Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured; enjoyed over three days; consistent throughout with very little evolution. The cork basically disintegrated when trying to open. The 2009 Gran Reserva pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core, moving gradually towards a rust colored rim. Medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and desiccated red fruits: Bing cherry, mulberries, spiced plum, cumin, dill, Balsamico, chocolate chip banana bread, toasted coconut, leather, cigar box, dry earth and exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory and super delicious. What a drop dead gorgeous Gran Reserva from Hermanos Pecina. This drinks well from the pop and pour opens up considerably with air so decanting 30min before would be advisable. Enjoy through 2039+. The cork was doing its job as it was only partially saturated, it just came apart in little pieces. I have several remaining bottles and I’ll plan on using an Ah-So or Durand with the next bottle. A stunning, ultra-traditional Rioja Tinto. — 2 days ago

Mychal Phillips

8.9

Saint Jean De Luz — 8 months ago

Enrique

9.2

Armónico, elegante, rico en detalles — a year ago

Nishith Jobanputra

9.0

Big, well-rounded and balanced Tempranillo. Reveler. — 16 days ago

Andrew Formi

9.5

Crianza 2010 perfect — a month ago

Ashish Pant

9.4

Fantastic, had one in Fuengirola with fantastic Iberico feather. Soft is the word that comes to mind. Berries and tobacco. The 2018 can grow with age. — 9 months ago

Por La Vida

9.0

Nice spanish drinker. Oaky, black fruit. — 3 years ago

Caleb Kneip

9.0

15 to buy again; a great Ole & Obregado "branded" offering the best of Spain & Portugal.
This Monastrell blend is earthy with lots of fruit, balanced acidity, grippy but supple tannins and medium finish. — 3 months ago

Chris Buggy

8.9

Rabo del toro (oxtail stew) needs some fuel, and this is it! — 2 months ago

Alex Dang

9.7

Super light with hints of berries. — 10 months ago