Discovering a leader of new school Rioja. Jade Gross, a name to know.

"The story behind Jade Gross is as compelling as the wines themselves" - Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous.com

Jade Gross might well be the next big thing in Spanish wine. Her story is amazing: going from studying Politics in New York, to Parisian culinary school, then heading up one of Spain's best restaurants, Mugaritz, before finally landing in winemaking in the mountains of Rioja, befriending Rioja legend Abel Mendoza.

I finally managed to obtain a sample of her top red and white. It was worth the wait. These are truly tantalizing wines that have such grace, similar to what we find in the wines of Gian Luca Colombo. I'm so impressed by their quality and soul, their precision and concentration. There's enough in these wines to please old-school Rioja lovers, but these live on the new shores of Rioja winemaking - with a focus on site and bringing the exquisite flavours reflecting the terroir into the glass.

These are rare wines, hard to come-by but well worth seeking out. We sourced just 4 dozen of each her Harrobia Tinto, and Chiquita Blanco for our customers in late October and will be endeavouring for more in future. If you are interested in exploring them, please email wines@Swig.co.uk .