Gran Cruz

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1992

So young and vivid and fresh….
Served single blind….; I thought this could be the Pontet Canet 2009…. 😱
— 11 days ago

Tom, Stef and 4 others liked this

C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Cune Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Vintage 2012 | Super reliable Rioja with a smell of cedar, forrest and pipe tobacco. Velvety taste. Paired with blind finch and broad beans. — 3 days ago

Bob, Scott@Mister and 14 others liked this

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. — 4 days ago

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2010

With my 2 loves & Amr Sybil milione — 7 days ago

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Syrah 2018

Young. Nice to check in on these Horseshoes but I’ve learned they can go the distance. A few more years and this will unfurl. — 17 days ago

Shay, jesus and 2 others liked this

Bodegas LAN

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2017

Excellent attack with an earthy and red fruit flavor and nose, but the finish was short and astringent. — 11 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2001

This is exceptional. Lemon oil and greenery. Integrated and slightly smoky. An oiliness in the palate, with a sweetness and intensity. Great freshness but a gorgeous complex mid palate. Great — 14 days ago

Jay, Ira and 13 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

Ruby core with quite wide garnet , terracotta rim . Quite deep and reserved at first , floral , red berry , strawberry, raspberry , red cherry , very fruit forward . On the palate this is also very primary , with lots of sweet strawberry , raspberry and cherry . Really fruit driven , so young . Bright acidity , quite strict tannin frame . This is a mineral saline note after a while , lots more complexity hidden underneath all plushness of the fruit . Perfectly balanced and proportioned with a long finish . Really promising and the finest of all the wines on this night but you will need to wait for the real fireworks to begin , a wine for the future . Wait 10 years and will probably show well a further 15 -20. — 11 days ago

Jan, Dave and 6 others liked this

Arnot-Roberts

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Lovely, but the Ceritas 2015 was streets ahead. — 5 days ago

Tom liked this

Ruffino

Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2021

In 1877, Illario and Leopoldo Ruffino laid the foundations of their dream to make Italian wines from the heart of Tuscany. Medium Ruby red color with aromas of dark berry fruit and earthy spice, blend of 80% Sangiovese with rest Merlot and Cab Sauv. On the palate flavors of black cherry and plum with tobacco, pepper and earthy cedar notes. Full-bodied, well balanced soft drying tannins on a smooth medium+ finish. Grab some Italian food and enjoy the great value wine. Consistent quality, a Fav!! — 21 days ago

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