Les Cretes La Sabla 2021

Ruth Banks — Punches above its weight

8/10

Saw this on a restaurant menu and ordered a glass out of curiosity. Ended up tracking down a bottle to buy. There's a real depth to it that I wasn't expecting — proper layered flavours and a finish that sticks around. You wouldn't guess it's 14% either, it's really well balanced.

Celeste Moreno — Really impressed with this one

8/10

Picked this up from a wine shop in town after the guy behind the counter recommended it. Really dark fruity nose, almost like blackcurrants, and it drinks so smoothly for 14%. Had it with a slow-cooked beef stew and it was perfect. Will definitely buy again.

Gianluca Ferro — Expected more honestly

5/10

Maybe I caught it on an off day but this didn't wow me. The fruit is there and it's clearly well made, but for nearly £24 I've had more exciting bottles. It's fine, just nothing that made me want to rush out and buy another one. Might improve with a year or two sitting around.