Klein Constantia: stellar whites, sweet and dry 
Marqués de Riscal: Gehry hotel outshining solid Rioja and Rueda 
La Rioja Alta: benchmark classical Riojas especially top flight Gran Reservas 
Marqués de Murrieta: Rioja aristocracy built around Castillo Ygay 
CVNE: Combining volume and classical quality 
Contino: Château-style Rioja and Graciano pioneers 
€20; 13.5%
Was worried that this was ageing too fast, due to poor temp control in my flat. Slight hint of brick-red at the edge suggested maybe so. Nevertheless, very soft / silky tannins, (but with notable acidic structure) suggest that it is OK to drink now (and very pleasant drinking it was too!). Mid-garnet colour. Toasty strawberry or redcurrant aromas (maybe with a hint of mushroominess?).
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