Sagee Aran

9.2

A 10 year Rioja, drinking beautifully, all smooth, fresh nose with good fruits and a chewy mouth feel. Medium to full body, tasty — 5 months ago

Sébastien F

9.2

C'est chaleureux mais très très harmonieux — 9 months ago

Maggie Harrison

10

whoa! wild, totally unexpected nose. never smelled a chard like this. Menthol, eucalyptus, mint. Andes mint. high elevation, select rows from a single vineyard. Unlike any other chardonnay. Flipping beautiful. High acid, lemony citrus and mineral on palate. the mint is fascinating- almost overwhelming. decanting would prolly help. 10 just because it’s so interesting, so delicious. but it is not identifiable as Chardonnay. — 2 years ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.0

v21. Very good. Decant. Soft, clean, smoked meat nose. Bright, firm blackberry fruit. Smooth, lean, chocolate and new leather finish. Nice, terroir driven wine.. very good food wine. — 2 years ago

McCue Enright

9.2

Smells like wet leaves (earthy), tastes like tart, cherry candy. — 5 years ago

Jeff Hasmann

9.4

Wow! Fabulous from very old Tempranillo vines in Roa Del Duero. The Esteban family maintains their 60 ha of vines meticulously using extensive biodynamic practices and precise winemaking. It shows in the wine. Black fruit and currants meld harmoniously with hints of tobacco, coffee, licorice, and mineral. The texture is rich; the concentration of fruit is dense. This is a seriously good bottle of wine that WS gave 96 pts. 2016 vintage on Feb 11, 2020 — 7 years ago

Philip May

9.8

Amazing, super berry nose, rich, deep and complex. Slightly smokey. — 9 years ago

Michael Ochsner

8.9

Pretty wine. Balanced and forward. Somewhat restrained in style. $9.09 B — 10 years ago

Michael Stancil

10

So good! My favorite Malbec currently. — 12 years ago

Nathan Bodin

9.5

@ Heckman's w filet & bernaise. More minerality than typical Toro. Great body. PA state store. — 13 years ago

Irina Georgieva

9.4

Fruity and well-balanced — 7 months ago

Ruud Verhagen

9.5

Delicious! — 8 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Valserrano – Tempranillo & Graciano – 2020
Rioja Alavesa DOCa – Spain 🇪🇸

Overview
A Crianza-level Rioja built for approachability, freshness, and everyday enjoyment. Predominantly Tempranillo with a touch of Graciano, aged briefly in oak to soften the edges while preserving fruit purity.

Aromas & Flavors
Red cherry, raspberry, and plum with hints of licorice, vanilla, and subtle spice. Light herbal notes and soft oak support without dominating.

Mouthfeel
Medium-light body, juicy and vibrant with mild tannins and easy-going acidity. Friendly texture that drinks effortlessly, even slightly chilled.

Food Pairings
Tapas, grilled chicken, burgers, pizza, or chorizo, anything casual and flavorful.

Verdict
An easy-drinking, fruit-forward Rioja that embraces the modern, relaxed side of Rioja Alavesa. Fun, refreshing, and crowd-pleasing without trying too hard.

Did You Know?
Crianza wines are Spain’s most versatile category, requiring a minimum of 2 years of aging with at least 1 year in oak, striking the sweet spot between young fruit and gentle structure. — 9 months ago

The Pretentious Gentleman

9.0

Really enjoying this tasty, dry sipper. I haven't had many Riojas but this is the first one I actually like. Good stuff! — 2 years ago

Cody G + Ash W

9.0

Honey, cantaloupe, pear, tart, sweeter, round, prominent minerality, lemongrass, green grape, tropical fruit (kiwi) — 5 years ago

Malori Maeva

9.9

LOVE THIS WINE. Super smooth and has a yummy berry finish that makes me want to guzzle the whole bottle. 10/10 would buy and guzzle again. — 7 years ago

Ney Ney

9.0

Bold wine with nice tannins — 9 years ago

Nelsie Birch

9.0

Solid. Smooth. Right level of boldness — 11 years ago

with Walter

Mike Blackstock

9.7

Great now and will age amazing. — 13 years ago

Kathy Walker

9.3

Nice Malbec from trader joes — 13 years ago

Sagee Aran

9.2

An amazing VfM. Extremely smooth texture, full of balanced fruits. — 8 months ago

John Van Trijp

10

Weekend with Friends and average wines…😎 blend 1970, 1976, 1982 — 8 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Valserrano – Tempranillo & Graciano – 2019
Rioja DOCa – Rioja Alavesa, Spain 🇪🇸

Overview
A classic Rioja Reserva blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, aged in oak. The 2019 vintage leans slightly riper and more concentrated than 2018, offering darker fruit and a touch more structure without sacrificing Valserrano’s signature elegance.

Aromas & Flavors
Black cherry, plum, and blackberry compote layered with vanilla, cocoa, sweet tobacco, and a hint of dried herbs. Subtle licorice and baking spice linger on the finish.

Mouthfeel
Medium-plus body with polished tannins and more grip than the 2018. Balanced acidity keeps the wine fresh, while the finish is smooth, long, and quietly complex.

Food Pairings
Lamb chops, Iberian pork, roasted mushrooms, aged Manchego, or paella with chorizo.

Verdict
A refined yet slightly richer expression of Valserrano Reserva. Dark fruit, subtle earth, and graceful spice come together with impressive balance and drinkability. Classic Rioja with modern finesse.

Did You Know?
The Valserrano estate, founded in 1880, is still family-run and among the pioneers of Rioja Alavesa. Higher elevation and limestone soils are key to the region’s lifted acidity and refined tannin profile. — 9 months ago

Neal Ferry

8.9

Lacked something… thanks Tom Tom — 5 years ago

Pong Anderson

9.1

Delicious. Rich but not heavy. Fruity and velvety. $22.99 at ABC — 6 years ago

Miriam De Lyon

9.0

Trying our first Rioja ‘Pies Negros’ - black feet from stomping those grapes! — 7 years ago

Mike Gillispie

8.9

Hints of green apple and melon. Nice floral notes as well. Acid very low; almost comes off sweet. — 9 years ago

Mike Lundberg

9.0

Well balanced Chardonnay — 11 years ago

with Sylvia

Paul Firth

9.7

I like it a lot! — 13 years ago

John Nesgoda

8.9

Very good... Not great but very very good... Smooth... Not acidic... — 13 years ago