Wine of the month

La Sastreria Garnacha Red
Spain

This delicious hidden gem from the Cariñena region of Spain and sits in the Ebro Valley upon one its vast plains. A lesser known wine region of Spain, rocks and pebbles abound and, fittingly, wines are known locally as el vino de las piedras, or ‘wine of the rocks’. and the region is one of the oldest demarcated appellations in Europe. The majority of vineyards are located at relatively high altitudes, between 400 and 800 meters (1,300-2,600ft). They are scattered along the plains of the Ebro River, extending all the way up to the slopes of the Sierra de Algairén mountain range to the west. You will find intense black cherry colour with layers of violet tones resulting in a wine with a deep attractive appearance. Complex nose with fragrant ripe red and black fruit abound and on the palate, the wine shows powerful fruit, which is perfectly balanced and mouth-filling Long finish and is a great accompaniment to roast meats and rich salads.

Pouilly Fume White
France

Making something of a comeback in popularity, this excellent Pouilly-Fume shows the reason why. From the right bank of the Loire Valley, this wine is a perfect example of what a Sauvignon Blanc can really achieve. Despite the uses of the word fume, the wines are not necessarily oaked. At maturity, these grapes are coated with a grey bloom, the colour of smoke — which explains why Pouilly winegrowers talk of “white smoke” to describe the type of vine or the wines made from it. “Fumé” also refers to the smoky bouquet, the renowned “gun flint aroma”, bestowed by the terroir vineyards of Pouilly-sur-Loire. Strong Citrus notes harmonise with an underlying minerality which makes for a delicious accompaniment to dishes such as salmon and shell fish and all white meats and fresh salads.

Sponsored by

Bouquet Ltd.

Purveyors of Fine Wines.

Well, with May on the horizon and the days becoming perceptively longer, we at Bouquet Ltd thought it only right to think about celebrating the later spring and early summer days by turning our attention to some of England’s finest sparkling wine and in deference to the family roots of our esteemed publisher, a fine bottle of Italian red reminds us that some steaks, roasts and casseroles aren’t totally out of our seasonal minds just yet.

Bouquet Ltd are thrilled to be asked to sponsor this month’s “Wine of the Month.” We are suppliers of a wide range of wines from “Popular and Modern” through to “Fine and Rare” to both the trade and private clients. After forming an alliance with Top Shelf Wine Services, we offer tasting experiences from within the comfort of your home to major corporate events, bespoke sourcing of wines upon client’s requests and broking portfolio sales along with help in auction placement for client’s collections.

Contact details for us are:

Bouquet Ltd.

Bouquet.winesltd@gmail.com,

07528 550574 or 07787 553262