Carolyn scored this wine: 90/100

Your patience will be rewarded with this Merlot dominant Bordeaux if you can cellar it for a couple of years yet. The nose is refined and elegant showing subtle red fruit and is pleasingly fresh. Subtle fruit shows on the silky palate but the tannins are still quite firm. Treat yourself to a few at this price and enjoy with cured meats and cheeses or earthy stew. Very good value. Tasted Aug 2019. www.thewineloverskitchen.com

Carolyn scored this wine: 88/100

This has a fruity nose of strawberries and field berries that carry to the palate. Straightforward and designed to appeal to a broad spectrum. This could easily serve as a red party wine on its own or serve with burgers and light beef dishes. Tasted August 2019. www.thewineloverskitchen.com

Carolyn scored this wine: 92/100

If you are a fan of bold Chardonnay it will be hard to beat this one. It opens with pronounced oak and butter on the nose, then offers up some interesting underlying ginger, sweet clove and cinnamon tones. All the promise of the nose carries over to the palate. Rich, buttery and spicy with a long finish. Serve with rich, caramelized onion tartes. At. 12.95 for 375 ml it is excellent value. Tasted Aug 2019. www.thewineloverskitchen.com

Carolyn scored this wine: 89/100

Time has been kind to this Rioja for the most part. The fruit has receded to the background leaving a silky, smooth and still well- structured pour. Fine tannins on the long finish. It is a lovely, straightforward, approachable pour at this point. Serve with pan con tomate or other tapas. Tasted August 2019. www.thewineloverskitchen.com

Carolyn scored this wine: 89/100

This Cava has a clean and refreshing nose with notes of sweet bakery goods and golden apple. Lively, slightly savoury with good acidity. Finish medium plus. Perfect for toasting or oysters. Tasted August 2019. www.thewineloverskitchen.com