Gran Baron

Mascota Vineyards

Unánime Gran Vino Tinto Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Very good, bold but dark cherry notes — 5 months ago

Baron de Ley

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2018

A big Rioja. Surprisingly ready to drink, tanins have softened, still powerful. Dark garnet color, aromatic nose of earth and herbs. Round Palate balanced and tasty. Recommended. Great VfM. — 6 months ago

Marqués de Riscal

Gran Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2018

Dark ruby coloration. On the nose, dark cherry , ripe plum, vanilla, forest floor, oak, leather, truffle, spice, chocolate. On the palate, full bodied and elegant. Complex with an Extensive finish. Cherry, dark berry, vanilla, balsamic, spice, oak, gravel/minerals/forest floor then chocolate takes over. Long finish. — 9 months ago

Ray, Jay and 5 others liked this

Poderi Aldo Conterno

Riserva Gran Bussia Barolo Nebbiolo 2005

Succulent and bursting. Strong cherry, tar and grounded beautifully. The juice that powered the afternoon Boggle game. — 10 months ago

Daniel, Jan and 18 others liked this

Agua de Piedra

Gran Selección Mendoza Malbec 2013

Nice spice and red fruits on the palate. Hints of wet road tar and smoke. Not a strong finish but nice — 11 years ago

Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

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These both opened up in stages, drank them side by side and at first the opus was better. Then mouton opened up and was a big presence in the room — 5 months ago

Ted, Joseph and 19 others liked this

Viña Real (CVNE)

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2018

Called Rioja. Super-dill coconut give-away. — 6 months ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 1 other liked this

Miguel Torres

Reserva Gran Coronas Penedès Cabernet Sauvignon

Holy fuck what is this bloody beautiful substance? Why’s it so smooth? — 8 months ago

Bodegas Franco-Españolas

Bordón Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2005

A bit past its prime but otherwise still smooth, earthy, and delicious. — 9 months ago

Castello di Ama

San Lorenzo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sangiovese Blend 2016

Can’t get enough Chianti. Great nose of cherry and rose. Some chocolatey fruits, hint of wood. Tannins pick up with time. Opened to pair with Melissa Clark’s ‘pizza chicken’. — 5 years ago

Alex, Andrew and 7 others liked this

Terra Noble

Gran Reserva Maule Valley Carmenere 2011

Reasonably priced in Pennsylvania. Good drinkable wine if you like fuller bodied reds. Will be getting a couple more bottles. — 11 years ago

Mendoza Vineyards

Gran Reserva Mendoza Malbec 2017

Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of blueberries, chocolate and coffee. Blueberry fruit flavors are complimented by hints of Asian spices, dark chocolate, figs, plums and black cherries. Slight note of blood/iodine on the long lasting finish. Medium bodied, solid balance and silky tannins. Thanks for sharing, Matt A. — 6 months ago

Bob and Tom liked this

Campo Viejo

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2016

Sight: Completely opaque, blood red, slight tawny. On nose: fruit forward, tobacco. On mouth: very smooth, full bodied, was difficult to taste fruits but strong oak and earthy presence. Might not have been at correct temperature. — 6 months ago

Marchesi Antinori

Badia A Passignano Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2021

Excellent Chianti, full bodied, well balanced. Soft tannins, pleasant bouqet. — 10 months ago

Château du Nozet

Baron de L Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Gift Van Hollebeke for Flex Film 25 yrs (okt 2021) — 4 years ago

Bodegas Navalon

Gran Reserva Anciano Años 10 Years Oak Matured Valdepeñas Tempranillo

Jason brought for boys golf week. Spainish. 10 yr great. — 6 years ago

Concha y Toro

Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Ribera del Tinguiririca Cabernet Sauvignon

Nose: fig and Asphalt and earth

Taste: candid walnut up front? plum and berry, very fruit forward in the middle. Finishes spicy! Love the prickling sensation as the berry fades.

this is the 2013 not 2011 (photo incorrect)
— 10 years ago