Jim Westby

9.4

Happy New Year!

Maybe the Michel Arnould old vines powerhouse is too serious for a lighthearted celebration, but it was just right for father and son wine geeks having New Years dinner alone together for the first time since 1999.

My top 10 wines of 2015:
85 Barros colheita port
92 Bruno Michel Champagne
94 Charbonniere Chateauneuf old vines
90 Cos d'Estournel
00 Domaine de Chevalier
96 Drouhin Corton Charlemagne
04 Eitelsbacher Karthauserhofberg auslese long gold cap
73 La Rioja Alta Arana
00 Lafon Volnay Santanots
82 Mount Eden Pinot Noir

And 5 honorable mentions just too damn delicious to leave out:
93 Beaulieu Napa Cab
88 Chasse-Spleen
10 Fontodi Chianti Classico
n/v Lustau Peurto de Santa Maria En Rama Sherry
12 Ridge Zinfandel Jimsomare


— 10 years ago

with Gary

Lino García

9.0

Con moito corpo e excelente sabor.
Absolutamente recomendable. — 11 years ago

Tim Salter

9.0

You'll love it — 11 years ago

Nata K

9.5

Перфекто 👌👍 — 11 years ago

Manuel Castro

9.0

Beautiful nose, fruity, floral, very expressive. Fresh, crispy, fizzy. Lovely! — 13 years ago

Erica Bell

9.2

I'm a very happy girl sitting in my "treehouse" enjoying the most mellow of evenings, melting into this silky, soft, smooth operator, which will most certainly tuck me into bed after a 12 hour day. Sweet dreams Tempranillo! — 13 years ago

Ross McGill

9.4

Really tasty. Great with lamb. — 11 years ago

Rachel Merriam

Wine Director Casa Mono

9.5

'81-2005 La Rioja Alta Arana, Ardanza, 904, 890 — 11 years ago

Virgilio Ryan

Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International

9.2

Virgilio had this 11 years ago

Anton Pavlov

10

Прекрасное испанское вино, скрасит холодный зимний вечер. — 11 years ago

Eric Kozlik

8.9

On the nose, prune and stewed plum, held together with sweet spice. On the tongue, silky and reserved at first, but opening up to reveal a full palette of blackberry and ripe plum. The finish is medium to long, the tannins and acidity are light, and this wine goes down almost too easily. — 12 years ago

Dino Bachini

9.6

Day one tannins were rough and wine needed a good hour to smooth out. Wine was still tight and didn't show very well. Day two wine still needs time to open. Full bodied, cherry,coffee, earthy palate. Nose is still hot but hint of violets lie under abrasive surface. Wine needs AT LEAST two more years — 13 years ago

Patricia Schnitzer

8.9

Sept 12, 2015. Spanish blend from Navarra (Northern Spain). 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% merlot, 20% Tempranillo. 2010 vintage. Mellow blend with a hint of earthiness. Great value. Top Ten $17. — 11 years ago

Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

8.9

Not a wine of complexity but of drinkability. Big black fruit, blueberry, quite polished with a lick of vanilla. Tending towards a modern of Rioja, but appealing. Black cherry, creamy and mocha/vanilla. Medium bodied, smooth and decent. — 11 years ago

Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

9.0

Oro pajizo, sin carbónico, buena potencia fruta de hueso, notas cítricas dulces, mandarina. En boca entrada potente, fresco, acidez y frescura... Buen final que lleva a repetir... — 11 years ago

Gearóid McHugh

9.0

Great value. Gorgeous — 11 years ago

Angel Torrado

9.4

Great but Arana it's better for me — 12 years ago

Perry Riddle

9.0

Tasty and affordable in the new Mencía style. Dark berry and vanilla on the nose, blackberry jam through and through on the palate. Finishes like satin. Great value to pair with red meat off the grill or hearty game. — 13 years ago

with Isabelle

Lauren Fulk

9.5

Bottle we drank to celebrate one year anniversary. — 13 years ago