanw@boutinot.com W: boutinot.com
Copestick Murray Wine Solutions

Contact: Sally Barlow E: sallyb@cmwinesolutions.com W: cmwinesolutions.com
Contact: Mark Soudah E: msoudah@grapepassions.co.uk W: grapepassions.co.uk
Mistral Wines
Contact: Andrew Bayley E: Andrew.bayley@mistralwines.co.uk W: mistralwines.co.uk
Stratfords Wine Agencies

Contact: Laura Lemmon E: laura@stratfordwine.co.uk W: stratfordwine.co.uk
Grande Vinos & Vinedos D&D Wines International

Contact: David Garlick E: david.garlick@ddwinesint.com W: ddwinesint.com Contact: Nieves Beamonte E: nbeaumonte@grandesvinos.com W: grandesvinos.com
Moreno Wines
Contact: Carlos Read E: carlos@moreno-wines.co.uk W: morenowines.com
Get involved with Wines from Spain Source Wines

Contact: Sally Barlow E: sallyb@cmwinesolutions.com W: sourcewines.com Wines from Spain has a website specifically for the UK winesfromspainuk.com. You can also follow Wines from Spain on Twitter @SpanishWinesUK If you are a retailer and stock any of these New Wave wines, or have a Spanish range you are proud of and dont feature in our buying guide, please email the generic so you can be included. If you are holding any Spanish winethemed events, email the address above so they can be featured in the events calendar and be promoted on the Wines From Spain Twitter account.
Grupo Codorniu EI Wines (Ehrmanns)

Contact: Andre Neves E: andre.neves@ehrmanns.co.uk W: ehrmanns.co.uk Contact: Carolyn DAguilar E: c.daguilar@codorniu.com W: codorniu.com
Morgenrot Group
Contact: John Critchley E: sales@morgenrot.co.uk W: morgenrot.co.uk
Taste of Galicia
Contact: Olga Babkina E: tasteofgalicia@gmail.com
Guy Anderson Wines Buckingham Schenk

Contact: Nicola Pattison E: nicola@buckingham-schenk.co.uk W: buckingham-schenk.co.uk
Ellis of Richmond
Contact: Louise Wishart E: lwishart@ellis-wines.co.uk W: ellis-wines.co.uk
Contact: Jane Holmes E: jane@guyandersonwines.co.uk W: guyandersonwines.co.uk
Myliko Wines
Contact: Matthew Jones E: matthew@myliko.co.uk W: myliko.co.uk
Turton Wines
Contact: Jose Puig E: uncastellum@uncastellum.com W: uncastellum.com, turtonwines.co.uk
Indigo Wine Burridges of Arlington Street

Contact: Edward Burridge E: edward@burridgewine.com W: burridgewine.com
Enotria Wines
Contact: Harriet Kininmouth E: hkininmouth@enotria.co.uk W: enotria.co.uk
Contact: Ben Henshaw E: ben@indigowine.com W: indigowine.com
Oakley Wine Agencies

Contact: Nick Oakley E: oakleywine@btconnect.com
Withers Agencies
Contact: David Withers E: djwithers@btinternet.com
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