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La Cata en La Montaña 2013 September

Well – what an afternoon!

Hi Colin,

Well – what an afternoon! Ros and I (plus Piotr) thoroughly enjoyed ourselves so, many thanks. Finca Rustica was looking very good, especially now that their pool is finished – what a difference. The food was exceptional and your wines were sensational. As ever, your accompanying chat was interesting and humorous, striking exactly the right note. Some of those wines will definitely find their way into my cellar just as soon as that elusive lottery win arrives! It was great too to see the lovely Claire looking so good although we know she still has some discomfort. Good to catch up with Kirsty too.

Well done and many thanks again for a truly wonderful tasting.

Cheers, Mick

Sherry En Rama

FINO DE JEREZ EN RAMAEmilio Lustau S.A., founded in 1896, is considered one of the most prestigious Sherry producers. In line with Lustau’s “boutique” philosophy of selecting small batches of very rare Sherries, the “En Rama” range offers biologically aged wines from each of the 3 towns of the Sherry triangle: Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Continue reading

MARTÚE GROUP WINES

The impressive portfolio of wines from the Martúe group

BODEGAS MARTÚE LA GUARDIA . . . PLUS!

During a time of lasting recession here in Spain (when on Earth will it end?!) it’s encouraging to know that there are still businesses that are not just doing well, but expanding too.

I’ve recently received several cases of wine (tough job, huh?) from what I thought was one bodega, but which in fact is the controller of several wineries, in Spain and abroad. More on this group soon!

Also I’ve noticed that other, already large, concerns are expanding their operations by making wine in other areas of Spain as well as in different countries. Indeed I read yesterday that one such huge business is happy with their expansion plans at the moment but is nevertheless seeing how the Chinese market develops with a view to perhaps starting winery there!

And when I wrote to Bodegas Martúe, following an article I’d read in Spain’s best wine magazine, PlanetAVino, asking for a sample of their wines recommended so highly in the magazine I learned that Martúe is also a controlling bodega that in fact operates another bodega in Spain plus one in nearby Portugal.

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Bodegas Oriol Rossell

BODEGAS ORIOL ROSSELL

TOP CLASS CAVA + TOP CLASS DO PENEDÉS WINES

If you are looking for a portfolio of super wines from the one bodega to cover a sumptuous dinner then you’d be delighted with what’s on offer at Bodegas Oriol Rossell. I’ve recently completed my tasting of several of their wines and cavas – I’m impressed, and I’m certain you will be too!

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