Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. This bottle of the 2005 Gran Reserva came from a Library Release in 2022 so the cork was perfect. The wine pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart, ripe and some dried, mostly red fruits: Bing cherry, raspberries, plum, tobacco, leather, dill and assorted dried garden herbs, gentle baking spices and dry, dusty earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is in a lovely spot and yet, has a long life ahead. Drink now with some patience and enjoy through 2045. — 3 months ago
Excellent attack with an earthy and red fruit flavor and nose, but the finish was short and astringent. — 4 months ago
Classic Spanish flag color of yellow with red writing. Good brick red color. Just a hint of a purple core. Aroma is stones and red/black cherry cobblers-pies. Slightest of linseed oils. Flavors are bright, fresh Temp. Crunchy and dry. Just a hint of fennel or oregano. Has a classic feel and flavor. Would be great for watching El Clasico. — 5 months ago
Called Rioja. Super-dill coconut give-away. — 6 months ago
3.2. A nice Rioja, but a little dull. Perhaps 2018 was not such a good year. On sale for ‘$18.99. — 7 months ago
Blueberry and blackberry taste, leather aroma, very smooth — 9 months ago
Beautiful salmon color in the glass, spring flowers on the nose, paired perfectly with charcuterie & pintxos at Coqueta, with just enough acidic muscle to stand up to the food. — 7 years ago
Fantastic!! — 11 years ago
All the right things. Cherry. Cassis. Blackberry. Balanced warm vanilla cherry crumble which good riojas are known for. A hint of undergrowth. 2013 drinking superbly in 2025. — 4 months ago
Classic full body, loads of dark fruit, drank very well upon opening and lasted a few days in fridge as well. Amazing value for price. — 4 months ago
Tasted during WSET Level 2 class on 6/9/25. Very good tenparanillo. Mix of red and black fruits, hints of spice! — 4 months ago
Absolutely awesome. Very happy I let it age and it was in good condition. Complexity added from aging. — 5 months ago
Sight: Completely opaque, blood red, slight tawny. On nose: fruit forward, tobacco. On mouth: very smooth, full bodied, was difficult to taste fruits but strong oak and earthy presence. Might not have been at correct temperature. — 6 months ago
Really good Reserva — 8 months ago
Great wine in a great vintage. Dark fruit, well handled oak, plums and cherries, great acidity and fine tannins and length — 10 months ago
Rhonda likes. Buy a bottle, but probably not a case. — 7 years ago
Very nice wine. Great value. — 10 years ago
Delicious for $40-needs to open up a little-drink now through 2030 — 3 months ago
Called Brunello. Dr Pepper, fried herbs, figs. — 3 months ago
Dry with balanced fruit and mouth feel — 4 months ago
Kevin buse cnong — 5 months ago
Kjøpt med hjem fra tax-free i Alicante — 6 months ago
Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! — 2 years ago
Mild, dry, delicious...doesn't finish dry. Has some pep for an aftertaste. Love it! — 7 years ago
Fabio Franchella
Absolut outstanding rosé. Was looking for years to finally drink it. and I was not disappointed. Aged cherry and strawberry notes witha hint of tannins, a hint of smokey tobaccos, etc etc etc — 4 months ago