Alta

Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2005

Lovely wine. It’s wild that recent releases go for $200+ per bottle. Bought for $40 from vinchicago many years ago, after having at Terete in Haro, Rioja on our honeymoon.

Paired with grilled leg of lamb marinated with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and orange. Opened 4 hours ahead and decanted an hour. Not quite as deep as the last bottle (2+ years ago) but still very delicious. Wonderful example of what well made top quality Rioja can be. Incredible depth on the palate and finish. Medium perfect acid. Just delicious.
— 3 days ago

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Yum! Great pairing too!
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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2010

Absolut outstanding rosé. Was looking for years to finally drink it. and I was not disappointed. Aged cherry and strawberry notes witha hint of tannins, a hint of smokey tobaccos, etc etc etc — 2 months ago

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Bodega Catena Zapata

Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay 2022

Herbaceous, hint of mint and lemon, paired beautifully with a basil infused white fish. — 20 days ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Blend of mostly Tempranillo with about equal amounts of Garnacho, Graciano and Manzuelo, deep Ruby with a graceful bouquet of berry fruits, cigar box spice with fresh earthy tones, a traditional Rioja, still reticent. On the silky smooth palate, elegant with layers of flavors of ripe blackberry and cherry, tobacco, smoky cedar, dark fruit, vanilla spice, very well balanced with fine soft tannins and a clean structure ending with a nice long chalky earthy character. Delicious! — 20 days ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Mary H
9.2

Tannins already soft, lots of woodsiness, muted red fruit — 14 days ago

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La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva Viña Arana Rioja Tempranillo 2016

At Beethoven in Haro. Deep bouquet, well balanced, pleasure to drink. — 5 days ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2013

A blend of 80% Tempranillo with 15% Garnacha, rest Graciano and Mazuelo, aged 5 years in American oak, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe jammy fruits, spice and tobacco notes, resulting from a warm dry growing season. On the palate flavors of ripe plum, blueberry and ripe cherry with spice, tobacco and cedar notes. Fine big rustic tannins, long finish, savory ending with tobacco and leather notes. Nice! — 20 days ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2007

Full-bodied and delicious. Dark cherries, cassis, cinnamon, leather, and dark chocolate. Smooth, satisfying finish. — 13 days ago

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La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2016

At Tapas “Oscar” Corralejo- Fuerteventura-España 🇪🇸
94 DSP
— 3 days ago

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Torre de Oña

Finca San Martin Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2021

deep rich flavors with an subtle oaky vanilla flavor — a month ago