In the Press: Decanter reviews

This month’s Decanter magazine has mentions of three GWW wines - an iconic red, a refreshing premium Cava and a classic Aussie white.

May is Decanter's 'Spanish issue' so it should come as no surprise that Iberian classics like Rioja and Cava featured heavily. However, their main new world focus this month was a tasting of 82 Aussie Rieslings, selected for drinking now or laying down.

In the article Create The Perfect Spanish cellar, Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW compiled a list of wines he’d include in his dream £800 cellar, choosing  GWW’s Marqués de Riscal Barón de Chirel Rioja 2006 as one of his top 12 wines to store for the long term. The wine was also a prominent feature on the front cover of the magazine.

“The first ‘new-style’ Rioja 30 years ago. A refined and delicate wine that improves over time. Paco Hurtado de Amézaga’s flagship.” Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW, Decanter May 2015.

Also in this edition, Sarah Jane Evans MW chose Torelló Reserva Brut Special Edition NV as one of her top 18 Premium Cavas to try, writing:

“Tense, powerful, pure and bright. The green herb and lime aromas carry though to the mineral palate. A lovely drink.” 90 points. Sarah Jane Evans MW, Decanter May 2015.

Not to be outdone, our new world selection also got a mention in a panel tasting of Australian dry Rieslings with Skillogalee Riesling 2014* receiving a Highly Recommended rating and a score of 90 points.

“A riper style with more weight. Exotic mandarin palate with hints of lemon myrtle. No frills, and yet a lovely pure and seamless balance to the wine. This is a muscular, powerful Riesling.” Decanter May 2015.

*2013 currently available – 2014 coming soon