Summary

Justin tastes one of the iconic producers in the Producer Guide, this time choosing Adega Algueira's Dolio 2019 from Ribeira Sacra. Learn why it's considered a modern classic, and the inspirational role Fernando González has played not only in crafting incredible wines like this one, but also in the conservation of some of the region's historic varieties, and his voice as one of the key advocates for the wines of Ribeira Sacra.

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About the Speaker

Justin Martindale is a Master of Wine based in Edinburgh, Scotland. After graduating with a music degree from Leeds University in 2005, Justin began his wine career with Majestic Wine in London in 2008. During his time with Majestic, Justin studied his WSET Level 3 which he passed with Distinction and was awarded the Cálem Port Award scholarship for excellence. After moving to Scotland in 2010 he embarked on the WSET Diploma which he achieved in 2012, winning the Derouet Jameson Award MW scholarship for outstanding achievement.

In 2013, Justin left Majestic to set up Lothian Wine School in Edinburgh, which grew to become Scotland’s foremost provider of wine education. During this time Justin began studying for the Master of Wine, which he achieved in 2022, winning both the Madame Bollinger Award for the best performance in the tasting exams, and the Quinta do Noval award for the best research paper.

Justin is the WSG Membership & Community Manager and is responsible for all aspects of your membership program