Alta Cima

Bodegas Riojanas

Monte Real Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2005

Cedar, fruit in the background, coconut?. Mature and delicious — 5 months ago

Cusumano

Alta Mora Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2022

Cranberry and tart cherry with smoke, peppery spice and pronounced minerality. Long finish to extend the fantastic experience. This wine should be a nice complement with a wide variety of foods including seafood. — 7 months ago

Neil liked this

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! — 9 months ago

Vino, Tom and 3 others liked this

Cruz Alta

Grand Reserve Malbec 2018

Fantastic value. Well balanced acidity, juiciness, and just dry enough. — 5 years ago

Viña Real (CVNE)

Plata Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Dark berries and a hint of orange peel, with a little graphite and stone. Medium acidity and tannins. Very good value, which is typical of the wines I’ve had from this producer. — 8 years ago

Bodegas Callia

Alta San Juan Malbec 2016

This really is Callia Alta Malbec. Smooth and fruity. — 9 years ago

Forlorn Hope

Suspiro Del Moro Silvaspoons Vineyard Alvarelhão 2007

This wine is excellente! Deep silky dark fruit. This is a great sipping wine, yet it will sing with a thick steak or juicy grilled pork chop. This is a 2007, so good luck finding one. — 10 years ago

Alta Vista

Terroir Selection Mendoza Malbec 2011

Strong alcohol on the nose also currants. Cherries and blackberries, a bit of pepper and spice. Lighter and fruitier. — 11 years ago

Herencia Altes

Terra Alta Garnatxa Negra 2013

Great for the price, nice and light. — 11 years ago

Lundmark liked this

Cruz Alta

Reserve Mendoza Malbec 2023

Argentinian Cab. Fruit forward with a bit of oak. — 5 months ago

Dave liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 1981

Splash decanted directly before service; enjoyed over the course of a few hours out of red Solo cups. The 1981 Gran Reserva Blanco pours, a golden color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of Khalas dates, dried apricot, black lemon, almonds, toasted coconut and marshmallow. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. A cerebral wine and just lovely stuff. Well stored bottles have a long life yet left ahead. Drink now with patience and plenty of air and through 2051. — 7 months ago

Andrew, Douglas and 6 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Selección Especial Gran Reserva 890 Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2005

Medium ruby , medium wide terracotta , garnet rim . Touches of leather , earthy , caramel coated spiced cherry , vanilla . Elegant on the palate , notes of leather , cherry , black tea , vanilla spice . Fresh acidity , fine tannins , balanced acidity. This has an earthy mineral undertone with good length . This is showing well now and will continue well over the next 10 years or so. — 10 months ago

Dave, Daniel and 10 others liked this

Bodegas LAN

Reserva Culmen Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2005

This is my first experience with this wine. The ruby rim and long legs announce a great wine. And the promise is delivered. I’m greeted with a beautiful bouquet and as soon as I taste it, I decide I have a new favorite wine. Red fruit, sandalwood and a dash of peppermint just to remind you that it can be spring all year. — 7 years ago

Paul liked this

Altavins Viticoltors

Almodi Petit Terra Alta Red Blend

Really nice red blend from Spain subtle contrast and fruit with low tannins, great everyday wine. — 8 years ago

Bodegas Bilbainas

Viña Zaco Rioja Tempranillo 2012

Buttery. Heavy on your tongue. — 9 years ago

Bodegas Mas Alta

Artigas Priorat Red Blend

Buttery tobacco leaf, well balanced easy drinker. — 11 years ago

Josh liked this

Bodegas Mas Alta

La Basseta Priorat Garnatxa Negra 2010

Single vineyard Garnacha was tasting mighty fine, needed about 2 hours to really open up and show its stuff. — 13 years ago

Lucas liked this

La Rioja Alta

Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017

2017. Cherry, plummy, leathery with medium body and tannins. Paired great with a Flatiron Steak and roasted mushrooms. — 5 months ago

Anthony, Doug and 3 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

No sediment, great colour and rich deep flavours — 8 months ago

Iñaki and Jon liked this
Jon Ebsworth

Jon Ebsworth

Great wine Dodsy, the range of fonts troubles me 😁

Bodega Catena Zapata

Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay 2022

Herbaceous, hint of mint and lemon, paired beautifully with a basil infused white fish. — 9 months ago

Doug liked this

Tapiz

Alta Collection Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Very nice and complete Cabernet from Argentina. I feel it rates 91+ for the color and deep red fruit flavors and long finish . Not California Cabernet with lower ABV but European style with complexity and soft tannins. Super deal at $15!!!! Drink in the near term for best enjoyment. — 8 years ago

James liked this

Cortes de Cima

Chaminé Alentejano Tinto 2014

Vintage 2014 - from Syrah and Tempranillo. Still a purple rim. This wine from Alentejano has smooth tannins and a touch of cherries sweetness. Just adorable. — 9 years ago

Diederick, Tom and 4 others liked this

Bodegas Riojanas

Viña Albina Gran Reserva Cenicero Tempranillo Blend 1998

Birthday wine with lamb chops, garlic mashed potatoes, and creamed peas and onions. Perfect compliment. — 11 years ago