Mirabel | Extremadura
2007
SOLD OUTA stunning wine from Extremadura that has set the world of Fine Wine alight—from Anders, the youngest star of the Vinding-Diers wine-making dynasty. This is a very fine wine—Mirabel is destined to become a cult and collectors wine and is a must-have for all serious wine lovers. Exceptional value.
The Press
‘Anders Vinding-Diers made this (the Bordeaux connection persists...). Tempranillo with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Mid crimson. Very sweet and ripe—almost rudely ripe—but with sufficient structure and refreshment. Very interesting and distinctive. Spicy but not overwhelmed by oak. Really interesting wine from the far west of Spain. Nicely presented. 16/20’ — Jancis Robinson MW ‘Made by Bordeaux-born Anders Vinding-Diers, part of a winemaking dynasty, this 70% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon wine has delightfully aromatic nose, with wild, garrigue scents, cherry and delicate smokiness. On the palate it is beautifully pure and refined, a black cherry and blackcurrant juiciness wrapped in a touch of vanilla, but staying lean and focused whilst dense and fruity. It has structure for ageing too.’ — The Wine Gang ‘This wine is powerful, warm and mature, demonstrating an excellent expression of fruit on the nose and palate. 92 Points.’ — Jose Peñin (the Robert Parker of Spain), Sibaritas, June 2008 ‘just concentrate on enjoying this beautiful wine. A dense red with wild strawberry notes and a creamy, pannacotta oakiness, it’s a mere hint of the stellar wines the company sells—an impressive, modern take on modern Spain from one of the world’s most interesting winemaking families.’ — Joe Fattorini, Glasgow HeraldOur tasting notes
Classically dark red garnet and bright with soft mellow fruit flavours. A delicious mouthful of rich, ripe fruit—sophisticated and well-balanced. Cherries and summer fruit. The second glass is even better. Very high quality, well made wine. This is a wine that unfortunately will be very much more expensive when it gets the recognition it deserves and surely will (his cousin Peter Sisseck makes Pingus, now one of the great—and very expensive—wines of the modern world).Wine data
Grape variety: 70% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet SauvignonAppellation: Vino de la Tierra de Extremadura
Alcohol: 13.5%
About Extremadura and Anders Vinding-Diers:
Anders Vinding-Diers began as a cellar hand alongside his father Peter Vinding-Diers at Château de Landiras and Domaine la Graves in Bordeaux—from there to Chile, Italy and Tokai where he has made exceptional wines. In Extremadura, the wine-making tradition dates back to Roman times although modern production is still in its infancy. Extremadura, which lies in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula, sandwiched between Portugal and the central plains of La Mancha, is one of Spain's most sparsely-populated regions, largely because its mountainous landscape has historically proven so hard to extract a living from. This rugged and hostile terrain inevitably makes for fascinating wines which are full of character.
Prices are all-inclusive for deliveries to UK mainland. Minimum total order is 1 case (12 bottles of 75cl equivalent) for the UK and 2 cases (24 bottles of 75cl equivalent) for Northern Ireland, Highlands and islands. Please note there is a surcharge for delivery to Northern Ireland and Islands. Please call 020 7549 7900 for more info or read our Delivery/Collection Information and Terms & Conditions. We use recycled boxes for our mixed cases to help protect the environment.
