Rioja Reserva, Torre de Ona 2012 Grape variety_Riesling making almost entirely Morgon along

making almost entirely Morgon along with a little Chiroubles (the La Forge

rich and succulent and the Vacqueyras is no exception: structured and concentrated with plenty of smoky but ripe black fruits and notes of licorice and dried herbs

a world apart from the often quite bland mass-produced versions made by the big co-operatives

with or without ice

and his white Cotes du Rhone

Rioja Reserva, Torre de Ona 2012 Grape variety_Riesling making almost entirely Morgon alongA very fine, mature Rioja Reserva from renowned La Rioja Alta's more recently acquired estate in Rioja Alavesa. This is predominantly hand harvested Tempranillo from four vineyards on clay limestone soils surrounding the winery, with just a touch of Mazuelo. Ageing is for 18 months (40% in new French oak), resulting in a sleek, concentrated wine with dark, supple fruit and notes of soft spice, licorice and pepper, and a touch of vanilla on the finish