Tasting Report May 2026
CBWS Tasting held on 21/05/2026 at Maxim’s, Moraira, and attended by 81 members and guests. Sara and Neville Richardson introduced “What’s in a label?”. This tasting focused on the connection between the label on the outside and the wine inside the bottle. It asked how, if at all, the label influences our decision to purchase and our perception of the wine when drinking.
| Wine 1 Name and Vintage | Joaquin Rebolledo Godello 2024, DO Valdeorras |
| Price per bottle | €10.16 |
| Wine 1 Description | Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Quality and intensity of primary aromas: apricot, peach and fennel, mineral and balsamic. Well structured and slightly fatty texture, good smoothness, well-balanced acidity and slightly sweet, long fruity finish |
| Wine 2 Name and Vintage | Tarima Mediterraneo, Bodegas Volver 2024, DOP Alicante |
| Price per bottle | €6.57 |
| Wine 2 Description | Pale yellow colour with steely reflections. Floral aromas from the Mediterranean. On the nose white flowers and stone fruit. In the mouth it is expressive and balanced. |
| Wine 3 Name and Vintage | Arlequin Rosado, Bodega Macen 2024. Vino de Tierra Castilla y Leon |
| Price per bottle | €3.25 |
| Wine 3 Description | Rated one of the best value rosados by Vivino. Attractive onion skin colour, bright and clean. The aromas blend fruit and flowers: cherries, strawberries and roses. The palate is young, easy to drink and fruity with a pleasant acidity on the finish. It needs to be drunk well chilled. |
| Wine 4 Name and Vintage | Iron Maiden Darkest Red, Eddie’s Blend. Douro DOC Portugal 2023. |
| Price per bottle | €10.49 |
| Wine 4 Description | Brilliant ruby appearance and aroma of ripe red fruits and oak. The palate reveals layers of elegant blackberries and redcurrants, supported by structured tannins that contribute to its robust character. A persistent finish. Best enjoyed with the volume turned up! |
| Wine 5 Name and Vintage | Matsu ‘El Viejo’ 2021. DO Toro |
| Price per bottle | €33.43 |
| Wine 5 Description | A deep cherry colour with violet notes in its border. Intense nose with mature black fruit aromas, well integrated with the toasted, spiced and smoked notes. Full-bodied with very mature and round tannins that give sweetness. A long and persistent finish. |
The evening concluded with a vote of thanks to Sara and Neville for a thoroughly researched and fascinating presentation. All the wines are available from Bodegas Blasco in Teulada, with the exception of the Iron Maiden Darkest Red which can be purchased from Consum.