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13th September 2013 17th February 201990

2011 Celler d’en Guilla, Rec de Brau, Emporda, Empordà

( €8, 15% )

A turbo-charged Samsó (Cariñena) and Garnatxa blend with deep colour and evident oak on the nose. Dense, wild and herby, with plenty of thyme and rosemary flaovurs, firmish, food friendly tannins and dark, brambly fruit.

Try this with a juicy steak or a leg of lamb.

 

Similar Wines: £10-£20, 86-90, Spain, Red, Carignan, Grenache
13th September 2013 17th February 201986

2005 Pere Guardiola, Clos Floresta, Empordà, Empordà

( €12, 14% )

A good example of a mature blend of Merlot, Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet, with fresh, grassy acidity, medium weight tannins and a chewy undertone. Drink up, as the fruit is starting to fade a little.

 

Similar Wines: 86-90, Spain, Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz
13th September 2013 17th February 201988

2006 Castillo Perelada, Gran Claustro, Empordà, Empordà

( €30, 14% )

Using Cabernet, Merlot, Grenache and Cariñena, this is a classic Emporda blend, albeit in a modern style with plenty of new oak. Deeply coloured, concentrated and oaky with cassis and blackberry fruit, firmish tannins and a chewy finish.

 

Similar Wines: £30-£50, 86-90, Spain, Red, Carignan, Grenache, Merlot
13th September 2013 17th February 201991

NV Pere Guardiola, Torre de Capmany Gran Reserva, Emporda, Empordà

( €15, 15% )

Mature, concentrated, figgy fortified style made in a tawny, barrel-aged style. The volatility is quite marked here, but it’s a complex, aged style with nutty, almond and rancio flavours and impressive, Christmas cake complexity

Similar Wines: £20-£30, 91-95, Spain, Sweet
13th September 2013 17th February 201990

2011 Roig Parals, Tocat de L’Ala, Empordà, Empordà

( €9, 14.5% )

Dense, concentrated, modern blend of Cariñena and Garnatxa that’s made to age. It’s a serious, yet stylish wine that tastes as good it looks, with sun-kissed black and red fruits, tangy acidity and a core of tarry tannins. Needs robust food.

 

Similar Wines: £10-£20, 86-90, Spain, Red, Carignan, Grenache
13th September 2013 17th February 201988

2011 Martí Fabra, L’Oratori, Empordà, Empordà

( €7, 14.5% )

Fresh, aromatic red with some reduction and tangy acidity. A wine with no oak, just pure summer fruits, bright acidity and lively cherry and raspberry fruit. Very drinkable. Try this chilled.

 

Similar Wines: £10-£20, 86-90, Spain, Red
13th September 2013 17th February 201993

2010 Espelt Viticultors, Coma Bruna, Empordà, Empordà

( €20, 14.5% )

The top wine from this exciting winery is a blend of Cariñena and Syrah, with heady, spicy perfume to the fore and sweet, spicy vanilla oak. The bite and rusticity of the Cariñena kicks in on the palate, giving the wine acidity, tannin and a hint of what Australians call grunt. Complex stuff.

Similar Wines: £30-£50, 91-95, Spain, Red, Carignan, Syrah/Shiraz
13th September 2013 17th February 201993

2004 Vinyes dels Aspres, Bac de les Ginesteres, Emporda, Empordà

( €25 (37.5cl), 14.5% )

Savoury, spicy, complex, mature, espresso notes with some sun-dried rancio complexity and Tokaj like acidity. Hazelnut and dried fruits, with complexity that builds on the palate. Complex, Sherry-like notes. Superb.

Similar Wines: £50-£100, 91-95, Spain, Sweet
13th September 2013 17th February 201990

2012 Vinyes dels Aspres, Oriol Negre, Empordà, Empordà

( €6, 14.5% )

Blending Cariñena, Garnatxa and Cabernet Sauvignon to good effect, David Molas has produced an unoaked cuvée with lots of character. The alcohol isn’t apparent here, thanks to the fresh acidity, while the tannins are surrounded by sweet raspberry fruit. A winery that never lets you down.

Similar Wines: £10-£20, 86-90, Spain, Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Grenache
13th September 2013 17th February 201987

2009 Martí Fabra, Vinyes Velles, Empordà, Empordà

( €10, 15% )

Old vine Cariñena and Garnacha that expresses the essence of Empordà. Rich, concentrated an slightly rustic with high-toned notes of fig, volatile acidity and wild herbs. Needs food.

 

Similar Wines: £10-£20, 86-90, Spain, Red, Carignan
13th September 2013 17th February 201992

2008 Vinyes d’Olivardots, Gresa, Alt Empordà, Empordà

( €20, 14.5% )

Maturing nicely, this is a cuvée of Grenache, Cariñena, Syrah and Cabernet with sweet, balsamic notes, ripe, figgy fruit, some wild herbs and well-integrated alcohol. Appealingly complex.

Similar Wines: £30-£50, 91-95, Spain, Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Syrah/Shiraz
13th September 2013 17th February 201986

NV Martí Fabra, Masia Pairal Can Carreras, Emporda, Empordà

( €8 (37.5cl), 15% )

Grapey, sweet, fortified Muscat with a slight alcoholic burn, this has notes of citrus and spice and marked acidity on the finish.

Similar Wines: £10-£20, 86-90, Spain, Fortified, Muscat à Petits Grains

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