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  2018 Rioja L4GD4 ‘Vino De Pueblo’ Laguardia, Badiola

  £3750

  Badiola is the creation of 2 Masters of Wine, Andreas Kubach and Sam Harrop along with txakoli producer Gorka Izagirre.   Andreas and Sam along with Winemaker Tao Plantón craft modern Rioja wines with an emphasis on-site rather than how long it has aged in an oak barrel.  The winemaking philosophy is to obtain very pure, fresh and well-textured wines that reflect their origin.

  This 2018 L4GD4 is a perfumed wine with delicate floral aromas of wild strawberries and violet giving way to a juicy palate with velvety tannins and an elegant finish.   Current regulations in Rioja only permit the use of a village name on the label by the location of the winery (i.e. the building and not the vineyards) thus the wine from the Laguardia vineyards is cleverly called L4GD4!

  The grapes come from carefully selected parcels around the charming village of Laguardia, in Rioja Alavesa. Laguardia is situated on average at 640 metres above sea level and is open to the Ebro Valley with exposed sites. The mesoclimate here results in earlier ripening than other villages and produces approachable wines that are elegant, light and perfumed. The bush vines are planted in limestone soils and are cultivated with respect for the environment, using minimal sprays of copper and sulphur only when required.

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  2020 Rioja ‘Vino De Pueblo’ Villabuena V1BN4, Badiola

  £3750

  Badiola is the creation of 2 Masters of Wine, Andreas Kubach and Sam Harrop along with txakoli producer Gorka Izagirre.   Andreas and Sam along with Winemaker Tao Plantón craft modern Rioja wines with an emphasis on-site rather than how long it has aged in an oak barrel.  The winemaking philosophy is to obtain very pure, fresh and well-textured wines that reflect their origin.

  This 2020 V1BN4 is precise and pure with red berry aromas leading to a supple and elegant palate, with spicy nuances, finely grained tannins and an amazing flow through to the finish.

  Current Denominación de Origen regulations in Rioja only permit the use of a village name on the label by the location of the winery (i.e. the building and not the vineyards) thus the wine from the Villabuena vineyards is marketed as V1BN4.

  The grapes come from carefully selected hillside parcels situated at around 500 metres elevation surrounding the village of Villabuena. The area is protected by the Sierra Cantabria and the mesoclimate imparts the wines with excellent balance between freshness, elegance and good fruit concentration. The bush vines are planted in limestone soils and are cultivated with respect for the environment, using minimal sprays of copper and sulphur when required.

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  2016 Martelo Reserva Rioja, Torre de Oña

  £3800

  The 2015 Finca Martelo Reserva is a juicy wine, thrilling the mouth with plentiful red and black fruit. A wise and careful ageing process in wood is appreciated in its seductive and well-balanced character and fresh sensations. It makes no attempt to hide the power of its modern profile but the character of a traditional wine and other more evolved touches are never far away. A top-quality Reserva wine produced by a winery steeped in expertise creating classic Rioja wines.

  Head winemaker Julio Saenz refers to it as “our little Burgundy” because of how closely it represents this unique location. In fact, the wine itself is a field blend, 95% Tempranillo with 5% other varieties including Mazuelo, Garnacha, and even Viura. The chalk soils and 80-year-old vines at Torre de Oña produce a fuller, riper style of Rioja, while the high altitude and Atlantic influence in Rioja Alavesa keeps the wine fresh and elegant. This style is complemented by the use of 20% French oak and shorter maturation, alongside La Rioja Alta’s ultra-traditional methods such as racking by hand.

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  2020 Pesquera Reserva, Alejandro Fernandez

  £3995

  Pesquera is one of the most foremost and respected wineries in the Ribera del Duero.  Highly sought after and each release is eagerly anticipated by fans around the world.

  This, their superb Reserva made from 100% tempranillo, is aged for 24 months in oak barrels before bottling. It has a whole array of aromas from black cherry and raspberry to vanilla and sweet oak spice. Rich and smooth on the palate it has abundant silky tannins and plenty of ripe fruit that mingle wonderfully with the sweet spice flavours picked up from the time spent in American oak barrels. While full bodied and well structured it also has a good freshness from the well judged acidity.

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  2021 La Paul Rioja, Bodegas Y Viñedos Pujanza

  £4200

  Deep ruby with violet hues, La Paul opens with aromas of black cherry, wild berries and violets, layered with spice, mineral earth and a touch of cedar. The palate is vibrant and precise with juicy red fruit framed by firm but polished tannins and lifted acidity. Structured yet graceful, it finishes long, savoury and mineral, true to its high-altitude Rioja Alavesa roots.

  For when: you want Rioja with energy and elegance.
  Pairs with: lamb cutlets, chargrilled vegetables, or manchego with quince.
  If this wine were a personality, it’d be sharp-suited but full of warmth once you get talking.

  Pujanza is a boutique bodega in Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa, focused on single-vineyard wines that highlight the region’s limestone soils and cool climate. La Paul comes from a vineyard planted in 1976 at 600m altitude, giving Tempranillo with precision, minerality, and distinctive finesse.

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  2019 Reserva, Viña Pedrosa

  £4795

  Vina Pedrosa is made by the Pérez Pascua family in the Ribera del Duero.  Brothers Benjamin, Manuel and Adolfo have been instrumental in transforming the sleepy town of Pedroso into one of Northern Spain’s most revered wine locations.

  This 2019 Reserva is made from 35-year-old vines where every grape is carefully harvested by hand with an emphasis placed on low yields, to obtain beautifully balanced, highly focused grapes.

  In the glass, it is bursting with aromas of dense, ripe fruit, vigorous herbs, menthol, spice and coffee.  The palate has wonderfully rounded fruit flavours with pleasing tannins and balanced acidity.  A steely undercurrent of minerality invigorates the palate.  Vina Pedrosa’s Reserva has already spent 2 years ageing in the barrel, and a further year in the bottle before release, priming it for your enjoyment.   This wine will age gracefully for up to 15 years.   We suggest decanting one hour before serving.

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  2018 Norte Rioja, Bodegas Y Viñedos Pujanza

  £5595

  Inky ruby with violet highlights, Norte is intense from the start with aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, and wild herbs layered with graphite, spice, and a subtle floral lift. The palate is powerful yet precise, dense dark fruit wrapped in taut acidity and firm, sculpted tannins. There’s a cool, stony thread running through, carrying the wine to a long, mineral-driven finish that speaks of its mountain terroir.

  For when: you want Rioja with altitude, attitude, and staying power.
  Pairs with: ribeye steak, roast venison, or slow-cooked lamb shoulder.
  If this wine were a landscape, it’d be a dramatic limestone ridge against a clear blue sky.

  Pujanza’s Norte comes from a single 2.7-hectare vineyard planted at 720m – one of the highest in Rioja Alavesa – where Tempranillo grows on thin limestone soils under extreme conditions. It’s a wine of focus, depth, and striking individuality, showing why Pujanza has become a benchmark for modern Rioja.

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  2015 Martelo Reserva Rioja, Torre de Oña, MAGNUM

  £8900

  The 2015 Finca Martelo Reserva is a juicy wine, thrilling the mouth with plentiful red and black fruit. A wise and careful ageing process in wood is appreciated in its seductive and well-balanced character and fresh sensations. It makes no attempt to hide the power of its modern profile but the character of a traditional wine and other more evolved touches are never far away. A top-quality Reserva wine produced by a winery steeped in expertise creating classic Rioja wines.

  Head winemaker Julio Saenz refers to it as “our little Burgundy” because of how closely it represents this unique location. In fact, the wine itself is a field blend, 95% Tempranillo with 5% other varieties including Mazuelo, Garnacha, and even Viura. The chalk soils and 80-year-old vines at Torre de Oña produce a fuller, riper style of Rioja, while the high altitude and Atlantic influence in Rioja Alavesa keeps the wine fresh and elegant. This style is complemented by the use of 20% French oak and shorter maturation, alongside La Rioja Alta’s ultra-traditional methods such as racking by hand.

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  La Rioja Alta Premium Rioja Box Gift Box

  £9995

  A beautifully packaged wooden gift box containing 3 of La Rioja Alta’s most famous wines.

  An ideal Christmas present for those Rioja aficionados in your family!

   Viña Alberdi Rioja Reserva 2018 – 92 points, Tim Atkin MW

  Martelo Rioja Reserva 2016 – 93 points, Tim Atkin MW

  Viña Ardanza Rioja Reserva 2015 – 95 points, Gold Medal, IWSC 2021 

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  2015 Cisma Rioja, Bodegas Y Viñedos Pujanza

  £12500

  Deep garnet with ruby flashes, Cisma opens with layered aromas of black plum, cassis, and dried cherry, woven with cedar, tobacco leaf, and a subtle floral lift. The palate is intense yet refined with concentrated dark fruit framed by firm, polished tannins and savoury spice. Matured notes of leather and graphite add complexity, leading into a long, mineral finish. A Rioja of depth, elegance, and remarkable longevity.

  For when: you want a wine that commands the room without raising its voice.
  Pairs with: roast lamb with rosemary, venison loin, or aged Manchego.
  If this wine were a personality, it would be discreetly powerful – the kind you notice most once the room goes quiet.

  Pujanza’s Cisma is a rare single-vineyard bottling from old Tempranillo vines planted in 1973 on limestone soils at 600m in Rioja Alavesa. Produced only in the finest years, it represents the pinnacle of the estate’s philosophy: purity, terroir, and age-worthy elegance.

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  2017 Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta *Jeroboam Gift Box*

  £21800

  A magnificent Jeroboam (3L) of 2017 Viña Ardanza Reserva packed in a beautiful Gift Box.

  La Rioja Alta’s Viña Ardanza Reserva is one of the finest Reserva’s available and a benchmark for the region.  Every vintage is outstanding and never fails to elicit a smile upon drinking.    La Rioja Alta is the gold standard for traditional bodegas: a winery that ages their wines the old-fashioned way, meaning three years in barrel with two rackings a year, followed by three years in bottle.

  The 2017 comprises 78% Tempranillo from Fuenmayor and Cenicero blended together with 22% Garnacha from the famous ‘La Pedriza’ vineyard in Tudelilla.

  “The nose stands out for its power, a highly complex blend of spicy and balsamic aromas of sweet liquorice, patisserie, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, coffee and nutmeg, and notes of stewed red fruits. Outstanding balance, pleasant freshness and great structure in the mouth, with supple, round tannins. Very pleasant mouthfeel. An ample aftertaste of spicy notes, sweet liquorice and ripe fruit makes Viña Ardanza 2015 a timeless wine, with tremendous laying-down potential and one of the best vintages of the XXI.” Head winemaker – Julio Saénz

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  2015 Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta *Jeroboam Gift Box*

  £24500

  A magnificent Jeroboam (3L) of 2015 Viña Ardanza Reserva packed in a beautiful Gift Box.

  La Rioja Alta’s Viña Ardanza Reserva is one of the finest Reserva’s available and a benchmark for the region.  Every vintage is outstanding and never fails to elicit a smile upon drinking.    La Rioja Alta is the gold standard for traditional bodegas: a winery that ages their wines the old-fashioned way, meaning three years in barrel with two rackings a year, followed by three years in bottle.

  The 2015 comprises 78% Tempranillo from Fuenmayor and Cenicero blended together with 22% Garnacha from the famous ‘La Pedriza’ vineyard in Tudelilla.

  “The nose stands out for its power, a highly complex blend of spicy and balsamic aromas of sweet liquorice, patisserie, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, coffee and nutmeg, and notes of stewed red fruits. Outstanding balance, pleasant freshness and great structure in the mouth, with supple, round tannins. Very pleasant mouthfeel. An ample aftertaste of spicy notes, sweet liquorice and ripe fruit makes Viña Ardanza 2015 a timeless wine, with tremendous laying-down potential and one of the best vintages of the XXI.” Head winemaker – Julio Saénz

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