Monthly archives: July 2020


L. A. Cetto Private Reserve Nebbiolo

L. A. Cetto Private Reserve Nebbiolo
Name:L. A. Cetto Private Reserve Nebbiolo
Type:Red
Country:Mexico
Region:Guadalupe Valley, Baja California
Grapes:Nebbiolo
Year:2014
Producer:L. A. Cetto
ABV%:13.5

Extremely delicious deep-ruby nebbiolo from Mexico. Yes it’s £16.50, but worth it. Cherries on the palate.

From Novel Wines.


Crasto Douro

Crasto Douro
Name:Crasto Douro
Type:Red
Country:Portugal
Region:Douro DOC
Grapes:Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca
Year:2018
Producer:Quinta do Crasto
ABV%:14.5

Superb Portuguese drinking red.


L. A. Cetto Petite Sirah

L. A. Cetto Petite Sirah
Name:L. A. Cetto Petite Sirah
Type:Red
Country:Mexico
Region:Baja California
Grapes:Petite Sirah
Year:2016
Producer:L. A. Cetto
ABV%:14

Unusual single varietal use of Petite Sirah. Soft tannins and fruit rich. Improved after opening. Very nice with venison burgers and homemade onion and sun-dried tomato relish.


Alain Cavaillès Terre Forte Rouge

Alain Cavaillès Terre Forte Rouge
Name:Alain Cavaillès Terre Forte Rouge
Type:Red
Country:France
Region:Haute Vallée de l'Aude
Grapes:Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Year:2016
Producer:Alain Cavaillès
ABV%:14

Solid red with plenty of fruit. Organic, so doesn’t keep once opened.


Ponte de Lima Loureiro Vinho Verde

Ponte de Lima Loureiro, Vinho Verde
Name:Ponte de Lima Loureiro Vinho Verde
Type:White
Country:Portugal
Region:Ponte de Lima
Grapes:Loureiro
Year:2019
Producer:Adega Cooperativa de Ponte de Lima
ABV%:11.5

Delightful light dry everyday drinking wine for the Summer. Slightly pétillant.


Paso de Villarei Albariño

Pazo de Villarei Albariño, Rías Baixas
Name:Paso de Villarei Albariño
Type:White
Country:Spain
Region:Rias Baixas
Grapes:Albariño
Year:2019
Producer:Paso de Villarei
ABV%:13

Gorgeous albariño. Delightful with fish, and with seafood.