Very drinkable — 5 years ago
Pepper, dark fruit smooth tannins. Crunchy yummy drinky. — 6 years ago
Always want to drink this! — 6 years ago
Dark fruit, tart tannins, complex. I’d buy a case of this vintage and enjoy with a Cohiba from Havana 🇨🇺 — 6 years ago
Still has plenty of life left in it, but was just fabulous with xmas roast duck :)
Perfect level of acidity and beautiful cherry in the nose.
Very well done. — 7 years ago
Last minute addition to my table at wine riot! So great. — 8 years ago
QPR through the roof — 9 years ago
Not too thin for a cheaper Pinot. Young, but good. — 9 years ago
Good summer option — 10 months ago
Before we get into the notes on this wine, let’s get something out of the way first: the labeling on the Ultreia branded wines by Raul Pérez is downright confusing. The entry-level is designated “Saint Jacques” (which is a fabulous wine and incredible QPR)…and then comes this plain label “Ultreia” before you step up to the other designations of “Valtuille”, “La Claudina”, etc which are higher-end??. It’s really tough to understand the hierarchy. The good news? It really doesn’t matter when all the wines are really quite stunning. And this bottle is absolutely representative of Señior Pérez's impeccable style.
Popped and poured; consumed over three days. Best on Day 2. On the nose, blue berries, dark cherries, brambles, exotic spices…giving way to spiced lamb after a lot of air, roses, incense, and underbrush. On the palate, red fruit which transitions to more of a darker fruit profile after Day 2, with some mushrooms, deli meat and minerals. Really sound structure. Medium-plus acid, medium plus tannin. The finish is long and satisfying; tongue smacking. Even at $35, this is a killer deal. What a wine. — 3 years ago
Amazing at every try! — 6 years ago
Great with our Mexican meal at Toucan Resort. Definite do over. I hope they have it at the LCBO in Ontario. — 7 years ago
Wonderful summer wine - light but has depth — 8 years ago
Deliciousness and perfect pairing for a cold winter night. Can't wait to see it on day two. — 8 years ago
Beautiful Zin, among the best I've had from Paso. — 9 years ago
The longer you hold this wine in cellar the better it gets!! Mint aromas and flavors lead to an intense wine that is powered at this young stage by firm, serious tannins. It has great richness from the black plum fruits, and a spicy, herbal character that adds complexity. — 9 years ago
Fine and mineral, delicate — 10 years ago
Adi Mai22 — 2 years ago
Try this again — 4 years ago
Сорта бикаль, серсиаль, серсиалинью. Белая Португалия. Зрелые желтые яблоки, лимонная цедра, белые персики, айва, минеральность (кремний), лёгкий сливочный тон. Высокая кислотность, среднее тело. Сбалансированное, свежее, вполне комплексное. Очень хорошее вино за свои деньги. — 6 years ago
Rioja clásico ligero, delicado con tonos a roble. Espectacular!!! Para los sensuales al paladar, es como recibir un beso con aliento con aroma a cerveza de trigo y labios con color rosa intenso con un brillo estelar deslumbrante!!! — 7 years ago
Gordon's Spanish tasting 9/21/16. Floral nose with minerals. Palate balanced and with minerals. Finished long. Bit like northern Rhone syrah. — 8 years ago
Little grassiness at the end and an overall nice drinker — 9 years ago
I agree with Robert Parker, this every bit a 91. Excellent and a favorite. — 9 years ago
Great wine!!! Opens up with time! — 10 years ago
Rufus King
Expensive but satisfying, full bodied Albariño from Raul Perez, served with Paella at Havana restaurant in Bar Harbor, ME — 9 months ago