Rioja

'This classic yet elegant Rioja, shows a ripeness that is controlled and oak that is delicate. There's a nice sapidity on the finish.'
Charlotte Page, Joel Robuchon International.

'Good structure and body shows rich integration and a ripe texture.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles Hotel at the OWO.This is a dry and powerful wine with dark red fruits'. Nelio Pinto, The Candlestick Restaurant

£20.66 Size: 75cl

'Precise nose, elegant fruit with notes of peach, ripe apple and candid lemon. Palate is gentle, complex and well defined.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester 'Bready nose, ripe juicy peach. A well defined wine with great complexity and texture on palate.'
Kayleigh Vidler, The Chesil Rectory

£17.88 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Very rich nose with orange peel, cream and dairy notes, sweet spices and hazelnut tart. On the palate the wine is rich and complex wtih great acidity, a lovely texture and a long finish.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester 'A smokey nose with toast almond and ripe golden apples; on the palate the wine shows freshness and elegance with layers of green apples and toasted nuts.'
Chiara Sieni, Rise & Vine 'Complex nose shows aromas of ripe stone fuits, oak influence and lees. The palate has a creamy mouthfeel, with vanilla, butter, apricot and a long aftertaste.'
Nikos Emner, Dorchester Collection

£10.91 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Red cherry, plums blackberry on the nose, tapenade and pepper on the palate is ripe with crunchy fruit and elegant tannins. Moderate alcohol and good finish... A pleasant wine' Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester 'Slightly lighter example of Graciano, but still big and bold; quite raisined and baked' Dylan Johnstone-Morris, Julie's Restaurant 'Violet, coco nibs and mixed berries on the nose with a well stuctured palate and long finish.'
Nikos Emner, Dorchester Collection

£20.52 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Lovely floral nose, the palate has good concentration with cherry and plum, complemented with some oak impact of vanilla, cinnamon, and leather.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Classic Rioja, crunchy, oaky, ripe...It delivers'. Charlotte Page, Joel Robuchon International.

'Ripe and evolved nose, with good oak integration, good structure and body shows developed red fruits, toasty oak and charchoal and smoky finish. Good richness.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles Hotel at the OWO.

£12.00

'Liquorice, dark plum and blackcurrant on the nose. High grippy tannins. The wine will develop very nicely.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca 'Pronounced Intensity and full bodied. Great fruit concentration and great balance gives this wine both freshness and complexity.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House

£195.46 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'The development is ethereal and leafy. Good development and palate expression with foliage and leather showing as well as dried red fruit.'
Carolina Seibel, Petrus 'Smoky, leathery notes with dark cherry. Medium body and with some complexity.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, consultant sommelier.

£28.44 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Lush red fruit, cherry and plum. This is an elegant wine with good freshness on the palate and a medium long finish.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'There's tobacco and leather on the nose, as well as sweet red fruit. The finish is long and tannins and alcohol are well integrated.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca

£32.69 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Elegant nose with notes of vanilla, coconut, sweet spices and dairy. Great texture, balanced alcohol and acidity, ripe stone fruit, good texture and long finish.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester 'This wine is complex while remaining refreshing; plenty of fresh fruit with an underlying flintiness.'
Dylan Johnstone-Morris, Julie's Restaurant

£22.88 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Red ruby with purple rims, leather, grilled meat and smoke flavours at the nose and the palate presents a good acidity.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Crisp and fruit driven, moderate finish and ripe structure. Good finish. Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles Hotel at the OWO.

'Sweet red plum and cherry, sweet spice on the nose. Similar on the palate with soft tannins and a medium finish. Oak is well integrated and the fruit lingers. NIce finish.'
Nelio Pinto, The Candlestick Restaurant

£33.77 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Dried flowers at the nose, leading to high tannins, tobacco and a big structure. This is a full bodied wine with a dry finish.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Well-balanced, classic Rioja at a good price.'
Charlotte Page, Joel Robuchon International.

'Good fruit aromas, good structure and body, shows ripe red fruits and integrated sweet spices.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles Hotel at the OWO.

£19.67 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Ripe and concentrated with ripe cherry, maraschino, coconut, dill. A classic with high bitter tannins.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Ripe strawberries and sweet red plum, vanilla with a hint of smokeyness. A good Rioja overall.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca 'This is a full bodied wine with high tannins, high acidity and a long finish, It's oakiness is accompanied by compote fruits and vanilla spices'. Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House

£24.60 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'This is a juicy and crunchy Rioja with good length'. Charlotte Page, Joel Robuchon International.

'A Medium to high intensity, full bodied wine with high tannins and high acidity. Great balance between fresh fruits and oak characters leads to a long finish.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House

£13.99 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Lime and floral on the nose; great aperitif wine with a bit of bitterness on the end.'
Chiara Sieni, Rise & Vine 'Elegant nose with a touch of minerals, sweet citrus and chamomile. The palate is elegant with pronounce acidity.'
Nikos Emner, Dorchester Collection

£9.64 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Funky with white peppery nose, and dried orange peel. Smoked and toasted finish and also fresh.'
Chiara Sieni, Rise & Vine 'Complex nose, layering character of acacia, honeysuckle and orange peel. Palate has grippy tannins and a mouthwatering acidity with a long finish.'
Nikos Emner, Dorchester Collection

£15.62 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Morello cherry, red plum, strawberries and pepper. A refined palate with balanced tannins and great acidity.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester 'Black peppery nose, that's also herbaceous and meaty. On the palate black berry flavours and blueberry compote last fairly long with freshness.'
Chiara Sieni, Rise & Vine

£12.18 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Leafy, development and red fruits.'
Carolina Seibel, Petrus 'Wet wood, smoky, savoury, cherry and blueberry, Medium body and pleasantly vibrant palate.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, consultant sommelier.

£11.31 Size: 75cl

'Minty, red fruity, violet expression. Fresher, lighter, more red fruity style. Not very typical, but enjoyable.'
Carolina Seibel, Petrus 'Blueberry and dark cherry with some smoky notes. Well balanced and medium bodied with a simple but pleasant finish.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, consultant sommelier.

£13.91 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'The nose gives fresh white flowers such as chamomile, acacia and apple; the palate is fresh and lively with a long saline finish.'
Chiara Sieni, Rise & Vine 'Lovely fruit nose, floral notes and a refreshing acidity. A good example of this uncomplicated style.'
Kayleigh Vidler, The Chesil Rectory

£12.02 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Orange peel, lemon curd, cream and yoghurt. Light texture on the palate and zesty acidity. Overall a good wine.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester 'On the nose with cantaloupe melon, necatrine and apple; on the palate it is ripe and lovely with a hint of ginger and white pepper; lip-smacking acidity.'
Chiara Sieni, Rise & Vine

£9.77 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Lovely minty and spruce notes on nose, ripe strawberries, juicy and bouncy.'
Carolina Seibel, Petrus 'Good fruit presence and elegance. Overall quality is good and in balance.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, Maison Estelle and Estelle Manor

£10.18 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Fresh and ripe for great drinkability. Shows good oak integration and a moderate finish.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles Hotel at the OWO.'
Plum and strawberry on the nose and similar on the palate with a sweet note. Fruit lingers and the wine feel fresh.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca

£10.11 Size: 75cl

'Very good freshness on the palate with rasberries and cranberries and a touch of flint at the nose.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Mixed berries wirh some nutmeg and sweet spice from the oak. The tannis are integrated and the wine feels fresh.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca

£13.48 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

'Big structure with some alcohol kick at the end. Sweet spices and coconut.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Wet slate on the nose and has some notes of cocoa on the palate. There's still some tannic grip lending itslf to future ageing potential.'
Nelio Pinto, The Candlestick Restaurant

£12.50 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks