A fantastic Rioja of titanic proportions and yet lovely to drink now. The bouquet offers an explosion of crushed violets, wood smoke and ripe plums. The palate is just as rich offering sour cherries, ripe tannins and a superbly elegant finish. It has just received 96 points in the Wine Advocate and at this price is a real bargain.

• Feel free to mix Fine Wines with “regular” wines to make up your order of 12 bottles (or more!) in total. However, at least 6 bottles must be Fine Wine products, because Fine Wines require special distribution from our temperature-controlled Fine Wine Centre in London. Original wooden cases not available outside the M25.