Rioja

'Ripe black fruit and liquorice are perfectly balanced with toasted, spicy and balsamic notes, giving this great complexity. Delicate tannins make the palate rounded and velvety, with some toasted nuances on the finish.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Gordon Ramsay Group.

'An elegant wine that has the structure for drinking with rich food, and to age too.'
Jonathan Kleeman, Story Group.

£72.00 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe

'An energetic wine that shows varietal character and all the elegance of sweet spice and the cedar flavours of the oak.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

'With complex aromas, this has great finesse and structure, but without losing its wild, fruity and vegetal character. Very round and intense in the mouth, leading to an electric finish.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£72.00 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe

'Striking garnet colour, and aromas of ripe black fruit and liquorice, balanced with toasted, spicy and balsamic notes that give great complexity. Delicate tannins make this round and velvety, with toasted nuances on the finish.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£34.72 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'A citrus nose, with bell pepper notes too, leading to a palate with crunchy fruit.'
Federico Moccia, 67 Pall Mall.

'A floral and herbal component to the nose, with refreshing acidity that enhances the versatility.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

£9.71 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'There is red and black fruit in evidence here, with a moderate use of oak too.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'This is showing good fruit and spice notes, with intensity on the palate, and quite a dry finish.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

£18.36 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Notes of red fruit, cranberries and sour red cherries, with acidity and tannins that are both well balanced.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'There’s good fruit here, with complexity and a good finish too.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

£9.93 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A rich, oaky nose with notes of nectarine, leading to an equally rich palate with a nice texture.'
Federico Moccia, 67 Pall Mall.

'Good intensity and complexity on the nose, with ripe citrus and integrated oak, leading to an elegant, gentle palate.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

£28.01 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Great fruit and spice notes, with a touch of balsamic too, leading to some well integrated tannins and bright acidity.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

'Red fruit notes, with some additional aromas of leather and cigar box.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

£18.00 Size: 75cl Gonzalez Byass UK

'With its black and red fruit, the palate is well balanced, with good tannins and acidity.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'The good fruit, as well as good tannins and finish, identify the region.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

'Great structure, and well balanced.'
Federico Moccia, 67 Pall Mall.

£32.15 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'The light side of Rioja, with fresh redcurrant and dark cherry notes, and hints of tomato leaf and aniseed, making this a pleasure to drink.'
Jonathan Kleeman, Story Group.

'A beautiful fresh expression with crunchy red fruit and red florals. Excellent on its own, or to pair with food.'
Emma Denney, Claridge's.

£33.81 Size: 75cl Hatch Mansfield

'An appealing nose of vanilla and pastry, with red fruit appearing in the background, balanced with the oak. Velvety, round tannins with good acidity and structure, and a soft finish, highlighting the combination of fruity tones and toasty notes.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£36.01 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

'Fruity and spicy on the nose.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

'This is showing ripe red fruit, with additional sweet spice notes from the oak.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'A fruit-driven wine with great texture.'
Federico Moccia, 67 Pall Mall.

£50.46 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Ripe red fruit with a herbal component too, leading to a palate with chalky tannins.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'Good fruit here, with well-integrated oak – a balanced wine with good complexity.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

£12.84 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Showing great evolution, there’s fruit concentration here, as well as good structure and tannins.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

'A full-bodied wine with black fruit, black pepper and good tannins.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

£15.32 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'White peach and citrus aromas, leading to good acidity on the palate.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'Ripe citrus character, with some white flowers and herbal notes too, and a fresh palate with a flinty note, and a good finish.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

£10.01 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Notes of red fruit, with some good acidity.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'Juicy, with ripe fruit.'
Federico Moccia, 67 Pall Mall.

'A fruit-driven wine with a medium finish.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

£11.86 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Juicy red and black fruit, with good balance on the palate.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'Good complexity, balance of fruit and oak integration.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

'A good wine – very intense on the nose and palate.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

£20.50 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe

A bright red colour, and an appealing nose of vanilla and pastry, with red fruit appearing in the background in good balance with the wood. Velvety, round tannins on the palate, with good acidity. The soft finish highlights the combination of fruity and toasty notes.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£42.00 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe

'A good wine, with good structure and length.'
Federico Moccia, 67 Pall Mall.

£10.28 Size: 75cl Hatch Mansfield

'There’s good fruit on the nose here, with great complexity, leading to a palate that’s very dry.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

'A full-bodied wine with good tannins.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

£26.56 Size: 75cl Hatch Mansfield

'A cherry colour with violet reflections, and good intensity, with aromas of black fruit, blueberries, currants and coffee beans, against a background of vanilla and mocha.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Gordon Ramsay Group.

'Leather and cured meat nuances, and deeply concentrated fruit, with roasted coffee, bitter chocolate, carob and pine.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£20.17 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

'With fresh white blossom, bright citrus and white peach, this is a soft wine with a pleasant and lingering finish – a real crowd pleaser.'
Emma Denney, Claridge's.

'An austere side to Verdejo, focused on the sapid minerality on the palate. Serve alongside a plate of oysters.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£16.45 Size: 75cl Ellis of Richmond

'A very good, complex nose, with spice notes following on the palate.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

'Notes of black fruit and leather.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'There’s good fruit here, with an off-dry palate.'
Federico Moccia, 67 Pall Mall.

£62.61 Size: 75cl Ellis of Richmond

'Citrus and floral on the nose, with a smoky component, followed by a palate that’s both flinty and creamy.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'A citrus nose with some green herbaceous notes, and a palate that follows the nose, with a bright, fresh finish.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

£12.75 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Opens with ripe red fruit, as well as some herbaceous character, leading to a palate with good acidity.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'Good fruit concentration, and very pleasant overall.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

£11.19 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Opening with ripe red and black fruit, there’s good acidity on the palate.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'With great fruit and oak integration, there’s good complexity here.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

£18.75 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines