Castilla Y León, Spain

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Valbuena 5° Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 2019

Just lovely. The balance is extraordinary though I think another 5 yrs will only improve. — 2 months ago

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La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2012

This is spectacular. That roughness that is characteristic of Rioja is prominent but exists alongside a beautifully dry, luscious dark cherry 🍒 and oak flavour. And even with all its complexity, it’s a nice sipper too. — 23 days ago

Gillian Koh
with Gillian
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Bodegas Borsao

Tres Picos Campo de Borja Garnacha

Deep purple without any brick. Tarry black fruit jam on the nose. Bright grape and jam on the palate. A heavy rendering of Grenache with tons of alcohol. Drink right away with grilled meats. — 16 days ago

Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2014

On the lower end of Gran Riojas I’ve had especially for a 2014. Still good. — 24 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2016

Really fantastic. Love Rioja whites. Waxy, savory nutty. — a month ago

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Bodegas Alto Moncayo

Veraton Garnacha

Dark deep bodied and flavorful — 25 days ago

La Caña

Rías Baixas Albariño 2023

Crisp with some great minerality. — a month ago

Bodegas Muga

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2019

High quality regardless of the vintage. I love the balsamic aftertaste in this one. And if this vintage really still has some time ahead of it - then I hope that the balsamic notes will strengthen in it. — 13 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

With Manchego, Iberico, and olives. Nailed it. At 13 years it’s starting to develop tertiary notes… earthy mushroom, tobacco. — 21 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Great pairing!

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2000

One of the best still rosés in the biz. Age 25 — 16 days ago

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Dominio de Pingus

Flor de Pingus Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 1996

A beautifully aged wine from a great producer! Black and red fruit with lots of tertiary oak (coconut and vanilla) notes with mushrooms — 2 months ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2000

Quite yellow gold colour , wide light lemon rim. Shows quite a lot of development . Quite toasty with roasted nuts , candied citrus peel , candle wax , ginger , saffron, curry powder, sea breeze. On the palate this is structured and quite full bodied with the nutty character , ginger and candied lemon rind , great intensity and grip , salty , balanced acidity and very long and balanced on the finish . Drinking well now but needs time to open , will probably continue at this high level for another 5-10 years and maybe even improve further — a month ago

Dave, Jan and 7 others liked this

Marqués de Riscal

Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2017

Haven’t had in ages. Plenty of dill, vanilla, & red fruits. — a month ago

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Jay Kline

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One of the best wines for the money, anywhere.
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High praise indeed @Jay Kline ! Was my intro to Rioja several decades ago. It is reliable @Peter van den Besselaar .

Clos Mogador

Priorat Red Blend 2010

BlackBerry, blueberry, black pepper and licorice surrounded with well integrated and soft tannins. While the finish was not as profound as I would have liked this was an excellent wine to represent Priorat’s Garnacha-based blends. — 12 days ago

Timothy Fox
with Timothy

Ameztoi

Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Zuri

Along a bustling path made of ancient cut cobblestone, shadows lengthen across the exterior walls. Taverns bursting at the seams with people searching for refuge and libations as the sun grows weary. At the edge of this narrow bustling thoroughfare, the cobblestone rises up and creates a barrier against the vast void of the Bay of Biscay. Laughter, playful arguments, and wanting whispers flood the air, adding to the oppressive heat the suns pushes towards me in its last ditch effort of discomfort for the day. I drink up every ray as my feet dangle towards the breaking waves. All is right. The sun rays slowly crossfade into the voices growing louder as the night begins.

Nose: light strawberry, cut grass, lemon thyme. All faintly so.

Palate: bell pepper, serrano pepper, thai basil, zippy, medium-high acid, light bodied, lower alcohol.
— 18 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1957

Aged Rioja at its absolute finest — 16 days ago

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La Granja Nuestra Señora de Remelluri

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2014

I’ve drunk a bunch of 14’s from all over Rioja and it’s not a flashy/big/concentrated vintage, but man if you like understated, balanced, elegant wines, this hits the mark. — a month ago

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La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2020

Tasted during WSET Level 2 class on 6/9/25. Very good tenparanillo. Mix of red and black fruits, hints of spice! — a month ago