'Glorious,' said one judge, while another said: 'What you want to smell from Rioja', examplifying how Finca de los Arandinos struck Gold. ‘Savoury and spicy with smoky oak, dry and chewy palate with grippy tannins but a racy finish,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, while Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott added: ’Red fruit, high-toned aromas, complex, spicy and long.’

£8.50 De Vinos

'Light, bright and happy,' said team leader Jade Koch, illustrating how Artesa shot to the top, and adding: ‘Really enticing sweet cherry fruit on the nose, with dry, fine tannins.’ ‘A good amount of fruit-driven intensity with a vibrant, complex, spicy palate,’ said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison. Perfect with chargrilled mackerel.

£5.85 Boutinot

‘A darker colour, with cherry fruit and a touch of sweetness, lovely balance and body, pubs will love it by the glass,’ suggested consultant sommelier Eike Bosche, with Yves Desmaris MS of Lutyens adding: ‘Clean, interesting, with black fruits, herbaceous notes and medium length.’

£6.50 Molson Coors

‘Soft, plump, juicy red fruit with good oak integration and hints of chocolate,’ said Hakkasan London’s Rebecca Coates, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto adding: ‘Quite elegant, savoury nose, with a smoky, toasty palate and notes of bitter chocolate.’

£8.75 Templar Wines , Connoisseur Estates

Vincent Pastorello of Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester noted: 'Dark fruit, spices, cassis and wild strawberry, the palate is fresh and concentrated with good fruit and a long finish.'
Team leader Angela Reddin added: ‘Inky, with loganberry and lightly scented, clean, vibrant fruit.’

£7.50 Laytons

‘Good, crunchy, fat oak but not intrusive,’ began team leader Angela Reddin, continuing: ‘A well-made wine, showcasing fruit with gentle supportive oak and good length.’ ‘Almost a Reserva-level wine, with good, juicy fruit married well to the judicious use of oak,’ added Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains.

£8.54 Berkmann Wine Cellars

‘Some berry notes on a light, fresh aroma with gentle spice wafts, soft red and black fruits with savoury notes on the palate, nice acidity with gentle tannins,’ said team leader Tom Forrest of this wine with its potential to age further. ‘Black Forest gateau with intense dried fruits, supple and savoury,’ added Yves Desmaris MS of Lutyens.

£10.00 The Flying Corkscrew

‘Sweet aromas with linseed oak notes. Intensely flavoured, very classy, fruit rather than oak on a palate with a dry, firm finish,’ said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, adding: ‘Impressive.'
Wonderfully dense, this needs a bit more time to reach its peak of accessibility. We're hoping for a return visit.

£24.80 Ellis of Richmond

‘Bright red berries, cherries and cranberry fruit, with good balance and freshness in an enjoyable, house style,’ said Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen. ‘Simple wine, fruity, medium tannin with a hint of vanilla; actually lovely for the price,’ added Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains.

£6.04 Majestic Commercial

‘Full-bodied, with good black fruit and subtle spices,’ added Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair. ‘Heady, thick, smoky blackcurrant compote aromas followed by a dark, fine palate with long tannins, ample fruit and light acidity, with good fresh blackcurrant on the finish,’ added team leader Jade Koch, suggesting the tannins still need some time, 'But good to enjoy now with charry steak.'

£23.64 Matthew Clark

Team leader Laura Rhys MS found this example ‘good value’, saying: ‘Dark fruits, rich and ripe. Meaty with sweet spices and bold oak, even a little on the chunky side.’ Rebecca Coates of Hakkasan London found: ‘Sweet spice, cloves, red fruit and nice oak.’

£6.07 C&D Wines

‘Black fruit profile, ripe fruit with some fennel and coconut, oak well integrated and good balance, with nice length on the palate,’ said Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place. ‘Good acidity, will improve with time,’ added Xavier Rousset MS of Texture and 28º-50º.

£13.45 Matthew Clark

Team leader Laura Rhys MS noted: ‘Dark, rich, ripe fruit with meaty, smoky oak notes. Lively intensity and complexity with elegance on the palate and well-integrated wood.’ And The Gilbert Scott’s Riccardo Guzzardo found it: ‘Wild, with good fruit and balance, notes of juniper and high tannins.’

£33.42 Matthew Clark

Easy-drinking and well-integrated throughout, this has: ‘Good red fruits, delicate wood character, medium body and soft tannins, refreshing acidity on the finish with plenty going on in the mid-palate, this is good value for money,’ said Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen.

£5.40 Bottle Green

‘Great tannin structure, with great fruits and purity on the palate, a wine that could be worth cellaring for two to three years,’ recommended Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains, with Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen adding: ‘Big, bold and very enjoyable.’

£8.95 Matthew Clark

‘Deep, youthful, with a highly attractive nose, black fruit and well-integrated oak,’ began team leader Richard Bampfield MW, continuing: ‘Sweetly fruited and mellow, really enjoyable style, finishing fresh and flavoursome.’

£12.78 Matthew Clark

‘Rather gamey on the nose but good freshness too,’ noted Yves Desmaris MS of Lutyens, continuing: ‘Medium bodied but intense, with soft tannins, fresh and delightful.’ ‘A touch of farmyard with clove spice and ripe fruits,’ added Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen.

£13.45 Matthew Clark

‘Easy drinking,’ began Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott, continuing: ‘Good red fruit, a little sweet but gentle on the palate.’ ‘Elegant, spicy, smooth nose and lovely fruit and poise on the palate,’ added Neil Bruce of Studio Alto.

£10.02 Bibendum

While Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison found a ‘vanilla-scented, aromatic, spicy nose’, team leader Jade Koch highlighted: ‘Sweet cherry fruit aromas, very clean, pretty fruit and a hint of vanilla on the palate. Perky and bright, happy wine that could be chilled.’

£6.78 Enotria&Coe

‘This comes into the delicious category,’ began impressed team leader Angela Reddin, continuing: ‘Nose is cordial-like, with fruit pastille aromas, ripe and succulent fruit with a dollop of vanilla.’ ‘Deep and rich in both colour and aroma,’ added Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners.

£8.79 Enotria&Coe

‘Simple, pleasant, well-priced, great authentic type style and a house red option,’ began Xavier Rousset MS of Texture and 28º-50º, with team leader Richard Bampfield MW adding: ‘Juicy, fruity, red cherry style, nicely balanced and uncomplicated.’

£4.64 C&D Wines

£5.75 Boutinot

£5.54 Majestic Commercial

£6.91 Enotria&Coe

£7.06 Laytons

£8.55 Ellis of Richmond

£9.51 Matthew Clark

£15.75 Liberty Wines

£5.83 Hatch Mansfield

£8.80 Ellis of Richmond