Vinedos Sierra Cantabria Rioja Blanco Organza 2022 75cl
£33.38
A real eye-opener, and a must-try for anyone who appreciates great white Burgundy Bright golden in the glass, it offers a nose of tropical fruit, sweet spice and a mineral tang Wild herbs, beeswax, grapefruit and nutmeg combine to create a complex palate
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Reserva 2017 75cl
£24.52
This is an utterly awesome Reserva Rioja There is fabulous purity and intensity to the ripe cherry fruit, which mingles seamlessly with the fine oak A wine of marvellous hamony, polished texture and understated complexity that subtly fans out on the finish, gradually revealing tobacco, warm cedar, dry spice and light floral scents Dense, sweet and polished on the palate, it is a beautifully balanced wine with very fine tannins Utterly ready to drink now, it would also show pleasant evolution over the next five years
Torre de Ona, Finca Martelo Rioja Reserva 2016 150cl
£65.09
Polished, elegant and refined, with rich flavours of ripe berried fruit complemented by sweet spice, liquorice and clove through to a long, sleek finish
Ramon Bilbao Rioja Rosado 2023 75cl
£12.54
Delicate salmon colour with fresh aromas of red fruits and white flowers Watermelon and pomegranate on the palate assure an elegant and vibrant finish
Ramon Bilbao Rioja Rosado 2022 75cl
£10.03
Delicate salmon colour with fresh aromas of red fruits and white flowers Watermelon and pomegranate on the palate assure an elegant and vibrant finish
Cuentavinas Rioja Single Vineyard Los Yelsones 2021 75cl
£144.14
This 100% Tempranillo is the fruit of a vineyard of less than one hectare at 550m elevation in La Rad cru at San Vicente de la Sonsierra, planted in 1970 It shows perfumed notes of cherries, raspberries and rose petals, with a subtle sweet spiciness You can just drink in the aroma! Superbly refined on the palate, with fruit and spice flavours that refelect the aroma There is the merest suggestion of dryness that indicates the potential for further development in the bottle, but this is wrapped in sumptuous finesse Pretty much irresistible to drink straight away, this also displays much promise for those with the willpower to hold some back Undoubtedly Grand Cru quality! Drink 2024-2034+
Torre de Ona, Finca San Martin, Rioja Crianza 2020 75cl
£15.22
Overflowing with wild red berried fruit, this is layered with chocolate, ground coffee, hints of forest floor and white pepper Smooth, harmonious with an elegant freshness
La Rioja Alta SA, '890', Rioja Gran Reserva 2010 75cl
£191.62
Classic, timeless Rioja full of aromatic nuances of black plum compote, tobacco leaf, spice and chocolate enveloping a pure, velvety palate
La Rioja Alta SA, '904 Seleccion Especial Rioja Gran Reserva 2015 75cl
£75.07
Silky, elegant and full of finesse with notes of wild strawberry, red cherry and plum layered with tobacco, coffee, cedar and vanilla through to an everlasting finish
La Rioja Alta SA, 'Vina Ardanza', Rioja Reserva 2017 75cl
£33.52
An emblematic Rioja showcasing beautiful balance, silkiness and opulence with aromatic spicy notes enveloping rich, red fruits and a long, smooth finish
La Rioja Alta SA, 'Vina Alberdi', Rioja Reserva 2019 75cl
£21.49
A fresh Reserva showing ample red fruits layered with hints of vanilla, toffee, caramel and nutmeg Supple and smooth with a long, elegant balsamic finish
Hugonell, Crianza, Rioja 2021 75cl
£11.32
A traditional and savoury Rioja blend of ripe strawberry fruit with beautifully integrated vanilla, leather and coconut flavours
Ramon Bilbao Rioja Vinedos de Altura 2020 75cl
£14.33
A wine that portrays the beautiful fruit produced by high-altitude vineyards: in this case 50% Tempranillo from La Rioja Alta and 50% Garnacha from La Rioja Baja This has lilting violet and plum aromas, and vibrant, intense fruit on the palate Medium-bodied and supple-textured, it is both full of personality and dangerously easy to drink!
Cuentavinas Rioja Single Vineyard Alomado 2021 75cl
£54.38
This single-vineyard field blend is a contemporary take on a traditional style, and incorporates around 20% of co-fermented white varieties It has pinpoint precision and bright vivacity, with crisp, juicy cherry fruit and attractively herbal leafiness At the intersection of freshness and ripeness, it shows extraordinary integration of all its components and is so elegant as to be almost delicate Its depth becomes evident on the palate, with black cherry, dark chocolate, almond and liquorice, which sustain on the long finish An astonishingly brilliant wine—amazing!
Cuentavinas Rioja Garnacha 2021 75cl
£54.38
From vines aged more than 100 years, situated in a vineyard on the Ebro's right bank, this has a vibrant raspberry juice colour and irresistibly juicy Garnacha aroma of strawberry cordial and hints of morello cherry and orange zest It's a pleasure just to inhale it for a few minutes Upon taking a sip, one is confronted by glorious freshness and purity, seamlessly supple texture, exceptional balance and elegance Raspberries, liquorice and pink peppercorns An utterly lovely wine