{"title":"Rioja","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRioja is, arguably, the most internationally renowned area of Spain. The area leapt to prominence in the late 1800s when phylloxera laid waste the vineyards of southern France and makers found Rioja an easily accessible source across the border in Spain. But phylloxera visited Spain not long later and the area re-defined itself with its indigenous varieties – Tempranillo, Garnacha, and to a much lesser extent Graciano, Marzuelo, and Maturana Tinto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRioja is blessed with large, well-funded estates that flew the flag since the nineteenth century. Indeed, two of the Marques – de Murrieta and de Riscal – vie for who has the longest history. But many other extant high-profile wineries can claim an unbroken line to the late 1800s when the boom to ship wines to France was in full swing. Rioja is today more exciting than ever with both modern and traditional approaches to winemaking, and also with single vineyard Riojas becoming more common.  A serious region for fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Grape Varieties \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempranillo is the main grape variety of red Rioja, and can be accessorized with Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo (Carignan), and Maturana Tinto. For white Rioja, Viura (Macabeo) is the main grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Rioja tends to complement any type of pork or lamb dish, whether roasted or grilled, and with a variety or accessories and sauces. They are also surprisingly great companions for spicy and strong-tasting foods such as some Asian or Moroccan cuisines, barbecue, paella, game and fish stews. Hard sheep cheeses such as Pecorino and Manchego also work well with red Rioja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe super-premium and barrel aged styles of fine white Rioja, which we list, tends to go well with meaty fish and shellfish dishes with strong tasting sauces or accessories such as for example aioli, saffron, and garlic in general; another great accompaniment is poultry or pork dishes with creamy sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Sub Regions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRioja is 100 kilometres from west to east and is divided into three sub-regions or zones. These sub regions follow the Ebro River as it winds its way from the Atlantic towards the Mediterranean. While Tempranillo dominates the vineyard make-up, the variation in altitude and aspect makes some areas more suited to Garnacha. While many of the finest wines come from long-established wineries, Rioja is part of the new-Old World history with monumental wines only appearing in recent decades, and historical wines reaching new stratospheric levels of quality. These sub-regions are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/rioja-alavesa\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRioja Alavesa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/rioja-alta\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRioja Alta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/rioja-oriental\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRioja Oriental\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-gran-reserva-890-rioja-2010","title":"La Rioja Alta, Gran Reserva 890, Rioja Alta, 2010","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1890, La Rioja Alta is unusual for that time as a consortium of several families established as a company. There have been several changes among the shareholders, most notably the merger of one of the founders of the company – Ardanza – with La Rioja Alta. “Ardanza” was the top reserva of the range for decades. The signature of La Rioja Alta is the use of American oak for all the range – a range notable for the high quality at all levels from the crianza Vina Alberdi through to the three Gran Reservas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pinnacle wines are named for the year of merger with Ardanza – Gran Reserva 904 (dropping the “1”) and the year of founding – Gran Reserva 890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after the date of the creation of La Rioja Alta – 1890 – this cuvee is the ultimate flagship wine from the company. Made only in the best vintages, Gran Reserva 890 is made from 96% Tempranillo with a soupcon of Graciano and Mazuelo. It matures for 6-8 years in American oak cask and a further 6 years in bottle and is presented in numbered bottles. Certainly, among the finest wines produced in Rioja, 890 is medium bodied with firm yet fine tannins, exceptional drive, complexity and length, and can be kept almost forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2010\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSpain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRioja Alta\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95% Tempranillo, 2% Carignan (Carinena) \u0026amp; 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"95% Tempranillo, 2% Carignan (Carinena) \u0026 3% Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41791562317974,"sku":"RJLR8910","price":209.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-la-rioja-alta-gran-reserva-890-rioja-alta-2010-35555267674262.jpg?v=1707309181"},{"product_id":"bodegas-contador-benjamin-romeo-contador-rioja-alta-2009","title":"Bodegas Contador, Benjamin Romeo Contador, Rioja Alta, 2009","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong a lot of top wineries with history going back over a century, Contador appeared only at the turn of this century. They came a long way quickly helped by the winemaker Benjamin Romeo who spent 15 years at Artadi before releasing the first Contador in 1999 and garnering international attention with wines that scored perfect points in the early 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2008 a striking new gravity-flow winery was built surrounded by the various vineyard plots owned by the estate and production expanded with a small range of exceptional wines, both white and red. These are powerful expressions of Rioja whether it is the simple A Mi Minera (“My Way”) or the profound oak-aged white Que Bonito Cacareaba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pinnacle of this production is simply labelled “Contador” 100% Tempranillo from surrounding vineyards aged for 20 months on new French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContador is Bodega Contador’s flagship wine, made from fruit sourced from several prime single vineyard plots in San Vicente de la Sonsierra. Fermentation is in oak vats, followed by 20 months maturation in new French oak barrels. Immense complexity with purple fruit concentration, spices, sandalwood, and cured meats, the palate is dense and intense with firm structure and finish. 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2030\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLamb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tempranillo blend","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41870549385366,"sku":"RJCOBR09","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-bodegas-contador-benjamin-romeo-contador-rioja-alta-2009-33607147192470.jpg?v=1704903305"},{"product_id":"artadi-el-carretil-alva-prev-rioja-2017","title":"Artadi, El Carretil, Rioja Alavesa, 2017","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtadi is somewhat of a newbie – established only in 1985 – but quickly rose to the highest level of quality. Artadi has been hugely successful with vineyards in Navarra (Artazu) and Alicante (El Segue) and is also among the best of those appellations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe range includes excellent village wines and several single vineyard wines, all exemplary quality. The top wine is Vina El Pison, from a 2.4ha single vineyard of very old vines near Laguardia. Since 2015 Artadi chose no longer to use the DOCa of Rioja, rather labelling the wines “Álava”. Regardless of classification, this is a powerful but extremely elegant representation of wines from the region, of which it is at least geographically part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Carretil is made from a 5,6-hectare single vineyard plot, in Laguardia, planted in 1975 to Tempranillo. Vines are south-east facing, at 500 meters of altitude, and in deep clay-limestone soils. 100% Tempranillo, El Carretil ferments for 10-12 days with daily pigeage and pumping over and is then allowed to mature for 9 months in French oak barrels. A wine of great concentration, yet with a remarkably chiselled mineral expression in the fruit, tannins are fine textured, and the length goes on forever. El Carretil can be kept for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSpain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRioja Alavesa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRich and Intense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2019 - 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"100% Tempranillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41870549418134,"sku":"RJAREC17","price":169.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-artadi-el-carretil-rioja-alavesa-2017-33607144833174.jpg?v=1704903677"},{"product_id":"artadi-alava-el-carretil-rioja-alavesa-2019","title":"Artadi, El Carretil, Rioja Alavesa, 2019","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtadi is somewhat of a newbie in terms of Rioja – established only in 1985 – but quickly rose to the highest level of quality in Rioja. Artadi has been hugely successful with vineyards in Navarra (Artazu) and Alicante (El Segue) and is also among the best of those appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range includes excellent village wines and several single vineyard wines, all exemplary quality. The top wine is Vina El Pison, from a 2.4ha single vineyard of very old vines near Laguardia. Since 2015 Artadi choose no longer to use the DOCa of Rioja, rather labelling the wines “Laguardia”. Regardless of classification, this is a powerful but extremely elegant representation of wines from Rioja, of which it is at least geographically part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Carretil is made from a 5,6-hectare single vineyard plot, in Laguardia, planted in 1975 to Tempranillo. Vines are south-east facing, at 500 meters of altitude, and in deep clay-limestone soils. 100% Tempranillo, El Carretil ferments for 10-12 days with daily pigeage and pumping over and is then allowed to mature for 9 months in French oak barrels. A wine of great concentration, yet with a remarkably chiselled mineral expression in the fruit, tannins are fine textured, and the length goes on forever. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"100% Tempranillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42432112656534,"sku":"RJCVRR16","price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-artadi-el-carretil-rioja-alavesa-2019-34915317481622.jpg?v=1704903675"},{"product_id":"artadi-alava-el-pison-rioja-alavesa-2019","title":"Artadi, Vina El Pison, Rioja Alavesa, 2019","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtadi is somewhat of a newbie in terms of Rioja – established only in 1985 – but quickly rose to the highest level of quality in Rioja. Artadi has been hugely successful with vineyards in Navarra (Artazu) and Alicante (El Segue) and is also among the best of those appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range includes excellent village wines and several single vineyard wines, all exemplary quality. The top wine is Vina El Pison, from a 2.4ha single vineyard of very old vines near Laguardia. Since 2015 Artadi choose no longer to use the DOCa of Rioja, rather labelling the wines “Laguardia”. Regardless of classification, this is a powerful but extremely elegant representation of wines from Rioja, of which it is at least geographically part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from a 2.4-hectare vineyard plot, located at 480 meters altitude in Laguardia and with vines planted in 1945, Vina El Pison is Artadi’s flagship wine. 100% Tempranillo, El Pison ferments for 10-12 days with daily pigeage and pumping over, and is then allowed to mature for 12 months in French oak barrels. El Pison is a wine of incredible concentration, yet with remarkable finesse and length. A wine  which can be kept for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSpain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRioja Alavesa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Tempranillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRich and Intense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2022 - 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Tempranillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42432112754838,"sku":"RJAREP19","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-artadi-vina-el-pison-rioja-alavesa-2019-34689697611926.jpg?v=1704903497"},{"product_id":"artadi-alava-el-pison-rioja-alavesa-2017","title":"Artadi, Vina El Pison, Rioja Alavesa, 2017","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtadi is somewhat of a newbie in terms of Rioja – established only in 1985 – but quickly rose to the highest level of quality in Rioja. Artadi has been hugely successful with vineyards in Navarra (Artazu) and Alicante (El Segue) and is also among the best of those appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range includes excellent village wines and several single vineyard wines, all exemplary quality. The top wine is Vina El Pison, from a 2.4ha single vineyard of very old vines near Laguardia. Since 2015 Artadi choose no longer to use the DOCa of Rioja, rather labelling the wines “Laguardia”. Regardless of classification, this is a powerful but extremely elegant representation of wines from Rioja, of which it is at least geographically part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from a 2.4-hectare vineyard plot, located at 480 meters altitude in Laguardia and with vines planted in 1945, Vina El Pison is Artadi’s flagship wine. 100% Tempranillo, El Pison ferments for 10-12 days with daily pigeage and pumping over, and is then allowed to mature for 12 months in French oak barrels. El Pison is a wine of incredible concentration, yet with remarkable finesse and length. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"100% Tempranillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42432112820374,"sku":"RJAREP17","price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-artadi-vina-el-pison-rioja-alavesa-2017-34915327082646.jpg?v=1704903499"},{"product_id":"artadi-alava-la-hoya-rioja-alavesa-2019","title":"Artadi, La Hoya, Rioja Alavesa, 2019","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtadi is somewhat of a newbie in terms of Rioja – established only in 1985 – but quickly rose to the highest level of quality in Rioja. Artadi has been hugely successful with vineyards in Navarra (Artazu) and Alicante (El Segue) and is also among the best of those appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range includes excellent village wines and several single vineyard wines, all exemplary quality. The top wine is Vina El Pison, from a 2.4ha single vineyard of very old vines near Laguardia. Since 2015 Artadi choose no longer to use the DOCa of Rioja, rather labelling the wines “Laguardia”. Regardless of classification, this is a powerful but extremely elegant representation of wines from Rioja, of which it is at least geographically part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Hoya is made from a 3,6-hectare single vineyard plot, in Elvillar de Alava, planted to Tempranillo. Vines are growing in deep clay loam soils at 600 meters of altitude and are farmed with organic methods. 100% Tempranillo fruit for La Hoya is destemmed and then ferments for 10-12 days in open-top vats with daily cap plunging. The wine is then allowed to mature for 12 months in French oak barrels. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Tempranillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42432112885910,"sku":"RJARLH19","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-artadi-la-hoya-rioja-alavesa-2019-34940658778262.jpg?v=1704903672"},{"product_id":"artadi-alava-la-poza-de-ballesteros-rioja-alavesa-2019","title":"Artadi, La Poza de Ballesteros, Rioja Alavesa, 2019","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtadi is somewhat of a newbie in terms of Rioja – established only in 1985 – but quickly rose to the highest level of quality in Rioja. Artadi has been hugely successful with vineyards in Navarra (Artazu) and Alicante (El Segue) and is also among the best of those appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range includes excellent village wines and several single vineyard wines, all exemplary quality. The top wine is Vina El Pison, from a 2.4ha single vineyard of very old vines near Laguardia. Since 2015 Artadi choose no longer to use the DOCa of Rioja, rather labelling the wines “Laguardia”. Regardless of classification, this is a powerful but extremely elegant representation of wines from Rioja, of which it is at least geographically part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Poza de Ballesteros is made from a 5,6-hectare single vineyard plot, in Elvillar de Alava, planted in 1960 to Tempranillo. Vines are west facing, at 600 meters of altitude, and in poor clay-limestone soils. 100% Tempranillo, Poza de Ballesteros ferments for 10-12 days in open-top vats with daily pigeage and pumping over and is then allowed to mature for 9 months in French oak barrels. A wine of intense and ripe fruit concentration, with a dense and velvety texture, and broad yet ripe tannins. Poza de Ballesteros can be kept for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSpain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRioja Alavesa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Tempranillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRich and Intense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2022 - 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"100% Tempranillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42432112918678,"sku":"RJARLP19","price":119.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-artadi-la-poza-de-ballesteros-rioja-alavesa-2019-34940581150870.jpg?v=1704903668"},{"product_id":"artadi-alava-valdegines-rioja-alavesa-2019","title":"Artadi, Valdegines, Rioja Alavesa, 2019","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtadi is somewhat of a newbie in terms of Rioja – established only in 1985 – but quickly rose to the highest level of quality in Rioja. Artadi has been hugely successful with vineyards in Navarra (Artazu) and Alicante (El Segue) and is also among the best of those appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range includes excellent village wines and several single vineyard wines, all exemplary quality. The top wine is Vina El Pison, from a 2.4ha single vineyard of very old vines near Laguardia. Since 2015 Artadi choose no longer to use the DOCa of Rioja, rather labelling the wines “Laguardia”. Regardless of classification, this is a powerful but extremely elegant representation of wines from Rioja, of which it is at least geographically part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlava Valdegines is made from a 7-hectare single vineyard plot, in Laguardia, planted in 1989 to Tempranillo. Vines are east facing, at 600 meters of altitude, and in clay-limestone soils. 100% Tempranillo, Alava Valdegines ferments for 10-12 days in open-top vats with daily cap plunging and is then allowed to mature for 12 months in French oak barrels. A wine of powerful structure and ripe fruit concentration, with a dense and velvety texture, and ripe muscular tannins. Alava Valdegines can be kept for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSpain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRioja Alavesa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Tempranillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRich and Intense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2022 - 2028\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eLamb\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(see\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"100% Tempranillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42432112951446,"sku":"RJARVA19","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-artadi-valdegines-rioja-alavesa-2019-34918405832854.jpg?v=1704903663"},{"product_id":"artadi-alava-valdegines-rioja-alavesa-2016","title":"Artadi, Valdegines, Rioja Alavesa, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtadi is somewhat of a newbie in terms of Rioja – established only in 1985 – but quickly rose to the highest level of quality in Rioja. Artadi has been hugely successful with vineyards in Navarra (Artazu) and Alicante (El Segue) and is also among the best of those appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range includes excellent village wines and several single vineyard wines, all exemplary quality. The top wine is Vina El Pison, from a 2.4ha single vineyard of very old vines near Laguardia. Since 2015 Artadi choose no longer to use the DOCa of Rioja, rather labelling the wines “Laguardia”. Regardless of classification, this is a powerful but extremely elegant representation of wines from Rioja, of which it is at least geographically part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlava Valdegines is made from a 7-hectare single vineyard plot, in Laguardia, planted in 1989 to Tempranillo. Vines are east facing, at 600 meters of altitude, and in clay-limestone soils. 100% Tempranillo, Alava Valdegines ferments for 10-12 days in open-top vats with daily cap plunging and is then allowed to mature for 12 months in French oak barrels. A wine of powerful structure and ripe fruit concentration, with a dense and velvety texture, and ripe muscular tannins. Alava Valdegines can be kept for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSpain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRioja Alavesa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Tempranillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRich and Intense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2019 - 2032\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eLamb\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(see\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"100% Tempranillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42432112984214,"sku":"RJARVA16","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-artadi-valdegines-rioja-alavesa-2016-34689714389142.jpg?v=1704903665"},{"product_id":"artadi-alava-vinas-des-gains-tinto-rioja-alavesa-2019","title":"Artadi, Vinas de Gain Tinto, Rioja Alavesa, 2019","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtadi is somewhat of a newbie in terms of Rioja – established only in 1985 – but quickly rose to the highest level of quality in Rioja. Artadi has been hugely successful with vineyards in Navarra (Artazu) and Alicante (El Segue) and is also among the best of those appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range includes excellent village wines and several single vineyard wines, all exemplary quality. The top wine is Vina El Pison, from a 2.4ha single vineyard of very old vines near Laguardia. Since 2015 Artadi choose no longer to use the DOCa of Rioja, rather labelling the wines “Laguardia”. Regardless of classification, this is a powerful but extremely elegant representation of wines from Rioja, of which it is at least geographically part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinas de Gain is Artadi’s ‘village’ red wine and the starting point on the estate’s quality ladder. 100% Tempranillo, Vinas de Gain is made from selected vineyards from villages in Laguardia and Elvillar de Alava. Vines are growing at 450-700 meters of altitude, in clay-limestone soils. Vinas de Gain ferments for 10-12 days in stainless steel vats with daily cap plunging and is then allowed to mature for 12 months in French oak barrels. A wine of rich and compelling fruit concentration, which is balanced by ripe tannins and lively freshness, de Gain is made to be enjoyed young yet can easily be kept as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSpain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRioja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRioja Alavesa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Tempranillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRich and Intense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2022 - 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eLamb\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(see\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"100% Tempranillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42432113016982,"sku":"RJARVI16","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-artadi-vinas-de-gain-tinto-rioja-alavesa-2019-1203426036.jpg?v=1762535854"},{"product_id":"bodegas-muga-prado-enea-gran-reserva-rioja-alta-2015","title":"Bodegas Muga Prado Enea Gran Reserva, Rioja Alta, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough founded only in 1932, Muga is part of the fabric of the fine winemakers of Rioja. In the hands of the third generation of the family, the winery is situated in the historic Barrio de la Estacion, set up not only for winemaking but for hospitality and education. The winery even includes its own cooper to make and maintain the huge number of barrels. From 400ha of vineyards Muga produces a disparate array of wines from Cava, white, rose and red, the last from Crianza to Gran Reserva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuga’s top wine – Prado Enea Gran Reserva – is sourced from some of Rioja’s highest elevation vineyards in the villages of Sajazarra, Cellorigo and Fonzaleche. A blend of Tempranillo, Grenache, Mazuelo and Graciano, the wine ferments in oak vats with 16 days maceration, following which maturation lasts for minimum 36 months in French and American oak casks and another 36 months in bottle. Complex and enticing black fruit density with baking spices, cocoa, and liquorice; the palate is full and silky with firm tannins and juicy acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2016\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSpain\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRioja Alta\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Graciano \u0026amp; 10% Mazuelo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSavory and classic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2022 - 2040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eLamb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Graciano \u0026 10% Mazuelo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42623079383190,"sku":"RIMUPE16","price":76.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-bodegas-muga-prado-enea-gran-reserva-rioja-alta-2016-35860678475926.jpg?v=1712750210"},{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-gran-reserva-904-rioja-alta-2015","title":"La Rioja Alta, Gran Reserva 904, Rioja Alta, 2015","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1890, La Rioja Alta is unusual for that time as a consortium of several families established as a company. There have been several changes among the shareholders, most notably the merger of one of the founders of the company – Ardanza – with La Rioja Alta. “Ardanza” was the top reserva of the range for decades. The signature of La Rioja Alta is the use of American oak for all the range – a range notable for the high quality at all levels from the crianza Vina Alberdi through to the three Gran Reservas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pinnacle wines are named for the year of merger with Ardanza – Gran Reserva 904 (dropping the “1”) and the year of founding – Gran Reserva 890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe wine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after the year of the merger with Ardanza – 1904 – this is one of La Rioja Alta’s two flagship wines. Made from 90% Tempranillo with 10% Graciano, cuvee 904 matures for 4-5 years in American oak cask and a further 4 years in bottle. A medium bodied, immensely elegant, and balanced wine, with lots of freshness and red fruit, with further spice and earthy complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2015\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSpain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRioja Alta\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTempranillo, Graciano \u0026amp; Carignan (Carinena)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSavory and classic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2024 - 2035\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eLamb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c!-- Average Critic Score Summary --\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tpb-critic-summary\" role=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAverage critic score\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReviews counted\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"tpb-review\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"tpb-review-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpb-score\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e98\/100\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" class=\"tpb-meta\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tpb-toggle\"\u003eRead review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpb-review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThis shows incredible refinement and complexity for Rioja, with aromas of dried strawberries, orange peel, cedar, sandalwood and subtle sweet spices. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins that spread across the palate, delivering freshness, balance and length. The wine feels effortless yet persistent, with a polished texture and a long, savoury finish that continues to evolve in the glass. A classic Gran Reserva with precision and longevity. (2020)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpb-critics-tab\"\u003e\u003c!-- Optional intro text (you can delete this if you want) --\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpb-critics-tab\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Optional intro text (you can delete this if you want) --\u003e\u003c!-- =========================\n       Review 1 (copy\/paste block)\n       ========================= --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"tpb-review\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"tpb-review-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpb-score\"\u003e97\/100\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tpb-meta\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpb-date\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eTim Atkin MW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tpb-toggle\"\u003eRead review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpb-review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eA beautifully judged Gran Reserva that captures the elegance of the vintage. Red cherry and strawberry fruit are complemented by dried herbs, cedar, vanilla and subtle balsamic notes. The palate is finely structured, with supple tannins, refreshing acidity and a gentle savoury undertow. Nothing feels forced here; instead, the wine unfolds gradually, revealing detail and harmony. A wine of restraint, finesse and long ageing potential. (2021)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- =========================\n       Review 2\n       ========================= --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tpb-review\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"tpb-review-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpb-score\"\u003e96\/100\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tpb-meta\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpb-date\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eRobert Parker \/ The Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tpb-toggle\"\u003eRead review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpb-review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThe 2015 Gran Reserva 904 is elegant and nuanced, showing aromas of red berries, dried flowers, tobacco leaf and orange peel. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and lively acidity that give the wine excellent balance and persistence. There is a sense of freshness throughout, despite the warmth of the vintage, and the long, savoury finish confirms its classical style and ageing capability. (2020)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Duplicate up to 10 total --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* --------------------------------\n     TPB Critic Reviews (Tab Friendly)\n     -------------------------------- *\/\n\n  .tpb-critics-tab { margin: 10px 0; }\n  .tpb-critics-intro { margin: 0 0 12px; opacity: 0.9; }\n\n  .tpb-review {\n    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.14);\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    margin: 0 0 10px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    background: #fff;\n  }\n\n  .tpb-review-summary {\n    cursor: pointer;\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;\n    gap: 12px;\n    align-items: center;\n    padding: 12px 14px;\n    user-select: none;\n  }\n\n  \/* Remove default triangle *\/\n  .tpb-review summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .tpb-review summary { list-style: none; }\n\n  .tpb-score {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    min-width: 74px;\n    padding: 6px 10px;\n    border-radius: 999px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.18);\n    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03);\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n  .tpb-meta { font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.2; }\n  .tpb-date { opacity: 0.85; font-weight: 500; }\n\n  .tpb-toggle {\n    font-size: 0.92em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    opacity: 0.85;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n  .tpb-review-body {\n    padding: 0 14px 14px;\n    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\n  }\n\n  .tpb-review-body p { margin: 10px 0 0; }\n\n  \/* Slight highlight when open *\/\n  .tpb-review[open] {\n    border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.22);\n    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Tempranillo, Graciano \u0026 Carignan (Carinena)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43065789513878,"sku":"RJLR9015","price":96.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-la-rioja-alta-gran-reserva-904-rioja-alta-2016-35558134907030.jpg?v=1768040981"},{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-vina-ardanza-reserva-rioja-alta-2010","title":"La Rioja Alta, Vina Ardanza Reserva, Rioja Alta, 2010","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1890, La Rioja Alta is unusual for that time as a consortium of several families established as a company. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"80% Tempranillo \u0026 20% Grenache","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43970944663702,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-la-rioja-alta-vina-ardanza-reserva-rioja-alta-2016-36604678537366.jpg?v=1770295095"},{"product_id":"r-lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-vina-gravonia-crianza-blanco-rioja-2016","title":"R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia, 'Vina Gravonia' Crianza Blanco, Rioja, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs Tondonia the heart and soul of Rioja? The bodega was built in 1877, the oldest extant in Haro, and one of the three oldest in Rioja. The estate’s vineyards now cover nearly 300 hectares in prime locations high in the Rioja vignoble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the range includes Vina Bosconia with a Reserva and Gran Reserva from the El Bosque vineyards, and Vina Tondonia, which includes both white and red Reserva and white, red, and rose Gran Reserva. All Gran Reserva wines are only from the best vineyards and selected as such by a panel of family members at eight years of age and kept for a further ten years in bottle before release. Extraordinary stuff!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVina Gravonia is sourced from the 24-hectare Vina Zaconia vineyard, located by the Ebro River near the town of Haro in Rioja Alta. Made from 30–40-year-old Viura vines, this monovarietal wine ferments in 150-year-old oak vats, followed by 4 year’s ageing in 8- to 10-year-old American oak barrels, with racking twice a year. Complex is the first word that springs to mind, between the honey, ripe mirabelles, beeswax, truffle and candied lemon it is hard to put a word to all of Gravonia’s aromas and flavours. The palate is full with a silky texture yet has a firm structural lift that leads into a very long length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eWhite\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2016\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSpain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRioja Alta\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Macabeo (Viura)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eButtery and complex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e12.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2025 - 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. 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Based in the town of Haro, CVNE has been a pivotal force in the development and recognition of Rioja wines, combining traditional winemaking practices with innovative techniques to produce some of the region's most acclaimed wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company is known for its range of Rioja wines, from classic Reservas and Gran Reservas to the pioneering Monopole white wine, the oldest white wine brand in Spain. CVNE's commitment to quality and terroir expression has helped it to achieve international acclaim, making it a flagship for Spanish winemaking on the global stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-sklyt-79elbk h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-sklyt-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"conversation-turn-11\" class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-id=\"2b8924c3-5f73-4013-9da4-ab1f702c7ee5\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CVNE 'Imperial' Gran Reserva from Rioja Alavesa is a flagship wine that epitomizes the elegance and tradition of Spanish winemaking. 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The “Finca Ygay” being the name of the original property purchased in the 1870s and still the core of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMurrieta is an estate that is in no hurry, an estate that is happy for the wines to age before release. The Rioja blanca Capelania is released with several years age while the Castello Ygay Blanco Gran Reserva Especial lives up to its “special” tag. Aged for 20 years in oak and five in tank before release, it is a Rioja icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reds start at Reserva level with increasing release age moving up the scale, although nothing like the white. The Castillo Ygay Grand Reserva Especial includes over 10% Mazuelo and is released at approximately ten years old. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"81% Tempranillo \u0026 19% Mazuelo (Formally Carignan)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55275154440568,"sku":"RJMUYG12","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-marques-de-murrieta-rioja-castillo-ygay-gran-reserva-rioja-alta-2012-1192484504.jpg?v=1757697576"},{"product_id":"artadi-vinas-de-gain-tinto-alava-2021","title":"Artadi, Vinas de Gain Tinto, Rioja Alavesa, 2021","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtadi is somewhat of a newbie in terms of Rioja – established only in 1985 – but quickly rose to the highest level of quality in Rioja. Artadi has been hugely successful with vineyards in Navarra (Artazu) and Alicante (El Segue) and is also among the best of those appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range includes excellent village wines and several single vineyard wines, all exemplary quality. The top wine is Vina El Pison, from a 2.4ha single vineyard of very old vines near Laguardia. Since 2015 Artadi choose no longer to use the DOCa of Rioja, rather labelling the wines “Laguardia”. Regardless of classification, this is a powerful but extremely elegant representation of wines from Rioja, of which it is at least geographically part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinas de Gain is Artadi’s ‘village’ red wine and the starting point on the estate’s quality ladder. 100% Tempranillo, Vinas de Gain is made from selected vineyards from villages in Laguardia and Elvillar de Alava. Vines are growing at 450-700 meters of altitude, in clay-limestone soils. Vinas de Gain ferments for 10-12 days in stainless steel vats with daily cap plunging and is then allowed to mature for 12 months in French oak barrels. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"100% Tempranillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55337031696760,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-artadi-vinas-de-gain-tinto-rioja-alavesa-2021-1199498025.jpg?v=1761326375"},{"product_id":"artadi-vinas-des-gains-blanco-rioja-alavesa-2020","title":"Artadi, Vinas des Gains Blanco, Rioja Alavesa, 2020","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtadi is somewhat of a newbie in terms of Rioja – established only in 1985 – but quickly rose to the highest level of quality in Rioja. Artadi has been hugely successful with vineyards in Navarra (Artazu) and Alicante (El Segue) and is also among the best of those appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range includes excellent village wines and several single vineyard wines, all exemplary quality. The top wine is Vina El Pison, from a 2.4ha single vineyard of very old vines near Laguardia. Since 2015 Artadi choose no longer to use the DOCa of Rioja, rather labelling the wines “Laguardia”. Regardless of classification, this is a powerful but extremely elegant representation of wines from Rioja, of which it is at least geographically part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinas de Gain Blanco is Artadi’s ‘village’ white wine. 100% Viura, Vinas de Gain Blanco is made from selected vineyards from villages in Laguardia and Elvillar de Alava. Vines are growing at 450-700 meters of altitude, in clay-limestone soils. Gain Blanco is oak fermented for about two weeks and then ages in stainless steel vats for 2 years and 4 months with a small portion of the wine ageing in oak for one month and then in stainless steel until bottling. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"100% Macabeo (Viura)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55383712498040,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/white-wine-artadi-vinas-des-gains-blanco-rioja-alavesa-2019-34940561883286.jpg?v=1765230514"},{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-vina-ardanza-reserva-rioja-alta-2019","title":"La Rioja Alta, Vina Ardanza Reserva, Rioja Alta, 2019","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1890, La Rioja Alta is unusual for that time as a consortium of several families established as a company. There have been several changes among the shareholders, most notably the merger of one of the founders of the company – Ardanza – with La Rioja Alta. “Ardanza” was the top reserva of the range for decades. The signature of La Rioja Alta is the use of American oak for all the range – a range notable for the high quality at all levels from the crianza Vina Alberdi through to the three Gran Reservas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pinnacle wines are named for the year of merger with Ardanza – Gran Reserva 904 (dropping the “1”) and the year of founding – Gran Reserva 890. Their La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza is also an excellent wine, especially when a reserva ia made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserva is a blend of predominantly Tempranillo with a smaller proportion of Garnacha, both sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Rioja Alta. The wine exhibits a deep, ruby color and a complex bouquet of red and black berries, dried herbs, spices, and hints of vanilla and tobacco, thanks to its extended aging in American oak barrels. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"80% Tempranillo \u0026 20% Grenache","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55444308132216,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-la-rioja-alta-vina-ardanza-reserva-rioja-alta-2016-36604678537366.jpg?v=1770295095"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/rioja.oembed?page=2","provider":"The Perfect Bottle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}