VIÑA CERRADA Rioja Tempranillo, Viña Cerrada 2009 Grape Varieties 85% Tempranillo 15% Garnacha Food Matching Note: Braised pork loin cutlets with thyme-lemon sauce, pan-seared filet mignon with roasted potatoes and Merlot sauce or lamb chops with coarse-grain mustard. Tasting Note: Bright garnet red in colour, with purple hues. On the nose there are attractive varietal aromas of red berries, fresh strawberry leaf and some hints of spice. Rounded and soft in the mouth, with a well balanced, medium bodied palate amply stacked with crunchy red berry and hedgerow fruit leading into an elegantly smooth, caressing finish. Grape: Made from the early-ripener, Tempranillo, whose name derives from the Spanish word "temprano" meaning early. Location: From the leading wine region of Spain, Rioja, centered on the regional capital Logroño. Flavour: Round and soft and stacked with crunchy red berry and hedgerow fruit leading into an elegantly smooth, caressing finish. Find this wine at www.winestore.co.uk Price: £51.36 (Including VAT at 20%)