La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 2015 is a Tempranillo-led Rioja from Spain's most storied traditional region, and it sits a notch above Viña Arana in weight and structure. Where that wine leans elegant, 904 is the house's benchmark expression of powerful, long-aged Gran Reserva.

Expect a deeper core of dark cherry and plum alongside cedar, cigar box, dried fig and a savoury, leathery undertone built up over years in bottle and barrel. The palate carries more grip and density than a typical Gran Reserva, with dark fruit still evident beneath the secondary, earthy layers.

Tannins are firm but polished, acidity is well-judged, and the finish is long, dry and spiced, with cedar and dark chocolate lingering after the fruit fades.

Match it with grilled or roasted red meat, game, or hard aged cheeses — dishes with enough weight to meet the wine's structure.

As with all Gran Reserva releases from this bodega, 904 is held back for extensive traditional ageing before sale, so the 2015 is already at a fully mature stage and drinking beautifully now.