One hundred and thirty tasters voted for their favourite pinot noirs

Pooley is one of tas's long established vineyards

vineyard planted in 1990s

50% solera of reserve wines

rich and powerful

SPAIN - Palacios Remondo La Montesa barbera One hundred and thirty tastersRioja is synonymous with tempranillo but garnacha (grenache) is also an important part of this premium DOC in northern Spain. Importer Scott Wasley notes: ' La Montesa is the Palacios name for the shovel nosed hill slope above the town of Alfaro from which their main wines are selected. Most exciting, la Montesa has been rebuilt as a pure mountain garnacha, sporting an utterly appropriate burgundydydy bottle. The wine is aged 12 months (Crianza) in