Despite the hot weather, I have been favouring red wine (as well as my usual summer tipple, rose). Not heavy red, but drinkable Merlot. Yes Merlot. You heard me.
No Merlot in the house though. So, this weekend, Mr A and I enjoyed a bottle of Spanish red from the cellar (cupboard under the stairs). Most reds I have in there are 13.5-14.5% which is far too boozy for summer. However we found this little number.
Castillo De Calatrava Gran Reserva 2001, made from Tempranillo 12.5% from the central region of La Mancha £9.99 from Sainsbury's. It has won a commendation at the International Wine Challenge 2009.
On the nose it is red fruits, tiny whiff of figs and the hint of something heavy and floral. And on the palate sour cherries. We drank this with chorizo and cheeses - works v well with strong cheddar, which brings out the hidden sweetness in the wine.
Love it!
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