Abel Mendoza, Seleccion Personal 2017Vintage 2017 Size 75cl ABV 14. 5% Tasting Note Modest and passionate about his vineyards, Abel and his wife Maite have been making understated wines in San Vicente since 1988. Lying in the shadow of the Sierra Cantabria, Abel has vineyards in the finest parts of the Alavesa. His knowledge and understanding of the soils is enthralling and to taste in his cellar can be an education on the effects different soils have in different years. He wants only to

Drink 2036-2066 - Jancis Robinson

An integral part of some of the world’s best-loved blends

The first acre was planted in 2007

pure fruit quality (red cherries and strawberry) denoting the fresh acidity

Lacking the network to buy his own vineyard

is an estate situated around the town of Gavi

and dark fruits

Juicy bright flamboyant Montepulciano with a quickening beetroot tang

with a richly-textured mid-palate and a medley of spice

particularly passion fruit

Careful fruit selection

Simon of Domaine Capmartin has dusted off the historic traditions of Madiran and Pacherenc de Vic-Bil into a new