Pocket Vintages - wine vintage charts and wine information

Pasanau Ceps Nous Priorat 2006

Approx price: £12.49

I love Priorat's and this is a very good example.  It has a surprisingly complex nose and when tasted gives away liquorice, blackcurren, petrol and leather.

It is a blend of Garnacha, Merlot, Syrah and Mazuelo and would grace any dinner table.

Will keep for another 10 years and improve along the way.

9 out of 10

Alpha Zeta Amarone 2005

Approx price: £25

This is an absolutely delicious Amarone but packs a punch at 15% alcohol.  It is rich, thick, creamy with a long finish that definitely tastes of your granny's fruit cake.

Will improve for another 5 years.

9 out of 10

Domaine L'Estagnere 2006

Approx price: £8.49

This is a Vin de Pays from near Carcassonne in South West France.  It's not half bad, especially for a VDP but for the price you can get better elsewhere.

7 out of 10

Bodegas Lan 2004 Rioja

Approx price: £9.99

A smooth, complex and lip smackingly good Rioja from this established Bodega.  I would happily buy a case of this 2004 but I bet the 2005 is even better.

7.5 out of 10

Domaine Pinson Chablis 2007

Approx price: £13.99

A very smooth and rounded mouthful with a crispy tart apple follow through.  This is a very good Chablis.

8 out of 10

Denbies Surrey Gold 2006

Approx price: £8.49

Long standing English vineyard producing a number of whites and sparkles.  This wine is made up predominantly of Muller Thurgau and whilst is pleasant on the nose has a peculiar aftertaste that would ensure you didn't want a second glass unless it was very chilled and you were desperate.

6 out of 10