The tannins are dusty, earthy spices, and high-toned acidity. This is old school, but it’s still holding onto a little, effortless, cool vibe. Great at dinner parties. Drink it while the sunsets, and in between pieces of cheese you cut that’s too big for the cracker.

Carlos Sanchez Bienlarme Lágrimas Bellas Rioja 2022

If you're in need of a lil' Spanish flair, pick up this bottle immediately. Straight-up Tempranillo layered with notes of cherry cola, ripe sarsparilla, currants and a lick of dusty tannin.

Viña Ijalba Tempranillo 2021

Traditional, savoury Rioja that’s destined for your dinner table. The aromas play with cherry, cinnamon, blackberry and clove and then you get to taste it and it’s all mouthwatering, lifted fruits, cake spices and just a lick of minerality. A really beautiful wine to spoil your Italian and French wine lovers with.

Bodega Akutain Crianza Rioja 2018

A savoury and structured Tempranillo layered with earthy red cherry, tobacco leaf, hints of black liquorice and some woodsy oak character. Drink this with your favourite Bordeaux drinker.