Alta Colina

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! — 4 months ago

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Cruz Alta

Grand Reserve Malbec 2021

Great price value Malbec wine with medium body structure and rich plum and smooth taste and color. — 6 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

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 1981

Winegeeks juarez @ mi casa — 9 months ago

Raul, Jay and 7 others liked this

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. — 6 years ago

Bodegas Bilbainas

Viña Zaco Rioja Tempranillo 2012

Buttery. Heavy on your tongue. — 7 years ago

Bodegas Mas Alta

Artigas Priorat Red Blend 2011

2011. Complex nose. Deeply pitched ripe dark berry fruit, wood smoke and piercing rock dust notes. Sledgehammer powerful in the mouth. Almost overwhelming rich dry extract coats the mouth. Huge body. Finish is very long with pure dark berry notes and dark minerals competing to see who quits first. Great wine. But you have to pick your moments for this one. — 9 years ago

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

Cruz Alta

Reserve Mendoza Malbec 2021

Clay Street Imports, Pico Rivera, CA. 13.5% abv. Definitely drink this as a daily wine. Really tasty. Great with Marco’s Pizza. — 9 months ago

La Rioja Alta

Selección Especial Gran Reserva 890 Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2005

A phenomenal wine that really rewards a minimum of 2, but ideally 3 hours of breathing time. The nose is simply intoxicating and the acidity and red fruits are so finely balanced that it just melts in your mouth. What a treat! — 2 years ago

Forlorn Hope

Suspiro Del Moro Silvaspoons Vineyard Alvarelhão 2015

Light, with lots of strawberries... Finished with some slate.. A funky but delicious wine. — 6 years ago

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Bodegas Riojanas

Monte Real Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 1964

At first we thought it was corked. After about an hour it started kicking off and probably with more time would even excel. Black and red cherry notes with earthy - leathery spices. Light, soft and balanced tannins. High rate for its age. — 7 years ago

Herencia Altes

Terra Alta Garnatxa Negra 2013

Great for the price, nice and light. — 9 years ago

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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. — 5 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

Bodegas Mas Alta

La Basseta Priorat Garnatxa Negra

Darker, heavier red from Priorat. New oak, black fruit, red fruit. In a really good place with 13 years aging. — 8 months ago

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 890 Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

JJG
9.0

Started to loose punch. Not bad but not a great wow — 10 months ago

Alta Vista

Alto Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Very dark fruits, medium to heavy bodied. cherries, dark plums, blueberry, black currants, espresso, and hints of dark chocolate followed by medium peppery notes and mild peppercorn. Mild chewiness and leather. It is excellently balanced, and a very elegant wine. Decanted for 40 minutes and enjoyed over several hours, as it continued to evolve. — 5 years ago

Anthony, "Odedi" and 9 others 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. — 6 years ago

Alta Vista

Terroir Selection Mendoza Malbec 2013

Earthy and tart with a smooth finish that's a little oaky/ vanilla — 7 years ago

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. — 9 years ago

Bokisch Vineyards

Terra Alta Vineyard Clements Hills Albariño 2013

Really dry white. Perfect on a hot summer night. — 10 years ago

Torre de Oña

Finca San Martin Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2010

Medium body, medium high alcohol, nice deal — 11 years ago

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Susan Barbour

Beautiful tannins. Drinking well now. Wonderfully balanced. Lovely food wine.
9.0