Living equidistant between the university city and Reading, as I do, Oxford wins every-time. Reading is something of a culinary dessert. True you have Smelly Alley with a couple of grocers, a fish monger and a butcher, a decent...
Guitian Fodello Valdeorras 2005 - Spain Valdeorras Dry White Wine
Rated 90 - The 2005 Guitian is not quite as expressive as the 2004 but excellent in its own right. 2005 was a hotter, drier year which could account for differences. Drink this lovely wine over the next 1-2 years. Robert Parker - Guitian Fodello Valdeorras 2005 - Spain Valdeorras ...
Martin Codax 2006 Albarino Rias Baixas Spain
Tasting Notes - Martin Codax produces fruit-forward and food-friendly wines like this white from R as Baixas in Spain. With an aroma of fresh herbs, peach and apple and flavors of apricot, melon and mineral, this full-bodied white exemplifies the Albari o grape. This white shows weight and focus, with ...
Sitios Con Class Verdejo 2006 - Spain Castilla Leon Dry White Wine
Rated 90.The 2006 Con Class Verdejo is 100% varietal from even older vines. Light gold-colored, it is richer, more intense, and longer in the finish than its less expensive sibling. It is a great value. This pair of custom cuvees is a joint venture of importer Eric Solomon and winemaker ...
Freixenet Brut Cordon Negro - Spain Dry Sparkling Wine
Rated 90 - Perfumed scents of Asian pear and acacia fill this simple Cava, its waxy texture and muscular structure a match for tapas, like a classic Spanish tortilla. - Wine & Spirits - Freixenet Brut Cordon Negro - Spain Dry Sparkling Wine
Las Brisas 2007 White Wine Rueda Spain
Tasting Notes - Water-straw color. Intense, youthful nose of grapefruit, lemon and pepper. Delicious, with medium body and a penetrating finish. 50% Verdejo, 50% Sauvignon Blanc and Viura.
Valdelapinta Verdejo Rueda 2006 Spain 750ml
This is a sleeper! Bright golden color with white peach and melon. Delivers juicy acidity with great texture and balance on the finish. Delightful wine. Bright golden color with flavors of white peach and melon, this delightful dry white delivers juicy acidity with great texture and balance. Fresh and zesty. ...
Jaume Serra Cristalino Extra Dry Cava NV Spain Rated 89W&S
Wine & Spirits Review Rated 89 The Cristalino Extra Dry surprises, with yeasty, leesy aromas leading into ripe, crisp citrus flavors, a light sweetness tying it all together. Lightly chilled, it will make a lovely apertif this summer -- and no one will guess it was only $8.99!
Jaume Serra Cristalino Brut Rose Cava NV Spain Rated 86
Wine Tasting Notes Beautiful scents of raspberry and cherry on the nose with fresh, clean strawberry and cherry flavors in the mouth and a consistent bead. The finish is clean and crisp and invites another sip. Cristalino Brut Rose is an excellent match for fried appetizers such as calamari or ...
