Bodegas Verum Iter SVS Tempranillo Rioja 2021 75cl
£46.91
This superb wine is intense yet elegant, with a wonderfully pure, deep, black cherry aroma, and a subtle coconut creaminess It is supple and soft-textured, and its gentle tannins allow early enjoyment, with potential for cellaring if desired It has fine balance of acidity to ripe fruit - just right
Cuentavinas Rioja Single Vineyard Alomado 2021 75cl
£54.26
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
£54.26
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
Torre de Ona, Finca Martelo, Rioja Reserva 2016 75cl
£43.40
Polished, elegant and refined, with rich flavours of ripe berried fruit complemented by sweet spice, liquorice and clove through to a long, sleek finish
Bodega Bideona Vino de Pueblo, Laguardia L4GD4, Rioja Alavesa 2020 75cl
£37.22
A light and perfumed wine with delicate, floral aromas of wild strawberries and violets complemented by a long, mineral core
Vinedos Sierra Cantabria Rioja Finca El Bosque 2021 75cl
£71.96
An incredibly distinguished wine from the tiny, 14 hectare, El Bosque vineyard, planted on a deep gravel terrace overlooking the Ebro River The Egurens recognised the similarity of this well-drained site to the great growths of Bordeaux, and the concentration and complexity of its miniscule annual yield are truly awesome One to cellar for an extremely special occasion The exceptional quality of the vineyard is reflected in the intensity of aromas and flavours, exquisite finesse and extraordinary length, and the ability to mature for many years
Vinedos Sierra Cantabria Rioja Amancio 2020 75cl
£74.51
The Eguren s most cherished Rioja vineyard is called La Veguilla, planted 1975 at San Vicente de la Sonsierra The vines here produce just two or three bunches of grapes each year, and the fruit quality is already outstanding However, to make Amancio, La Veguilla's most exquisite individual grapes are selected and de-stemmed by hand The wine therefore requires longer ageing in top-quality, new French oak Bordeaux barrels, which is why it is released the latest It also demands further ageing in the bottle to truly show its extraordinary nature, so be prepared to hold on to it for a few years With maturity, you can expect an impressive explosion of flavour complexity: black cherries, dark chocolate, figs, aniseed, dried herbs, woodsmoke, soy sauce, spices and beef stock Patience required, but absolutely worth the wait!
Corymbia Rocket's Vineyard Tempranillo Malbec 2019 75cl
£27.01
Vibrant and intense, with a beautifully perfumed aroma of crunchy pomegranate, mulberry and summer pudding An inky palate with texture and verve framed by lip-smacking tannins It tastes of maraschino cherries, blueberries and salted liquorice with precise ripeness and a near perfect balance of density and freshness