Alta Colina

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva Viña Arana Rioja Tempranillo 2014

Really delicious Spanish wine, from a great producer. — 17 days ago

Brian Broxson
with Brian
Bobbi Jo and Heather liked this

Bodegas Muga

Rioja Viura Malvasia 2022

ESF
8.9

Really enjoyed this: bit of weight, silky yet vibrant brimming w/acidity. Florals, herbs, citrus - clean & balanced — 2 months ago

Peter, Bob and 7 others liked this

Cusumano

Alta Mora Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2019

Popped and poured; enjoyed over a 90 minute period. No formal notes. Slightly deeper in color than the Benanti enjoyed before and there’s a bit more depth in general when comparing the two. Ripe strawberries and cherries. Savory. Good structure. Drinking well now but this has the stuffing to mature gracefully over the next decade. — 5 months ago

Tom, Jae and 5 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Viña Ardanza Reserva Especial Tempranillo Blend 2001

My best bottle 2001 — 6 months ago

Ruud, Jeroen and 14 others liked this

Viña Real (CVNE)

Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Almost as old as me but much more delicious! — 8 months ago

La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2019

No notes. Who needs notes for an old friend? Always delish. Perhaps missing some of its usual tension, which makes me wonder if this was a warm vintage. — a month ago

Bob, Vin and 6 others liked this

Bodega Catena Zapata

Catena Alta Historic Rows Malbec 2017

Bought at Pine Orchard 10/21 $36. Deep in color and rich in flavor. Strong firm tannins that mellowed nicely after opening. — 2 months ago

Jerry liked this

Bodegas Ramón Bilbao

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2019

Wines from this producer always deliver: a good quality for reasonable price. This wine is bold: full of dark fruit, leather, chocolate and oak. — 2 months ago

Bodega Catena Zapata

Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay 2020

Deep and clear butterscotch gold. Big bosomy nose of baked quince and true butterscotch. Medium full palate confirms the nose adding lemon rind, birch, and a hint of white pepper. Bracing acidity from entry to moderate finish supports it all. Ripe, New World fruit pairs with a cool Burgundian structure to make a great pair for a wide range of fare, from seafood to cream sauces to roasted fowl or pork. Take to Thanksgiving dinner or hold through 2026. — 6 months ago

Laura, Tom and 2 others liked this

Cruz Alta

Reserve Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

@Sipping Fine Wine you can be a really douche. Maybe some people are into the 15 dollar wines. But you don't have to be a jerk about it. I'd rather pay 10 to 15 dollars for a very drinkable wine than pay 40 for a crap wine that has a nice label. — 7 months ago

Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

This Marques de Murrieta Gran Reserva is temporanillo led blend cherry pie like taste and a long finish. Beautiful wine just entering a nice long drinking window. — 2 months ago

David, Eric and 10 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Fantastic freshness. Primaries are still singing, surprisingly not much secondary expression but interesting tertiaries. Slight funk . — 2 months ago

Bodega Catena Zapata

Catena Alta Historic Rows Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Dark purple/ruby color made from high altitude fruit. Quite aromatic featuring cooked plums and blueberries with hints of violet, mint and lavender. Juicy plum and blueberry flavors fill the palate with additional notes of baking spices and roasted nuts. A bit of cedar on the long finish. Medium-plus body with pretty fine tannins. Vibrant with some tension. Nice choice, Keith S! — 5 months ago

Paul and Bob liked this

Cruz Alta

Grand Reserve Malbec 2021

Great price value Malbec wine with medium body structure and rich plum and smooth taste and color. — 7 months ago

Tapiz

Alta Collection Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Deep purple color.
Aromas of cassis, cocoa,
Dry. Flavors of cassis, black pepper, cocoa, licorice. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 8 months ago