Marques de Riscal 'Proximo' Rioja 2020 Matchbook The Ox is the second

The Ox is the second of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar

The nose is complex and beguiling with notes of cranberry

Handcrafted in New Zealand using flavourful botanicals and pure New Zealand artesian water

PALATE Sweet raisin and sultana builds with hints of vanilla

The palate ticks all of the high quality Martinborough Pinot boxes

Marques de Riscal 'Proximo' Rioja 2020 Matchbook The Ox is the secondA favourite for us here at The Hamilton Beer & Wine Co Classic Rioja! Made from 100% Tempranillo, and hailing from one of Spains most famous Winemaking regions, Rioja! This tasty little drop is sure to please. Beautifully complex on the nose displaying dark fruit, game, nutmeg and clove characters with forest floor undertones. The palate is ripe, rounded and silky, and shows fine texture and polished tannins, leading to a lingering dry finish. A