Someone once said "Rioja is Spain in a glass of wine", and we think it is impossible to describe Rioja in a better way!

When we think of Rioja we immediately picture Spain’s other famous culinary delights: beautiful slices of Jamon Serrano, salty chunks of Manchego cheese and a bowl full of ripe green olives. One sip and we’re transported. This is exactly why we have created this gorgeous mixed case with some of Rioja's best producers.  All the wines are Tempranillo dominant, soft and smooth, perfect for current drinking.

1 x Viña Amate Tempranillo Rioja 2021 (Spain)
                                  
AWARDED 92/100 POINTS: Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mar 2023
AWARDED 91/100 POINTS & 4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2023
AWARDED 90/100 POIUNTS & 4 STARS: Top Reds: Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Apr 2023

"Flavours of dark skinned strawberries and sweet meats, several layers of spice within the texture of tannins and pushed along by the acid line. Dry, textured, core fruit flavours of baked plums and old strawberry, cinnamon sticks and barrel spice. Toasty, balanced and well made with best drinking from day of purchase through 2027+. An excellent food wine choice" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mar 2023

1 x Anciano ‘No.5’ Rioja Crianza Tempranillo 2018 (Spain)

AWARDED 93/100 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
AWARDED 90/100 POINTS: Cameron, Douglas, Master Sommelier

"This is an impressive Crianza. Spicy, savoury and sweet, all at once, showing dried cherry, leather, cocoa, game and almond notes on the nose, leading to a splendidly flavoursome palate offering ripe fruit flavours with silky texture and fine tannins. Gorgeously drinking" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Made with Tempranillo showcasing aromas of wild starwberries and dark fleshed plums, there’s a light baking spice quality with dusty clove and vanilla suggestions. The biggest impact comes on the palate with a mix of plum and tart cherry flavours, some black berries then baking spices. Tannins are abundant, finely textured and enhanced by the acid line. Moderately weighted, balanced and ready to drink with moderately rich protein dishes with lots of tomato" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

1 x Azabache Organic Rioja 2020 (Spain)

AWARDED 93/100 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
AWARDED 4 STARS: Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review

"A 'modern' Rioja with vinous rather than fruity flavours and an appealingly mellow texture. Made from 60% Tempranillo, 20% Grenache, and 20% Graciano. Mellow, medium-bodied Rioja with savoury, baked earth, dried herbs, vanilla, violet and subtle spicy oak flavours. A good example of well-made Rioja at a competitive price. A popular wine on many counts" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review

1 x Bideona 'Mayela' Rioja 2021 (Spain)

AWARDED 93/100 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Gorgeously fruited, this modern rendition shows dark berry, rich floral, toasted nut and warm spice aromas on the nose, followed by a wonderfully weighted palate delivering terrific fruit richness with stylish complexity. Harmonious and supple, offering fabulous drinking" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

1 x Bodegas Valoria Viña Valoria Rioja Reserva 2014 (Spain)

Awarded Gold Medal: Rioja Masters 2020
Awarded Gold Medal: China Wine & Spirits Competition 2020
Awarded Best Buy & 92/100 Points: Wine & Spirits Magazine (USA)
Awarded Top 10 Best Riojas of 2020: Drinks Business (UK)

1 x Bideona Laderas Tempranillo Rioja Alavesa 2020 (Spain)

AWARDED 93/100 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Beautifully styled and immediately appealing, the wine shows dark plum, olive, smoked game and roasted nut aromas on the nose. The palate displays soothing mouthfeel and lovely weight, splendidly complemented by supple texture and fine, polished tannins, making it comforting and fabulously drinkable. At its best: now to 2027."