Reserva means that the wine aged a minimum of 3 years before being released, of which 1 year minimum has to be in oak. Made from the Tempranillo grape, this wine is a classic example of old-school Rioja. Here, you will find strawberry, prunes, cedar, tobacco, tomato puree and savoury notes both on the nose and palate. The tannins will ensure another 4 to 5 years of life. Grilled lamb chops are a perfect foil for this tasty bottle.
Effusive balsamic and oaky aromas. Rich and berry-laden, with a mid-palate of vanilla-spiked red cherry flavour. Mouth-puckering tannins, yet elegantly textured. Complex finish with liquorice and cigar box. Great value for a wine with such aged characteristics. A pleasure with hearty tapas.
Aged 24 months in oak en route to its “Gran Reserva” designation (i.e. minimum of 5 years aging before release), but actually aged for a whole decade. Deep strawberry-jam aroma. Rich yet elegant, with surprising fruitiness and aged spiciness. Dry tannins frame a muscular structure. Begs for a hearty stew.
Medium-deep garnet. Nose of candy, black liquorice, and coffee, with green-tea accents. Medium-bodied, blackberry fruit with somewhat astringent tannins. A classy wine at its peak now.
From a venerable Rioja house, this is their entry-level wine, but a remarkable value at the price. Medium-deep garnet, it has a complex and mature nose of milk chocolate, strawberry jam and deeper wood aromas with a hint of acetone. On the palate it is medium-bodied with high acidity and prominent alcohol. The red currant, cranberry and cherry fruits are starting to fade — this is made for early drinking.
This Old Vines Grenache comes from a subregion of Aragon in the central eastern region of Spain. It is dominated by deep, dark fruit with black cherry and plum backed up by spicy and herbal notes, solid tannic structure, good acidity and firm dry grip on the finish. It pairs very well with spicy BBQ spare ribs.
Ruby colour with a tawny note; spicy, raspberry and vanilla oak on the nose; medium-bodied, sweet raspberry flavour with a lively acidic spine. Well-made with good length.