Famatina Valley, La Rioja

Tendril Wine Cellars

Tightrope Pinot Noir 2011

Off vintage, but beautiful wine. Called Rioja Reserva. — 8 years ago

Bond

Pluribus Napa Valley Red Wine 2003

Nice lineup last night....Rioja gets the nod but this Bond is still just a baby at 14 years old — 8 years ago

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Nalle

Reserve Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2004

Last bottle I have, but hell, why wait when it's peaking like this.
Actually it's reminiscent of old-school Rioja.
Craziness.
— 9 years ago

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Cameron Hughes

Lot 305 Torrontés 2011

Apricot citrus splendor w Steve & Paula Roth — 9 years ago

Ramirez de Velazco

Reserva Malbec 2008

Chocolate and dark plums. — 10 years ago

Ecologica

Organic Torrontés Chardonnay 2013

Buttery smooth and delicious — 10 years ago

Galante Vineyards

Red Rose Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

Leather and tobacco on the nose; leather, pepper, and licorice on the palate; long pepper finish. On a blind taste I would probably confuse this with a well aged Rioja. — 11 years ago

Solombra

Reserva Malbec 2011

Suprising start with a smooth finish! — 11 years ago

La Puerta

Malbec

Had this in the Shenandoah mountains. Smooth. — 12 years ago

Waterbrook

Reserve Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Saman Hosseini
9.0

Warm; red plum with leather and sweet pipe Tobacco. Opens like Rioja, but finishes in Washington form; cool, with honed tannins. — 12 years ago

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Dries nicely the morning after; pronounced with dry cherry and vanilla.

Trentadue Winery

La Storia Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Surprisingly good with balanced smoke and spice. Reminded me of some nice rioja. — 8 years ago

Castra Rubra

Butterfly's Rock Red Blend

Reminding me of old vines Rioja. — 8 years ago

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Obaideh Merwah 2007

I've had several great Chateau Musar reds but this white is amazing!!! Similar to an aged blanco Rioja — 9 years ago

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Rio Grande Vineyards & Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

2007 in 2016. Fruit has fallen and has become a little port, a little tawny, but there's a vanillin, a dustiness over dried red fruit and prune that reminds me of a great old Rioja that made me really enjoy this. — 9 years ago

Bueyes

Valle de Famatina Torrontes 2014

Bay, chervil, tarragon, peach, grapey. — 10 years ago

La Yunta

Famatina Valley Torrontés 2013

Very fragrant, floral and full. Delicious with sushi!! — 10 years ago

Sheldon

Ripken Vineyard Graciano 2013

In Rioja, Graciano is often blended w Tempranillo. Here it stands alone, confoundingly aromatic w roses & violets on the nose and tart cherry on the palate. — 11 years ago

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Finca Federada

Reserva Malbec 2012

Excellent. Happy Birthday to me and the US Marines that I proudly served for 10 years. — 12 years ago

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La Puerta Alta

Torrontés 2011

Great tannins, perfect for patio dining :) — 12 years ago

Las Vides

Malbec 2011

A wonderful choice for having on hand. Tasty and full in mouth — 13 years ago

Bodegas Ondarre

Rioja Graciano 2012

Beautiful smooth oak with faint hints of eucalyptus and lavender. Medium body and tannins. This reminds me of a few Loire Valley Cab Francs. Single varietal Graciano that is an affordable luxury! — 8 years ago

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Belle Glos

Dairyman Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2014

Purchased from Rioja. Gift from Alex. Drank at Undercurrent with stuffed mozzarella and chicken melanaise — 9 years ago

Valle de la Puerta

La Puerta Alta Malbec 2014

2014--tried at firefly — 9 years ago

Neyen

Espíritu de Apalta Colchagua Valley Carménère Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

That nice balance of Napa and Rioja; soft, plump jammy stone fruits with a bit of cigar box kick. — 10 years ago

Parador Cellars

Reserva Napa Valley Red Blend 2007

Jason Heller
9.0

This is showing really great. Even in context of actual Rioja. — 10 years ago

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Sawtooth

Classic Fly Series Tempranillo 2005

Erik McLaughlin
9.1

Stewed fruits, tar, earth, mushroom, funk. A ringer for Rioja. — 10 years ago

San Pedro Apostol

Campellares Rioja Alta Tempranillo

08/09/14 Ben Folds and the symphony orchestra with Kris and Deanna @ deer valley — 11 years ago

Abacela

Umpqua Valley Tempranillo 2007

Proof of terroir: this is damn fine Tempranillo, but it is definitely not Rioja. — 11 years ago

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It doesn't try to be, though. I like that about Abacela.
Mark Lindzy

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Yes, it is tribute but not impersonation.
Marc Stubblefield

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I think Tempranillo might be THE grape for southern Oregon. (Umpqua/Applegate)

Bodega P 73710

Las Lajas Malbec 2011

Smells so good! Somewhat sweet but not gross. Really good $10 wine! — 12 years ago