Bodega Bideona, Vino de Pueblo, Villabuena V1BN4, Rioja Alavesa 2021 75cl
£37.22
Pure and ripe red berry aromas lead to a supple and elegant palate with hints of mint and chocolate through to a satisfyingly rich finish
Aiurri Rioja 2022 75cl
£45.06
Aiurri Rioja Alavesa is deep and dense, with impressively concentrated, ripe black fruit character There is impressive tannin structure, which mellows to a wonderfully velvety texture after airing for 45 minutes This is an outstandingly rich wine that can be enjoyed straight away, provided that it is decanted in advance, and it shows every indication that it could also cellar superbly Drink now and over the next 10+ years
Sierra Cantabria Rose Rioja 2025 75cl
£15.30
Beautifully delicate pink in appearance, with raspberry and rose petal aromas, it has fabulous freshness and delicacy, yet personality by the barrelful Superb juicy fruit character on the palate, with refreshing acidity and deliciously sustained flavour on the finish One of the First Growths of Rioja, boasting a collection of the region's most outstanding vineyards and Spain s greatest living winemaker, Sierra Cantabria s red wines deservedly command high prices All of which makes this excellent rose amazingly good value
Vinedos Sierra Cantabria Rioja Reserva Unica 2021 75cl
£33.25
This is an outstanding Rioja Reserva, from vines at least thirty years old, growing around the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra: 97% Tempranillo with a seasoning of Graciano More French than American oak is used for the ageing, and only 30% of the barrels are first-fill, meaning that the initial - and enduring - impression of the wine is of the wonderfully expressive, lifted, aromatic fruit The barrels simply serve to round out the texture and add complexity to the wine, their flavour never dominates
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Gran Reserva 2017 75cl
£38.77
A colossally complex, sumptuous, beautifully mature Gran Reserva, with a fabulously intricate and inviting bouquet of vanilla, fig, dark chocolate, vanilla bean, black truffle and autumn leaves The palate utterly lives up to the expectation set by the nose: super-soft, mature tannins; full-bodied and crammed with pronounced flavours of dates, seasoned wood, liquorice, hot tar, woodsmoke and brown cardamom Superb length on the palate Awesome wine, outstanding quality
Heredad de Tejada Rioja Crianza 2022 75cl
£12.34
Assemblage of aromas from the barrel (cream, cocoa and vanilla) with black as well as ripe fruits Typical Tempranillo liquorice aromas at the end with spicy notes Pleasant, elegant profile shows fresh sensations from beginning to end A good structure, provided by the Tempranillo variety, but with the velvety character of its barrel aging In the end it is reminiscent of cherry and leaves a very pleasant unctuous feeling
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Reserva 2018 75cl
£28.81
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
Vinedos Sierra Cantabria Rioja Blanco Organza 2023 75cl
£39.05
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
Bodegas Verum Garnacha Ilusio CDVIN Rioja 2021 75cl
£52.32
This has a strikingly vivid, transparent cherry red colour, and an equally striking nose with the immediate appeal of fresh raspberries and rose petals, followed by layers of herbal, savoury, peppery, spicy complexity Fragrant, fresh, juicy and soft in the mouth, with cherry and strawberry jam, and a hint of lychee An irresistibly lip-smacking Garnacha
La Rioja Alta SA, Vina Ardanza, Rioja Reserva 2019 150cl
£84.40
An emblematic Rioja showcasing beautiful balance, silkiness and opulence with aromatic spicy notes enveloping rich, red fruits and a long, smooth finish
Nivarius, La Nevera, Rioja Blanco 2019 75cl
£35.02
Made entirely from the rare Maturana grape, this is refreshing, with lovely texture and yet spectacular tension, and notes of apple, pear and quince with a saline finish
Bodegas Bhilar, Rioja Alavesa, Bhilar Tinto 2023 75cl
£21.26
Bhilar Tinto from Bodegas Bhilar showcases the elegance of Rioja Alavesa's terroir.
This vintage blends traditional winemaking with the region's distinctive mineral-rich soils, delivering a wine of balance and finesse.
Expect layered red fruit, subtle oak integration, and a refined structure that rewards both immediate enjoyment and careful cellaring.
Bodegas Ondarre, Ondarre, Rioja, Graciano 2023 75cl
£16.85
Gamey and savoury aromas prelude a densely flavoured palate with blackberry and blueberry flavours, rich and robust
La Rioja Alta SA, Vina Arana, Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 150cl
£109.32
Refined, supple and polished, with an array of red and black fruits, coffee, caramel and cedar, through to a palate of beautiful balance and extraordinary length
Bodega Bideona, Las Parcelas, Rioja Alavesa 2021 75cl
£24.17
A pure and fresh Rioja with chunky cherry and raspberry fruit flavours complemented by graphite, violets and clove through to a long, mineral finish
Bodegas Bhilar, Rioja Alavesa, Phinca La Revilla Blanco 2015 75cl
£86.66
A truly distinctive Viura with complex and layered nuances of balsamic notes, chamomile and savoury hints through to a textured and beautifully balanced palate with a chalky sensation and long finish