7 Word Review
Intoxicating, intense, full yet fresh. Powerfully balanced.
Wine Style
Rich & Complex
Fruity
7 Word Review
Crisp, ripe fruits, fun and generous. Quaffable.
Wine Style
Aromatic & Fruity
7 Word Review
Smooth, complex, rich, with bags of fruit.
Wine Style
Rich & Complex
7 Word Review
Lovely Loire Chenin - racy, envelopping and pure.
Wine Style
Rich & Complex
7 Word Review
Fresh, vibrant, exotic fruits, pairs with loads.
Wine Style
Rich & Complex
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Toasty, salty, smoky, tangy, complex. Totally unique.
Wine Style
Rich & Complex
7 Word Review
Orange, honeysuckle and spices. Mineral and vibrant.
Wine Style
Rich & Complex
Fruity
7 Word Review
Wine Style
Aromatic & FruityVibrant fruit, with a hint of cream.
White Rioja seems to be enjoying something of a renewed interest recently, particularly amongst those looking for a great value alternative to Burgundy. And certainly, the styles, production method and even grape varieties are similar. Bodegas Manzanos combines the traditions of five generations of winemaking with the youthful flair of the young team paving the way today - brothers, Victor and David Fernández de Manzanos. This, their Fermentado en Barrica white (barrel-fermented) does all you could hope for at a wonderful price.
MINERAL BITE, LIGHT SPRITZ, YUMMY TANG
Assyrtiko really is the Greek white variety to watch out for. It became known for its crisp, vibrant freshness, but it can do a lot more. It's always got great acidity, which means it's wonderful with seafood, but it also has a lot of texture and body to it, so it'll handle pork and chicken too. A real tangy bite shows off its minerality and just a hint of spritz giving it some real lift.
"What kind of wine shall we have tonight?" It's just one of those questions, isn't it? Filled both with anticipation, and dread. Let us help you choose with our Wine Style Guides. Life is after all too short to be stuck with mediocre wines.
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