{"id":19275,"date":"2017-12-13T01:21:44","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T01:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/?p=19275"},"modified":"2017-12-13T01:21:44","modified_gmt":"2017-12-13T01:21:44","slug":"a-mixed-case-of-reds-from-the-wine-society","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/wine-reviews\/a-mixed-case-of-reds-from-the-wine-society","title":{"rendered":"A mixed case of reds from The Wine Society"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Following hot on the heels from my selection of 12 top whites from The Wine Society tasting<\/a>, here are notes on 12 top reds. There’s some great drinking here: these are all wines that I would buy.<\/p>\n

Aldinger Trollinger Fellbacher Alte Reben 2015 Neckar Valley, Germany<\/strong>
\n12.5% alcohol. Light red in colour. Pretty, supple and expressive with cherry and strawberry fruit, a lovely texture, and just enough acidity to provide a counterpoint. Deliciously drinkable. 92\/100 (\u00a314.95 The Wine Society)<\/p>\n

Mur\u00e9 Pinot Noir C\u00f4te de Rouffach 2015 Alsace, France<\/strong>
\n13.5% alcohol. Supple and inviting with cherries, wild strawberries and some spiciness. Has lovely fruit, real elegance, and some structure. 92\/100 (\u00a321 The Wine Society)<\/p>\n

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Ch\u00e2teau de Lacarelle Beaujolais Villages 2016 France<\/strong>
\n12.5% alcohol. Fresh, delicious and focused with lovely red cherry fruit and an appealing stoniness. Pure with a bit of raspberry crunch. Uncomplicated, delicious drinking. 89\/100 (\u00a37.75 The Wine Society)<\/p>\n

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Domaine de Bellene Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes 2014 Burgundy, France<\/strong>
\n13% alcohol. Lovely stuff. Has sweet cherries, some strawberry and some spiciness. There’s structure here under the sweet fruit. Has a grown up savoury side as well as the sweet fruit. 92\/100 (\u00a312.95 The Wine Society)<\/p>\n

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Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay Rouge 2014 Burgundy, France<\/strong>
\nFresh and detailed with lovely sweet cherry and raspberry fruit and a fine sappiness. Has focus and real structure with good presence. Delicious. 93\/100 (\u00a316 The Wine Society)<\/p>\n

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Regina Viarum Mencia 2016 Ribera Sacra, Spain<\/strong>
\n13.5% alcohol. Despite the bonkers packaging this is an excellent wine from the banks of the River Sil in Ribera Sacra, Galicia. Subtle sappy raspberry and cherry fruit with lovely perfume and freshness. So drinkable and expressive. Pure and stony and delicious. 92\/100 (\u00a311.50 The Wine Society)<\/p>\n

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Vi\u00f1a Zorzal Malayeto Garnacha 2015 Navarra, Spain<\/strong>
\n14% alcohol. This is brilliant value. Vivid colour. Very fresh, fine and supple with lovely pure red fruits. So fresh and vivid with cherries and plums and good acidity. Silky and fresh at the same time. 92\/100 (\u00a38.50 The Wine Society)<\/p>\n

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Mas Doix Salanques 2014 Priorat, Spain<\/strong>
\n14.5% alcohol. This is very Priorat on the nose with leather, red fruits and a touch of wax. The palate is concentrated and quite structured with fine-grained tannins and some leather notes. Good acid and some spiciness to finish. 93\/100 (\u00a330 The Wine Society)<\/p>\n

Ch\u00e2teau Sainte Eulalie Minervois La Livini\u00e8re Cuv\u00e9e Canil\u00e8ne 2015 France
\n<\/strong>14% alcohol. This has an elegant, smooth texture to the sweet, refined berry fruits and there’s also a twist of spiciness. Stylish stuff. 92\/100 (\u00a313.50 The Wine Society)<\/p>\n

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Adega de Colares ‘Arenae’ Ramisco 2007 Colares, Portugal<\/strong>
\n12.5% alcohol. This is aromatic and expressive with a very stony edge to the vivid raspberry and red cherry fruit. Stony and structured with nice grip and quite beautiful. 94\/100 (\u00a320 for 50cl, The Wine Society)<\/p>\n

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Torraccia del Piantavigna Ghemme 2007 Piedmont, Italy<\/strong>
\n14% alcohol. From the north of Piedmont this is a blend of 90% Nebbiolo and 10% Vespalina matured in 2800 litre botti. Faded colour. Lovely weight with refined structure and sweet cherries, plums and spice. There’s also some tar and herb character. 93\/100 (\u00a325 The Wine Society)<\/p>\n

The Society’s Exhibition Barolo 2012 Piedmont, Italy<\/strong>
\n14.5% alcohol. Supple and elegant with nice weight. Has some spice under the raspberry and cherry fruit with a savoury twist. 91\/100 (\u00a325 The Wine Society)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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