Alta Maria Vineyards

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2004

90% Tempranillo; 10% Graciano. Red fruited perfume, earthy with medium plus intensity. Palate at 21 years is developed, balanced and soft with fully integrated tannins. Medium weight with declining strength to its inner core. Not near as good on the 2nd night. This aged overnight and finishes a little sour. I was going to give it 94 points but will now give 90 points. — a month ago

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Lieu Dit

Santa Maria Valley Melon de Bourgogne 2023

From VintEdge Wine and Spirits. Honeydew, cantaloupe, salt, atmosphere. — 2 months ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2015

2015. Wasn’t sure what to pair with this delicious Filipino rice dish with longanisa, chicken, and cumin crab fat butter (likely a wide range of whites, rosés, and lighter reds would work well), but I wanted to try this Spanish Crianza and it was wonderful! The fruit flavors were enough to complement the sweet sausage and the smooth tannins cut through the richness without intensifying the spice. — 4 months ago

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Anna Maria Abbona

Sori dij But Dogliani Dolcetto

Nose - soil, wet stone and petrichor/rainy day. Main flavors - delicate stone fruit like plum, cherry and an after taste of fruit pits. Mouthfeel - silky upfront and the a little bit of acid and zing on the back. Really approachable wine. Don’t sleep on dolcetto! Lovely wine. — 4 months ago

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Villa Maria

Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

While its name doesn’t sound like an SB from NZ, it sure tastes like one. Pronounced passion fruit, a little green apple, and more lime than other Sauv Blancs. Refreshing and great value at TJs. — 6 months ago

Au Bon Climat

La Bauge Au-Dessus Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Quite light ruby , with a wide ruby garnet rim. Quite sweet red fruit at first with some raspberry , strawberry and red cherry notes , dried flowers as well , rose , violet and an earthy note . Quite elegant and precise . On the palate this is again elegant and restrained , very pretty red fruits , juicy but still fresh acidity . Light tannins balanced alcohol . Cherry , raspberry and wild strawberry . Herbal tinged , slightly earthy finish . Drinking very well now and will continue to do so over the next 3-5 years or so — 6 months ago

Bob, Scott@Mister and 5 others liked this

Bodega Catena Zapata

Catena Alta Historic Rows Malbec 2013

Well the wife got brave and opened a bottle I didn’t want used in a sauce the other day. Probably had her dad over since I was on a bis trip. Glad I got to try. Nice wine. — a month ago

Bodega Catena Zapata

Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay 2022

Nice complex with tones straw, honey, cantaloupe apple. — 2 months ago

Cambria Estate Winery

Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay

2022 vintage purchased and drunk February 2025. Excellent value at $17. The light oak is well integrated. — 2 months ago

Cruz Alta

Reserve Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Delicious. Vibrant, bold, berry flavor with a really great price tag. — 4 months ago

Foxen

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2021

2021 vintage. 01.08.25. — 4 months ago

Ted, Ron and 4 others liked this

Viña Real (CVNE)

Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Elegant, balanced, not the strongest example of 68, but subtle fruit, medium length. Delightful. Comfortable slippers on a cold rainy night in Napa. — 6 months ago

Eric, Laura and 1 other liked this
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Tirso del Junco Jr

Paul I just took my 47 56 68 74 . When we packed when we were evacuated because of the fires 🔥
We bought these together from our friend MM.

Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

Boda andrea david javier ceesar fran — 6 months ago

Jan, Juan and 5 others liked this

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Crafted by Joseph J. Wagner, 4th generation winemaker, with winemaking roots in the Napa Valley since 1906. Deep Ruby with red berry fruit aromas, tea and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of jammy blackberry and cherry with pronounced sweet vanilla oak, cacao and pepper spice notes. Soft tannins and bright acidity, well balanced, with mineral tones on a long finish ending with toasty spice! Nice! — 2 months ago

Rob, Jonathan and 3 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2008

Medium copper salmon colour . Slightly waxy dried orange , spiced wild strawberry , touch of resin , sea salt . On the palate this has more fruit , with touches of orange , spiced dried strawberry , roasted nuts, saline seaside hints , balanced acidity and elegant , refined personality. Intense and long , this is probably showing better and more complete than the 2011 I had a few weeks ago . Just starting to get going , but still with a long life ahead. From now and over the next 5 to 10 years perhaps . — 4 months ago

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Stolpman Vineyards

Para Maria de los Tecolotes Santa Barbara County Red Blend

This 2022 Syrah petit Verdot blend is a very easy drinking wine. Has som finesse and subtleties. Cooling finish refreshing palate. — 4 months ago

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 890 Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

Comida jorge baeza con winegeeks chih — 6 months ago

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Bodegas Bilbainas

Viña Zaco Rioja Tempranillo

VA
8.9

2013 Drinking in 2024 — 6 months ago