{"id":13219,"date":"2024-11-21T09:26:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T09:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/?p=13219"},"modified":"2024-11-21T09:26:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T09:26:23","slug":"xavi-buil-gine-comes-to-oxford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/xavi-buil-gine-comes-to-oxford\/","title":{"rendered":"Xavi Buil-Gin\u00e9 comes to Oxford!"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date entry-date published\" datetime=\"2024-11-21T09:26:23+00:00\" title=\"21 November 2024 at 09:26:23 Europe\/London\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">2 years ago<\/time><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><h2 class=\"w-post-elm post_title entry-title color_link_inherit\">Xavi Buil-Gin\u00e9 comes to Oxford!<\/h2><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buil-Gine.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buil-Gine.jpg 810w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buil-Gine-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buil-Gine-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buil-Gine-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buil-Gine-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buil-Gine-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buil-Gine-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buil-Gine-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buil-Gine-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What an unforgettable day it was on the 15<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of November 2024! Our company had the pleasure of organizing the Oxford Wine Fair, and after closing up shop, I headed to Oxford Town Hall where I was called in to assist the team. Upon arrival, I mingled with many friends and acquaintances before making my way to the table showcasing Buil &amp; Gin\u00e9 wines. To my delight, the winemaker himself, Xavi Buil, was present!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wishing to make a special impression, I introduced myself to him in Spanish. The timing couldn\u2019t have been better-he was very busy and asked if I could assist at his table. What incredible luck! I had the opportunity to taste all his wines and engage some wonderful conversations with him. It was especially meaningful for me because, just days earlier during our WSET Level 3 certification session, I had tried the Gin\u00e9 Gin\u00e9 red for the first time. What a delicious wine at an excellent value!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sourced from the 22 hectares vineyards of the estate around the village of Gratallops, <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oxfordwine.co.uk\/products\/buil-gine-gine-gine-priorat\">Gin\u00e9 Gin\u00e9<\/a> is crafted from Garnacha and Cari\u00f1ena grapes, hand-picked from old vines on steep slopes to offer a true expression of the Priorat region.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a full body and remarkable structure, Gin\u00e9 Gin\u00e9 stands out for its authenticity and aromatic intensity, showcasing a rich concentration of red fruit flavours such as berries, pomegranate, and cherries. On the palate, I also detected evolving notes of prunes, cocoa powder, and savoury undertones. Subtle hints of aromatic herbs like eucalyptus and mint, along with a touch of peppery spice further emphasize the wine\u2019s mineral character, derived from the iconic Licorella state soil unique to Priorat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And the best part? When you see its price in our shop, you might be pleasantly surprised!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It was a privilege to meet the winemaker behind this exceptional wine, Xavi Buil. I\u2019ll soon be writing an article about another hidden gem from his collection and sharing more about this fascinating and unique Spanish region of Priorat. In the meantime, why not enjoy a glass of Gin\u00e9 Gin\u00e9?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_author vcard author color_link_inherit with_ava avapos_top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/author\/owcromain\/\" class=\"fn\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"post-author-ava\" style=\"font-size:96px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-96x96.png\" class=\"avatar avatar-96 photo\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Staff-photos-colour-17.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\" \/><\/div><\/a><div class=\"post-author-meta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordwine.co.uk\/owc\/author\/owcromain\/\" class=\"post-author-name fn\">Romain Alaphilippe<\/a><div class=\"post-author-info\">Romain has serious wine pedigree, being born in Champagne and having spent much of his life living in Languedoc-Roussillon. His family are still based in France \u2013 Cognac to be precise \u2013 and he visits them there regularly. Romain moved to Oxford for some new experiences, and built a career in hospitality, learning all the basics from a French chef. After several years working in some of Oxford\u2019s most highly regarded restaurants and bars, Romain decided it was time for a change and came to us at OWC in early 2024. His enthusiasm for wine and spirits is infectious \u2013 of course for the wines of the Languedoc, but he also particularly loves Italian wines and Mexican Mezcal. Romain holds WSET Level Two in wines, and is about to commence his WSET Level Three studies.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"2 years agoXavi Buil-Gin\u00e9 comes to Oxford!What an unforgettable day it was on the 15th of November 2024! 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