6 x Bardos, Ribera del Duero Reserva, Spain, 2016

The blend mostly consists of Tinta del Pais (aka Tempranillo) which provides the deep ruby colour and luscious dark berries and ripe juicy cherries. There’s also a drop of Cabernet Sauvignon to provide the tannic structure that’s enabling this wine to age beautifully.

Dense and rich prune aromas with blackberry jam, vanilla, tar, rose petal, cinnamon and nutmeg. The palate is thick and velvety with a complement of pencil lead shavings, blackcurrant and black olive tapenade topped with crushed violet petals.