Cerro Añón Rioja Reserva
Dark ruby with garnet edges, it opens with an intoxicating bouquet of dark cherry, blackcurrant, and dried fig, layered with cedar, vanilla, and the start of that world-famous tertiary complexity. The palate delivers everything serious Rioja lovers look for: harmonious balance of rich red and black fruits, layers of warming spice, and that subtle earthiness that speaks of the hallowed Rioja terroir. Silky tannins and bright acidity frame every flavour, leading to a long, refined finish kissed by cocoa, clove, and perfectly integrated toasty oak. This is Rioja that exudes both sophistication and approachability - equally at home with roasted pork, mushroom risotto, or duck à l'orange. 2020 was rated "excellent" by Jancis Robinson, and four years of careful aging has brought this wine to absolute peak drinking condition.
Bodegas Ondarre Rioja Reserva
96pt Reserva. Elegant. Award-winning. Undoubtedly Rioja. Deep cherry red in the glass, this Reserva opens with enticing aromas of blackcurrant and mint chocolate, layered with spice, vanilla, and subtle notes of leather from oak maturation. The palate is smooth and beautifully balanced - medium to full-bodied with ripe strawberry and blackberry fruit, lifted by hints of mint and spice, framed by silky tannins and a long, lingering finish.
Bodegas Olarra Reciente Gran Reserva
This is one of the finest Gran Reservas we’ve seen in a long time: power, spice, and balance in perfect sync. Whether you’re a Rioja diehard or just getting into the style, this is the bottle that proves why Gran Reserva is still the benchmark. It pours a dark ruby, fragrant with blackberry, caramel and dark chocolate. The palate is layered and generous - ripe plum, purple fig, black cherry and mulberry jam woven with clove, nutmeg and vanilla bean. A lift of spearmint and violet keeps things vibrant, while dried Mediterranean herbs bring savoury depth. Toasty tannins and a harmonious line of acidity carry it all into a long, memorable finish.