Precious aromas of white flowers, citrus and apricot blossom, before luxurious oaking added a nutty, buttery richness. A delicious choice for fine dining.
Barón de Barbón Rioja Tinto 2006 £7.79
Classic Rioja, velvety, toasty flavours. Silky smooth with red berries, vanilla, hints of spice and a deliciously rounded, oaky finish. Superb with roast lamb or tapas.
Viña Izadi Rioja Crianza 2004 £10.49
Easily the equal of many Reservas, but in a fruit-first, gently oaked style. Succulent, black fruits with hints of Winter spices – a mouthwatering, impressive wine.
Pagos de Tahola Rioja Gran Reserva 2000 £16.49
Two years in barrel and a further six in bottle have lent a delicious softness to this intense ruby-coloured wine. Packed with spicy bramble fruit flavours, elegantly framed by generous vanilla oak flavours. A classic choice for roast lamb.
Bodegas Primicia Rioja 2006 £7.79
Spicy, ripe fruited nose with ripe cherry and red berry fruit flavours. A complex, elegant structure with supple tannins. Soft enough to enjoy on its own, but equally delicious with casseroles and hard cheeses.