Viña Tondonia 2001, Rioja Reserva, López de Heredia, 13%, €34

Viña Tondonia 2001, Rioja Reserva, López de Heredia, 13%, €34. This has wonderful elegant red fruits, earthiness, refreshing acidity and a long dry finish. Stockists: Lilac Wines, Fairview; Blackrock Cellar

John Wilson

John Wilson

John Wilson, a contributor to The Irish Times, is a wine critic