Spain

50% Tempranillo, 50% Cabernet and 12 months oak, this is a real steal, a VdT from just south of Ribera del Duero, and with all that regions body, structure, concentration and ageing potential

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Rivola's big brother, with more Tempranillo, a touch of Merlot and even more oak ageing, this is a beautifully balanced, intensly concentrated former winner of the IWC Red Wine Trophy (that's best wine in the world to you and me!)

These guys like to operate outside the usual Rioja classification system, so that they can produce the very best wine their vineyards can muster. This style, which has some oak ageing, is fruit - forward, but with enough wood smoke and spice to balance the palate.

Graciano is used in Rioja to beef up the body and spice content, so as you

This 'Alte Expression' Rioja is made from hand-selected grapes and gets 24 months in new American oak caskes, creating an intense, concentrated and very modern style of red wine with chewy tannins and opulent fruits. Unlike traditional riojas, which are ready when released (although some can be kept), this needs a few years bottle age to reveal its true glory

Unusually for Rioja, this is a single vineyard wine. The Rioja Alta fruit gives extra weight and body to this smoky, spicy wine, which is ready to drink but should keep in your cellar a while if you like

If you like your rioja full, meaty and spicy, drink this now. If you like it soft, complex and uplifting, stick it in your cellar for 10 years. Either way, it's a treat.

Absolutely classic example of the Reserva style, which sees at least 12 months in oak barrels. Spicy, full bodied and oaky, this is great with red meats

Impressive red from the Cigales region of Northern Central Spain with cherry and marzipan aromas, a touch of smoke, jammy fruits and cinnamon spice. Cracking value

Soave, concentrated and rich, this blend of Merlot, Cabernet and Tempranillo shows a great depth of chocolatey fruit character. Firm tannins and a long finish make this a fantastic match for rare meat.

Fruit driven Tempranillo from Rioja's near neighbour which truly shows the great value you can get when you don't have a famous name!

Crianzas spend six months in oak barrels to impart a spicy cedar and cigar box edge to the fruit flavours of the grape. This is a top class example - perfectly balanced with ripe tannin

This really is the daddy. A beautiful, soft and complex Gran Reserva which you don't have to leave for 20 years before it's drinkable. Heavenly

Brilliant, full style reserva - Kate's dad loves this wine, and so will you!

Great crianza stule wine from Jumilla near Valencia. Stewed plums and bramble fruit are nicely offset by meaty oak notes

The wines of Ribera del Duero are legendarilly long lived, and this is just starting to come into its own. Smoky vanilla and warm leather aromas, with a smooth, complex palate. Just perfect for nice bit of beef - or even a slice of blue cheese

4 months in oak barrels gives nice spicy vanilla edges to this rich, dark fruit dominated Ribera del Duero

Bit of an interesting one, this. Bobal, a native grape of Requena in SE Spain is plump and fleshy with dark berry and red cherry flavours. Nicely balanced with a toasty oak finish

Totally un-oaked, this is an easy-drinking, fruity rioja which is perfect for glugging with mates on a Friday night

A touch of oak ageing brings a hint of class to this wine, which retains the easy drinking style of the tempranillo, but brings a little more weight and a vanilla complexity to the party

Spain's iconic beauty - largely Tempranillo & Cab Sauv with a little bit of Merlot. Not released until its ready to drink but this will still go a while.