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Wine List: Wine for Spice Wine List: Sticky Wines

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So what's so special about the wines from Wine for Spice?

The wines can be summed up in one word - REFRESHING - a refreshing alternative to a gas injected lager. And being cool refreshingly sparkling wines they are refreshing at curry-time, summer-time and anytime

First, the wines are all naturally semi-sparkling. Carbon Dioxide enhances taste and adds natural acidity when dissolved thereby adds to the mouth watering feel. But a fully sparkling wine or beer has too much gas. And lager has injected Carbon Dioxide producing large bubbles leading to bloating with food. Naturally second-fermented has results in tiny bubbles. The carefully selected wines chosen have been methodically treated to natural secondary fermentation in sealed and pressurised stainless steel tanks and then stabilised. This is to ensure that the CO2 produced permeates the wine and is properly integrated into it and will be released gradually and regularly over a period once the bottle has been opened. And being semi-sparkling the UK Customs Duty is as for still wine. So why pay extra tax for superflous gas?

Second, drink the wine cool to ice-bucket cold – So thirst quenching like a cold lager.

Third, a refreshing wine also should have a good level of mouth-watering acidity. Think lemon juice – the classic Indian “Nimboo Pani”.

Fourth, avoid mouth-drying tannin. Whilst tea is drunk in India with food, the tannin is softened with milk and sugar. Furthermore, tannin in both wine and tea is exaggerated at low temperatures.

Fifth, the wines are also free from oak, which clashes with spices such as cumin, coriander and ginger giving a bitter, harsh after-taste. Furthermore oakiness gives a rounded mouth-feel. I want a crisp steely feel in a refreshing wine with curry.

Visit the Full Wine for Spice Website for more informationSixth, moderate alcohol; a good degree of alcohol is required to provide body but excess alcohol over 12.5% can add to the burning sensation of chillies. Take a sip of vodka before and after biting into a chilli to feel this. Furthermore, the wines are so moreish that you will find yourself drinking quite a bit. Wine for Spice's range has an alcoholic strength of 11.5% to 12.5% by volume.

And finally, Seventh, aromatics, fruitiness and sweetness in the range rise in relation to the chilli heat of the accompanying dish. This is based on my Goan Grandmother’s trick of adding some sugar to an over hot curry. Suck on a sweet before and after biting into a chilli to feel this. But unlike some wines such as 100% Gewurztraminer or Muscat which can be over-aromatic and too flowery and sickly after a glass, all of these wines are balanced blends balancing fruit with with natural acidity and are refreshingly sparkling. And because acidity offsets sweetness and sparkling wines have enhanced acidity because of the dissolved CO2, the Off Dry wines result in a quite dry mouth-feel after allowing for acidity and spice.

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Wine List: Wine for Spice terms incl. delivery

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Spain Wine for Spice: Viceroy White NV semi-sparkling 11.5% 75cl


RRP £7.99


£5.99


For Mild curries. Pale greenish-yellow, a blend of the refreshing grapes used in Cava - Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo - with hints of green apple and citrus with a pleasing taste and fine acidity.

Viceroy White is Crisp and Very Dry great with Mildly Spiced dishes such as Chicken Korma, Chicken and Fish Tandoori and Tikka.

Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo

Stock in bottles: 12++
Spain Wine for Spice: Raja Rose NV semi-sparkling Catalonia Spain 12.5% 75cl


RRP £7.99


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5.99
 


For Medium Curries. Garnacha and Tempranillo are used in the production of Raja Rosé producing a pale ruddy complexion redolent of cherries and plums with well balanced, clean aromas.

It is Fruity and Quite Dry and goes well with Medium Spiced dishes such as Mutton or Chicken Tandoori dry dishes and Mutton Dhansak.

Garnacha and Tempranillo

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Spain Wine for Spice: Rani Gold NV semi-sparkling 11.5% 75cl


RRP £7.99


£5.99


For Hot & Spicy Dishes. Mediterranean sun-drenched aromatic Rani Gold™ has just a touch of sweetness to tame the flames. It has a mix of Aromatic Muscat 50% in the blend nicely balanced by the mouth watering refreshing 50% Cava blend Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo.

Reminiscent of Alphonso mangoes plucked freshly off a tree. It is Off Dry and Aromatic and ideal for Hot & Spicy dishes such as Chicken Jalfrezi or Vindaloo.

We loved Alsace wines with spicy food but thought we could do even better. As you can see we use similar tall bottles in homage. But we find that 100% aromatic grapes like Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Muscat are instantly appealing but soon get quite sickly after a glass or two. That's why we blended in the crisp Cava Mix. And then the natural CO2 adds another level of crisp mouth-watering balance to the blend.

Moscatel, Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo.

Stock in bottles: 12++

Sticky Wines Website

I have both Dry and Sweet Sherries and other Fortified Wines and Naturally Sweet Wines

Sticky Wines specialises in, well, "Stickies". That's Australian for dessert wines or sweet wines. Or maybe you call them pudding wines?

All of these wines have been chosen by me and I have visited all of the vineyards of the exclusive wines and talked with the winemakers.

Sticky Wines specialises in Sweet and Dry Sherry and other fortified wines and naturally sweet wines from Bracing crisp Manzanillas, Lebrija Finas, Glorious Olorosos, Gloopy PXs to Orange Marmaladey, Caramelised and Late Harvest Moscatels from Malaga; Moreish Maurys from Roussillon, Luscious Layon from The Loire and Sauternes and Loupiac to Sinful Vin Santos from Tuscany and Greece. And of course Port and Madeira from Portugal. And Beerenauslese from Germany. There is also a South African Muscadel. And just added is a Tokaji (or Tokay) from Hungary and a pair of stickies from Australia and a Botrytis Semillon from Chile.

I want to make this into a one-stop shop for sweet and fortified wines and I hope you enjoy the wines I have chosen for this range of Stickies. Do let me know if something is missing from the tight but essential list of just over 30 wines. All the wines are in small formats only - 37.5 cl or 50 cl so several can be opened at the same time.

Wine List: Sticky Wines

Sticky Wines: Dry Sticky Wines: Sweet


Sticky Wines: Dry

Dry Sherry and Fortified Wines from Andalucia Spain

Bodegas Hidalgo in Sanlucar de Barrameda and Bodegas Gonzalez Palacios, Lebrija, Sevilla, Spain Lebrija is just north of Jerez and Sanlucar. But because of the hill-top location of the bodega it is even cooler than Sanlucar on the coast. So the layer of all-year round flor is thicker. So basically Manzanilla-like with an even richer yeastiness.  It is one of the newest DOs in Spain.

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Spain La Gitana Manzanilla NV, Sanlucar de Barrameda, DO Manzanilla-Jerez Spain 15% 37.5cl  

 

 

RRP  £6.99

 £5.99


A Classic entry level Manzanilla. This is very pale bone-dry Sherry with a soft, nutty, yeasty aroma. The palate is lemony-fresh with a moreish salty-sour, nutty twist on the finish. Delicious.

Palomino Fino.

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Spain M Fina Flor de Lebrija, 12 years, Bodegas Gonzalez Palacios, Lebrija, Spain 15% 37.5cl 


RRP £7.99

 £6.99


Bome Dry. Like a Manzanilla except much more yeasty flor. After this no going back to a standard Manzanilla and a Fino will seem insipid by comparison. More than a dozen years of aging.

Palomino Fino.

Stock in bottles: 12++
Spain Lebrija Old Oloroso, 30 years Bodegas Gonzalez Palacios, Lebrija, Spain 18% 37.5cl


RRP £12.99

 £10.99


Bone Dry and matured over three decades in barrel. Glorious roasted walnuts and almonds. Very different from the normal supermarket artificially sweetened Olorosos. Bought from me by Julian Jeffs who wrote the definitive book on Sherry.

Palomino Fino.

Stock in bottles: 12++

Sticky Wines: Sweet


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Sherry and Sweet and Fortified Wines from Andalucia and other Spain Spain

Bodegas Gonzalez Palacios, Lebrija, Sevilla, Spain  Lebrija is just north of Jerez and Sanlucar. It is one of the newest DOs in Spain. Bodegas Malaga Virgen, Malaga, Spain    These are from the hilly La Axarquía wine district to the East of Malaga. Bodegas Navarro, Montilla-Moriles, Spain   A pair of old and very old Pedro Ximénez (PX) wines from Montilla. Toro and Montsant Spain   Toro: Tucked away in Western Spain close to Northern Portugal; Based in Montsant, the small underrated wine region that encircles Priorat, Etim produce some great value wines

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Spain Moscatel 2 years, Bodegas Gonzalez Palacios, Lebrija, Spain 15% 37.5cl  

 

RRP £5.99

 £4.99


Simple sweet, clean, grapey yet fresh with good balancing acidity.

Moscatel

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Spain Vino de Pasas 2 years, Bodegas Gonzalez Palacios, Lebrija, Spain 15% 37.5cl  

 

RRP £5.99

 £4.99


Pasas means raisins. So sun dried and blackened and then fermented. Simple but nicer than a supermarket PX and much fresher

Moscatel

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Spain Moscatel Naranja, Bodegas Malaga Virgen, Malaga, Spain 15% 50cl  

 


RRP £12.99

 £9.99


Incredible stuff. Basically Seville orange marmalade in a glass. Dunk your toast in it for breakfast or chilled anytime.

To make this Vino Naranja or Orange Wine, Seville orange peel are dried and macerated in distilled wine for two months. This liqueur is added to sweet muscatel wine. Pale yellow, clean and brilliant. On the nose, flower and fruit with a dominance of oranges. In the mouth, it is smooth and fresh with a typical marmalade bitter backdrop that is both elegant and original.

This wine has a much bigger orange marmalade feel than other darker Vino Naranja wines made from dried grapes. 170 g/l of residual sugar.

Moscatel

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Spain Moscatel Tres Leones, Bodegas Malaga Virgen, Malaga, Spain 15% 50cl  

 

RRP £10.99

 £8.99


Naturally sweet and all its alcoholic richness comes from the fermentation. The grapes are picked at optimum ripeness. Aged with the lees and for six months in lightly toasted French Allier oak barrels. Golden yellow, clean and brilliant. On the nose, ripe fruit with terpenic notes. The wood is well integrated and does not interfere with the fruit. In the mouth, it is smooth, glyceric, powerful and well structured with good lemony acidity delivering freshness.

Moscatel

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Spain Moscatel Reserva de La Familia 3 years, Bodegas Malaga Virgen, Malaga, Spain 15% 50cl  

 


RRP £13.99

 £11.99


Another big hit at shows being so different. Caramelised. Créme Caramel in a glass. Sticky toffee.

Fine, sweet liqueur wine made with grapes dried in the sun. The grapes are dried in the sun on esparto grass for 2 weeks. The dense must is undergoes a light fermentation process. The must is then fortified up to 14.5º. Oxidative ageing for 24 months in oak barrels. 400 g/l of residual sugar.

Moscatel

Stock in bottles: 5
Spain PX 5 yrs min (+16yrs solera) Bodegas Navarro, Montilla-Moriles, Spain 15% 50cl  


RRP £13.99

£11.99


Delicious. Christmas pudding in a glass. Sweet and raisiny but balanced with acidity and so not cloying like some PXs. Pour it onto ice cream or porridge. Pedro Ximénez
Stock in bottles: 12++
Spain PX Fundación 1830 - 25 yrs min (+16yrs solera) Bodegas Navarro, Montilla-Moriles, Spain 15% 50cl


RRP £23.99

£19.99


This blend started in 1830. And although an average of 40 years it feels like a single vintage of much older - perhaps 60 years. Browned though age and smooth. Like a mature raisiny Christmas pudding. Just dip your (or your best friend's) finger into the glass and lick it., Mmmm.

Pedro Ximénez

Stock in bottles: 12++
Spain Farina Val de Reyes Tinto Dulce NV Toro Spain, 15% 50 cl

 


RRP £17.99

£15.99


Smooth, mellow sweet red with a wonderful balance between the alcohol, body and fruit. Full-bodied, ripe and delicious with spicy red and black fruits galore.

Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo)

Stock in bottles: 1
Spain Etim Verema Tardana Negre NV Montsant Spain 15% 50 cl

 

RRP £10.99

 £9.99


Ruby red colour with a hint of amber. Fruit jam aromas with notes of dried figs, cocoa too. The palate is fresh and deliciously sweet with soft tannins supporting plum pudding, spice, blackberry and chocolate flavours

Garnacha

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Veneto and Tuscany Italy Port and Madeira Portugal Portugal
Veneto for Valpolicella
and Tuscany for Vinsanto. Port wine the Portuguese style of fortified wine originating from the Douro Valley in the northern provinces of Portugal; Madeira from the mid-Atlantic Portuguese island.

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Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Nicolis 2004 Veneto Italy, 50 cl

RRP £28.99

 £26.99


This sweet red is a great alternative to Port and although expensive is worth it. This is the sweet variant of Amarone. Complex aromas of coffee, marzipan and red berry. Sweet, but not overtly so, with fresh acidity, ripe tannins.
Stock in bottles: 4
Vinsanto del Chianti Rufina Fattoria di Basciano 2004 Italy 37.5cl  

 

 

RRP £15.99

 £13.99


Made from dried grapes, with hints of orange and tangerine. Tangy and nutty with dried fruits, vanilla and cinnamon and almond aromas

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Portugal 10 Year Old Tawny NV Port, Fonseca, Portugal, 50cl  

 


RRP £17.99

 £14.99


Hints of raisins along with silky, dried red berries and black-currant flavours and aromas. Balanced by fresh, clean acidic notes.
Stock in bottles: 1
Portugal 5 year old Medium Dry Madeira (Verdelho style) NV Henriques & Henriques 50cl  

 


RRP £13.99

 £12.99


Pale tawny colour. Richly oxidised style, with raisins and plenty of walnut. Delicate sweetness, with dried apricot and fig notes, and a dry, tangy, very fresh citrussy acidity that leaves the finish tangy and dry.
Stock in bottles: 6
Portugal 5 year old Full Rich Madeira (Malmsey style) NV Henriques & Henriques  50cl  

 


RRP £13.99

 £12.99


Oak casks intensely concentrated and rich dark sweet wine with a strong flavour of ripe fruit.
Stock in bottles: 6

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Stickies from Sauternes, Roussillon, Coteaux du Layon, Beaumes de Venise and Alsace

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France Els Pyreneus Rivesaltes Ambre NV Roussillon, France 15% 50cl  

RRP £15.99

 £13.99


Rich, golden hue, with a nose of honey and hazelnuts. Beautifully balanced palate bursting with candied fruit and brioche flavours.

Grenache.

Stock in bottles: 1
France Els Pyreneus Maury Grenat 2009 Roussillon, France 13% 50cl  

RRP £12.99

 £11.99


Deep purple hue and intense fresh fruit aromas. Beautifully balanced on the palate blending cassis and strawberries with chocolate in a luxuriously rich finish.

Grenache.

Stock in bottles: 4
France Chateau Pierre-Bise Coteaux du Layon 2005 Beaulieu Loire 2005 France 13% 50cl

RRP £18.99

£15.99


Lovely soft gold colour, ethereal and delicate nose of candied tangerines. Great purity and freshness on the attack with beautiful sweet fruit giving a balanced wine.

Chenin Blanc.

Stock in bottles: 1
France Domaine Fenouillet, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise Rhone 2007 France 12.5% 50cl

RRP £12.99

£11.99


Intense gold-yellow colour with orange and pink glints. Intense and complex nose: ripe fruit, exotic fruit and grilled almonds. On the palate, very fresh aromas of fruit and flowers dominate.

Muscat

Stock in bottles: [OUT OF STOCK UNTIL Feb 2016]
France Pinot Gris Vendange Tardives Cave de Ribeauville 2003 Alsace France, 50cl  

RRP £26.99

£23.99


Tropical fruit aromas with lemon and lime to balance with natural acidity. Sheer delight.

Pinot Gris

Stock in bottles: 3
France Sauternes Chateau du Levant 2008 France 13.5% 37.5cl

RRP £13.99

£11.99


The second wine of the highly-rated Chateau Liot in Barsac, this wine is fruity and filled with aromas of dried apricot and honey. The palate is luscious and tropical. Delightful!

Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle

Stock in bottles: [OUT OF STOCK UNTIL Feb 2016]
France Loupiac Chateau Loupiac Gaudiet 2008 13.5% 37.5cl

RRP £13.99

 £10.99


This straw-coloured wine has pronounced notes of citrus fruits and honey, with a lovely long, fresh finish.

Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc

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The volcanic island of Santorini in Greece for Vinsanto,

Muscadel from South Africa, Tokaji from Hungary, German Riesling, Stickies from Australia, Botrytis wine from Chile,

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Australia The Noble Riesling 2010 D'Arenberg Australia 37.5cl

 


RRP £11.99

 £10.99


This is why botrytised Riesling is revered around the globe. Spicy, exotic and complex, full of marmalade and flowers. Super sweet with balancing acidity finishes clean and bright. Ages well.

Riesling

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Australia Vintage Fortified Shiraz D'Arenberg 2007 Australia 17.5% 37.5cl
RRP £11.99

£10.99


The Vintage Fortified’ made with Shiraz gains extraordinary complexity. Whiffs of roses and flavours of chocolate, walnut, coffee and orange and a finish that’s very soft and delicate. 

Shiraz.

Stock in bottles: [OUT OF STOCK UNTIL Feb 2016]
Chile Eclat Botrytis Semillon Valdivieso 2007 Chile 37.5cl

RRP £11.99

£10.99


Lovely honeyed grapefruit with some gentle candied lemon on the nose. Very intense on the palate with some good natural fruit sweetness and vibrant acidity. Well made and very enjoyable.

Semillon.

Stock in bottles: 2
Germany Graacher Riesling Beerenauslese Dr Loosen ABV 6% 2006 37.5cl

RRP £24.99

£22.99 


Sweet, sticky, delicious wine with juicy apple, lime and honey fruit on the nose and palate. Perfectly balanced crisp acidity and slatey minerality add an element of seriousness to the finish, but the purity of the fruit is the hedonistic hero here.

Riesling

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Greece Vinsanto 2005 Santorini Winery, Santorini Greece 50cl

RRP £22.95

£20.99


Ripened then sun-dried grapes from privately owned vineyards on the island; then fermented and aged for 60 months in small oak barrels. Deep golden red honey hints of sun-dried figs, plum conserve and nuts on the nose. Burnt caramel and vanilla with a delicate sweetness edged by citrus.

Assyrtiko and Aidani

Stock in bottles: 4
Hungary Blue Label Aszu 5 Puttonyos Royal Tokaji  2007 Hungary 50cl

RRP £25.99

£23.99


This perfectly balanced 5 puttonyos wine is from Royal Tokaji’s 1st growth Nyualszo vineyard and the benchmark for quality. As in all Aszu wines, the three grape varieties are Furmint, Harslevelu and Muscat de Lunel. The characteristics are a vivid gold colour with honeyed apricot and orange peel flavours which are uplifted with dramatic acidity.

Furmint, Harslevelu and Muscat de Lunel.

Stock in bottles: 1
South Africa Rhona Muscadel 2008 Graham Beck South Africa 50cl

RRP £9.99

 £8.99


Intense flavours of orange and grapes with great freshness and a long, lingering finish.

Muscadel

Stock in bottles: 3

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Sticky Wines is a trading name of Hyde Park Wines Limited. Hyde Park Wines Limited is a founder member and organiser of The Association of Small Direct Wine-Merchants (ASDW) which was formed, as the name implies, by a group of British independent small wine merchants directly selling to the general public via mail order and the internet.

Hyde Park Wines is also a member of the UK Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA)

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