Spain
La Rioja Alta Ardanza 2012 Reserva
$89.99Classic and polished, with aromas of red cherry, strawberry and dried plum layered with vanilla, cedar and sweet spice from American oak. The palate is elegant and structured, showing fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a harmonious balance of fruit and tertiary development. Long and savoury on the finish, with notes of spice, leather and gentle earthiness. A benchmark traditional Rioja with excellent finesse and ageing potential.
Sierra De Gredos 2017 Pegaso
$89.99Perfumed and highly expressive, with lifted aromas of red berries, wild herbs, thyme and floral notes. The palate is fresh and energetic, showing ripe red fruit, spice and a distinct slate and granite-driven minerality. Fine, chalky tannins and bright acidity give structure, leading to a long, precise, mountain-driven finish. A pure and elegant expression of high-altitude Garnacha from Sierra de Gredos.
Lopez De Heredia 2013 Tondonia
$109.99A mature, characterful red with a vibrant ruby colour showing slight amber hues. Aromas of dried berries and subtle vanilla lead to a rich, dry palate with smooth texture, firm tannins and excellent balance. Elegant and well-developed with a long, savoury finish.
Contino 2012/18 Rioja Gran Reserva
$132.99Contino Gran Reserva is a harmonious wine, with a great balance between silkiness and roundness in the mouth. On the nose it is fragrant, reminiscent of ripe black fruit, with floral and balsamic notes that provide freshness. All well balanced with subtle toasted notes from its ageing in barrel. On the palate it is fine, subtle, with pleasant tannins and perfect acidity, which make it a persistent wine with a long finish.
Marques De Murrieta 2012/13 Dalmau Rioja
$134.99Powerful yet refined, with aromas of blackberry, plum and cassis layered with dark chocolate, spice and subtle mineral notes. Full-bodied and richly textured, the palate is balanced by fresh acidity and polished tannins, leading to a long, elegant finish. A modern and age-worthy expression of Rioja.
Cune Imperial Rioja 2012
$159.99Cune Imperial Gran Reserva 2012 is a mature, classical Rioja from exceptional sites in Rioja Alta. It opens with blackberry, dried cherry, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, leather and warm spice, while the palate brings together ripe dark fruit, savoury earth and fresh mineral lift.
Tempranillo-led and gracefully evolved, it is structured without heaviness, with polished tannins and a long, persistent finish. Decant for roasted meats, grilled lamb or aged hard cheeses.
