What a terrific evening at Nox. A superb location, attentive staff, pleasant music, fantastic food and, best of all, wonderful wines . . .
Restaurante Nox, on Javea’s Arenal – beautiful restaurant, stunning location – superb cuisine and wine!
What a terrific evening at Nox. A superb location, attentive staff, pleasant music, fantastic food and, best of all, wonderful wines. I loved the cava and Albariño but not sure about the second white. I thought it a bit ‘chewy’ and strong though perhaps well suited to the strong tasting fish dish it accompanied. Still making my mind up about the red. As you know, I favour red wine but thought the taste slightly unusual but not unpleasant. Still a great evening for which many thanks.
Great recommendation Colin. I went to pick up a couple of bottles as soon as I had read your mail. Eliza and I had the first at home and thoroughly enjoyed it, the second we took to our local restaurant and enjoyed it even more with friends. I have also been a supporter of Campo Viejo (the orange label crianza) but have found it a little boring of late. This has has really spiced things up and we will continue to drink it. Many thanks for the recommendation.
Many thanks for the excellent description of the Brut Nature Cava Reserva . . .
Many thanks for the excellent description of the Brut Nature Cava Reserva [please see below]. Shame that we don’t know the producer or where to buy some. I was lucky enough to be at the cava dinner you referred to and enjoyed it immensely. Shame about the denim shirt though – I got rid of all mine years ago!
At the bodega of Marques de Murrieta Jill and I decided to purchase two bottles of the flagship wine Castillo Ygay 2007 vintage . . .
We now call ourselves seasoned travelers, having completed our third super wine tour with you, Colin.
Hugely impressive – the tasting table at Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta!
At the bodega of Marques de Murrieta Jill and I decided to purchase two bottles of the flagship wine Castillo Ygay 2007 vintage, quality wine for quality price.
You and others on the trip hoped we would open one of the bottles at dinner for tasting, but, we selfishly kept both for the Xmas holidays!
On Boxing Day we invited six friends for a late Xmas dinner and opened the wine for all to taste. We tried to use much of the advice we have gained from Colin during the tours and tastings.
The consensus from all was:
The wine felt medium bodied with quality fruit of the rich dark kind. Aromas of balsamic, vanilla and earthy. All softly on the palate with great finess and smoothness of the finish. Superb and recommended. Two bottles drunk quickly with happy friends.
We await your next trip and thought of you as we drank the fine wine.
Saludos
David and Jill
The conclusion from all was superb and possibly the best red Rioja we had all tasted and drunk.
