La Cantera Crianza 1999 £6.49
A hearty stock of La Cantera is de rigeur for many thirsty fans. A bestseller for over a decade, it's more popular than ever thanks to the remarkable quality of this newly released 1999. And no other wine at this price can match La Cantera for maturity, complexity and 'drinkability'. Seven years' patient ageing gives satisfyingly rich, soft layers of black cherry, red currant and oak ... and earn the superior 'crianza' status. Little wonder La Cantera has been voted No.1 red more times than any other in your annual poll - and is preferred by many to more expensive Riojas. Deep garnet with aromas and flavours of cloves, ripe plums and raspberries. Made from ancient, high-grown Tempranillo and Garnacha (classic Rioja grapes) and aged in top quality oak barrels for vanilla richness and velvety texture.