Bodegas Ramón Roqueta
Reserva Catalunya Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018
Very good, reliable Tempranillo. Slightly lighter than ideal, especially being a Ribera. A good option for every-day wine. — 7 years ago
Bodega DiamAndes
DiamAndes de Uco Malbec
A good wine (nothing outstanding), but not a good QPR. Pricey compared to the wide, diverse offer of Argentinean Malbecs. Worse, this is a very light/thin Malbec compared to high quality, more heavy-bodied options at a better QPR. — 8 years ago
Mateo Wines
Altos de Orihuela Roble Premium Syrah-Monastrell Blend
A very pleasant surprise from a relatively unknown region in Spain. Good QPR. A strong, relatively heavy wine with interesting flavors. You have to be in the mood for this kind of strength, but definitely worth always having a few bottles in the cellar. — 8 years ago
Terrazas de Los Andes
Reserva High Altitude Vineyards Malbec 2016
A good Malbec. However, more on the acidic side than normal/desirable, and also lighter. Further, not a good QPR when compared with other widely available Argentinean Malbecs (e.g., almost any mid-range Trapiche). — 7 years ago
Olmedillo de Roa
Dehesas Viejas Crianza Ribera del Duero
Drinkable, but somewhat disapointing for a Dehesa. Excessively strong wood/vanilla flavors that get to be disturbing. Beautiful, dark color and good body. Taste not quite there yet. May get better with time. — 7 years ago
Bodegas Carlos Serres
Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2012
Easily forgettable. Not a bad wine, but very thin and light-bodied. There are plenty more remarkable options from the same region and in that same low-end price range. — 8 years ago
Valdubón
Crianza Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2016
A fairly decent wine. Lighter than ideal, especially for a "crianza" from Ribera. Further, while initial impression/flavors are good, it fades quickly, leaving a slightly acidic aftertaste. Based on a 2014 vintage. — 7 years ago
Marques de Valparaiso
Roble Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2015
Very realiable Rivera del Duero with good QPR. A great choice for "every-day-wine", goes down well, but lacks the strength to be a a very good/excellent Riviera. — 8 years ago
Valdubón
Roble Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2014
Very good QPR. A good balance between classic and modern Ribera del Duero. Somewhat on the light side, compensating light body with interesting palates. Ideal for "everyday wine". — 8 years ago
Daniel Resendiz
Consistently, a reliable wine year-after-year. Excelent QPR. Very dark in color, light in body but remarkable good flavor and after taste. 2016 vintage. — 6 years ago