800. Graham Beck, Methode Cap Classique Brut, NV (2014) 
799. Ridgeview, Fitzrovia English Sparkling Wine Brut, 2010 
798. Champagne Louis Roederer, Brut, 2007 
797. Champagne Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut, 2005 
796. Paul Blanck, Gewürztraminer Alsace, 2012 
795. Rolly Gassmann, Muscat Alsace, 2008 Spain
713. CVNE, Viña Real Rioja Gran Reserva, 1973
Bought for Andy’s 40th in April. Starting to fade, but once great. Still nice though. Pale garnet with a broad, brick / caramel rim. …
711. Lustau, Oloroso Sherry Pata de Gallina Almacenista Juan García Jarana, NV (2013)
A classically-styled, and good quality Oloroso. Deep amber, with a broad, caramel rim. Medium+ intensity nose, led by walnut marzipan, then caramel, Demerara sugar …
706. Viña Ijalba, Dionisio Ruiz Ijalba Maturana Tinta Rioja, 2010
Another rare varietal Rioja from Ijalba, and apparently there’s only a couple of Ha of this red variety left. Overall, I think Ijalba need …
704. Lustau, Palo Cortado Sherry Almacenista Vides, NV (2012)
Medium-deep amber, with some olive in the broad, watery rim. Medium+ intensity nose of cinnamon, sweet caramel hints and gentle oak spice. Hint of …
703. Emilio Lustau, Oloroso Sherry VORS, NV (2012)
The bit of my WineBear order that actually arrived on reasonably on time (the 6 bottles of Clos des Goisses was due 6 months …
692. Rey Fernando de Castilla, Antique Palo Cortado Sherry, NV (2012)
I think I have only the F fino left to complete the set of these! A definite citrus dimension to this very good quality …
691. Equipo Navazos, I Think Saca de Abril de 2012 En Rama Manzanilla Sherry, NV (2012)
Tried the 2011 release in the shop, which surprisingly was better – more complex – in retrospect. Notably deep gold – almost oxidised in …
684. Williams & Humbert, As You Like It Medium Sweet Amontillado Sherry VORS, NV (2012)
Surprise find in Waitrose, and good value. Not the most complex VORS, but still pretty good – particularly for a sweetened style. Deep amber, …
679. Bodegas Domecq de Jarauta, Viña Marro Rioja Reserva, 2005
As a conference presentation thank you gift, not too bad. But ultimately a mid-range, modern-style Rioja, that was pleasant enough, but not radically inspiring. …
678. Hidalgo-La Gitana, Wellington Palo Cortado Sherry VORS, NV (2012)
Bought this after tasting Hidalgo-La Gitana’s full range with Javier Hidalgo at POTG, and this was the finest. Medium-depth amber, with tawny glints. Broad …