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Steve Bennett's Top 6: Master of Wine Approved CollectionThe Master of Wine qualification is one of the most difficult exams to pass in the world. In 1994 Steve Bennett became the youngest ever of 483 people to have passed the Master of Wine Examination since its inception in 1953. So, it is fair to say he knows what he is talking about! With this special mix Steve has put together a collection of European reds from Spain & Italy that he has personally selected and imported. These wines are all about
The Master of Wine qualification is one of the most difficult exams to pass in the world. In 1994 Steve Bennett became the youngest ever of 483 people to have passed the Master of Wine Examination since its inception in 1953. So, it is fair to say he knows what he is talking about!
With this special mix Steve has put together a collection of European reds from Spain & Italy that he has personally selected and imported. These wines are all about authenticity and drinkability. You can't go wrong with this classic Master of Wine Approved Collection.
Collection includes:
1 x Piqueras The Old Brick Factory Syrah 2019 (Spain)
AWARDED Gold Medal & 93/100 Points: Gilbert & Gaillard
Awarded 94/100 points & 5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2022
AWARDED 93/100 points & 4 Stars: No.1 Top Reds: Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Apr 2023
AWARDED 92/100 Points: Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mar 2023
"It's wonderfully ripe and enticing on the nose with dark cherry, cake spice and roasted hazelnut characters with a lovely touch of dark cocoa. The palate is concentrated and flavoursome, delivering a fleshy texture and plump mouthfeel, finishing persistent and delectable. At its best: now to 2027" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2022
"Elegant, supple red with ripe berry fruit flavours together with plum, mocha, dark chocolate and spicy flavours. Serious, stylish, well-made wine showing good varietal expression" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Apr 2023
"Aromas of soft black currant flash then dark plum and five spice. The bottle development has layered in some complexity and aromatic enticement. Quite lovely on the palate - there’s a point of difference here with a mix o red berry fruits and spices as well as a clay spice mineral quality. Tannins are integrating well and acidity holding all the components together delivering a complete mouthfeel and gentle saline note. Well made and ready for drinking from day of purchase through 2026" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mar 2023
Alc: 15% - Seal: Cork
1 x La Piuma Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2020 (Italy)
Awarded 92/100 Points & 4 Stars: Top 10 Reds: Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, May 2023
Awarded 91/100 Points & 4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2023
"Bright, high energy red with cassis, dark cherry/berry, cacao powder, liquorice and spice supported by a pleasantly drying backbone of fine tannins and gentle acidity. Accessible now, the wine is very good value at this price" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, May 2023
"Fruit forward and comfortingly appealing, the wine shows Black Doris plum, clove and toasted nut aromas on the nose, leading to a beautifully supple palate that’s ripe and flavoursome. Medium-full-bodied and silky with an appealing spicy finish" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Alc: 13% - Seal: Screw Cap
1 x La Multa Old Vine Calatayud Garnacha 2020 (Spain)
Awarded 93/100 Points & 5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Awarded 91/100 Points & 4 Stars: Top 10 Reds: Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, May 2023
"Sweetly ripe and attractively lifted, the bouquet shows dark plum, olive, cured meat and almond characters, followed by a juicy palate offering bright fruit flavours together with plump mouthfeel and fine-grained tannins. Charming, elegant and varietally true with a lingering soothing finish" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"Smooth-textured Spanish red from low-yielding vines that are 30-50 years old. Dark cherry/berry, vanilla, tobacco, cedar and salami, with a seasoning of spice. Savoury, accessible red with an appealing rustic edge. Good value at this price" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, May 2023
Alc: 15% - Seal: Screw Cap
1 x Don Aurelio Valdepenas Syrah 2021 (Spain)
Awarded 93/100 Points & 5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2023
Awarded 90/100 Points & 4 Stars: Top 10 Reds: Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Apr 2023
Recommended: Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Apr 2023
"Offering excellent fruit purity with elegant complexity, the wine shows dark plum, pomegranate, floral and subtle spice aromas, followed by a silky-smooth palate displaying juicy fruit intensity combined with supple texture, finishing long and delectable. At its best: now to 2027" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2023
"Savoury syrah with roasted chestnut, charcuterie, cassis, Bovril, violet and dried herb flavours. Medium-bodied red that is vinous rather than fruity. Accessible wine that cleverly balances alcohol sweetness against ripe tannins and mellow acidity" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Apr 2023
"An attractive bouquet of red fruits and plum flesh, there’s a fine layer of sandy clay soil with fruit-spices and a touch of smoky wood for complexity and charm. An easy drinking wine on the palate with fruit flavours that reflect the bouquet from plum to black currant, then spices of fruit and oak. Tannins and acidity layer on mouthfeel and texture and with the oak flavours present a charming and easy to drink wine. Will be great with food. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2026" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Apr 2023
Alc: 13% - Seal: Cork
1 x Viña Amate Tempranillo Rioja 2021 (Spain)
Awarded 92/100 Points: Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mar 2023
Awarded 91/100 Points & 4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2023
Awarded 90/100 Poiunts & 4 stars: Top Reds: Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Apr 2023
"Flavours of dark skinned strawberries and sweet meats, several layers of spice within the texture of tannins and pushed along by the acid line. Dry, textured, core fruit flavours of baked plums and old strawberry, cinnamon sticks and barrel spice. Toasty, balanced and well made with best drinking from day of purchase through 2027+. An excellent food wine choice" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mar 2023
"Sweetly ripe and elegantly fragrant, the bouquet shows dark plum, cherry, floral and clove aromas, leading to a juicy palate offering silken texture and rounded tannins. Supple and soothing with tasty fruity flavours. At its best: now to 2025" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2023
"Appealing wine with a mix of fruit, floral and savoury flavours. Quite New World in style but with an attractive rustic edge that makes it more distinctive and interesting. Good wine that’s a great buy at this price" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Apr 2023
Situated in the Rioja Baja, this winery source its grapes from local growers. All vines are between 50 and 100 years old and grown at different altitudes and on various soil types to produce wine with complexity. Youthful and appealing Rioja with masses of sweet, perfumed red fruits to the fore.
Alc: 14% - Seal: Cork
1 x Codici Masserie Primitivo Puglia IGT 2020 (Italy)
Awarded 90/100 Points: Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, May 2023
Awarded 90/100 Points & 4 Stars: Top 10 Reds: Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Apr 2023
"Aromas and flavours of cherry and spices, cinnamon and plums, dried earth and a touch of red florals. Dry on the palate with flavours that reflect the bouquet, there’s a fine texture to the tannins, almost powder like with just dry as the wine touches the palate and a balanced acid line with an easy smooth finish. Best drinking from 2023 through 2028" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, May 2023
"Supple, accessible primitivo (better known as zinfandel in the US although it is originally from Croatia) with typical blueberry, blackcurrant compote, vanilla and violet flavours. Ready to drink but no rush" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Apr 2023
Primitivo is a dark-skinned grape known for producing inky, opulent, full-bodied, wines with ripe blueberry/black cherry characters with hints of Mediterranean vegetation and powerful but well-rounded tannins. It is a fantastic match for red meat and strong cheeses and offers more flavour for your dollar than virtually any other wine on the market.
Alc: 13.5% - Seal: Cork
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