Alta Tierra

Cruz Alta

Reserve Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Delicious. Vibrant, bold, berry flavor with a really great price tag. — 6 months ago

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 890 Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

Comida jorge baeza con winegeeks chih — 7 months ago

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Cusumano

Alta Mora Etna Bianco Carricante 2021

What a winner! Fresh and lonely and such a clean mineral finish! Paired it with a beer, carrot and pomegranate salad, and also with shrimp and grits. Worked great with both. — 10 months ago

Bodegas Alejandro Fernández

Dehesa la Granja Vino de la Tierra de Zamora Tempranillo

This was black as my soul. Seriously. So much suspended particulates. Still very good — 7 years ago

Celler Cecilio

Black Slate La Vilella Alta Vi de la Vila Priorat Garnacha Blend 2013

Jan 31, 2018. Top Ten, on the bar list. Easy drinking, Priorat. Would be great everyday wine. Dark fruit, rich earthy wine. Grenache blend. Yum — 7 years ago

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. — 8 years ago

Bodegas Mas Alta

Artigas Priorat Red Blend 2020

Apr 2025: fruit bomb, raisins and black plum, nice nose. Lucks acidity and little body, one dimensional — 3 months ago

Finca Valpiedra

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2001 Reserva pours a deep ruby/purple color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and loads of fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of mostly dried, desiccated fruit: cherries, blackberries, leather, cocoa, earth and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium, integrated tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose plus the addition of an umami note that’s quite attractive. The finish is medium+ and slightly savory. Drink now. — 4 months ago

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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. — 7 months ago

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Tirso del Junco Jr

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.

Cruz Alta

Reserve Mendoza Malbec

My favorite Malbec so far. — 6 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. — 7 years ago

Vinedos de Mancuso

Vino de la Tierra Valdejalón Grenache 2005

Dark blueberry flavors and aromas with chocolate, leather and graphite notes. Hints of vanilla and oak. Wonderfully balanced and smooth. Proof that a fine wine gets better with time. — 7 years ago

John Pacailler
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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. — 9 years ago

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. — 3 months ago

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. — 6 months ago

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Bodegas Bilbainas

Viña Zaco Rioja Tempranillo

VA
8.9

2013 Drinking in 2024 — 8 months ago

TOR Kenward Family Wines

Tierra Roja Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

 Another fantastic Cabernet a lot of blue fruit and a little mocha congratulations Tor! A great bottle again — 3 years ago

Ira, Tom and 4 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. — 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. — 10 years ago