Alta Costa

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2012

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2012 Rosado pours pink/salmon color with medium viscosity and no signs of sediment or particles. On the nose, the wine is developing with Maraschino cherry, dried apricot, coconut, dill, vanilla, and walnut. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium- tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Brilliant, soulful stuff. My first experience with the 2012 vintage. I hope there are many more to come. Drink now with patience (maybe even a decant) and through 2037. — 5 months ago

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Podere Poggio Scalette

Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve IGT Sangiovese 2021

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2021 pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of black cherry, espresso, black tea, dried herbs and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Drink now with patience but, to my palate, I think this will be better with a few more years in the cellar so the oak can better integrate. This is built to last well past 2041. — 6 months ago

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Bodegas Riojanas

Monte Real Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2005

Cedar, fruit in the background, coconut?. Mature and delicious — 7 months ago

Gaja

Costa Russi Langhe Nebbiolo 2001

Done deep tarry fruit. A bit of tobacco. On the palate autumnal flavors.. roses, plum. Good — 8 months ago

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Juan, Matt and 2 others liked this

Bedrock Wine Co.

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel Blend

Wonderful Zin- enjoying the 2013 vintage- hint of tobacco - pairing with Salmon - Brisket- will definitely try again — 4 years ago

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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

Turley

Salvador Vineyard Zinfandel 2013

Really excellent zin. — 9 years ago

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Bodegas Bilbainas

Viña Zaco Rioja Tempranillo 2012

Buttery. Heavy on your tongue. — 9 years ago

Celler Cecilio

Black Slate La Vilella Alta Vi de la Vila Priorat Garnacha Blend 2019

Dried berries, strawberry preserves, black pepper, espresso, bittersweet chocolate, and llicorella. Tastes of rose petal infused black tea, raspberry preserves, strawberry jam. — 6 months ago

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 890 Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

Vintage 2010 | Bottled elegance and finesse | paired with veal cheeke stew and frites — 7 months ago

Rob, Somm and 17 others liked this
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Rovellotti

Costa del Salmino Ghemme Riserva Nebbiolo 2016

Wow what wine and what an approachable price. Almost 10 years old and singing. — 8 months ago

Rick, Matt and 6 others 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. — 9 months ago

Andrew, Douglas and 6 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Selección Especial Gran Reserva 890 Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

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9.5

Goodness I love LRA wines. The nose on these are intoxicating. American oak has calmed down but still full of coconut and dill. Could smell it all day. Incredibly pure on the palate. Blackberries, Mexican vanilla, green pepper. No tannic bite. — 9 years ago

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@TheSkip @Weijie Shi : I can’t get enough of these wines. At 16-17yrs old, this could not be tasting any more incredible.

@Bill Bender : Ha! If this is the Shay way, I must be living right! Very fortunate and grateful to enjoy wines from others and share wines with others. Including you in 2018! ✊🏼

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

Herencia Altes

Terra Alta Garnatxa Negra 2013

Great for the price, nice and light. — 12 years ago

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La Rioja Alta

Viña Arana Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

A very nice experience drinking this. Might have been a touch better 5-10 years ago around the 15-20 year mark (and was great around ‘08-‘12) but despite a disintegrated cork is still a very nice wine with a beef dish. Have one more of the ‘01 and will have to open it within the next year. — 6 months ago

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La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva Viña Arana Rioja Tempranillo

First timer I think on this. Obvious fan of the house. This was amazing. Perfect age. Blew through it without taking detailed notes. Definite tertiary notes at nearly a decade.

94 points
— 6 months ago

Tom, Anthony and 4 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Viña Ardanza Reserva Especial Tempranillo Blend 2001

Music ‘n Magnum tasting.
🎶Supertramp - Breakfast in America
— 7 months ago

Ray, Jay and 5 others liked this

Cruz Alta

Reserve Mendoza Malbec 2023

Argentinian Cab. Fruit forward with a bit of oak. — 7 months ago

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Turley

Duarte Vineyard Zinfandel 2016

Tea. Cranberry. Not as lush as other Turleys — 8 months ago

Shay 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

Marisa Cuomo

Furore Bianco Costa d'Amalfi Falanghina Biancolella

I liked this one better than the Fuordova. Great body, crisp, and a great dryness — 9 years ago

Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel 2012

Sweet, fruity, mild spices that sustain. Holds its own — 13 years ago