A deceptively good wine, in that it feels quite simple in some ways, with its perky, crunchy red berry fruit and hints of satsuma peel and purple flowers, but there’s an undertow of more powerful Garnacha below the surface, giving it a sense of flow and plenty. Outwardly, it’s not wholly dissimilar to a young Beaujolais or a young Bourgogne Rouge, but then it deepens, with the granite soil bringing a mineral aspect to the finish. ‘Vi del Mas’ is Catalan for ‘house wine’, which cheekily understates the quality here and we were delighted to see that Jancis Robinson saw the value too and picked it out as her ‘Wine of the Week’. 13.5% alc. Drink now-2027.

Jancis Robinson MW: “Pale garnet. Very pale rim. Nose of warm strawberries and delightful freshness on the palate with a little fine minerality on the very end. This is not a furrowed-brow, serious wine but it could not be more direct in its appeal. Low tannin, lots of sweet, honest fruit on entry and pure, appetising tingle at the end. A bit lighter than the 2021 but a very satisfying clean, medium-length finish. Drink now–2026” 16.5 points and ‘Wine of the Week’!

Charlotte Kristensen (You Magazine): “Playful and delicious Spanish red, a lesser-known gem boasting wild strawberry notes and a hint of white pepper. Serve slightly chilled.”