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Six of the best: Williams’ pick of the La Rioja Alta range

Gran Reserva 890, Rioja 2005 96

£110-£145 Armit, Albion Wine Shippers, Amathus, BI Wines & Spirits, Hard to Find Wines, Harvey Nichols, Mumbles Fine Wines, Nemo Wine Cellars, South Downs Cellars, Tanners, The Oxford Wine Co

Tempranillo with 5% of Graciano and Mazuelo. Blackcurrant

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