Big and brooding. Plum, currant, toasty oak, vanilla, and mocha notes. I have long been a big fan of the Medella Real Gran Reserva. Relatively easy to find. Great price. Always reliable. It’s one of those wines that will appeal to both the newly-initiated and experienced tasters. I also love that it’s so multifaceted. You can drink it alone or with a burger, and it has enough structure to pair with a steak. You won’t go wrong always having some of this on hand. — 8 years ago
Lovely rich smokey and smooth. Majestic France — 10 years ago
Amazing, moscatel heaven — 10 years ago
Completely wonderful. Top of its game, not going any longer. Wonderful sherry oxidative notes. Flora and light. — 10 years ago
A great wine for a special day. The name Casa Real is to honor Don Vicente Garcia Huidobro, whose title was given by the King of Spain in the 18th century.
It is the best of the chilean terroir, coming from the heart of Vale del Maipo. Preserved in French oak, it's a must! After "breathing" it gets even better. Cheers!
— 11 years ago
Not a “Bordeaux guy” but that may be because I don’t/can’t get my hands on the real stuff. This was pretty revelatory. More floral and delicate and sensuous than I could’ve imagined for a broad category our server called “cigar-box.” — 7 years ago
Awesome after dinner with some Stilton, grapes, and crackers. — 10 years ago
Très bon dans le genre! Moins mon style!! — 10 years ago
An excellent, drinkable Grenache. — 11 years ago
p good n cheap — 12 years ago
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. — 8 years ago
10 years old and aging well. Lots of citrus and classic yeast. A real treat. — 9 years ago
Make sure you decant this one - it's wayyyyy better! — 9 years ago
1973: Beautiful bottle. Wines like this make everyone stop and take notice. The color was clear and light. Arresting nose full of plums and roasted beets. The depth of flavor and long finish was in contrast with the appearance. Really a fine experience, only second to the few times I had the 1952 Mont Real. — 10 years ago
Lite, fruity and slightly sweet.. Like it. — 11 years ago
A real real treat — 11 years ago
Really great. Magnums make a difference. My first real magnum. — 12 years ago
Janet Coleman
2012 vintage is the perfect Cab- lush with a spicy fruit - really like this — 7 years ago