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Sainsbury’s Cava Brut

Cava, Reviews, Sainsbury’s, Spain

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Simon Judge

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9 September 2023

Sainsbury’s Cava Brut is a great find for those who are looking for a middle ground, taste-wise, between Prosecco and Champagne. Fermented in the bottle using the traditional method, this Cava features a blend of Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada grapes. While the reviews on Sainsbury’s website are a mixed bag, I suspect that some of…
Espartero Reserva Rioja

Asda, Reviews, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo

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Simon Judge

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1 September 2023

This 2017 Reserva, from Bodegas Riovinsa, previously won a bronze medal from the International Wine Challenge, where it was described as having notes of herbs, tea leaves and red cherries. It was also a Bronze Winner at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards. Since its establishment in 1926, the winery has been operated by three…
Palacio Di Vivero Rueda

Asda, Reviews, Spain, Verdejo, White

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Simon Judge

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5 August 2023

ASDA Extra Special Rueda, a wine crafted from Verdejo grapes sourced from Spain’s Rueda region, is a hidden gem due to its relative obscurity. This dry, sharp and citrusy wine offers great value for money and a pleasing depth of flavour. Its qualities have been recognised in the IWSC 2022 with a bronze award, and…

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