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2015 Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta Magnum Dry | Red | Still | 14.5%

The 2015 Ardanza is up there with the greatest examples of this wine that we’ve tasted: a wine to go alongside the 2010, 1973, or 1964. It’s perfumed and lifted, but with a real core of dark fruit, and stunning energy and saline notes on the finish. This is a real beauty: one that’s not to be missed.

Ready: 2022 - 2045

2014 Viña Arana Gran Reserva, La Rioja Alta, Rioja Magnum Dry | Red | Still | 14.5%

The Arana is the only Gran Reserva to be released by La Rioja Alta in 2014, so includes grapes that would otherwise have gone into the 890 or 904 - the best grapes on the estate. On the nose come notes of rose petal and plums, with a hint of redcurrant and notes of coconut. This is a wonderfully fresh and poised Rioja: there’s no heaviness here: rather it’s light on its feet without losing intensity. Long and finessed, it’s a brilliant Gran Reserva, at an outstanding price.

Ready: 2022 - 2038

2008 Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva, López de Heredia Magnum Dry | Red | Still | 13%

2008 was a great vintage in Rioja, and it's hard to look past this brilliant wine from Lopez de Heredia. Loads of cedar complexity, with dark plums and leather on the nose. The palate is such a delight: this is complex, long, and incredibly delicious. It will age for eternity, but only if you can keep your hands off it: buy as much as you can.

Ready: 2020 - 2035