2020 Rioja Viñas Jovenes Miguel Merino

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  • Product description

    Product description

    Miguel Merino created his own winery in a restored farmhouse where he built a small vinification plant and barrel-ageing cellar. He started to buy grapes grown on small plots near Briones to produce well-made, modern wines and now owns and runs one of the smallest, youngest and most prestigious wineries in Spain.

    This new vineyard ‘El Rincon’ was planted in 2001 in the South of Briones. Matured for 15 months in ‘second use’ oak barrels. Plenty of blackcurrant fruits on the nose with notes of vanilla and leather. Great concentration of fruits on the palate with smooth tannins.

    Miguel Merino Jr is one of two key names in Briones (with Miguel Angel de Gregorio of Finca Allende). These vines, planted in 2001, are not quite as young as the label suggests. In due course, the fruit from three vineyards south of Briones will go into the reserve (I gave 2016 95 points in the tasting on p60). In the meantime, this is a polished, dark Rioja, with notes of spices and liquorice.

    - 92 pts Sarah Jane Evans MW, Decanter Rioja Guide 2023
  • About the producer

    About the producer: Miguel Merino

    Bodega Miguel Merino is one of the smallest cellars of DOC Rioja. It was founded in 1994 by Miguel Merino Snr, who after many years exporting Spanish wines throughout the world, he made his dream of having a small ‘bodega’ to make the best possible wines, come true. Miguel established his winery in Briones, one of the most beautiful villages in Rioja and most importantly one of the few areas in Rioja Alta that kept old vineyards. All of the bodega’s vineyards are from the surrounding area, spread across no less than 34 parcels of land planted under vine between the end of the 19th century and 2001. The vineyard holdings total almost 13 hectares with just 55,000kgs of grapes harvested on average each year. Traditional and sustainable viticulture practices are followed with no use of herbicides and most of the work carried out by hand. The bodega’s reputation has soared in recent years under the stewardship of Miguel’s son (also Miguel), reinforced by the recent elevation to Rioja First Growth in Tim Atkin’s annual classification. Read more

  • Delivery

    Delivery

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    Orders over £150 Free 2-5 working days
    Orders under £150 £12.95 2-5 working days

    * Please note post-Brexit we have suspended all export delivery services including those to Northern Ireland. Deliveries to Jersey, Channel Islands, The Isle of Man, The Isle of Wight, The Scilly Isles and some areas of Scotland may take longer and are subject to a surcharge. Excludes items purchased in bond and en primeur where delivery will be charged at cost. View in bond and en primeur T&Cs.

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    Should you have any questions please contact a member of the team who will be pleased to help on 020 8858 6011, or email orders@davy.co.uk

  • Returns

    Returns

    SALE OR RETURN is available by prior arrangement only and for orders of 96 bottles or more. All returns are at the customer’s expense. Returns must be made within 28 days of original delivery and goods must be in a resalable condition. We reserve the right to only refund up to 25% of the original order. For further details please contact customer services 020 8858 6011.

    CANCELLATIONS can be made within seven working days from receipt of delivery, provided that all wines are unopened and in their original condition. To cancel an order customers should contact the Customer Service team on 020 8858 6011 or email orders@davy.co.uk. It is your responsibility to keep the wines safe and in their original condition until collection is made.

    TASTING CANCELLATIONS – full refunds can only be made where at least 7 days’ notice is given prior to the event date. Refunds will only be given after this time if we are able to re-sell your tickets. In the event that a tasting is cancelled, Davy’s shall offer customers a full refund.

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Product description

Miguel Merino created his own winery in a restored farmhouse where he built a small vinification plant and barrel-ageing cellar. He started to buy grapes grown on small plots near Briones to produce well-made, modern wines and now owns and runs one of the smallest, youngest and most prestigious wineries in Spain.

This new vineyard ‘El Rincon’ was planted in 2001 in the South of Briones. Matured for 15 months in ‘second use’ oak barrels. Plenty of blackcurrant fruits on the nose with notes of vanilla and leather. Great concentration of fruits on the palate with smooth tannins.

Miguel Merino Jr is one of two key names in Briones (with Miguel Angel de Gregorio of Finca Allende). These vines, planted in 2001, are not quite as young as the label suggests. In due course, the fruit from three vineyards south of Briones will go into the reserve (I gave 2016 95 points in the tasting on p60). In the meantime, this is a polished, dark Rioja, with notes of spices and liquorice.

- 92 pts Sarah Jane Evans MW, Decanter Rioja Guide 2023

About the producer: Miguel Merino

Bodega Miguel Merino is one of the smallest cellars of DOC Rioja. It was founded in 1994 by Miguel Merino Snr, who after many years exporting Spanish wines throughout the world, he made his dream of having a small ‘bodega’ to make the best possible wines, come true. Miguel established his winery in Briones, one of the most beautiful villages in Rioja and most importantly one of the few areas in Rioja Alta that kept old vineyards. All of the bodega’s vineyards are from the surrounding area, spread across no less than 34 parcels of land planted under vine between the end of the 19th century and 2001. The vineyard holdings total almost 13 hectares with just 55,000kgs of grapes harvested on average each year. Traditional and sustainable viticulture practices are followed with no use of herbicides and most of the work carried out by hand. The bodega’s reputation has soared in recent years under the stewardship of Miguel’s son (also Miguel), reinforced by the recent elevation to Rioja First Growth in Tim Atkin’s annual classification. Read more

Delivery

Delivery charges to a single UK mainland address* Price Delivery expected within
Orders over £150 Free 2-5 working days
Orders under £150 £12.95 2-5 working days

* Please note post-Brexit we have suspended all export delivery services including those to Northern Ireland. Deliveries to Jersey, Channel Islands, The Isle of Man, The Isle of Wight, The Scilly Isles and some areas of Scotland may take longer and are subject to a surcharge. Excludes items purchased in bond and en primeur where delivery will be charged at cost. View in bond and en primeur T&Cs.

view full details

Should you have any questions please contact a member of the team who will be pleased to help on 020 8858 6011, or email orders@davy.co.uk

Returns

SALE OR RETURN is available by prior arrangement only and for orders of 96 bottles or more. All returns are at the customer’s expense. Returns must be made within 28 days of original delivery and goods must be in a resalable condition. We reserve the right to only refund up to 25% of the original order. For further details please contact customer services 020 8858 6011.

CANCELLATIONS can be made within seven working days from receipt of delivery, provided that all wines are unopened and in their original condition. To cancel an order customers should contact the Customer Service team on 020 8858 6011 or email orders@davy.co.uk. It is your responsibility to keep the wines safe and in their original condition until collection is made.

TASTING CANCELLATIONS – full refunds can only be made where at least 7 days’ notice is given prior to the event date. Refunds will only be given after this time if we are able to re-sell your tickets. In the event that a tasting is cancelled, Davy’s shall offer customers a full refund.

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