Wines From Spain Awards 2014
Wines From Spain Awards 2014
The annual Wines of Spain tasting is one of the biggest wine events in London.
I have been attending for many years and while the 'crisis' has seen a reduction in the number of wineries attending it is still an important trade show.
Recently I attended a tasting to reveal the award winners.
Like all awards care needs to be taken about how representative they are.
The tasters in this case are highly regarded and they selected 102 wines for special mention out of 700 tasted.
In each class there was an award winner.
Here are those winners.
BEST CAVA
Franck Massard Mas Sardana NV
BEST VALUE CAVA
Sumarocca
The Wine Society's Reserva
On to the whites's...
BEST NEW DISCOVERY
Suertes del Marqués
Trenzado 2012
BEST WHITE OVER £10
Bodegas Pablo Padin
Segrel Ambar Albariño 2012
BEST PREMIUM WHITE
Naia
Naiades 2011
BEST RIOJA
Marqués de Murrieta
Capellanía 2009
BEST VALUE ROSADO
Anecoop
Hacienda Uvains Garnacha 2013
And the red's....
BEST VALUE RED
Bodegas Bohórquez
Momo Vendimia Seleccionada 2010
BEST RED OVER £10
Bodegas Ismael Arroyo
Valsotillo Crianza 2011
BEST PREMIUM RED £20+
Pago de Carraovejas Crianza 2011
...and finally, Sweet and Fortified
BEST DRY FORTIFIED
Sanchez Romate
Cayetano del Pino Palo Cortado
and
Fernando de Castilla
Classic Manzanilla
BEST OWN LABEL FORTIFIED
Waitrose/ Emilio Lustau
Jerezana Dry Olorosso
BEST SWEET WINE
Gorka Izagirre
Late harvest Arima 2010
I wasn't convinced by all these winners, but that's inevitable, how boring if we all felt the same.
I thought in the white category that the Pazo de Señorans Selección de Añada 2007 deserved more recognition.
And in the Reds LRA's Torre de Oña Reserva 2009 and Guelbenzu Lombana 2005 were very impressive.
There's a full list of all 102 winners here
http://www.farfromordinary.co.uk/PDF/WinesfromSpainAwardsWinners2014.pdf
Re: Wines From Spain Awards 2014
Ver mensaje de RayQSorry for the double post.
Do you think that the wines given awards represent the Spanish wine scene?
I'm sure we all woulf pick slightly different wines perhaps but are they at the same level as your favourites?
Re: Wines From Spain Awards 2014
Ver mensaje de RayQ Hi Ray,
sorry for the delay.
Well, you know, I really dislike wine contests. I find no sense (neither in scores ;-) ).
Anyway, I tried Trenzado a couple of weeks ago. It was one of those wines in my to-do list and really enjoyed it. Have you tasted?
Regards,
Jose
Re: Wines From Spain Awards 2014
Ver mensaje de joseNo, I haven't tried it yet but it's on my list.
I have tried some of the reds and I like them.
Re: Wines From Spain Awards 2014
Ver mensaje de RayQThis wine really worths the sip ;-)
Regards,
Jose
Re: Wines From Spain Awards 2014
Ver mensaje de joseOk, I'll move it nearer the top of the list!