Old Vines Garnacha

Smooth, rich, full-bodied Spanish red.
Full of deep, black cherry and plum flavours with lighter red-cherry flavours on the finish.

Verdict: 2nd red in Spanish wine tasting
Appellation: Spain
Vintage: 2008
Grapes: Grenache (Garnacha)
14%
Awards:
Cost: £4.85

Monesterio de Santa Cruz

From a great small estate, this delicious gem is a must-try for fans of fruity Rioja and Ribera

Monasterio is a red you know you can rely on ... mouthfillingly rich and mellow, crafted by one of Spain's winemaking masters - and amazing value given its quality credentials.

Deep plum, damson and cherry with a hint of spice.

Verdict: 3rd Red in Spanish wine tasting

Appellation: Spain

Vintage: 2009

Grapes: 70% Monastrell, 30% Tempranillo

14%

Awards:

Cost: £6.99

La Cantera Reserva

Barrel-matured Reserva from Spain's ancient Cariñena region.
Mellow raspberry and blackberry fruit with a twist of spicy oak.
Silky smooth with gentle summer berry fruits well married to the toasty vanilla oak and coconut hints.

Verdict: 1st Red in Spanish Wine Testing
Appellation: Spain (Carinena)
Vintage: 2001
Grapes: Grenache (Garnacha)
13%
Awards:
Cost: £6.49 Laithwaites

Las Falleras

A fresh and lively dry white with an enticing fruity aroma and flavours of zesty lime and green apples. It has a crisp, clean finish 

Verdict: 3rd in Spanish Wine Tasting
Appellation: Spain
Vintage: 2009
Grapes: Macabeo
11.5%
Awards:
Cost: £4.49 Marks and Spencer

Palacio de Bornos Verdejo

A fresh white wine made from the Spanish grape Verdejo with crisp Sauvignon Blanc-like aromas given an intriguing herby lift. Cool fermentation techniques extract the maximum fruit intensity from the flavoursome grapes, and careful handling ensures good acidity levels are retained throughout.

Verdict: 1st in Spanish Wine Tasting
Appellation: Spain (Rueda)
Vintage: 2009
Grapes: Verdejo
12.5%
Awards: IWC medal: Bronze (2009 vintage)
Cost: £8.50 Waitrose

Sainsbury's Vino de Mesa

Sainsbury's basics Table Wine
a medium dry table wine with fresh fruity flavours

Verdict: 2nd in Spanish white tasting

Appellation: Spain

Vintage: ?

Grapes: ?

11%

Awards:

Cost: £2.89

Waipara West Ram Paddock - Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot

 This wine is only prodcued in very good years, rich berry fruit, chocolate, vanilla and coconut aromas on the nose.
Lovely texture on the palate with a silky finish.