PS Michaels

9.1

Lovely and unexpected. — 2 months ago

with Bennett

Jess

9.2

Pale straw color.
Aromas of white peach, nuts.
Dry. Flavors of peach, white pepper, saline.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 9 months ago

John Bratincevic

9.2

Different than the other vintages I’ve tried … reminds me a lot of Muga. 92. — a year ago

Dawn E.

9.0

I am loving this Rosada from Spain! Full of red berries, kiwis, nectarine, wet river rock and herbs which pop on a nice long finish! Wonderful viscosity..looks like a Rosè but performs as a red. — 2 years ago

Mike R

9.6

Ok it is finally here - the wine nerd herd 5 year reunion has started - in 2016 - the herd met in NYC - there were amazing bonds and friendships developed and are intact to this day and growing 
Initially there was @Carl Fischer @Ron R @Joe Lucca @David L well as myself @Mike R and one other who had such a blast we have decided to this get together as a herd frequently and for most part we have been United and strong even doing zoom tastings whenever 
Not long after the initial conclave in 2016 we traveled and expanded to include @Bill Bender @Shawn R @Eric L. and a true foundation of youth and knowledge @Shay A we have been to Palm Beach, Raleigh, San Diego, San Antonio, Des Moines, Paso Robles and now back to the starting place - NYC - 5 years later 
Get ready New York as the herd is running hard and with purpose in the city that never sleeps 
The picture / posting are two tune up tastings last Saturday with locals in Raleigh as I need practice a) red wines below 50 and b) red wines above 100
Standout to me was the Muga in the less than 50 and in the over 100 - all were good but Paul Hobbs, myriad, switchback ridge, Pulido walker
Of course the krug and aubert were good but maybe not able to keep up 
The carnival of love and Don Melchor were delicious as well but were not equivalent to the Napa cabs that are all world class vineyards and winemakers 
Again I say all this to say training is over and let the games begin in NYC as we have landed 
Thank you @Ron R and @Carl Fischer for hosting the herd and I am stoked 
Bam 💥🐂❤️🍷 — 3 years ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

Got an A- from James Suckling. I hope we have a similar grading curve. Color is lovely. Like blood in the veins. Smells nice. Rosewater, cherry juice and fresh cut firewood. Flavors are luscious and juicy with just a hint of smoke and oak. Classic Rioja. Balanced and deluscious. I’d agree James. 90 or even 91% for this pupil. — 4 years ago

Alan Johnston

9.3

3.4. Fine Rioja, good balance and good buy. On sale for $17.99, regularly $21.99. — 5 months ago

Russell Lacy

9.0

Not too sweet and love the nose! — 9 months ago

Matt Konopka

8.9

13.5 abv drinks lighter. Perfect post beach drinker. Strawberry nose — 10 months ago

Vitaly Domnenko

8.9

Bm. Tm. Am. Fm. — a year ago

Makoto Someya

9.0

Balanced taste. Peach and citrus. 2018 @930, my9 - Argentine, 220107 — 2 years ago

Paul T HB

9.4

Off the truck into the freezer & into the glass. Buy a case if you can find it.
K&L and
Winery notes, Based in the Rioja Alta village of Badarán, Martínez Alesanco is a truly original bodega producing tasty, characterful wine for laughably low prices. They grow all their own grapes in their home village of Badarán, one of the coldest zones of Rioja Alta. The vineyards are closer to the Sierra de la Demanda mountains, a range whose elevation and visible snow covered peaks are even more dramatic than the Sierra Cantabria range to the north. Martínez Alesanco's Rosado is made from Garnacha and white Viura grapes in a typical "clarete" style for which this river valley is justly famous (the vineyards that Muga sources for their popular rosé are not too far away). Bright red berries, juicy blood orange and ripe citrus fruit combine to produce this mouthwatering, delicious rosé. You simply must try this one. — 3 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

Deep ruby, stewed red fruits, white and black pepper, clove, herbaceous, some vegies. Medium + tannins, high alcohol, full bodied, medium acidity. Medium finish. Very nice. On to an older competitor...

Please read my subsequent notes in the Muga Prado Enea for more context.

@Antonio Galloni any thoughts?

92 points — 4 years ago

Jason Gelman

9.2

large magnum format of the 82 vintage. 😋😋 — 8 months ago

Jess

9.1

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of lemon, brioche.
Dry. Flavors of lemon, floral. Earthy finish. Very elegant!

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4 — 8 months ago

Ming L

8.9

Nice rose from a reputable producer. Mix of grapefruit, citrus and melon fruits with mineral undertone. Crisp lightly bitter and saline finish. — 10 months ago

John Bratincevic

9.1

NOSE: coffee, oak, molasses, clove, cardamom, plum, raisins, nuts…smells very good.

TASTE: tasty. Cherry, coffee, plum, dried herbs, chocolate covered raisins. Blackberry, but not juicy ones, A little less (European) character than the Muga I recently tried, with more prominent (toasted oak-like) tannins. 91. — a year ago

Roger Ray

9.2

" with 90 points from Wine Enthusiast and a gold medal from Mundus Vini, this limited edition 2016 combines ancient tradition and ultra modern technique. The classic rioja flavors are there - red and black cherry, prune and tobacco. Plus 24 months in oak give it a spicy vanilla finish." — 3 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.0

N: I smell both American and French barrels, dark fruits, plums, Maraschino Cherries,wood spice,
Like it wants to be old. Tobacco, sweeter tarry notes.
P: Nice acidity and tannins in balance, med-full on the palate, black cherry, baking spice, fills the mouth.
Like an old/new word cross. Pretty well done. Great qpr in PA. at $12.99. A bargain.
I splashed it out for a half hour.
If they got rid of the hype sticker, I’d probably think higher of it. — 3 years ago

Matt Nason

9.4

Very rich dark fruit oriented, bold like a Cali cab. Got some graciano in it. — 3 years ago