R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

9.4

Upon opening, this seemed a bit disjointed, with muted fruit flavors and strong herbal notes. Decanting didn’t seem to help much, but day 2 it finally opened up nicely, with nice complexity and intensity on the palate. Cherry, raspberry, cassis, bay leaf, dried Italian herbs, anise, cloves, vanilla, cedar, earth, and balsamic notes all come through. Really tasty, but maybe a bit too intense. I can see this improving with a few more years of aging so the flavors coalesce and soften a bit more. — 3 months ago

Dave, Barny and 10 others liked this

Tegan Marriott

Ever try vintage 2010 for this particular?

Joel Lara

No I haven’t. This is actually the my first Lopez de Heredia. Have you tried it?

Tegan Marriott

I have tried their bosconia & cubillo. Haven't tried the tondonia reserva, but do have the 2010 in my cellar.

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2010

romo

9.4

Anti-roast, all tart cherry and white pepper, gentle tannin, faint horse hair. Wow. — 6 months ago

Scott@Mister, Tom and 4 others liked this

romo

Anti-roast, all tart cherry and white pepper, gentle tannin, faint horse hair. Wow.

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2012

Michael OHara

9.6

Amazing Pinot — 13 years ago

Haynes liked this

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2019

Jj Joe

9.5

What a surprise, good for korean foods and chicken too — 4 months ago

Ruud, Tom and 1 other liked this

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Scot Walker

9.2

Dark fruit in the nose with plums, black cherries, leather and blackberries in the palate. Paired well with steak au poivre. Drank in 2026, could use aeration to fully enjoy the wine. — 4 months ago

Joel, Somm and 7 others liked this

Somm David T

Their 2023 Artemis took a nice step up in quality. Fruit now comes from the estate.

Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2011

Pooneet K

9.1

Really nice, and showing quite well with 7 years of age. Medium color, extremely well balanced. Dark earth, black olive, savory notes for sure. Long finish with great acid. Excellent food wine. — 8 years ago

Ira, Jason and 15 others liked this