Marks & Spencer, Viñedos en Laguardia, Rioja, Alavesa, 2023

New to M&S for autumn, this is a good-value example of new-wave Rioja. Made by Bodega Bideona, from vineyards in Laguardia, in cool Rioja Alavesa, it's a juicy and elegant Tempranillo, with bright perfumed cherry aromas and whispers of spice. Lovely freshness and balance on the palate; the smooth black cherry and blackberry fruit supported by precise oak and a lift of acidity. Available in store only.