Theres cheap and expensive Rioja and it’s worth just trying the expensive side once in a while. It shows that you should just cut back, drink less but pay more for quality wines.

Redcurrant, cherry and pepper notes on the nose are added to by well integrated acidity and tannins. I had this with food which was probably for the best, but its pretty smooth. Even though it’s 6 years old it’s still a solid ruby in colour and has great flavours.

At over £40 a bottle it’s expensive, great though. If you are pushing the boat out on a Rioja for the first time look at £20 a bottle. You should still see the difference between cheap and pricey.

Marqués de Murrieta Dalmau Rioja 2013 from Spain