Five Icons

Catena pyramid winery in the vines Eguren family of Sierra Cantabria winery in Rioja Five icons of wine

During November we're looking a five wineries that rightly justify the term Icon. Sierra Cantabria is a standout producer in Rioja and the Eguren family are instrumental in modern Rioja production. Catena Zapata needs no introduction and are widely considered an iconic Argentinean producer. Fontanafredda from Barolo have history on their side, and they have helped establish the popularity of this great region. Domaine de la Janasse lead by example with Chateauneuf du Pape that has pushed the region to new heights. Knipser in the Pfalz are torchbearers for German Pinot Noir and for their region's ability to make outstanding and hugely varied wines.

  • Viognier - Marsanne 'Marsannier' 2022 Knipser - K487.jpg
    This is amazing. A complementary fusion of Viognier and Marsanne, it has a vibrant golden colour and an exquisite, complex nose of honeysuckle, white nectarine, toast and lime marmalade. Take a sip,... Read more

    2022 13.5% ABV 75cl

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  • Rioja Finca El Bosque 2021 Viñedos Sierra Cantabria - C917.jpg
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    An incredibly distinguished wine from the tiny, 1.4 hectare, El Bosque vineyard, planted on a deep gravel terrace overlooking the Ebro River. The Egurens recognised the similarity of this... Read more

    2021 14.5% ABV 75cl

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  • Barolo DOCG Paiagallo Vigna La Villa 2021 Fontanafredda  - L750.jpg
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    With its deep rusty rosehip colour and mature mellowness, the Barolo Paiagallo Vigna la Villa comes across as a venerable vintage.  It is crafted in a suave, succulent style that makes it absolutely... Read more

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  • Barolo DOCG Paiagallo Vigna La Villa 2019 Fontanafredda  - L750.jpg
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    With its deep rusty rosehip colour and mature mellowness, the Barolo Paiagallo Vigna la Villa comes across as a venerable vintage.  It is crafted in a suave, succulent style that makes it absolutely... Read more

    2019 14% ABV 75cl

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  • Kalkmergel Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) 2019 Knipser - A586.jpg
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    This is an excellent Pinot Noir from vines grown on limestone-clay soil (= Kalkmergel), just like the great vineyards of Burgundy. It has an inviting aroma of strawberries, with scents of the forest... Read more

    2019 13.5% ABV 75cl

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  • Terre de Bussière, Principauté d'Orange IGP 2022 Domaine de la Janasse  - 2713.jpg
    With inviting aromas of blackberries, peppery rasperries and cherry jam, this wine smells very like Côtes du Rhône, and yet its flavours and structure are suggestive of Bordeaux, with hints of... Read more

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  • White Clay Semillon Chenin Blanc 2023 Catena - M553.jpg
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    Fresh and elegant white wine with aromas of lemon, grapefruit, white peach, and delicate floral notes. On the palate, it offers vibrant acidity, flavors of pear and green apple, with a distinctive... Read more

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  • Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022 Domaine de la Janasse  - 3240.jpg
    An icon of the appellation, the Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape is deep ruby in colour, and offers up a wealth of raspberry, blackberry, peppery spice and subtle Provençal herb aromas. The palate is... Read more

    2022 15.5% ABV 75cl

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  • Pradalupo Roero Arneis DOC 2024 Fontanafredda  - 6537.jpg
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    The colour is intense straw yellow with greenish hints. The bouquet is reminiscent of exotic fruits, ripe pears, hawthorn and acacia honey. In the mouth is warm, velvety, sweet with a nice acidity... Read more

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  • Barolo DOCG Lazzarito Vigna La Delizia 2019 Fontanafredda  - L749.jpg
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    Barolo Lazzarito 2019 has an irresistibly scrumptious nose of crisp, fresh red fruit alongside autumnal, woodsy notes, dried cherries, fragrant hay, bletted rosehips, dried figs and a hint of... Read more

    2019 14.5% ABV 75cl

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  • Rioja San Vicente 2021 Señorío de San Vicente - C915.jpg
    Described by Robert Parker as “Rioja made in the image of a Chateau Margaux, where richness is combined with elegance," this is an exceptional and unique wine, made entirely from Tempranillo Peludo,... Read more

    2021 14.5% ABV 75cl

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  • Appellation Tupungato Chardonnay 2020 Catena - M551.jpg
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    Tupungato vineyards lends citrus notes with a crisp finish, and a rich, unctuous mouthfeel. Delicate greenish colour with light yellow notes. Fresh white fruits like white peaches and pineapples,... Read more

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