{"title":"Rebus goes to Spain","description":"\u003cp\u003eWines tasted with Rebus Group 29 October 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fincasobrenotoroorganic","title":"Finca Sobreno Toro Organic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"block block-views\" id=\"block-views-product-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"view view-product view-id-product view-display-id-block view-dom-id-2f4d64f98c8abefea3a78689720e71c3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"view-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"views-field views-field-field-short\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"field-content\"\u003eOrganic Tempranillo from the Toro region of Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block block-system\" id=\"block-system-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"node node-product-page clearfix\" id=\"node-1472\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinca Sobreno is a family run vineyard and winery in the Toro region - named for the ‘Tinta de Toro’ clone of Tempranillo.  Sobreno owns 80 hectares of vineyards over half of which are over 35 years old, and a quarter qualify for organic certification and dedicated to traditional winegrowing methods and sustainability. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Tempranillo, aged 4 months in American oak. Intense red cherry colour, Hint of forest floor, bright red fruits and currants, cranberry and a hint of old leather, cured meat and brine. Pleasing tart finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout Finca Sobreno\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinca Sobreno \u003c\/strong\u003eis a family run vineyard and winery in the Toro region - named for the ‘Tinta de Toro’ clone of Tempranillo.  Sobreno owns 80 hectares of vineyards over half of which are over 35 years old, and a quarter qualify for organic certification and dedicated to traditional winegrowing methods and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Finca Sobreno","offers":[{"title":"2020 \/ 750ml","offer_id":40235885592611,"sku":"AX-90106-20","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2705\/8786\/files\/FincaSobrenoToroOrganic_34644c4b-376e-447a-80d0-508feefb8779.jpg?v=1706051467"},{"product_id":"amarenriojareserva","title":"Amaren Rioja Reserva","description":"\u003cp\u003eOutstanding deep and full bodied Rioja Reserva.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmaren wines come from small plots owned by the Canas family located on slopes and terraces with low yielding old vines in the Rioja region. Amaren wines are only produced in good vintages, always hand-picked with utmost respect to the environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Amaren Reserva is from 100% Tempranillo, all over 60-year old vines producing very low yields, destemmed and then sorted a second time individual berry sorted by weight. Fermented in French oak \u0026amp; matured in all new French oak for 18 months, lightly clarified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrooding deep savoury nose, bitter chocolate, toasted sourdough, roasted nuts and vanilla. Warm, fully and spicy palate. Lively palate with cinnamon and nutmeg with blueberry compote, dried figs, very rich ripe tannins. Recommended minimum of 2 hours decanting before serving, will continue to evolve for 5-10+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amaren","offers":[{"title":"2015 \/ 750ml","offer_id":40235885363235,"sku":"AX-90105-15","price":76.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2705\/8786\/products\/90105_Amaren_Reserva_Tempranillo_Rioja_2008.jpg?v=1593040306"},{"product_id":"bellaconchicavabrutreserva","title":"Bella Conchi Cava Brut Reserva","description":"\u003cp\u003eReserve Cava from Penedes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCava is made in the same way as Champagne, using the 'Methode Traditionelle' but instead using native Spanish grape varieties. This version is a classic example, and a step up in quality being a Reserva.  The grapes are picked at night to preserve freshness in the grapes and avoid early fermentation, initial cool ferment before the important second ferment in bottle, aging on lees in the bottle for a minimum of 15 months before disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant gold \u0026amp; hints of green. Fruity and lightly toasted aromas. Dry (Brut) but also round and creamy mousse on the palate with impressive texture and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietals: Xarello, Paralleda, Macabeo (traditional Cava blend) with 10% Chardonnay. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bella Conchi","offers":[{"title":"NV \/ 750ml","offer_id":11994703003690,"sku":"AX-90098-NV","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2705\/8786\/files\/BellaConchiCavaBrutReserva.jpg?v=1706050676"},{"product_id":"gran-sello-tempranillo-garnacha","title":"Gran Sello Tempranillo Garnacha","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat value and easy drinking red that provides freshness and fruity character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of 70% Tempranillo and 30% Garnacha (Grenache) for this Spanish red from the Toledo region - a more premium part of the very large wine growing region of La Mancha in Central Spain.  Clean and bright, wonderful nose of christmas spices and berries. Juicy abundant ripe blackberry, boysenberry, a hint of lavender and cloves on the palate. Superb value, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch with roasted or barbecued meats, pastas and semi-cured cheeses or tapas to complete the experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gran Sello","offers":[{"title":"2017 \/ 750ml","offer_id":33012242415651,"sku":"AX-90127-17","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2022 \/ 750ml","offer_id":40235890966563,"sku":"AX-90127-22","price":19.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2705\/8786\/files\/GranSelloTempranilloGarnacha2022.jpg?v=1706051586"},{"product_id":"gonzalez-byass-pedro-ximinez-sherry-nectar-375ml","title":"Gonzalez Byass Pedro Ximinez Sherry 'Nectar' 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWonderful sweet sherry.  Imagine the sweetest fat raisins you can find, soak them in chocolate and olive oil for a year then squeeze them into a bottle.  That roughly describes what 'PX' or Pedro Ximinez sherry tastes like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% Pedro Ximinez grapes, hailing from Jerez and aged for an average of eight years in American oak barrels in the traditional solera system. Boasting a whopping 370 grams of residual sugar, this luscious delight has an opaque almost black colour which is viscous in the glass and the slightest swirl reveals aromas of green tea, raisins and figs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest value PX in NZ for sure!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eWine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40563719307299,"sku":"GonzalezPX375","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2705\/8786\/files\/GBNectarPX375.jpg?v=1725499371"},{"product_id":"vuela-paloma-de-plata-albarino-rias-baixas","title":"Vuela Paloma de Plata Albarino Rias Baixas","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Straw-like yellow colour and few greenish hues. Clean bright without forming a teardrops. On the nose nice aromas of peaches, lychees, pears. 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Grapes are then gently pressed and the juice is then fermented in stainless steel tanks at very low temperatures: in this way, all the aromatic potential of the grape variety that gives it life is preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vuela Paloma de Plata","offers":[{"title":"2024","offer_id":43506926583843,"sku":"VFV-90236-24","price":33.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2705\/8786\/files\/VuelaPalomadePlataAlbarinoRiasBaixas_c1f46b98-d605-4463-bb6d-ccd525f95e1b.jpg?v=1785134793"},{"product_id":"alkimia-el-temple-de-mistik-garnacha-blanco","title":"Alkimia 'El Temple de Mistik' Garnacha Blanco","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDouble-Gold Medal winning White Grenache - Bodegas Alikimia is a project started in 1982, growing primarily in Priorat and the surrounding Monsant region - less than 2 hours drive from Barcelona. 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