Kyle McGrotty

9.5

Napa meets Europe. Old world character and ridiculously good. — 8 years ago

Meg Herring

9.0

Normally not a new world / oaked chard fan but this one was well integrated. Leaned tropical, and I got lots of salted butter. 🇿🇦 — 8 years ago

Paula Correa

9.2

good he to keep on hand — 8 years ago

David Wanek

9.9

This was a stunner. Old and new world flavors galore. Drinking incredibly well for 15 yrs old. My WOTN — 9 years ago

Deni

9.4

Absolutely amazing. Lots of good brett. Balanced and delicious. Great dark fruit aromas and flavors. So smooth. Medium high tannins and acidity. Perfect silky texture. A little funk on the nose and palate (positive). Aroma and flavors are out of this world. Leather bag full of cherries and raspberries. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carmenere. Complex. Delicious 13.5% abv — 10 years ago

Alan McCullough

9.2

My favorite blended wine of everywhere I've ever been. — 10 years ago

Evan O'Donnell

9.5

Excellent rye — 11 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.7

Out of this world. In my perfect zone at 25 Years. Drinking great now. — 11 years ago

with Dan

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Ripe cassis, sweet roasted paprika, open, generous and utterly satisfying. A clear representative of NW-cabernet, but with a definite classical Old-World edge. Loved it. 95/100 — 12 years ago

Michael Shonblom

9.3

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

Jeff Payne

9.3

Spicy fruity and lively top notes. — 8 years ago

Matt

9.1

Mature, elegant, harmonious wine that has aged well. Distinctive tertiary notes in the wine give this a definite Old World personality despite having that classic core of fruit even restrained wines take on in Napa. I bet this was singing on its 20th Birthday. — 8 years ago

Chris England

9.5

My 28th/29th/30th & 31st bottles of the beautiful 04 & @ £40 & they are still superb value for a stunning old world Rioja 👍 & keep getting better & better 😁

🍷 Garnet w/ brick edge

👃 Old world Seduction of soft smokey oak, leather, plum, spiced cherry, vanilla, red berry & fig jam w/ a balsamic prune tone

👄 Med body of silky creamy red cherry/berry driven earthy & oaky mashed fruits with cocoa, fig & thick balsamic

🎯 Long soft smooth oaky rich cherry fruit linger with earthy cocoa & balsamic
— 8 years ago

David Kline

9.3

Early test of a beer I will most certainly be aging! Barley Maw! Dip some carrot cake in Ethiopian coffee and you will be getting close on the nose. The entire bouquet is a caramelized, myrrh version of that in an oiled, leather bag; although there is a doughy life to it that evokes freshly washed hair, with whiffs of Madagascar vanilla. Heavy coffee oils, bitter chocolate, smoked leather, tar, burnt caramel, black mushroom, rattan, blackened marshmallow, allspice, graham spice and dark tobaccos finishing briny. A seaside stroll at night through foamy pools. Can't wait to see how she ages! — 10 years ago

with Courtney

Mike McGlone

9.3

Exceptional wine. World class. Great with prime rib dinner. — 10 years ago

with S, Rich and 1 other

Mark Lindzy

9.2

New release of our Ancient Vines blend (⅓ each Zinfandel, Mourvèdre & Carignane) from Bedrock Vineyard. All 3 varietals play well together and add their own distinct flair, making for a red that's full-flavored yet nuanced. I would pair it with ribeye steaks, grilled lamb or braised short ribs. — 11 years ago

Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

8.9

Classic old-world. Graphite, herbal, tannic — 11 years ago

Paco Suro

8.9

Rich and concentrated. New world (oaked). Violet in color. Young. Revisit in 5 years. — 12 years ago

Ehren Jordan

Owner/Winemaker Failla Wines

9.6

Drink like King Midas! — 13 years ago

Myorei

9.0

Funky red wine. V brought to il den. — 8 years ago

Lynn Derbyshire

9.0

Rich, thick, smooth, just yummy!!! A smoky essence that was surprising. Had it with grilled chicken and tomatillo salsa. Divine. would be awesome with a steak or lamb. 8/10/18 — 8 years ago

Farial Moradnouri

9.0

Refreshing flavors and aroma of strawberries and pineapple 🍓🍍 — 8 years ago

Christopher Beatty

9.0

Full flavor. Not too jammy. — 9 years ago

Effie Genovese

9.3

Oh so yummy and smooth. Savour it in front of a fire on a cold night — 10 years ago

Adam Crane

9.6

One of the most intellectual white wines in the world! Starts out nutty and oxidized and gets fruitier and youthful as it opens up. Will always be my favorite Spanish producer! — 10 years ago

Logan Peter Kenneth

9.3

Impressive. Enjoyed with a homemade tomato basil prosciutto pizza. — 11 years ago

with Meghan

Tim Parkhouse DWS, CWE

9.8

Epic! Right in the sweet spot! absolute textbook G.C.C. that is perfect proof the 1855 is a joke! I sincerely hope it never gains the Unesco status some privileged Bordelais estates are hoping for, if this is considered 'fifth league'. Champagne & Burgundy bravo however! Truly deserving of their hard-fought Unesco world heritage status. — 11 years ago

Sarah DeBusk

9.2

Much needed — 12 years ago

James Bailey

9.7

Just won best Rioja in the world! — 12 years ago

Mimi Ryan

9.6

Full bodied, great with Italian sauce.😍 — 14 years ago