Castillo Real

Royal Oporto (Real Companhia Velha)

Quinta das Carvalhas Douro Touriga Nacional

Concentrated chocolate had at total wine sample — 6 years ago

Santa Rita

Estate Bottled Casa Real Alto Santa Rita Old Vines Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

2012 vintage is the perfect Cab- lush with a spicy fruit - really like this — 6 years ago

Santa Rita

Gran Reserva Medalla Real Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Big and brooding. Plum, currant, toasty oak, vanilla, and mocha notes. I have long been a big fan of the Medella Real Gran Reserva. Relatively easy to find. Great price. Always reliable. It’s one of those wines that will appeal to both the newly-initiated and experienced tasters. I also love that it’s so multifaceted. You can drink it alone or with a burger, and it has enough structure to pair with a steak. You won’t go wrong always having some of this on hand. — 7 years ago

Viña Real (CVNE)

Rioja Tempranillo 1981

Completely wonderful. Top of its game, not going any longer. Wonderful sherry oxidative notes. Flora and light. — 10 years ago

Jason liked this

Castillo Clavijo

Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2009

Love it! Decent oak and vanilla with fruity dark berries and leather on the nose. Very drinkable with good mouthfeel and tannins. Medium body — 11 years ago

Bodegas Piqueras

Reserva Castillo de Almansa Tempranillo Blend 2015

Really soft, light
Great with dark chocolate 95%
Dark berries
— 6 years ago

Castillo Perelada

5 Finques Reserva Empordà Red Blend 2013

With Drew an David - very good — 7 years ago

Viña Real (CVNE)

Plata Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Dark berries and a hint of orange peel, with a little graphite and stone. Medium acidity and tannins. Very good value, which is typical of the wines I’ve had from this producer. — 7 years ago

Casa Castillo (Julia Roche E Hijos)

Pie Franco Jumilla Monastrell 2011

Easy to drink Monastrell, light body and beatiful acidity, lot of strawberries, cherries, nice! — 9 years ago

Luisana! liked this

Royal Oporto (Real Companhia Velha)

Late Bottle Vintage Port Blend 2010

Awesome after dinner with some Stilton, grapes, and crackers. — 9 years ago

Castillo Clavijo

Gran Reserva RIoja Tempranillo Blend 2010

Delightful
Refreshing
Long legs
— 6 years ago

Quinta da Lixa

Escudo Real Vinho Verde Arinto Blend 2017

Great value rose! Very chillable and very drinkable. — 7 years ago

Castillo Perelada

Finca Malaveïna Empordà Merlot Blend 2013

Drank this in Italy. It was pretty good for the price. — 8 years ago

Bodegas Riojanas

Monte Real Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 1973

Paul Costigan
9.5

1973: Beautiful bottle. Wines like this make everyone stop and take notice. The color was clear and light. Arresting nose full of plums and roasted beets. The depth of flavor and long finish was in contrast with the appearance. Really a fine experience, only second to the few times I had the 1952 Mont Real. — 9 years ago

Barry Herbst
with Barry
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