91/100 Silver Medal for the 2019 Vintage - Leathery character with notes of plush ripe fruits and well judged oak notes. Very juicy, with fine grained tannins.

92/100   Silver Medal Decanter 2021 

Top 100 The Wine Merchant 2023 - 'Bold, roasted notes, well integrated tannins; supple. Gran reserva quality and style at a reserva price'

Moving on from the 2010 vintage - Reservas are only produced in years of exceptional quality - and from the most select vineyards. The Tempranillo is sourced from La Pasada, and the Graciano from La Montesa vineyard. After a long maceration the wine spends 12 months in 60% American and 40% French oak (both used and new), followed by 24 months in bottle.

Aromas of bramble fruit with spice and lightly floral notes. On the palate plum and ripe blackberry fruit flavours combine with ample acidity, minerality and earthy notes. Tannins are smooth and supple as you would expect from a wine of this age and it is drinking beautifully.

Ontañón Rioja Reserva 2010: “Aged for 24 months in oak barrels and 24 months in the bottle, 2010 was a  great vintage for the brand so this is really worth snapping up – it’s medium-bodied with plummy fruit and spice.” Daily Express (15th Feb ’20)