Rioja

Balanced, elegant fruit here, with some cinnamon and nutmeg spice too, leading to juicy tannins on the palate and balanced, well-integrated oak.'
Marco Iaccarino, The Berkeley.

'With ripe blackberry, blueberry and violet aromas, this is a fruit-driven style with ripe, slightly bitter tannins, well-integrated alcohol and gentle earthy finish.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier

£19.18 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Notes of camomile alongside ripe aromas of red apple and pear, as well as tropical fruits such as mango, passion fruit, pineapple and papaya, as well as some custard cream and vanilla, with a nutty component of almond and roasted hazelnut.'
Francesco Di Fonzo, Kioku by Endo, Raffles London at The OWO.

'Oak spices and fresh almond on the nose, with additional, delicate pastry notes with ripe melon and stone fruit too. Gastronomic and savoury, this is very well-balanced, with great freshness and intensity.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

£16.71 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

Outstanding quality here, with depth of fruit and some oxidative undertones, all leading to a long finish. This would pair well with oily fish and Mediterranean dishes.'
Brian Chau Rodriguez, consultant sommelier.

'Great typicity, with notes of almond and hazelnut alongside an almost briny quality. Great texture and balance, and certainly a gastronomic wine.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

£16.83 Size: 75cl Hatch Mansfield

Fine oak flavours of vanilla, white chocolate and nutmeg, together with leather and toast, and some juicy black cherries and black plums too.'
Adam Michocki, consultant sommelier.

'A complex nose of dark fruit with some vanilla sweetness leads to an equally complex palate, with dark cherries and chocolate, and well-integrated oak.'
Bianca Potenza, consultant sommelier.

£35.20 Size: 75cl Hatch Mansfield

Pronounced intensity here, with black fruit like blackcurrant and plum, as well as some strawberry and raspberry, and black pepper too, leading to a long finish of chocolate and nutmeg.'
Francesco Di Fonzo, Kioku by Endo, Raffles London at The OWO.

£10.39 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

There's lovely balance of fruit here, both fresh and dried, including plum and cherry, and a slightly herbal note, with soft and subtle oak bringing cedar and tobacco, and with integrated tannins and fresh acidity. A match for fatty pork dishes.'
Matthew O’Donnell, Number One at The Balmoral Hotel.

£13.53 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Ripe aromas of red apple and pear are joined by tropical fruits such as pineapple and papaya, and some oaky notes of vanilla, almond and walnut. A by-the-glass option, and great value for money.'
Francesco Di Fonzo, Kioku by Endo, Raffles London at The OWO.

'With its salinity and smokiness, this is best paired with tapas and bar snacks.'
Brian Chau Rodriguez, consultant sommelier.

£12.52 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

An oxidative style, with notes of dried stone fruit and oolong tea, as well as hazelnut and bitter orange, with some phenolic grip.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

'A truly unique entry - versatile and so well balanced that it could be served on its own or with food.'
Brian Chau Rodriguez, consultant sommelier.

£28.69 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Perfumed, lifted red berries alongside smoke, cedar and coconut, with well integrated tannins and alcohol. This is velvety, with a nice umami finish, earthy and leathery.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

'Purple plum aromas, with complexity under the surface. Serve lightly chilled with barbecued salmon.'
Brian Chau Rodriguez, consultant sommelier.

£11.39 Size: 75cl Gonzalez Byass UK

A classic flavour profile, with dusty cherries and a hit of spice on the nose, leading to cedar and clove on the palate, with good oak integration.'
Rebecca Mitchell, consultant sommelier.

'Notes of raisin, as well as red and sour cherry - and some big tannins too.'
Stephanie Robertson, Joel Robuchon Group.

£20.77 Size: 75cl Gonzalez Byass UK

Complexity from some bottle age, but with fruit that's still present. Very tasty for the price point.'
Joseph Stark, Wild Shropshire Restaurant.

'Generous and bursting with flavour, this has notes of ripe blackberry and dark cherry with gentle sweet spice, refreshing acidity and good oak integration.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier

£15.00 Size: 75cl Vinarchy

A fruit-forward aroma of red cherry and plum, joined by leather, tobacco and dried herbs, leading to a palate with velvet tannins and notes of grenadine.'
Tiago Pinto, Carriages Group.

'Tart red and black fruit with some earthy tones and black spices like clove, and well-balanced tannins.'
Marco Iaccarino, The Berkeley.

£22.33 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

This has rich oak spice with a ton of fruit behind, all well integrated with fine-grained tannins.'
Adam Michocki, consultant sommelier.

'A youthful nose, with the palate showing some more evolution, as well as good acidity and a good finish.'
Nikos Emner, Woven By Adam Smith.

£21.00 Size: 75cl D & F Wines ltd

A full-bodied wine with tertiary aromas of forest floor and mushrooms, and a touch of cigar leaf - great freshness and concentration of tannins.'
Miléna De Waele, Pétrus.

'A touch of age, but with red fruit still present, showing some well-balanced tannins and fresh acidity.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

£14.57 Size: 75cl Jascots Wine Merchants

A vibrant ruby colour, and notes of ripe black cherry with a lick of toast. The palate is fresh and juicy, with a nice tannin profile and a good touch of spice and maturity. Pair with roast lamb or stewed rabbit with dried herbs.'
Rebecca Mitchell, consultant sommelier.

£12.93 Size: 75cl Hatch Mansfield

Ripe fruit notes of prune, juicy plums and dark berries, along with additional chocolate and clove spice.'
Stephanie Robertson, Joel Robuchon Group.

'Fruit development is starting to show here, but nicely balanced with fresh berry notes, and a fresh, green finish.'
Matthew O’Donnell, Number One at The Balmoral Hotel.

£15.38 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Caramelised fruit with some smokiness, as well as vanilla, leading to a herbaceous palate with notes of dark fruit and velvet tannins.'
Tiago Pinto, Carriages Group.

'Coconut and red fruit character, with red cherries and cherry liqueur, as well as some chocolate and coffee tones, and a balanced palate with notes of sweet spice.'
Marco Iaccarino, The Berkeley.

£17.00 Size: 75cl D & F Wines ltd

A fruit-driven example, with abundant red fruit - lifted, fresh and easy drinking.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

'Newly-ripened, candied and tart fruit, with good quality and a long finish. Best served chilled.'
Brian Chau Rodriguez, consultant sommelier.

£11.09 Size: 75cl The Society of Vintners

Ripe black cherries and plums, with some pronounced vanilla and cinnamon spice aromas too, followed by a generous dark fruit core on the palate, with ripe and plush tannins, well integrated alcohol, some sweet spice and an elegant, smoky finish.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

£22.95 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

An oak driven wine, powerful and earthy, with notes of black fruit and an elegant cedarwood character, and quite perfumed too.'
Marco Iaccarino, The Berkeley.

'Pronounced blackberry and cinnamon spice aromas, leading to a ripe and robust palate with a generous fruit profile, joined by forest floor notes and some pronounced sweet spice on the finish.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

£25.12 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

A highly aromatic wine, with florals coming through, like white flowers carried alongside pear and stone fruit, with oak that feels restrained, and a fresh palate, with ripe tropical fruit and a hint of nuttiness.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

£12.83 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

An intriguing, unique wine, still youthful in character, but with some mature bruised fruit too, and a long finish. Best paired with wood-fired dishes.'
Brian Chau Rodriguez, consultant sommelier.

'Herbal and smoky, with a distinct cassis note, and some development showing in the form of forest floor, earthiness and umami.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

£22.34 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

Fine notes of vanilla, brioche and flint, with tropical fruit like mango, papaya and slightly roasted pineapple. Balanced, with a long finish.'
Francesco Di Fonzo, Kioku by Endo, Raffles London at The OWO.

'Aromatic notes of white gardenia and orange blossom, balanced with ripe yellow fruit character.'
Brian Chau Rodriguez, consultant sommelier.

£14.76 Size: 75cl Jascots Wine Merchants

An approachable wine, with concentrated fruit character of plum and cranberry juice, perfect by the glass.'
Brian Chau Rodriguez, consultant sommelier.

'Some herbal notes, tomato leaf, blackcurrant, blackberry and a charred smokiness too.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

£11.99 Size: 75cl GM Drinks

A fruit driven wine with a well balanced palate and notes of fresh bramble fruit and strawberry, and some green tones too, with a slight earthiness.'
Marco Iaccarino, The Berkeley.

'Ripe blackberry with some dark plum and floral aromas, this is fruit forward, with ripe and round tannins and notes of chocolate and fenugreek on the finish.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

£10.20 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

A more structured style, with some good flavours.'
Vitor Silva, Maison Estelle.

'Notes of maraschino cherry on the nose, and some ripe flavours of red fruit on the palate, as well as some tobacco and spice, with light tannins.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£8.45 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

A fine mix of red and black fruit, leading to a long finish with notes of vanilla, coconut, and a touch of charred wood and chocolate. Great value for money, and a good by the glass option.'
Francesco Di Fonzo, Kioku by Endo, Raffles London at The OWO.

'Fruit-driven and easy drinking with ripe black and blue fruit, a hint of red berries, and soft tannins.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

£13.37 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Pronounced flavours of red cherry, red plum and cranberry - this has complexity, balance, and a long finish.'
Brian Chau Rodriguez, consultant sommelier.

'Black fruits like plum, dark cherry and blackberry, as well as some blueberry, strawberry and black pepper, and a long finish - great value for money.'
Francesco Di Fonzo, Kioku by Endo, Raffles London at The OWO.

£11.17 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Aromas here are mainly of black fruits such as plum, blueberry, dark cherry and blackberry, as well as some strawberry.'
Francesco Di Fonzo, Kioku by Endo, Raffles London at The OWO.

'Dark and smoky, with black fruit notes, and already quite tertiary, despite its youth.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

£12.78 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks