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Although Rioja continues to be Spain's best known region, there is a
whole myriad of impressive wines coming from lesser known areas,
such as Rueda, Navarra and Almansa. Investments in cold fermentation
techniques and changes in vineyard management have allowed real
quality white wines to be produced from traditional Spanish grape
varieties, in fresh zippy styles and without overbearing oak. Navarra, the region adjoining Rioja, can offer terrifically powerful wines in the Rioja style or from international varietals, without the price tag of its more illustrious neighbour. Bodegas Ochoa, Navarra Bodegas Ochoa have 143 hectares of vineyards. The oldest vines are to be found beside the new winery in Olite. Made by Javier Ochoa, the Ochoa Gran Reserva is a blend of 55% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, oak aged for 2 years The wine is elegant with a mulberry/prune nose, hints of cassis, and well integrated fruit and vanilla on the palate. |  |
White
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| 2007 Marques de Caceres Rioja Blanco - HALF, |
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| Low temperature fermentation conserves the juicy fruit of the Viura grape; and without using wood, the purity and freshness is preserved. This wine is fragrant with good fruit concentration. | Qty | |
| 2009 Marques de Caceres Rioja Blanco |
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| Low temperature fermentation conserves the juicy fruit of the Viura grape; and without using wood, the purity and freshness is preserved. This wine is fragrant with good fruit concentration. | Qty | |
| 2007 Azabache Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Rioja |
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| Made from 100% Viura, which is fermented in new oak barrels. It is well balanced, fresh and lively with an aroma of lemons and vanilla, finishing with a creamy texture and crisp acidity. | Qty | |
Red
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| 2008 Arjona Rioja Sin Crianza, Bodegas Navajas |
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| A good example of a young fruit driven Rioja. | Qty | |
| 2008 Ochoa Tempranillo/Garnacha |
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| A fresh full-bodied wine bursting with juicy currant fruit. | Qty | |
| 2006 Vina Salceda Crianza, Rioja |
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| Situated on the border between Rioja Alavesa and Alta, Viña Salceda has produced fine Rioja since 1969. Only the best fruit is used here, aged in oak for 18 months and showing soft fruit and oak aromas with fine tannins. | Qty | |
| 2005 Marques de Caceres Rioja Tinto |
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| Made from 85% Tempranillo and 15% Garnacha. Fermented in stainless steel then aged in oak for 16 months and in bottle for 14 months. Perfumed notes of cherry and vanilla with balanced oak and fruit flavours, and hints of spice on the finish. | Qty | |
| 2006 Gustales Crianza, Rioja Crianza |
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| A blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Garnacha, aged in American oak for 18 months. Ripe berry fruit with warm vanilla on the palate. | Qty | |
| 2005 Tobelos Crianza, Rioja |
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| Intense black cherry colour. Complex, powerful berry fruit nose with hints of vanilla and spice. Velvety softness with great depth of ripe, rich blackberry/spicy fruit on the palate, soft tannins, outstanding nobility, good structure, with a harmonic and balanced development climaxing in an elegant, full and very persistent aftertaste. | Qty | |
| 2004 Bodegas del Medievo Rioja Reserva, Aldeanueva de Ebro |
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| Intense, black cherry colour. Aromatic, complex aromas of ripe berries, herbs, leather and toasted vanilla tones achieved by the high quality oak used in the ageing process. Rich, rounded, dominant fresh, intense berry fruit with cedarwood and mineral, herbal, chocolate undertones, full flavoured and elegant with big structure, all finely balanced due to its well polished silky tannins ending with a generous and long finish. | Qty | |
| 2004 Vina Salceda Reserva, Rioja |
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| An intense and complex wine - dark ruby red with cherry hints in colour, and a mix of mature fruits and spices on the nose. Full attack, an opulent and structured body with rounded tannins and a long finish. | Qty | |
| 2002/4 Marques de Càceres, Rioja Reserva |
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| An intense, spicy bouquet of red fruits precedes a concentrated palate of plum and blackcurrant with toasted vanilla notes. | Qty | |
| 2000 Ochoa Gran Reserva |
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| Only made in the finest vintages from the best parcels of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Aged in American oak and then in bottle. Ripe cherry and plum flavours with black olives and liquorice. Firm tannins give structure while the wine remains balanced. | Qty | |
| 2001 Marques de Caceres Gran Reserva |
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| Bright, vivid dark ruby color. Intense bouquet that brings to mind jelly made from fruits of the forest (bilberries) and sweet spice. Good concentration in the mouth with delicious tannins that highlight the wine's rich fruit that has become more complex following aging in barrel. | Qty | |
| 2001 La Encina Tobelos de Rahon, Rioja |
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| Superbly intense open nose with aromas of toasted oak and ripe fruit. Huge wine of enormous depth and structure with great elegance, soft and rounded, complex fruit character of blackberries, plums, damsons with refined, integrated oak, toasted cocoa and vanilla flavours, broadening out on the palate and leaving a wondrous finish | Qty | |
| 2001 Miguel Merino Rioja Reserva |
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| Wines such as Miguel Merino have taken Rioja to a new level. [Tim Atkins, Harpers Nov 2000] A wonderful wine with toasty, vanilla oak on the nose followed by rich concentrated layers of mulberry and damson fruit on the palate. Can be laid down, but gorgeous now. | Qty | |
| 1998 Ochoa Gran Reserva - MAGNUM |
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| Only made in the finest vintages from the best parcels of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Aged in American oak and then in bottle. Ripe cherry and plum flavours with black olives and liquorice. Firm tannins give structure while the wine remains balanced. | Qty | |
Rosé
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| 2008 Marques de Càceres Rosado |
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| Delicious flavours of raspberries and strawberries with refreshing, crisp, dry finish. | Qty | |
| 2008 Ochoa Garnacha Rosado, Navarra |
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| Made from 100% Garnacha (also called Grenache in France), this is a fresh, dry yet fruity rosado. | Qty | |
Dessert
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| 2007 Ochoa Vina Dulce de Moscatel |
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| Pale in colour with lovely floral overtones and a light delicate finish. Not overly sweet. | Qty | |
If you like these you may want to try a glass of Sherry or Port ...the 'perfect aperitife'.
