Famatina Valley, La Rioja

Cameron Hughes

Lot 305 Torrontés 2011

Apricot citrus splendor w Steve & Paula Roth — 8 years ago

Bueyes

Valle de Famatina Torrontes 2014

Bay, chervil, tarragon, peach, grapey. — 9 years ago

Sawtooth

Classic Fly Series Tempranillo 2005

Erik McLaughlin
9.1

Stewed fruits, tar, earth, mushroom, funk. A ringer for Rioja. — 9 years ago

San Pedro Apostol

Campellares Rioja Alta Tempranillo

08/09/14 Ben Folds and the symphony orchestra with Kris and Deanna @ deer valley — 10 years ago

Abacela

Umpqua Valley Tempranillo 2007

Proof of terroir: this is damn fine Tempranillo, but it is definitely not Rioja. — 10 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! — 11 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. — 9 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. — 9 years ago

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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. — 9 years ago

Solombra

Reserva Malbec 2011

Suprising start with a smooth finish! — 10 years ago

Finca Federada

Reserva Malbec 2012

Excellent. Happy Birthday to me and the US Marines that I proudly served for 10 years. — 11 years ago

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La Puerta Alta

Torrontés 2011

Great tannins, perfect for patio dining :) — 11 years ago

Las Vides

Malbec 2011

A wonderful choice for having on hand. Tasty and full in mouth — 11 years ago

Chilensis

Reserva Valle del Maule Carménère 2012

Allow me to start with a confession: I love Carmenere. Never had a glass I didn't like. Oddly enough, it's really the only grape from Chile I've truly enjoyed (that's probably not fair, so let's just say Carmenere is definitely head and shoulders above any of the competition. And this doesn't even factor in the ridiculous value - this particular bottle fits into the sub $10 range. It's kind of like a new world Rioja, which incidentally, also tends to be a bargain (and delicious). Dark red fruit - plums, stewed raspberries and blackberries - meet tobacco, farm pasture, eucalyptus, and menthol (and a touch of petrol) on the nose. Silky smooth tannins greet the palette, with black and red fruits forward and a bit of rich, black soil in the background. Everyone's tastes are different, of course, but if you haven't found your wag to a Chilean Carmenere yet you should really give one a try. — 9 years ago

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La Yunta

Famatina Valley Torrontés 2013

Very fragrant, floral and full. Delicious with sushi!! — 9 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. — 10 years ago

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Ecologica

Organic Torrontés Chardonnay 2013

I've tried their red, which I liked. #fairtrade #organic — 10 years ago

Chad

Chad

Delicious, fruity and smooth

La Puerta

Malbec

Had this in the Shenandoah mountains. Smooth. — 11 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. — 11 years ago

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