Some of the best names from Rioja feature here. Anyone who knows and loves Rioja will attest to this case being filled with some of the best reserve wines from Spain full stop, let alone from Rioja.  Vina Pomal Rioja ReservaRioja Alta, Spain2 x 75cl BottlesMade using 100% estate-grown Tempranillo from vineyards in the premium sub-region of Rioja Alta, and given Gran Reserva-like treatment in the winery, this is a seriously good Rioja! The grapes for this wine come from Viña Pomal's own vineyards which surround the winery. The first Viña Pomal release was over 100 years ago in 1904, and they have since been producing high quality, classic 100% Tempranillo Riojas. Bursting with blackberry and raspberry fruit, the palate is clean, intense and persistent. Perfectly balanced with soft velvety tannins it is delicious from start to the long finish. This traditional style of Rioja will be a superb complement to Catalan-style charcuterie or cured meats.   Marques de Riscal Rioja ReservaElciego, Rioja, Spain2 x 75cl BottlesMarques de Riscal Reserva is a deep cherry red in colour with a bouquet of ripe dark fruit and spicy toasted oak. There is good structure on the palate, which is full and rounded with elegant tannins. The finish is long, leaving a nice taste of oak behind. Marques de Riscal Reserva pairs well with most red meats, poultry, grills, roast and mild cheese.   Castillo de Eneriz ReservaNavarra, Rioja, Spain2 x 75cl BottlesVic Manzanos has a nose for wine, and given his Rioja estate already straddles the border of Rioja and Navarra, he thought adding a very good Navarra estate would be exciting. 18 months in barrel and a full 6 years in bottle make this a real cracker! This wine balances oaky character with fruitiness and hints of spice with a finish as lengthy as you would expect from a classic reserva.   Ramon Bilbao Rioja Reserva Haro, Rioja, Spain                                    2 x 75cl BottlesBodegas Ramón Bilbao is situated in a privileged location: Haro, in Rioja Alta, a paradise where Rioja’s emblematic grape variety, Tempranillo, grows best. From vines with an average age of 40 years, this concentrated, intense Rioja is a blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha. This soft and supple wine is vibrant ruby in colour with aromas of red cherry and blackberry fruit and slight hints of vanilla on the medium bodied palate. Well structured with a long and pleasant finish which would be ideal with red meat stews and cheeses.   De Alto Amo Rioja ReservaRioja, Spain                     2 x 75cl BottlesA luscious, brooding beauty with layers of strawberries and raspberries balanced with vibrant oak. Inviting nose of red berries underpinned with subtle vanilla and a touch of country herbs. Full and rounded elegant palate with a long and lightly spiced finish.   Bodegas Navajas Rioja Reserva Rioja, Spain                     2 x 75cl BottlesThis reserva is produced from grapes selected from the older bush vines which yield very small amounts of concentrated yet balanced fruit. Hand harvested at optimum ripeness for each site, they are then transported to the winery in small baskets and unloaded by hand into the winery. The barrels are 60% French and 40% American with approximately 35% new and the rest 1 to 2 years. The wine is held in barrel  for a minimum of 18 months prior to barrel selection and blending to make the final wine, which is then assembled and bottled for further ageing of 12 months or longer. Spectacular Reserva wine!  Total RRP: €290.00 Mixed Case Price: €248.00 Save €42 on this case! *From time to time vintages/wines may become unavailable, it is rare but in this instance we will replace the wine with a similar wine of equal or greater value.