Luis A. Rodriguez Vazquez
A Torna Dos Pasas Escolma Brancellao Caiño
Acidic, round and light. To go with Galician home foods: caldo, callos, octopus. It's a delicate and improved version of those 'house wines' we all had from an uncle as kids. — 10 years ago
Alma Negra
Red Blend 2013
Miguel had this 10 years ago
Amayna (Viña Garces Silva)
Leyda Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Really nice neutral dry wooden wine for sushi.
Great selection for Jun Sakamoto.
— 10 years ago
Real Companhia Velha
Quinta dos Aciprestes Douro Red Blend 2013
Wine using very traditional Portuguese grapes: deep with presence, a bit rough around the edges but with plenty of personality. Still fresh enough, young. Best enjoyed with flavorful tapas or meats. — 9 years ago
Bodega Bouza
Monte Vide Eu Tannat Blend 2012
Wonderful balance. Merlot and Tempranillo counterweight the heavy Tanat. Still, a meaty wine for read meats. Velvety and round tho. Some blackberries and forest fruits - little tanine. — 9 years ago
Ponte da Boga
Expression Gotica Ribeira Sacra Red Blend 2013
Really interesting Galician "new read", extremely well rounded with the right woody undertones for a crianza, without losing the intrinsic fresh fruit feel of most Mencías. — 10 years ago
Celler Cal Pla
Mas d'en Compte Porrera Priorat Grenache Blend 2013
Too brute, too harsh, reminds me of all the cheap wines I had in adolescence: harsh on tannin trying to compensate for true character. Going back jokes from those years, I'd say it can only be recommended to a mother-in-law. — 9 years ago
Bodegas Fulcro
Finca A Pedreira Rias Baixas Albariño 2014
The Rias Baixas Albariño with most character we have produced yet. The minerality and saltiness adds a depth to the classic fruity acidity and flowery tones of the region. Best drunk slightly "warm" 10-12C, as opposed to the recommended temperature for other regional wines (4-6C). Think of a stormy autumn night off the Rias Baixas coast, you'll feel the saltiness and sharp pine citrus of the maresía, the minerals of the earth and the chill in your bones. — 10 years ago
Bodegas Alejandro Fernández
Tinto Pesquera Crianza Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2012
Miguel had this 10 years ago
Miguel Castro
A beautifully crafted complex wine. 3 different harvests (2007, 2010, 2011) to make three grapes blossom in the casks. Velvety on the palate with clear tannin but yet has loads of freshness from the petit Verdot. Must drink with strong flavorful dishes. Gorgeous wine! — 9 years ago