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Producer Dominio de Anza Wine Finca El Rapolao Vintage 2023 Country Spain Region Castilla y León Subregion Bierzo, Valtuille de Abajo Grapes Predominantly Mencía Format 750 ml Character Elegant, polished and concentrated, with remarkable precision, seamless structure and a very long finish. TCJ assessment A remarkably elegant Bierzo, combining substantial
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Producer Descendientes de J. Palacios Wine Pétalos Vintage 2023 Country Spain Region Castilla y León Subregion Bierzo Grapes Predominantly Mencía Format 750 ml Character Fruit-driven and concentrated, with clear regional identity and excellent overall balance. TCJ assessment A concentrated and expressive Bierzo, with fruit taking the central role from
Producer Raúl Pérez Wine Sketch Vintage 2024 Country Spain Region Galicia Subregion Rías Baixas Grapes 100% Albariño Format 750 ml Character Elegant, polished and vertical, with an unusually unctuous texture for Albariño. TCJ assessment An unusually textured expression of Albariño. There is a clear sense of unctuousness on the palate,
Producer Clos Mogador Wine Nelin Vintage 2021 Country Spain Region Catalonia Subregion Priorat Grapes Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Picapoll Blanc Format 750 ml Character Structured, tense and full of personality, with concentrated fruit and considerable potential for further development. TCJ assessment A white of considerable personality, combining concentration
Producer Bodegas San Román Wine Malvasía Vintage 2023 Country Spain Region Castilla y León Subregion Toro Grapes Malvasía Format 750 ml Character Exuberant and floral, with concentrated fruit, substantial structure and excellent balance. TCJ assessment An expressive Malvasía, showing the exuberance of fruit and floral character associated with the variety.
Producer Alvar de Dios Wine Vagüera El Maderal Vintage 2022 Country Spain Region Castilla y León Subregion Not specified Grapes 100% Doña Blanca Format 750 ml Character Rich, concentrated and persistent, with an unctuous texture and pronounced fruit intensity. TCJ assessment An excellent white, immediately defined by its unctuous texture
Producer José Antonio García Wine Unculín Blanco Vintage 2023 Country Spain Region Castilla y León Subregion Bierzo Grapes Godello and Doña Blanca Format 750 ml Character Fresh and structured, with a distinctive white-pepper note and more body than expected for the style. TCJ assessment A fresh and characterful white,
Producer Alheit Vineyards Wine Cartology Vintage 2023 Country South Africa Region Western Cape Subregion Not specified Grapes 94% Chenin Blanc, 6% Sémillon Format 750 ml Character Textured and structured, with precision, depth and considerable potential for further development. TCJ assessment A remarkable project centered on old vineyards, with Chenin Blanc
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Producer Mullineux Wine Granite Syrah Vintage 2018 Country South Africa Region Swartland Subregion Paardeberg Grapes Syrah Format 750 ml Character Elegant and expressive, with clear varietal character, maturity and considerable life still ahead. TCJ assessment What stands out is how beautifully this wine has evolved in bottle. At eight years
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