Highly recommended Ramón Bilbao, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2020 SJE SA BW 90
90-94pts
Anselmo Mendes, Parcela Unica, Monção & Melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal 2018 SJE 91 SA 95 BW 95
£45
Clark Foyster
Floral nose with somewhat smoky notes, warm apricot and white pepper aromas. Big on the palate with lots of layers and a spicy finish. Drink 2021-2035 Alc 13%
Real Compahia Velha, Quinta de Cidrô, Douro, Portugal 2020
SJE 94 SA 93 BW 92 £16
Alliance Wine
Fresh nose of apricot, lemon peel and orange. Very fine mineral palate with an exceptional balance. Elegant and very long. Drink 2021-2027 Alc 13.5%
Fillaboa, Seleccion Finca Monte Alto, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2018
SJE 92 SA 92 BW 92 £27.29
Vinello
Lemony nose with some fennel-edged apricot and pineapple notes. Well structured with firm acidity, crisp and crunchy. Drink 2021-2026 Alc 13.5%
Pazo de Villarei, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2020 SJE SA 91 BW 91
94 £9.95
The Wine Society
Tempting aromatics of orange blossom, plum, peach, nectarine peel and fresh herbs. Memorably bright and concentrated. Drink 2021-2025 Alc 13%
Real Companhia Velha, Delaforce, Douro, Portugal 2020
SJE 95 SA 94 BW 93 £15.50
Alliance Wine
Lively, smoky nose with notes of grapefruit and honeysuckle over peach scents. Mouthwatering on the palate with a very fine texture. Drink 2021-2028 Alc 13%
Terra de Asorei, Crianza Sobre Lías, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2019
SJE 94 SA 92 BW 92 £12.50-£13.25
Gerrard Seel, The Vintner
Quite floral with notes of bergamot, eucalyptus, white peach and pear. Rich and honeyed on the palate with a lovely freshness. Drink 2021-2026 Alc 13%
La Báscula, Atlantic Way, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2019
SJE 90 SA 93 BW 92 £11.99-£14.50 All About Wine, Corks, ND John, NY Wines of Cambridge, Taylors of Tickhill, The Wine Loft Brixham
Briney nose with touches of lees and bitter lemon. Lingering palate, creamy texture, nice mouthfeel. Drink 2021-2025 Alc 13%
Quinta de Santiago, Santiago na Anfora do Rocim, Monção & Melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal 2019
SJE 92 SA 95 BW 89 £35
Hallgarten Wines
Mature nose of saffron-apples, fresh herbs, salty caramel, mushrooms. Intense; layers of complexity. Drink 2021-2035 Alc 13%
Márcio Lopes, Pequenos Rebentos, Monção & Melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal 2020 SJE 95 SA 92 BW 92 Hedonism, Indigo Wine,
£18.50-£18.70
The Sourcing Table
Nose of tangerine peel, white peach and ripe apple and pear. Chalky texture, persistent finish. Drink 2021-2027 Alc 13%
Vionta, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2019 SJE 95 SA 92 BW 91
£14
Slurp
Breezy and saline on the nose, showing notes of pear and ripe peach. Mouthwatering palate with a crunchy acidity. Drink 2021-2027 Alc 13%
Luis Seabra, Granito Cru, Monção & Melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal 2019
SJE 91 SA 93 BW 92 £23.90-£27
Berkmann, Hic, Vinvm
Oaky aromas with orange peel, mango and savoury scents. Precise and mineral, very well balanced. Drink 2021-2029 Alc 12%
94 93 £13.95
The Great Wine Co
A touch of nuttiness on the nose with macadamia, mango and white blossom notes. Vibrant on the palate with a creamy texture. Drink 2021-2024 Alc 12.5% ▶
Adegas Galegas, Pazo la Maza, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2018
SJE 91 SA 92 BW 91 £13.95
Corney & Barrow
Warm and sunny fruit on the nose, Golden Delicious apple, apricot and white pepper spice. Tangy acidity and a rich mid-palate. Drink 2021-2026 Alc 13%
Bodegas Aguiuncho, Mar de Ons, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2020
SJE 90 SA 90 BW 94 £10
Colombier Wines
Pretty honey and floral notes, jasmine, perfumed on the nose. Lively on the palate, energetic and saline. Elegant and very complex. Drink 2021-2026 Alc 13%
Quinta de Paços, Casa do CapitãoMor, Monção & Melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal 2019
SJE 90 SA 93 BW 90 £15
Colombier Wines
Pleasant nose of ripe citrus, orange peel and honeysuckle over yellow fruit. Spicy and peppery on the palate with a firm structure. Drink 2021-2028 Alc 13.5%
Santiago Ruiz, Rosa Ruiz, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2018
SJE 94 SA 88 BW 91 £19.99 Chesters Wine Merchants, Doddington Hall Farm Shop, Harrogate Wines, Liberty Wines Lively nose of melon, saffron and a light creamy lemon aroma. Full-bodied on the palate, displaying layers of complexity. Drink 2021-2025 Alc 14%
Adegas Valmiñor, Serra da Estrela, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2020
SJE 90 SA 92 BW 90 £13.55
Strictly Wine
Flinty nose with herbal and orange peel aromas over floral honeysuckle scents. Textured and fresh on the palate, lively. Drink 2021-2025 Alc 12.5%
Pazo Cilleiro, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2020
SJE 92 SA 92 BW 89 £10
Moreno Wines
Abundant ripe peach and citrus on the nose, generously aromatic with jasmine undertones. Zesty palate with a saline finish. Drink 2021-2025 Alc 13%
Quinta de Santiago & Mira do O, Sou, Monção & Melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal 2018
SJE 89 SA 95 BW 90 £42
Graft Wine Co
Generous nose of bruised apple, gooseberry, green apple and lychee. A very elegant example with an attractive savoury finish. Drink 2021-2035 Alc 12.5%
Adega Eidos, Eidos de Padriñan, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2020
SJE 89 SA 91 BW 89 £15.95
Lea & Sandeman
Aromatic floral nose of primrose and orange blossom, along with lemon and thyme. Rich and plummy palate with good freshness. Drink 2021-2025 Alc 13%
As Laxas, Ferrum, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2020
SJE 91 SA 89 BW 92 £14.99
Andrew Darwin, North & South Wines, Urban Cellars
Alluring aromas of fresh-cut flowers and herbs, ripe peach and a hint of white pepper. Refreshing and salty on the palate. Drink 2021-2025 Alc 12.5%
Portugal Boutique Winery, Gorro, Monção & Melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal 2020
SJE 92 SA 92 BW 90 £22.50
L’Art du Vin, Swig
Lively perfumed nose with musky flowers, white pepper and hints of citrus and eucalyptus. Fresh and lingering on the palate. Drink 2021-2025 Alc 13%
Reguengo de Melgaço, Monção & Melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal 2018
SJE 91 SA 86 BW 95 £16.08-£18.99
Hallgarten Wines, Novel Wines,
Strictly Wine
Very seductive nose of citrus blossom, dried pineapple, green pea and smoky notes. Rich and intense, rounded palate. Drink 2021-2026 Alc 13%
Bodegas Aquitania, Bagoas Ledas, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2019
SJE 88 SA 95 BW 87 £9.10
Justerini & Brooks
Energetic nose of orange blossom and peel, lime curd and peaches. Vibrant on the palate with almond notes on the finish. Drink 2021-2025 Alc 13%
Mar de Frades, Atlántico, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2020 SJE 92 SA 88 BW 90
£18.85
The Great Wine Co
A nose bursting with bananas and cream, lemon sherbet, primrose florals. Sweeping brisk acidity finishing with a stony grip. Drink 2021-2023 Alc 12.5%
Quinta de Soalheiro, Primeiras Vinhas, Monção & Melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal 2019
SJE 89 SA 93 BW 87 £18.95-£25
JN Wine, The Wright Wine Co Complex nose of citrus fruit with cookie dough and some oaky notes. Quite rich on the palate with a lingering, spicy finish. Drink 2021-2029 Alc 13%
Pago de Tharsys, Vendimia Nocturna, Vino de Pago, Valencia, Spain 2019
SJE 92 SA 88 BW 89 £15.95
Waud Wines
Bergamot nose scented with jasmine and honeysuckle over green olive undertones. Citrussy palate with a long, honeyed finish. Drink 2021-2024 Alc 13%
Señorio de Rubiós, Liñar de Vides, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2020
SJE 88 SA 90 BW 91 £14.99
Peter Watts Wines
Expressive aromas of lemon and lime with passion fruit and herbal notes. Very fresh and fruity. Drink 2021-2023 Alc 12.5%
Pazos de Lusco, Lusco, Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain 2019 SJE SA BW
91 91 88 £13.19-£15.50 Cambridge Wine Merchants, Ocado, The Drink Shop, The Oxford Wine Co Youthful energy on the nose with honeysuckle, pink grapefruit, lime curd and nectarine. Supple on the palate with balanced freshness. Drink 2021-2025 Alc 13%